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In this episode, we explore the crucial role of Indigenous communities in the green transition. From the Arctics to Australia, we examine how Indigenous voices must be heard to strike a balance between the pursuit of the "green gold rush" and the preservation of cultural heritage and human rights. 

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Regenerative cities podcast

COP27-Special: Regenerative Cities

How can we reimagine our cities for a regenerative transformation? To regenerate means not...

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Purpose finance COP27 podcast

COP27-Special: Purpose Finance

How can we accelerate our fight for the climate through climate finance and market...
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Art, culture, and sustainable minds

Art, culture, & sustainable minds

In this episode, we look at how artists, grassroots activists and other creative minds are...
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Happiness at work

Happiness at work

In this episode, we look at important questions surrounding working life today.
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Sailing green from port to port podcast

Sailing green from port to port

Green shipping corridors - routes between ports where all transport is emission-free - are...
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Black rights on the global agenda

Black rights on the global agenda

Having started as a grassroots movement protesting racially motivated violence and police...
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Can green be fair?

Can green be fair?

The world urgently needs to move to green energy for the sake of the climate. But what if...
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Undoing digital abuse of women

Undoing digital abuse of women

In this episode, we’ll examine what’s behind the phenomenon of online abuse and examine...
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Putting sound to global challenges

‘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.

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.

Tomas Kåberger (Sweden)

Tomas Kåberger (Sweden)

Dr. Tomas Kåberger is Director of Energy Research at Chalmers University of Technology in...

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...

NORDIC TALKS - SDGs

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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.