Podcasts about Nordic Council

Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic thought leader, author, award-winning serial entrepreneur, advisor and public speaker. She is the co-director and scriptwriter of the documentary film InnSæi: The Power of Intuition. Hrund brings a unique perspective to how we lead, live, innovate and make better choices in times of uncertainty, transition and noise. A firm believer that the change we now need in the world starts from within us, she draws on her experience having leading roles in the areas of development and post-conflict reconstruction with the UN in Europe and Asia, innovation, investments, sustainable and circular business transition, the arts and education. She was the first woman to chair Iceland's largest public innovation fund, she was the managing director of Iceland's sustainability centre Festa, programme director of UNIFEM in post-war Kosovo, and designed and directed Prisma, a diploma university program, recognised by the Nordic Council for best responding to 21st century work place challenges. Hrund is an Advisory Council member at Yale's International Leadership Centre and has been recognised for her work as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and Cultural Leader and Yale World Fellow. She has qualifications from Yale, Harvard Kennedy School, the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, Oxford Said Business School and the University of Iceland. www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com

The Swede Anders Kreuger is a curator, writer & educator. He has been the director of the renowned Kohta Gallery in Helsinki since 2019. Prior to that, he was the senior curator at HKA, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp, the director of the Malmö Art Academy, & was a member of the Programme Team for the European Kunsthalle in Cologne. He was a founding member of the Nordic Council of Minsters Information Office in Vilnius, served as the director of the Nordic Arts Center in Helsinki & has served on the editorial board of the London-based art journal Afterall as well as the Ghent journal A Prior.   He has also worked as an independent curator, organizing numerous exhibitions throughout Europe.  He has taught at the Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen, Royal College of Art in London, & other European art academies. Served as an advisor to the Raqs Media Collective at Manifesta 7 in Bolzano. Anders Kreuger regularly writes essays for catalogues & journals, & has edited numerous publications. He has been deeply & personally immersed in words, reading, & language since his childhood experiences immersed in reading children's books. As a curator he thrives on how words affect his work as a curator & loves working with, for & through people as his way of constructing a situation that allows the viewer to become immersed in an exhibition.   I met Anders in Helsinki through Martti Aiha, the acclaimed Finnish artist known as Mara, a long time friend of my wife, librettist Maija-Leena Rems. Mara, sadly recently deceased, was on the founding board of Kohta Gallery. Anders & I had many conversations about shamanism & the influence of the oldest ideas on the contemporary world. Growing from this shared interest, Anders created the gallery show, Charlie Morrow, A Gathering which included Winter Solstice Celebration with musicians around the world. Currently, he is curating the Yes & No Tation gallery show which is paired with Sound Circus, a public event.  Subjects discussed: Telepathy, AI, immersion, written language, thought before language, reading minds, inducing immersive states, seeing images in objects, shamans, origin & development of language, Chomsky, galleries, curation, museums, cave paintings, dream singing, desire to connect, Stalin, Finland, comparative linguistics, arbitrariness of the linguistic sign, Cratylus, Andaman Islands, Navajo, Elias Canetti, Fascism, Trumpianism, color theory, Kandinski, & so much more…

India has built one of the world's strongest pipelines for women in STEM and technology, yet in the Nordics, where gender equality is a global benchmark, female representation in IT and tech leadership remains a challenge.  In this episode, Sunita Mohanty, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Invest India, shares insights on what's driving India's success and what the Nordics can learn. With experience leading diversity and workforce transformation at Google Singapore, Sunita discusses the key policies, corporate initiatives, and cultural shifts that have shaped India's growing female tech workforce.  We explore:  - How India became a global leader in female STEM graduates  - The role of government policies like Vigyan Jyoti and WISE-KIRAN in bridging gender gaps in tech  - Lessons from India's structured digital skilling programs and corporate-government partnerships  - The future of women in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and emerging tech fields  - Sunita's personal journey and the impact of mentorship and leadership in creating lasting change  This conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, policy support, and workplace inclusion in building a more diverse and innovative tech sector.  Listen now to understand how gender diversity in technology can be strengthened worldwide.  The Nordic Council of Ministers supports this podcast.

This week on Everything Under The Sun, the Mount Sopris Nordic Council talks about the latest improvements at Spring Gulch and their Ski for Sisu fundraiser.

Host: Coach Guests: Tom Ela, Dan Tilley Air date: Jan 27, 2025

In this special edition of Artpodden we dig into the big project Yggdrasil commissioned by Nordic Council of ministers, and that is why this episode will be in english so all nordic neighbors will be able to join. We will talk about the role of trees in our cities, the battle of native vs exotic tree species, and of course about the magic of trees in our culture - starting of with the ancient world-tree from nordic mythology; Yggdrasil. Participants in this episode is the celebrity within the field of trees; Cecil Konijnendijk, professor in Urban Forestry in British Columbia and docent in Nature Based Solutions Institute in Barcelona, and Gustav Nässlander from Trädkontoret, the Tree Office.

