Theme: Nordic emergency preparedness

Newsletter from the Nordic Labour Journal 9/2023

Photo: European Helicopter Center

Nordic preparedness put to the test

Rarely has the scout motto been more apt than right now. When the leader says “Be prepared!” the scouts answer “Always prepared!” But are we really?

Sweden’s bus driver shortage puts breaks on society

Good bus connections are crucial for many commuters. But no buses can run without bus drivers. Now, Sweden’s transport sector organisation warns a lack of drivers could have serious socio-economic consequences.

Norwegian helicopter school warns pilot shortage threatens preparedness

Helicopters come to the rescue when extreme weather stops cars and trains. But who will pilot the helicopters in the future? Now several helicopter pilot trainers are warning of poor recruitment figures.

The fragmented working day of a bus driver

Bus drivers come and go. One who has remained in the job is Stefan Andreasson. He got his bus driver’s license 35 years ago and has been driving public transport buses for the same number of years. Now he drives regional buses and a library bus in and around Helsingborg.

Norway needs better flood defences after extreme weather "Hans"

Norwegian companies believe we must expect more extreme weather. The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise NHO wants more and better preparedness measures. This means a lot of work for the infrastructure construction industry but less capacity for the construction of new public buildings like schools and care homes.

Sweden’s emergency shelters “back in fashion”

After a long period of obscurity, Sweden’s emergency shelters are back in the spotlight as the government proposes to spend over 18 million euro in next year’s budget on an upgrade, while also training the rescue services in an effort to strengthen the civil defence.

Drones and mini-subs strengthen Norway’s Coast Guard’s preparedness

The Norwegian Coast Guard has started using mini-submarines and drones to improve preparedness during critical situations.

Info Norden: 25 years of facilitating Nordic movement

For the past 25 years, Info Norden has been answering questions and learning things from people who want to move between Nordic countries in order to live, work, study or start a business. Info Norden is now seen as an important part of the Nordic Vision 2030 – to be the most sustainable and integrated region in the world.

Billion-euro CO2 capture plan could herald new Danish jobs

Denmark expects new jobs and growth in the wake of the government’s plan for the capture and underground storage of Danish and foreign CO2 in Denmark. Danish businesses have suggested using some of the captured CO2 in new, climate-friendly production processes which could lead to more and better jobs.

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