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In this episode, we discuss the environmental and social footprint of the global fashion industry. We will hear from three forward thinkers who are tirelessly working to find sustainable fashion solutions and advocating for more action.

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Earth-friendly fashion

Clothing production has doubled worldwide over the last 15 years and has today a huge...
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Green gold rush on Indigenous land podcast

Green gold rush on Indigenous land

In this episode, we explore the crucial role of Indigenous communities in the green...
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Striving for gender equality in the media podcast

Striving for gender equality in the media

Despite progress towards gender equality, women's voices remain underrepresented in the...
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2030: A deadline for sustainable change

Do you sometimes wonder if the world is making progress on reaching the 17 SDGs? Now is a...
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Energy security in a new geopolitical reality podcast

Energy security in a new geopolitical reality

In this episode, we take a closer look at how to increase energy security.
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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

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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‘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.

 
NORDIC TALKS is brought to you by The Nordics, a project under The Nordic Council of Ministers.

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YOU CAN MEET THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN OUR PODCAST

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

Hidenori Kondo (Japan) sustainability Field Director at Tokyo’s University of Creativity

Hidenori Kondo (Japan)

Hidenori Kondo is the Sustainability Field Director at Tokyo’s University of Creativity...

Dr Julius Birgir Kristinsson ORF-Genetics and the owner and CEO of Silfurgen aquaculture consultancy.

Dr Julius Birgir Kristinsson (Sweden)

Julius Birgir Kristinsson is the cofounder of ORF-Genetics and the owner and CEO of...

Reetta Andolin University of Helsinki’s Viikki Food Design Factory

Reetta Andolin (Finland)

Reetta Andolin is a Professor of Practice at the University of Helsinki’s Viikki Food...

Maria Collings (Sweden)

Maria Collings (Sweden)

Sustainability expert Maria Collings is the cofounder of The Tardigrades, a Swedish...

Kirsti Reitan Andersen (Denmark)

Kirsti Reitan Andersen (Denmark)

Kirsti Reitan Andersen is a postdoc at Copenhagen Business School and cofounder of Honest...

Stephanie Crowchild (Canada)

Stephanie Crowchild (Canada)

Stephanie Crowchild is an Indigenous fashion designer from Tsuu T’ina in Treaty 7...

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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.