Fertility in Flux: Childbearing Intentions and Behaviour in the Nordic Countries  

Dates: September 18–19, 2025 
Location:  The Nordic house, Reykjavík, Iceland 

We are pleased to invite you to a conference on the complex factors that are shaping the fertility decline in most Western societies. The conference aims to foster a comprehensive discussion on how factors such as rising inequalities, uncertainties, and changes in parenting culture may impact childbearing decisions. The conference will also address the effectiveness of family policies in supporting families with children and whether these policies adequately reflect family diversity and meet the needs of people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

The conference is supported by the Icelandic Research Fund and is a part of a three–year project on Fertility Intentions and Behaviour in Iceland, led by researchers at the University of Iceland.  Participation in the conference is free of charge.

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