High North – regional civil preparedness cooperation
The civil preparedness efforts in the two northernmost regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway are united under the High North Cooperation. The aim is to strengthen and expand this unique cooperation. Therefore, we exchange information and experiences, identify common risks, and organise joint events and train together.
Today’s geopolitical situation in the High North highlights that close cooperation is needed now more than ever. The inclusion of all nations in NATO has further strengthened cooperation and highlighted its necessity.
Together we are stronger in facing crises.
Approximately 100 participants listened to the first webinar on the theme countering foreign information influence in January.
Tanja Ellingsen from the Nord University in Norway gave a brief about Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). She applaud the good initiative that has been taken in this regard with establishing the High North Civil Preparedness Forum.
How well do we really cooperate across borders in the high north? A new report maps existing cross-border initiatives in Northern Norway, Northern Sweden, and Northern Finland. It also highlights opportunities to strengthen coordination and preparedness in a region facing shared and growing challenges.
With start in January 2026 the Interreg Aurora project High North Civil Preparedness Forum arrange a webinar series on the theme of countering foreign information influence.
