Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning
The Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) supports Nordic cooperation in policy development and implementation regarding lifelong learning and competence development. NLL is a collaborative platform for adult education providers and policy makers. NLL builds interdisciplinary networks across all the Nordic countries, focusing on the priorities of the Nordic Council of Ministers. More about NLL here.
News
In 2026, the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Network will continue its work on strengthening the evidence base for adult learning and skills policies in the region. Two key activities are planned for the coming year: the publication of a new Nordic-Baltic thematic PIAAC report and the organisation of a Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference in Finland.
The Nordic population is ageing faster than ever before. By 2045, nearly all Nordic municipalities are expected to have an ageing population, placing increasing pressure on welfare systems and public services. These are among the key findings of State of the Nordic Region 2026.
For the third consecutive year, the number of applications to Nordplus has increased. When the application period closed on 2 February, 634 applications had been received.
Articles
On March 19, the advisory board of the Future Skills – Bridging the Competence Gap project met in Copenhagen to compare Nordic approaches to skills anticipation and tripartite reskilling for the green transition.
This article highlights examples from Denmark and Sweden on education–work cooperation, a national competence policy initiative from Norway, and rapid economic restructuring and reskilling needs in Finland.
Across Greenland, stakeholders are rethinking how to support young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
By mid-October 2025, more than 2,600 skills badges have been registered in the Finnish national database called Koski. The purpose of the badges is to recognise informal and non-formal learning in areas such as communication, digital security and everyday finances. An increasing number of organisations in non-formal adult education are now starting to put the badge system to the test.
Events
Save the date for the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference on August 26-27 in Finland
Save the date for A Nordic Conference on Workplace Learning in a Lifelong Learning Perspective.
Resources
Explore a range of resources provided and developed by NVL and NVL’s thematic networks.
The European Year of Skills in the Nordics
NVL Digital Toolkit
The Nordic Quality Compass
