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Of: Karin Klerby
Three years ago, it was decided that the whole world would work together towards Agenda 2030. A global agenda that includes 17 sustainability goals, the sixth of which is to ensure sustainable water use and sanitation for all. During Almedalen Week, many actors gather to discuss water. Water is a local asset, but you look up a […]
July 30, 2018, Almedalen - article
Of: Louise Ricknert
Also during this Almedalen week, Swedish arms exports have been raised during talks concerning Swedish foreign policy. During the week, I had the opportunity to interview several important representatives of the Swedish peace and disarmament movement about their views on Sweden's foreign policy and the new regulations for Swedish arms exports, as well as their criticisms and expectations with it. At the same time as Sweden […]
July 30, 2018, Almedalen - article
Of: Fredrik Malm
The Liberals want Swedish aid to go to countries that invest in development and democracy. Democratic reforms reduce corruption and at the same time benefit countries' economies. This is what the Liberals' foreign policy spokesman Fredrik Malm writes.
July 30, 2018, Debate
Of: Fahmi Yusuf
In the struggle to achieve the 17 goals within the framework of Agenda 2030, lessons from behavioral economics are applied, where the basis lies in shaping plans according to how we humans make decisions. FUF reports from a seminar where this issue took place with Ida Lemoine from the Behavior Lab. Behavioral economics is about how psychology affects different individuals and […]
July 20, 2018, Almedalen - article
Of: Sofia Brännstrom
During Almedalen Week, seminars are held that mention or focus on the global goals. I see the colorful symbols adorning street talkers and pins. Still, my impression is that global development issues get less space the further away from Sida's "Sweden in the world" square I move. I wonder if ordinary people are aware of the global goals, so I […]
July 10, 2018, Almedalen - article, Chronicle
Of: Fanny Persson Jaunzems, Amanda Herrström and Sumudu Lankika Ginigath Gala
The climate, environmental threats, Sweden's self-sufficiency, humanity and the children's future were in focus when the Green Party's spokesperson Isabella Lövin gave a speech on Sunday.
July 9, 2018, Almedalen - current, Chronicle
In a packed tent on Sida's "Sweden in the world" square, I am eager to hear what representatives of Individual Humanitarian Aid, RFSU and Linnéa Claesson, public debater and activist, have to say about the increased threat to women around the world. The seminar will be about the role that civil society can play in a time when women's […]
July 9, 2018, Almedalen - article, Chronicle
Every day, 28,300 people are forced to flee conflicts and persecution. The situation is crisis-like, but in Sweden there is no longer any talk of a "refugee crisis". We got our respite. Unfortunately, the migrants have not received theirs. How do we provoke the debate? What does it take to create change? Lisa Pelling (Arena Idé), Alice Petrén (Swedish Radio) and Joy M'Batha affirm their world anxiety in Almedalen, guided by Ylva Bergman (OmVärlden). The seminar took place on July 4, 2018.
July 9, 2018, FUF pods
1 in 3 women on the planet is beaten or raped during their lifetime. Sexual harassment affects many more. The problem knows no bounds - #metoo proved that. Online activism is a step forward, but will everyone join? Can frustration lead to global change? Luis Lineo (F!), Charlotte Petri Gornitzka (OECD / DAC) and Maxida Märak affirm their world anxiety in Almedalen, guided by Ylva Bergman (OmVärlden). The seminar took place on July 3, 2018.
July 9, 2018, FUF pods
The earth is on its knees. If everyone in the world lived and consumed like the Swedes, it would look even worse. At the same time, the sustainability movement is growing. More and more people are transforming climate anxiety into climate action. How does it happen? What does it take to trigger real change? Ahmed Al-Qassam (Miljöpodden), Sasja Beslik (Nordea) and Maia Hirasawa acknowledge their world anxiety in Almedalen, guided by Ylva Bergman (OmVärlden). The seminar took place on July 2, 2018.
July 9, 2018, FUF pods