We're excited to announce our podcast series on Challenges of recruiting Women in India. This episode is on HR Practices and Company-level Challenges, featuring Ritu Kumar, Head of P&O EDC (Global People Services) at COWI India!With her vast expertise in HR and organizational development, Ritu has been a driving force behind people-centric initiatives, fostering inclusivity, and empowering diverse talent in the workplace. Her leadership journey is an inspiration, and her insights on sustainable gender diversity are a must-listen!In this episode, we discuss:Breaking cultural barriers in recruitmentCrafting supportive company policiesBuilding environments that empower women in STEMSkill development and retention strategies for sustainable growthThe podcast was made possible with the support of the Nordic Council of Ministers, ensuring we bring you impactful discussions that drive change.Lidten to this inspiring conversation that's sure to leave you motivated! 

A Zombie star's outburst could soon be appearing in the night skyIn 1946 a stellar explosion brightened the night sky as the result of a zombie star going nova 3,000 light-years away reached Earth. The nova soon dimmed, but scientists are expecting a repeat performance any day now. NASA astrophysicist Elizabeth Hayes, the project scientist of the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, described it as a white dwarf star devouring so much of its companion star that it reaches a critical threshold resulting in a thermonuclear explosion on its surface. When that happens, they expect we'll be able to see it above the western horizon when it temporarily becomes as bright as any star in the Big Dipper. A tiny dinosaur used wings to run fast, and possibly to fly106 million years ago, in what is now South Korea, a bird-like dinosaur with wings ran across a muddy flat and left behind tiny footprints. By reconstructing its stride from these prints, paleontologists have found that it ran faster than could be explained if it weren't using its wings to push it along. Dr. Hans Larsson of McGill university says this discovery gives new insight into the evolution of flight in dinosaurs. This study was published in the journal PNAS.A climate-change disaster scenario could be closer than we thinkThis week, a group of 44 researchers from 15 countries presented an open letter to the Nordic Council of Ministers, to shed light on the potential collapse of a key ocean current system. The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or AMOC, is a network of currents that brings warm water from equatorial regions North, and recirculates cool water South, and recent studies indicate it is slowing down because of climate change. A new study, from a team at the University of Oregon led by Christo Buizert, analyzed ice cores to look at what exactly happened when the AMOC had collapsed last, during the last ice age. Their results suggest that an ice sheet would have spread as far down as the South of France, or New York City, which would devastate ecosystems and plunge Europe into a deep freeze while disrupting rainfall distribution across Asia. The research was published in the journal PNAS.Cloudy with a chance of great whitesA group of researchers in California is using drone footage along with artificial intelligence to develop a shark forecasting system. The team, led by Douglas McCauley from the University of California Santa Barbara, have been flying drones over the waters of Padaro beach in California to get daily shark counts, and compare that to oceanological details to determine what conditions make the water more or less “sharky.” While they spotted up to 15 sharks a day near unsuspecting surfers, this beach has very few interactions between humans and sharks in any given year. The results of the drone study have been published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series.This biologist wants to change your mind about scary spidersSpiders. For some they're just a bit creepy. For others they're nightmare fuel. But for a select few, they're one of the most fascinating and intriguing creatures on our planet. Behavioural Ecologist James O'Hanlon is one of those people and he thinks we should trade in our arachnophobia for arachnophilia. He pleads his case in a new book, Eight-Legged Wonders The Surprising Lives of Spiders.

To explore the challenges and opportunities in creating age-friendly communities drawing inspiration from the Nordic countries. It aims to dissect the dynamics of community planning and decision-making processes to ensure inclusivity across all age groups, to create better grounds for understanding the complexities and urgent need to address ageing issues holistically, and to inspire actionable steps for policymakers, urban planners, and community leaders in Estonia and beyond. Arutelus osalejad: Thórhildur Guðrún Egilsdóttir (Manager, Office for Ageing, Department of Welfare, City of Reykjavik, Iceland), Louise Scheel Thomasen (Senior Adviser, Nordic Welfare Centre), Riin Seidla (Health Specialist, Department of Social Welfare and Health Care, Tartu City Government, Estonia), Agu Laius (Head of Advocacy, Golden League NGO, Estonia) Arutelujuht: PhD Sirle Salmistu (Senior lecturer, Tallinn University of Technology, Tartu College; Landscape Architect and Urban Planner, Estonia) Arutelu korraldaja: Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia

Are young people today interested in politics? Surveys show that the answer is yes. Eighty-five percent of Europeans under 30 say that they discuss politics with friends and relatives. Yet on election day, less than half of them turn out to vote – be it in local, national, or European elections. In this episode we ask three young voices from the political world how we can increase Generation Z's participation in politics. What role does social media play? What is the right voting age? And how do we get more young people to enter politics? This episode comes from a Nordic Talks event hosted by the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania.

As Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza, we assess the humanitarian situation on the ground. Also on the show, The Nordic Council meets in Oslo, the US and South Korea begin joint air drills and we speak with the mayor of Tromsø, Gunnar Wilhelmsen. Plus: Portuguese newspaper ‘A Mensagem' unveils a mural in Lisbon's port.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arutelus osalejad: Agne Aija (Director of Central Operations, Estonian State Forest Management Centre), Christer Haglund (Chairman of the Board of Miltton services in Ukraine, CEO for the Finnish Fair Corporation and Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Finnair), Tiina Saar-Veelmaa (occupational happiness specialist and psychologist), Jari Hakanen (research professor, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health) Arutelujuht: Elo Ellermaa (senior consultant, PR and government relations agency META) Arutelu korraldaja: Nordic Council of Ministers' office in Estonia When looking for a new job we are often won over by keywords like flexible working hours, work-private life balance, a supportive team etc... but the reality turns out to be quite different than expected. Which factors in the work environment are essential for high productivity and is it even possible to create a happy working environment or are we all just stuck in a work life purgatory? Is it possible to be happy and successful at the same time?

Arutelus osalejad: Annela Anger-Kraavi (climate scientist), Aire Rihe (Advisor to the management, Ministry of Climate), Eeva Taimisto (Director of Sustainability Consulting and Communication, Miltton Finland) Arutelujuht: Madis Tilga (Nordic Council of Ministers' office in Estonia) Arutelu korraldaja: Nordic Council of Ministers' office in Estonia If you have flown somewhere, had your package delivered or ordered food you have probably seen a proud statement – this activity or product is CO2 free! Is the company really striving towards a more sustainable future or is it just greenwashing, a marketing gimmick intended to mislead consumers who prefer to buy goods and services from environmentally conscious brands? Join the discussion on what exactly does CO2 free and neutral mean, what is its impact on the environment (if any), and is it really even possible to reduce, offset, or remove the carbon dioxide emissions companies create. How to navigate in these myriad of green pledges, what to buy and where to invest? Or have we even given too much attention to CO2 over many other paramount realms of sustainability?

