A territorial approach to the Sustainable Development Goals in Viken, Norway
Viken, Norway, was officially formed as a new county on 1 January 2020, merging the
previous counties of Akershus, Buskerud and Østfold. The newly elected county government
has endorsed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a holistic framework for
implementing the Regional Planning Strategy for a Sustainable Viken 2020‑2024, within
a complex governance landscape and the concept of planetary boundaries. Viken’s sustainable
development challenges and opportunities vary across its 51 municipalities, and between
highly urbanised and largely rural areas. A Territorial Approach to the SDGs will
help maximise the assets and strengths of all territories of the county and promote
better access to economic development opportunities, labour market, skills and education
across the county where disparities are witnessed between rural areas and urban centres.
Published on November 16, 2020
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