Photo: David Jensen / Arctic Frontiers
6 February 2026
Arctic Frontiers: Why Trust Is the Driving Force Behind the Green Transition
At The Arctic Six universities, research is being conducted on how to build mutual trust between the energy industry and local communities. This might open new doors for wind power in Northern Norway.
According to analyses from Statnett, Northern Norway could face a power deficit by 2050. At the same time, Norway has committed to reducing climate emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 and by 90–95 per cent by 2050.
How will these challenges affect Northern Norway? The population in Finnmark has long lived with a power supply that has significant limitations. One solution could be to develop more renewable energy in the form of wind power.
However, finding solutions for the development of areas that do not displace the reindeer herding industry or compromise environmental considerations is, in many cases, challenging.
How trust can be built between developers and other parties affected by energy projects was the topic of a panel discussion at the Arctic Frontiers conference.
At Arctic Frontiers, both Norwegian and Swedish researchers from partner universities in The Arctic Six were able to present new perspectives on how to reach good solutions together.
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