How we work

At ANE, we proudly represent and advocate for over 500,000 engineers and STEM professionals across the Nordic region. Our focus is on fostering a sustainable work-life balance for engineers and highlighting their pivotal role in the sustainable transformation of our societies, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

At the Nordic level with the aim to build knowledge and foster networking:

Promote Nordic Engineering Expertise: We strive to showcase the wealth of knowledge and skills within Nordic Engineering.
Foster Collaborative Projects and Research: We encourage cooperation on joint projects and research initiatives.
Influence Policy Making: We aim to influence policy-making and strengthen ties with relevant Nordic stakeholders and politicians.

At the EU level, we focus on advocacy and partnerships to:

Influence EU Decision-Making: We aim to influence EU decision-making in relevant policy areas and build a robust understanding of the engineers’ role.
Strengthen Cooperation: We strive to strengthen cooperation and create synergies with existing partners at the EU level.
Coordinate Positions: We coordinate positions and promote interests in a joint and structured way, speaking with one unified Nordic voice.

To increase visibility and communication, we:

Conduct Outreach Events: We organize awareness-raising outreach events.
Promote and Disseminate Results: We inform on, promote, and disseminate results of our activities and initiatives.

What we work for

Just Twin Transition

Just Twin Transition

We believe that technology can be used to achieve sustainability goals, but it must be done in a fair and inclusive way. We strive to share Nordic engineers’ know-how as their expertise and innovative thinking are key in developing solutions for the Just Twin transition within the Nordics, the EU, and the rest of the world.

Future Skills & Work-life

Future Skills & Work-life

We support the professional development and work-life balance of engineers. We engage with policymakers at Nordic and EU levels, to promote STEM education, close the STEM skills gap and advocate for lifelong learning opportunities. We also address the risks of limitless work, by shifting responsibilities to employers, unions, and legislators.

Responsible Tech

Responsible Tech

We promote the use of technology for societal good. Engineers have a key role in creating and applying responsible tech, but they need support, guidance, and governance from others. We advocate for an increased focus on distributed responsibility to protect the developers and for collaborative safe spaces, where innovation can spur responsibly.

Latest reports

Reclaiming Europe’s Edge: Competitiveness through STEM Talent

Reclaiming Europe’s Edge: Competitiveness through STEM Talent

ANE presents a detailed analysis of the STEM skills shortage and its impact on Europe’s global standing. This is the first time such an in-depth examination of the role of STEM talent in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness has been conducted.

Competences for a Sustainable Future

This report provides an overview of the future need for STEM and engineering skills in the transition to and during a circular economy. The benefits of transitioning to a circular economy outweigh the disadvantages. However, more efforts are needed to move from conceptualisation to implementation.

Towards a Circular Economy

This report provides an overview of the future need for STEM and engineering skills in the transition to and during a circular economy. The benefits of transitioning to a circular economy outweigh the disadvantages. However, more efforts are needed to move from conceptualisation to implementation.