Post by European Nations and Regions Organisation (EUNRO)

We are very happy to share our latest Region Report! 💡 This edition - “Green Colonialism in Sápmi” - is an legal analysis exploring how 'green' energy projects in Norway, Sweden and Finland, including mining, railways and wind-energy fields, have damaged traditional Sámi lands (Sápmi) and cultural practices, and violated Sámi communities’ right to be consulted on such issues by their governments. This is a very valuable and well-researched contribution by Chloe Kihlman, Ronja Lamberg and Wilma Vestman, highlighting that even well-meaning environmental projects can cause significant damage and undermine national minority communities. They argue that a ‘just transition’ requires enforceable mechanisms to secure free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and comprehensive Sámi participation. Many thanks to the authors for this excellent paper! Also available to download on our website 👉 www.eunro.org Special thanks to the UPF Lund - The Association of Foreign Affairs for our first collaboration! #sámi #FPIC #greencolonialism #sweden #norway #finland