Iceland's outstanding levels of gender equality have been achieved through policies such as extensive paid parental leave, including an emphasis on fathers using paid parental leave. This emphasis on paternity leave is one important reason that Iceland is frequently ranked as the leader among all the Nordic nations – and thus the world leader – in terms of gender equality. Join us to explore the lessons Australia can learn from Iceland to improve gender equality. This is one of a five-part special series of Follow the Money presented by the Nordic Talks series, presented by the Nordic Policy Centre at the Australia Institute, with support from The Nordics, a project under The Nordic Council of Ministers. #NordicTalks #auspol The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guests: Dr Marian Baird, Professor of Gender and Employment Relations, University of Sydney Business School Ásdís Arnalds, Director of the Social Science Research Institute at the University of Iceland Emeritus Professor Andrew Scott, Convenor at The Australia Institute's Nordic Policy Centre // @ascottnlights Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has all the ingredients for a green industrial revolution; abundant rare minerals, plentiful wind and sun, manufacturing capabilities, while Sweden is a global leader in green industry practices and production. But how can First Nations communities participate in the clean energy transition? This talk will unpack how Sweden and Australia can better balance the competing interests between the ‘green gold rush' and the interests of First Nations communities. This is one of a five-part special series of Follow the Money presented by the Nordic Talks series, presented by the Nordic Policy Centre at the Australia Institute, with support from The Nordics, a project under The Nordic Council of Ministers. #NordicTalks #auspol The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guests: Jenny Wik Karlsson, CEO & Senior legal adviser at Sámiid Riikasearvi (National Association of Sámi in Sweden)  Chris Croker, Managing Director, Impact Investment Partners and First Nations Clean Energy Network Steering Group Rod Campbell, research director at the Australia Institute // @R_o_d_C Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Denmark, the bicycle has been recognised as a fast, efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation for decades, and the key to more liveable cities and happy, healthy people – supported by a network of safe cycling infrastructure and a positive cycle culture as part of healthy urban design which also means fewer food deserts. In this discussion, we will explore how Australia could move closer to Danish cycle culture and healthier design of cities, to not only improve the health of the planet, but the people on it. This is one of a five-part special series of Follow the Money presented by the Nordic Talks series, presented by the Nordic Policy Centre at the Australia Institute, with support from The Nordics, a project under The Nordic Council of Ministers. #NordicTalks #auspol The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guests: Marianne Weinreich, Market Manager, Ramboll Smart Mobility; Chair, Cycling Embassy of Denmark // @mobimaw Dr Sandro Demaio, Chief Executive Officer, VicHealth // @SandroDemaio Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norway is number one the World Press Freedom Index, while Australia dropped 14 places in 2022 due in part to its highly concentrated media landscape. This webinar, the second of our special Nordic Talks webinar series, will explore how Norway's targeted ‘press support' subsidies could help Australia to achieve greater diversity in its highly concentrated media landscape and improve its protections for public interest journalism. And what can Norway learn from Australia's world-leading News Media Bargaining Code about regulating Big Tech platforms such as Google and Facebook? This is one of a five-part special series of Follow the Money presented by the Nordic Talks series, presented by the Nordic Policy Centre at the Australia Institute, with support from The Nordics, a project under The Nordic Council of Ministers. #NordicTalks #auspol The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guests: Professor Eli Skogerbø, Co-director of POLKOM – Center for the Study of Political Communication Dr Maria Rae, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Policy, Deakin University// @MariaRae17 Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a decade after the Gonski review into Australia's school funding aimed to reduce the impact of social disadvantage on educational outcomes, educational outcomes for Australian schoolchildren are getting worse. The success of Finnish educational outcomes shows that equity drives excellence for all students. This is one of a five-part special series of Follow the Money presented by the Nordic Talks series, presented by the Nordic Policy Centre at the Australia Institute, with support from The Nordics, a project under The Nordic Council of Ministers. #NordicTalks #auspol The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Guests: Pasi Sahlberg, Professor of Education, Southern Cross University // @pasi_sahlberg Correna Haythorpe, Federal President, Australian Education Union // @CHaythorpeAEU Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot SessionsSupport Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a country that has lived in peace for decades needs to defend itself? While governments may be able to obtain military hardware quickly, many forget the equally vital role played by civil defense. 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. How do you organize civil defense, and create solidarity and engagement in a society? In short: How do you build a resilient society, one that is prepared to weather any storm? This episode comes from a Nordic Talks event held in Birštonas and arranged by the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania together with Embassy of Finland in Vilnius and Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius.

Jim Enote joins Sybil for a special bonus episode. He shares what he has been doing since his last appearance on the podcast, and then shares his wisdom for those who want to give to indigenous communities. Jim explains how to give in a righteous way that reflects equality, fairness, and respect. Episode Highlights:Give from a place of support and empowerment, not guiltTrust those you are giving Jim Enote Bio:Jim Enote is a Zuni tribal member and CEO of the Colorado Plateau Foundation. He serves on the boards of the Trust for Mutual Understanding, and Grand Canyon Trust, and formally with Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation. He is a National Geographic Society Explorer, a New Mexico Community Luminaria, and an E.F. Schumacher Society Fellow.Jim's service over the past forty years includes natural resource, cultural resource, philanthropic, and arts assignments for many organizations including UNESCO, UNDP, International Secretariat for Water, Nordic Council of Ministers, Tibet Child Nutrition Project, the Mountain Institute, National Geographic Society, US Bureau of Indian Affairs, US National Park Service, Zuni Tribe, and several major charitable foundations, museums, and universities. He has written in Heritage In the Context of Globalization; Science, Technology, and Human Values; Sacredness as a Means to Conservation; Mapping Our Places; Indigenous People and Sustainable Development; A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne, and Redrock Stories, to name a few. Recent short pieces include; We Cannot Live by Sentiments Alone, The Museum Collaboration Manifesto, Buyer Beware, What I Tell Boys, and Please Don't Call Me a Warrior.In 2010 while serving as the director of the A:shiwi A:wan Museum Jim was awarded the first Ames Prize for Innovative Museum Anthropology during the American Anthropological Association's annual conference. In 2013 he received the Guardian of Culture and Lifeways Award from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, and in 2016 received the Hewett Award for leadership and service to the New Mexico museum community and for achievements in the museum field. He lives in his work in-progress home at Zuni, New Mexico.Links:Colorado Plateau Foundation: https://coloradoplateaufoundation.org support page for CPF: https://coloradoplateaufoundation.org/support/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-enote-32a368120 Comic Book “Stand Up”: https://issuu.com/coloradoplateaufoundation/docs/stand_up_4_ If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/leveraging-public-dollars· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/35-jim-enoteCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources. Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Joakim is one of the most sought-after and respected photographers/underwater filmmakers in Sweden. His devotion to nature both on land and in the sea has reached beyond Swedish borders. He's frequently booked for lecturers both in Sweden and internationally. Joakim also worked as a very popular host for Swedish TV SVT's ”Surrounded By Nature.” In addition, he's collaborated with foundations and companies such as: WWF Sweden, Baltic Sea 2020, TV4, SVT, Fundament Film, Folke Rydén Production, Keep Sweden Tidy Foundation, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, Nordic Council among others. He became The White Feather Foundation's first Global Ambassador in 2019. Show Sponsor:  www.LaShamanaFaby.com

