Location: Eastern Gotland, (Sweden)
Main activities and expected outcomes
Nygarn is a locally rooted, community-owned company established in 2005. Its mission is to support the local population through projects that combine social value with a business-oriented mindset. The company focuses on community-led wastewater and sewage management systems, as well as an agrovoltaics initiative that integrates solar energy production on farmland with grazing activities.
Rural problem addressed
Nygarn tackles two critical issues for rural and island communities: ensuring reliable access to water and sewage treatment, and enabling sustainable local energy production. Their work highlights how communities can take the lead in managing essential infrastructure when municipal capacity is limited.
Best practices
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Strong ownership and governance structures that empower the community
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A proactive approach to addressing gaps left by limited municipal services
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Demonstrating the power of collective action to strengthen rural communities
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An adaptable organisational model that other peripheral regions can learn from
