“Soul of the nation”: UNESCO recognises Iceland’s swimming pool culture
UNESCO has inscribed the Swimming pool culture of Iceland on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Despite its cool climate, outdoor...
UN experts: Norway´s decision to postpone deep-sea mining licensing commended
Norway’s decision to halt the issuance of any deep-sea mining licences until at least the end of 2029 and to withhold all public funds...
Nansen awards: Cameroon village chief is the 2025 Global Laureate
Four extraordinary individuals and a front-line national organization, who have demonstrated inspirational courage and compassion by helping those forced to flee, have won this...
Bangladesh, Sweden, and Ukraine unite through Grain from Ukraine to support...
The Government of Bangladesh, the Embassy of Ukraine, the Embassy of Sweden, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on 3 December held...
Thórdís Kolbrún on the deported children of Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is having a devastating impact on the country’s 7.5 million children. As the war in Ukraine continues, humanitarian conditions for children...
Early donor support tops $1 billion for UNHCR 2026
Donor governments pledged $1.161 billion to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to provide life-saving protection, assistance and solutions in 2026 to millions forced to...
EU and UNHCR art project: “Hope is the fire”
At a time when 117 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, UNHCR and EU has launched a mural art project that...
HRH Crown Prince Haakon renews commitment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
The Crown Prince Haakon’s collaboration with UNDP is among the organization’s longest-running ambassadorships. Through his work, he has helped bring attention to both human...
Norway provides crucial funds to WFP to support families and school...
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of USD 8.3 million from the Government of Norway to support the food needs...
COP30: 3 Nordic countries pledge to fight false information
Denmark, Finland and Sweden are among 12 nations who have signed the first-ever Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change. The signatories pledge to...
Sweden increases aid to UN agencies in Sudan
The Sweden is providing SEK 100 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) for humanitarian operations for...
Peter Due of Denmark appointed head of UN mission in Kosovo
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Peter N. Due of Denmark as his new Special Representative and Head of the...
Norway and UNODC fighting illegal tropical deforestation
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), INTERPOL and the Government of Norway have launched the next stage of a major global...
Nordic Leadership Shines at the Products of Change Conference in London
Over 400 innovators, entrepreneurs, and sustainability champions gathered at the Products of Change (POC) Conference to celebrate innovation and tangible action toward sustainability. Held...
Denmark donates $2.3 million to WFP to help refugees in Uganda
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of DKK 15 million (approximately USD 2.3 million) from the Government of Denmark....