We came to COP27 with a sense of urgency, as we know from science that we are already running out of time. Technological fixes are certainly not enough - we need deep systemic change within every sector. Recently the pandemic showed us that it is possible to respond rapidly to a worldwide crisis. So, can we use this ability to fight the climate crisis? In the final episode of our COP27-special, the panelists shed light on what was discussed at COP27 in Egypt, and more importantly, they discuss where we go from here. The panel consists of Matilde Angeltveit, Norwegian Youth Delegate to the UNFCCC, Hans Bruyninckx, Executive Director at the European Environment Agency, Markku Ollikainen, Professor Emeritus and Chair of the Finnish Climate Panel, and Espen Barth Eide, Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment, and is moderated by André Jamholt, Senior Advisor at the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Is the fight against climate change now seen as so urgent, that it will move humanity towards a more sustainable and just world? Or will we continue to head towards further destruction of biodiversity and natural resources, which are both so important for peace and prosperity? Are today's parliamentarians able to make the decisions needed to pave the way for behavioral change? These are some of the questions discussed by Axel Eriksson, Swedish Youth Delegate to the UNFCCC, and two members of the Norwegian Parliament, Nikolai Astrup, the Norwegian Conservative Party, and Himanshu Gulati, the Norwegian Progress Party, in this special episode of the Nordic Talks podcast, recorded at COP27 in Egypt and moderated by André Jamholt, Senior Advisor at the Nordic Council of Ministers.

The Arctic has warmed three times quicker than the planet as a whole, and up North the effects of the climate changes are visible already today. How can Arctic societies be agents of change in the green transition? How do Arctic societies adapt to climate change? And what pathways are possible for sparsely inhabited areas with vast distances and a harsh climate? In short: What could Arctic societies look like in 2050? This is discussed by Avijâja Jepsen, Special Consultant to Naalakkersuisut – Government of Greenland, Ola Elvestuen, member of the Norwegian Parliament and the Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment, and Sara Olsvig, International Chair of Inuit Circumpolar Council, in this special episode of the Nordic Talks podcast, recorded at COP27 in Egypt and moderated by André Jamholt, Senior Advisor at the Nordic Council of Ministers.

How do we improve people's health by decreasing exposure to black carbon, reduce carbon emissions, prevent deforestation, and promote gender equality by empowering women? Well, it's actually all about clean cooking. But more than 4 billion people globally, including almost 900 million people in Sub-Saharan African countries, lack access to modern and clean cooking solutions. The topic is discussed by Sophie Odupoy, Group Head of Public Affairs at KOKO Networks, Ash Sharma, Vice President at Nefco and Head of the Modern Cooking Facility for Africa, and Mattias Frumerie, Swedish Head of Delegation to the UNFCCC, in this special episode of the Nordic Talks podcast, recorded at COP27 in Egypt and moderated by André Jamholt, Senior Advisor at the Nordic Council of Ministers.

How can we reimagine our cities for a regenerative transformation? To regenerate means not only to do less harm, but to become a positive force that restores, renews, and regrows. In this special episode of the Nordic Talks podcast, recorded at COP27 in Egypt, we will explore how we can create a regenerative world that works within the planetary boundaries. How do we create a future where humankind, nature and our cities can all thrive and flourish? Participants in the discussion are Nikolaj Sveistrup, Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies, and Jo da Silva, Sustainable Director at ARUP. The talk is moderated by André Jamholt, Senior Advisor at the Nordic Council of Ministers.

