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In this episode, we examine the importance of involving civil society in resisting threats – whether there is a military threat or threats in the form of natural disasters or pandemics.

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Civil defense and resilient societies

In this episode, we examine the importance of involving civil society in resisting threats...
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Finding common ground in diverse cities podcast episode

Finding common ground in diverse cities

The different neighborhoods, and their unique atmosphere, is what makes cities across the...
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Skills of tomorrow – what should children learn

Skills of tomorrow – what should children learn?

In this episode, we explore how we best can equip and prepare our children for the future...
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Compensating for climate damage

Compensating for climate damage

In this episode, we look at what it will take to implement the loss and damage fund...
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People to people – in the time of war Ukraine podcast

Ukraine-special: Voices of the future

In this episode, we meet Oksana Nykytyuk from Ukraine and Katya Burdukovskaya from Russia.
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People to people – in the time of war Ukraine podcast

Ukraine-special: The difficult dialogue

In this episode, we meet Lesia Ignatyk-Eriksen from Ukraine and Daria Wagner from Russia.
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People to people – in the time of war Ukraine podcast

Ukraine-special: People to people – in the time of war

In this episode, we meet Oksana Didyk from Ukraine and Irina Nielsen from Russia.
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All aboard the digital train

All aboard the digital train

In this episode, we investigate the situation in Japan - a country that rapidly needs to...
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‘Nordic Talks’ is a series of talks and podcast episodes addressing the biggest global challenges. 

Through conversations with some of the brightest minds in the Nordics and their counterparts from around the world we want to provide a space for contemplation and to share inspiration on how to take action on sustainability issues in our everyday lives. All Nordic Talks are dedicated to addressing the UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) challenges.

 
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Thinkers and doers from around the world who are concerned about the planet we all share.

Morgan Olofsson (Sweden)

Morgan Olofsson (Sweden)

Morgan Olofsson is head of communications at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)...

Liisa Talonpoika (Finland)

Liisa Talonpoika (Finland)

Liisa Talonpoika is the ambassador for hybrid threats at Finnish Ministry for Foreign...

Laurynas Kasčiūnas (Lithuania)

Laurynas Kasčiūnas (Lithuania)

Laurynas Kasčiūnas is a member of the Lithuanian Parliament and chair of the Parliament’s...

Jenny Grettve (Sweden)

Jenny Grettve (Sweden)

Jenny Grettve is a strategic designer and co-director at Dark Matter Labs, a non-profit...

Finn Williams (UK)

Finn Williams (UK)

Finn Williams is the city architect of Malmö, Sweden, and a visiting professor at the...

Anne Mette Boye

Anne Mette Boye (Denmark)

Anne Mette Boye has been the chief city architect of Aarhus Municipality since 2021. Anne...

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All Nordic Talks are dedicated to addressing the SDG challenges. We want to inspire each other to act – for a better, more sustainable future.

In August 2019 The Nordic Council of Ministers set the ambitious goal for the Nordic Region to become the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. Read the council's 'Vision 2030' here.