In this episode, host Hrannar Baldursson leads a conversation with guidance experts from across the Nordic region about the growing importance of green guidance. The discussion explores what the green transition means for education and labour markets, and how counsellors can prepare to guide individuals toward greener career paths.
The guests share experiences from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Åland, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities of including sustainability into lifelong guidance. Together, they reflect on the skills needed for this new era and how collaboration across the Nordic countries can lead the way forward.
Experts contributing to the episode:
- Hrannar Baldursson, NLL’s Coordinator, Iceland
- Tomas Iversen, Senior Adviser, Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, Norway
- Kalle Vihtari, Principal Lecturer, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- Annette Rumander, Education Coordinator, Government of Åland, Åland Islands
- Fredrik Berglund, Director of Education, Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket), Sweden
- Anna-Lotta Östvall-Åstrand, Guidance and Study Counsellor, Yrkesakademin i Österbotten (Vocational School), Finland
Host: Hrannar Baldursson
Produced by: Nordic Network for Adult Learning
Editorial team: Hrannar Baldursson and Antoniya Doneva