How can we accelerate our fight for the climate through climate finance and market mechanisms? Can we succeed in changing the way we think, create, and invest in new projects? And how can purpose investments from the private sector and voluntary compensation work as new ways of accelerating the change? This is discussed by Jon Johnsen, CEO of the pension fund PKA, and Hanna-Mari Ahonen, Senior Consultant at Perspectives Climate Research, in this special episode of the Nordic Talks podcast, recorded at COP27 in Egypt and moderated by André Jamholt, Senior Advisor at the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Auður Jónsdóttir is one of the most accomplished and influential authors writing in Iceland today. Her novels have inspired interest in Iceland, as well as abroad, for their rare blend of incisive frankness and humor. She won the Icelandic Literary Prize for The People in the Basement and the Icelandic Women's Literature Prize for Secretaries to the Spirits. Both novels were nominated for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize.Auður's latest novel, Quake (Stóri skjálfti), became her most successful publication to date and gathered a huge following among Icelandic readers of all ages, strengthening her position as an important writer of her generation. Read Quake By Auður Jónsdóttir Questions I Asked Auður Jónsdóttir Your grandfather, Halldór Laxness, is one of the most famous Icelanders. For those that are unaware, he won the Noble Prize for literature in 1955. Was he an influence for why you became a writer?Is a goal for you to also win the Noble Prize, or is it just nice if it happens?Where do you get the ideas for your book topics?You are considered one of the most important writers of your generation in Iceland. Why do you think your books resonate so well with generation here?You worked as an in-house writer for the Reykjavík City Theater, which resulted in a play being adapted from your book, “The People in the Basement”. What was that process like (going from writing novels to writing a play)?Are there any authors (other than your grandfather), Icelandic or otherwise, that have inspired your writing or you admire?What, for you, is the most challenging part when it comes to writing a book?What advice do you have for people who want a career in writing?What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase? Visit Halldór Laxness' Home in Iceland A while back, I did a podcast episode about Auður's grandfather, Halldór Laxness. He was a fascinating person, and as mentioned, the only Icelander to receive a Nobel Prize (so far).If you are interested in visiting his home, Gljúfrasteinn, which is now a museum, check out this link. Share This Post Facebook Email Twitter Let's Be Social Youtube Tiktok Instagram Facebook

Listen again. Foraging exists in a delicate balanace with nature. If we take too much, it can lead to environmental degradation. At the same time, it survives as a cultural tradition and a key way families put food on the table. My guest today is Dr. Mikelis Grivins a researcher at the Baltic Studies Center. In this episode, we discuss the four kinds of foragers commonly seen in Europe, the ethics of foraging, and the black market that exists around wild foods. 4:00 Overview of alternative food systems are important 17:00 4 types of foragers across Europe 20:20 Exploitation, transparency & regulation in the wild food market 25:00 Wild washing Episode Transcript Links Artist Alexandra Genis on why all foods are artificial Using blockchain to trace food from farm to fork  The chef preserving Iceland's food traditions The Importance of Microbes in the Greenlandic Diet Regenerative agriculture and our connection with nature This episode was first released in February 2020 with the support of the Nordic Council of Minister's Office in Latvia. Like the show? Support more stories like this by contributing a few dollars a month. You can do so here.

The decarbonisation of industry is perhaps the greatest challenge we face in the race to achieve carbon neutrality. Think of it as the invisible stuff, the ugly stuff and the boring stuff we'd probably rather not think about: shipping, construction, steel, data processing and so on. In this episode of The Foreign Desk Explainer in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers, we will hear from the Nordic companies that are attempting to achieve carbon neutrality and create a paradigm shift in their industries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in the Nordics often joke about global warming bringing better weather to a region not overly blessed with sun and warmth but, of course, climate change is already having a negative impact – and it's probably going to get worse. In this episode of the Foreign Desk Explainer, in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers, we hear from experts in the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Sweden about how the wide-ranging challenges are likely to affect populations there, and how they are preparing for the worst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an economic sector, agriculture accounts for almost a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions but agreement on how to reduce that is proving difficult. In this episode of The Foreign Desk Explainer in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers, we hear from campaigners, farmers, ministers and foresters about how the Nordics are attempting to cut emissions from the fields and forests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of Wales is still up in Glasgow for COP, Queen Margrethe hosted Nordic Leaders for the 2021 Nordic Council. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were in Dubai for the day. Crown Prince Haakon promoted girls in tech, and Queen Letizia had a marathon day in Paraguay.

