134 young people from across the Nordic region applied to become part of the expert group for the period 2026-2028. The large number of applications testifies to strong Nordic commitment and growing interest in contributing to young people’s participation, creativity and influence.
The new experts for 2026–2028
Following review and recommendation by Nordic Culture Point, the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Committee for Children and Young People (NORDBUK) has approved the following six young experts:
- Brynjar Andersen Saus, 29, Norway. Project manager for Tromsø as European Youth Capital, member of the Sámi Parliament of Norway
- Emma Palojärvi, 29, Finland. Project coordinator in an NGO, experience with Nordic cooperation and youth engagement
- Marcus Karlén, 27, Sweden. Project manager, Swedish UN Association; vice-chair, LSU
- Rakul Ró Steintórsdóttir, 22, the Faroe Islands. Children’s book author and entrepreneur
- Sigurd Krabbe, 24, Denmark. Youth delegate to the UN for Climate and Environment 2023-2025
- Vilborg Harðardóttir, 28, Iceland. Employee at Iceland’s Ministry of Children and Youth
The six experts will begin their work in early 2026 and, over the next three years, will help to strengthen young people’s opportunities to realise their own ideas and bring about positive change in the Nordic region.