Results from the Nordic Youth Summit 2023

Welcome to the results page of the Nordic Youth Summit 2023, a landmark event that brought together the voices and ideas of young people from across the Nordic region. Over the month of November, youth in each Nordic country engaged in vital discussions on topics that matter to them, culminating in this summit.

Official results for each category

    • Invest in education and ensure access for all

    • Encourage the use of public transportation and reduce reliance on private vehicles

    • Enforce laws against harmful industrial practices and pollution

    • Create and maintain protected areas for wildlife

    • Support the development of green spaces and PLANTING TREES

    • Offering free activities and inclusive education in schools

    • Longer opening hours and more variation in youth clubs

    • Focus on increasing accessibility to youth clubs and youth houses

    • Resource and Funding: Emphasize increased investment in youth clubs, educational programs, and mentorship opportunities

    • Active Youth Involvement: Highlight the need for youth's active participation in decision-making and platforms for voicing their ideas and opinions

    • Cultural Exchange Promotion: Stress the significance of exchange programs within and beyond Nordic countries for cultural learning and international youth cooperation

    • Establishing more youth parliaments and encouraging listening and inclusivity in decision-making processes

    • Ensuring participation and better integration among Nordic youth

    • Expanding and making exchange programs between Nordic countries more accessible

    • Fair Pay in Entry-Level Jobs: Ensuring that beginner-level jobs offer fair compensation to support new graduates

    • Universal Involvement: Promote a culture of help, care, positivity, and inclusivity, ensuring everyone's participation

    • More Youth Clubs and Supportive Spaces: Creating more youth clubs and supportive environments to facilitate networking, skills development, and job readiness​​

    • Introduction of Job Opportunities Locally and Internationally: Expanding job opportunities both within the country and internationally for a broader scope of career options

    • Public Dialogue: Enhance transparency and public awareness about ongoing initiatives and decisions

Official Results from the Nordic Youth Summit 2023

The Nordic Youth Summit 2023, a landmark event bringing together young minds from across the Nordic countries, culminated in a series of significant outcomes that reflect the aspirations and concerns of today's youth. This summit was a vibrant forum for dialogue, allowing participants to express their views on various societal and global challenges, as well as to discuss youth identity, culture, and rights.

Global and Societal Challenges: A major focus was on the environment and education. The youth advocated for more investment in education with universal access, emphasizing its role in creating a peaceful and sustainable world. They urged leaders to support the use of public transportation, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and enforce stricter environmental laws. A significant emphasis was placed on the importance of creating and maintaining protected areas for wildlife and developing green spaces.

Youth Identity and Culture: The participants highlighted the need for inclusive and accessible education. They called for extended operational hours and increased variety in youth clubs, emphasizing the importance of these spaces for cultural exchange and personal development.

Youth Clubs and Youth Houses: The summit underscored the importance of investing in youth clubs. Participants suggested educational programs and mentorship opportunities in these clubs to enhance youth participation in societal and cultural activities. The need for platforms where youth can voice their opinions and influence decision-making was also stressed.

Rights, Participation, and Well-being: The summit results reflected a strong desire for more inclusive decision-making processes, including the establishment of youth parliaments. The participants highlighted the need for fair employment practices and supportive environments that foster networking, skills development, and job readiness.

In conclusion, the Nordic Youth Summit 2023 provided a comprehensive insight into the collective voice of the Nordic youth. Their recommendations offer a roadmap for leaders and policymakers to address the urgent needs and aspirations of the younger generation, emphasizing the necessity of their active participation in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.

Peace, School, Employment, Prejudice, Language, Sustainability, Mental health, Participation, Youth culture, Rights and Liberty, Environmental issues, Covid-19 effect on youth, Young people with migrant background, 

Peace, School, Employment, Prejudice, Language, Sustainability, Mental health, Participation, Youth culture, Rights and Liberty, Environmental issues, Covid-19 effect on youth, Young people with migrant background, 

Throughout November, young people across the Nordic region engaged in deep discussions on 13 crucial topics that resonate most with their lives and aspirations today. These topics, ranging from climate change to digital innovation, represent the diverse interests and concerns of the youth. Each topic was explored not just for its relevance but also for the potential solutions and actions it inspires.

The Topics