With COP26 approaching, communicating the reality of climate change is clearly important but it's a notoriously tricky message to get across. As recent protests in the UK and elsewhere have shown, it's easy to alienate the public, which risks climate fatigue setting in. People shut down if the picture is too dystopian and yet climate-change deniers still need to be confronted. In this episode of ‘The Foreign Desk Explainer' in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers, we will hear from various actors in the climate debate, from the corporate sector, and government to grass-roots campaigners on how they get their message across. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us want to make more sustainable choices when we shop for food but Nordic governments are going a step further and integrating climate issues into their official dietary suggestions. As the region awaits the new, updated Nordic Nutrition Recommendations next year, drawn up by the Nordic Council of Ministers, we hear from those involved in creating them and about the issues involved in trying to nudge the Nordics to eat more sustainably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us want to make more sustainable choices when we shop for food but Nordic governments are going a step further and integrating climate issues into their official dietary suggestions. As the region awaits the new, updated Nordic Nutrition Recommendations next year, drawn up by the Nordic Council of Ministers, we hear from those involved in creating them and about the issues involved in trying to nudge the Nordics to eat more sustainably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ilmselt on paljud meist sotsiaalmeediakanalites ning avalikes kommentaariumites kas isiklikult kokku puutunud või vähemalt näinud teisi alavääristavaid, mõnitavaid või halvustavaid kommentaare ning mõelnud, kes neid kirjutavad, ja veel tähtsam, miks? Arvutiekraanist kilp ja sageli mittemidagiütlevad kasutajanimed on tekitanud anonüümsuskookoni, mis annab meile enneolematu julguse jagada oma arvamust, olgu siis viisakalt või mitte. Aga kes need mõistatuslikud olendid, keda me trollideks ja sõdalasteks nimetame, õigupoolest on? Miks otsustavad nii paljud neist minna inimeste ahistamise ja ähvardamise teed? Palju on räägitud sellest, kui kaugele oleks võimalik sõnavabaduse piire venitada, kuid vähem on peatutud sellel, kes on need inimesed, kes kommenteerivad, ja miks nad seda teevad. Loodame, et nende tegevuse põhjuste üle arutlemine avab sel teemal laiema avaliku arutelu ning annab meile parema arusaama, kuidas nende trollide ja sõnasõdalastega käituda. Many of us have either personally encountered or seen mean, degrading or derogatory comments on social media and in public commentaries. Many of us have probably also wondered, who are the people writing and why are they doing it? The “shield” of a computer screen and the use of often nonsensical usernames has created a cocoon of anonymity making us braver than ever to share our opinions, be it polite or not. But who are these mystical creatures we call trolls or warriors? Why do so many of them choose to harass and threaten people? There has been a lot of talk about how far we can stretch freedom of speech, but not so much talk about who are the people commenting and what are their reasons behind it. We are hoping that discussing the reasonings behind their actions will open up a wider public discussion on this topic and give us new insight on how to deal with these trolls and word warriors. Arutelujuht: Lauri Tankler, Riigi Infosüsteemi Ameti küberturvalisuse analüütik/Lead Analyst at Estonian Information System Authority Osalejad: Christian Mogensen, Taani digitaalse noorsootöö keskuse erikonsultant, Taani Tuija Saresma, Jyväskylä ülikooli vanemteadur, Soome Kyrre Lien, dokumentalist, fotograaf ja visuaalajakirjanik, Norra Kerli Valner, Lastekaitse Liit, projekti Targalt internetis teavitustööjuht, Eesti. Christian Mogensen, special consultant for the Danish Center for Digital Youth Care, Denmark Tuija Saresma, senior researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland Kyrre Lien, documentarist, photographer and visual journalist, Norway Kerli Valner, Estonian Union for Child Welfare, project manager for the project Targalt internetis – Safer Internet Centre in Estonia Arutelu korraldaja: Nordic Council of Minsiters´ Office in Estonia

Vaevalt see enam kedagi üllatab, et meie igapäevaelu on teaduse ja tehnoloogiaga tihedalt põimunud. Kuidas selles kiiresti muutuvas maailmas navigeerida? Ning kuidas seda vastutustundlikult ja edukalt juhtida ja arendada? Siin lähevad asjad keerulisemaks. Arutelu eesmärk on rääkida teadmuspõhise majanduse ja ühiskonna pealekasvust ning sellega seotud eelistest, ohtudest ja võimalustest. Kas süva- ja mõjutustehnoloogia on lahendus, mis aitab seljatada üleilmsed raskused ning edendada sotsiaalset heaolu ja majanduskasvu? Lahendus, mis tagab kõigile suurema palga ja rohkem vaba aega? Oleme toonud kokku suurepärase rühma pragmaatilise maailmakujutlusega asjatundjaid, kes on selle teemaga juba aastaid rinda pistnud. Kuidas saavad ülikoolid ja ettevõtted majanduse ja ühiskonna arendamisele otseselt kaasa aidata, rakendades akadeemiliste uuringute tulemusi tõhusalt igapäevaelus? Tänapäeval on igaühel küsimusi, ootusi ja arvamusi. Mis oleks veel parem koht nende väljendamiseks kui arvamusfestival? Tulge ja rääkige kaasa teemal, kuidas toetada süvatehnoloogiaettevõtete teket ja kasvu Põhja- ja Baltimaade piirkonnas ning mujal. It is barely surprise to anyone that our everyday lives are intertwined with science and technology. How to navigate in this rapidly changing scene? And furthermore, how to manage and develop it in a responsible and prosperous way? This is where things get messy. The goal of discussion is to debate about the rise of the knowledge-based economy and society, with its benefits, dangers, and potential. Are deep tech and impact tech the solution to burning global challenges? To societal wellbeing and regional economic growth? The answer to everyone's higher salary and extended free time? We have assembled truly good line-up of pragmatic down-to-earth folks who for many years have wrestled with this theme. How universities and companies can have a direct input in developing economy and society through engagement of results of academic research into everyday life in an efficient way. Everybody these days has questions, expectations, and opinions. What better place to tackle them then in Opinion Festival? Come and have your say on how to support the emergence and growth of deep tech companies from Nordic-Baltic region and beyond. Arutelujuht: Vaido Mikheim, sihtasutus Tartu Teaduspark/Tartu Science Park Foundation Osalejad: "Mart Maasik, Tartu ülikool ja UniTartu Ventures, investeeringujuht André Küüsvek, Nordic Investment Bank, tegevjuht ja president Mikko Pohjola, Turu ülikool ja Monttu Ventures, asutaja ja juhatuse liige Mari Vavulski, SmartCap, juhatuse liige /Mart Maasik, University of Tartu & UniTartu Ventures, Investment Director André Küüsvek, Nordic Investment Bank, CEO & President Mikko Pohjola, University of Turku & Monttu Ventures, Founder & Board Member Mari Vavulski, SmartCap, Board Member Arutelu korraldaja: Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Estonia

