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In this episode we ask how communities can be empowered to fight for climate justice. How do we all ensure that their views are taken into account by politicians and the climate movement?

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Better air in the city

You can't see it, but you still breathe it in: Air pollution is an invisible threat to...
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Can 5G enable social change?

The rollout of 5G, the superfast fifth generation mobile internet network, is underway...
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Return to wood

Should more houses be built from wood? Yes, say some urban planners and architects.
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Consuming in a circle

Consuming in a circle

With the planet's resources being increasingly overstretched, the warnings are coming loud...
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Mining for the future

Mining for the future

Here’s the paradox: To shift away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy sources...
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Drenched in tech

As adults, we've gotten used to remote working and online meetings. But what about our...
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Lessons from Generation G

Lessons from Generation G

They may be too young to vote – but can the up-and-coming generation of climate activists...
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Beauty industry makeover

Beauty industry makeover

Let’s face it – there’s an ugly side to the rapidly growing beauty industry.
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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.

Rod Campbell (Australia)

Rod Campbell (Australia)

Rod Campbell is an economist working with the economics of fossil fuel industries. He has...

Thora Arnorsdottir (Iceland)

Thora Arnorsdottir (Iceland)

Thora Arnorsdottir was until recently a managing editor in TV News and Current Affairs at...

Keiko Yamamoto (Japan)

Keiko Yamamoto (Japan)

Keiko Yamamoto is a senior commentator and Senior Manager of the News Division of Nagoya...

Anu Ubaud

Anu Ubaud (Finland)

Anu Ubaud is the Chief Operating Officer and founder of United Imaginations, a brand and...

Clarisse Kehler Siebert (Sweden)

Clarisse Kehler Siebert (Sweden)

Clarisse Kehler Siebert is a Canadian-Swedish environmental lawyer with expertise in...

Chúk Odenigbo (Canada)

Chúk Odenigbo (Canada)

Chúk Odenigbo is the Co-Founding Director of Future Ancestors Services, a Canadian...

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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.