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The Nordic sustainable Blue Economy study
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Location:
Aland Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Category:
Consulting services
Status:
Awarded
Sectors:
Standards & Certification, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Languages:
English
Funding Agency:
Eligibility:
Organisation
Budget:
EUR 60,000
Date posted:
Feb 27, 2026
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The Nordic sustainable Blue Economy study
As a pioneer in green financing, Nefco only finances projects that generate positive environmental and/or climate-related impacts. Nefco believes that all finance can and should be green, for good.
Nefco is commissioning a study to analyse the Nordic sustainable Blue Economy and to identify high-impact solutions aligned with its environmental mandate. The study will focus on nature-positive and climate-smart solutions that address key marine and coastal challenges while supporting the transition to sustainable, low-carbon ocean industries. Building on existing Nordic analyses, such as The Nordic Ocean Opportunity and Nordic Oceans 2050, the study will narrow the scope to sustainable subsectors with strong potential for scalability and environmental impact.
The main focus of the study is to map and evaluate existing and potential companies and solutions across all Nordic countries (Finland including Åland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, and Iceland). The study will identify promising, primarily small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and technologies across different stages of maturity. In addition, the study will include a limited review of relevant Blue Economy funding schemes and best practices in the Nordic region.
The findings will support Nefco’s strategic prioritisation of investments in the Nordic Blue Economy.
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tender Background
About the Funding Agency
The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) is an International Financial Institution established by the Nordic Governments in 1990. NEFCO provides results-based green financing.
NEFCO was created – after the collapse of the Soviet Union – in order to support the Nordic countries’ efforts to increase environmental awareness in Eastern and Central Europe by providing financing to projects that reduced emissions harmful to the environment. The reasoning was that it made more sense – financially speaking – to support new investments in line with the environmental priorities of the Nordic countries in Eastern Europe – adjacent to the Baltic Sea – compared with the rising marginal cost of introducing increasingly stringent requirements at home, since pollutants do not recognise national borders. Cost-efficiency remains a hallmark of NEFCO’s activities.
About the Sectors
Standards & Certification
Focuses on establishing and applying standards to ensure consistent quality, safety, and compliance across products, services, and organizations.
Key areas:
- Standardization and quality regulations
- ISO-aligned systems and compliance frameworks
- Consumer protection and regulatory conformity
- Certification and conformity assessment services
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Encompasses the harvesting, farming, and management of fish and other aquatic organisms for commercial, subsistence, or conservation purposes.
Key areas:
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- Aquaculture and aquatic farming systems
- Sustainable management of aquatic resources
Locations
Aland Islands
The Åland Islands prioritize port modernization, ferry connections, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure to support trade, tourism, and regional connectivity. As an autonomous region of Finland, financing is provided through national budgets and EU structural funds. Geographic isolation and maritime transport requirements heavily influence infrastructure planning. Climate adaptation, energy sustainability, and connectivity remain central priorities for long-term development.
Nr. of tenders: 1068
Nr. of grants: 877
Nr. of donors: 169
Nr. of jobs: 27
Nr. of tenders: 1068
Nr. of grants: 877
Nr. of donors: 169
Nr. of jobs: 27
Denmark
Denmark maintains advanced transport, energy, and digital infrastructure with a strong emphasis on sustainability and green transition. Major investments focus on offshore wind, district heating systems, smart grids, and low-emission transport networks. Infrastructure financing is supported by strong public finances and private sector participation. Climate neutrality targets and innovation-driven policies guide long-term infrastructure planning.
Nr. of tenders: 11700
Nr. of grants: 16372
Nr. of donors: 559
Nr. of jobs: 36
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Nr. of donors: 559
Nr. of jobs: 36
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