The Ocean Programme 2025-2027

The Nordic Ocean Programme aims to address the planetary triple crisis, which includes climate change, the loss of biological diversity and pollution, and which has serious consequences for the sea. The programme is anchored in the Nordic Council of Ministers ́s vision 2030 and emphasises the importance of sustainable management and preservation of ocean environments as a part of the goal "A green Nordic area." Under the Nordic Sea Programme, the Nordic Council of Ministers will fund projects with the aim of 1) identifying and developing systems to reduce pollution and thereby protect a marine ecosystem, and 2) increase knowledge that can enable sustainable and ecosystem-based use of ocean areas that take both the environment and society ́s needs into consideration. The projects shall have policy relevance and shall communicate results and possible solutions.