The Northern Frontier: What Can the UK Learn from Scandinavia’s Approach to National Resilience?

16 Sept 2026
Resilience360
Resilience360
As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape Europe's security landscape, the Nordic countries have emerged as global leaders in national preparedness and societal resilience. Faced with an increasingly assertive Russia and a rapidly evolving threat environment, the region has adopted a 'whole-of-society' approach to resilience, integrating government, critical infrastructure operators, businesses and citizens into national preparedness planning.
Speakers
Peter Arnevall
Peter Arnevall, Chief Fire Officer - Stockholm Fire Brigade