Põhjamaades on inimeste usaldus poliitikute, valitsuse ja ka üksteise vastu suur. Tänu sellele on Põhjamaade sotsiaalne kapital kõrge ehk piltlikult öeldes annab 1+1 kokku rohkem kui 2. Kahjuks on Eesti ühiskonnas lood pahatihti teistsugused ning seda on teravalt näha eriti viimase tervishoiukriisi valguses. Kriisi lahendamiseks ja inimeste elujärje ning rahuolu parandamiseks vajame tugevat kogukonda. Kogukond saab tugevaks üksnes tänu suurele usaldusele ja kõrgele sotsiaalsele kapitalile. Kui ühiskonnas valitseb usaldus, viib see märksa võrdsema ja õiglasema ühiskonnani, kasvatades omakorda sotsiaalset kapitali. Arutelu käigus soovime leida vastused päris mitmele küsimusele. Kuidas usaldust ühiskonnas suurendada? Kas usaldus on midagi jäävat või hoopis pidevas muutumises? Kas kriis on usalduse kasvatamise võimalus või pigem kahjustab seda? Kuidas on usaldus ja sotsiaalne kapital seotud õnnelikkusega? /In the Nordic countries there is a high level of trust in politicians, the government and one another among the population. Thanks to this, the Nordic region as a whole is marked out by a high degree of social capital, which figuratively speaking means that 1+1 adds up to more than 2. Unfortunately, the situation is often quite different in Estonia and has been thrown into sharp relief in the light of the recent health care crisis. A strong community is needed to resolve this crisis and boost people's living standards and overall level of satisfaction. However, community strength is only achieved with a good measure of trust and a high level of social capital. When trust reigns, it leads to a significantly more equal and equitable society and generates social capital. During our panel we will be looking for answers to the following questions: How can we increase trust in society? Is trust set in stone or is it constantly evolving? Does a crisis represent an opportunity to foster trust or does it undermine it? How are trust and social capital linked to happiness? Arutelujuht: Christer Haglund, Põhjamaade Ministrite Nõukogu Eesti esinduse direktor/ Director of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia Osalejad: Ulf Andreasson, vanemnõunik, Põhjamaade Ministrite Nõukogu Tarja Halonen, Soome 11. president, poliitik ja jurist Kristina Kallas, Eesti poliitik Kai Klandorf, koolitaja ja mentor Ulf Andreasson | Senior Adviser with the Nordic Council of Ministers Tarja Halonen | Politician, lawyer and former president of Finland Kristina Kallas | Estonian politician Kai Klandorf | Trainer and mentor Arutelu korraldaja: Põhjamaade Ministrite Nõukogu esindus Eestiss

Coronavirus has offered us an opportunity to rethink our travelling habits. But how will we travel in a greener way in the future? ‘The Foreign Desk' and Michael Booth, our Denmark correspondent, have teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region. The fifth episode looks at green transport, as we discover how the Nordics are electrifying everything from ferries to planes, and hear how a certain Swedish environmental campaigner has persuaded her compatriots to shift to long-distance trains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schleswig-Holstein nimmt seit vier Jahren als Gast an den Sessionen des Nordischen Rates teil. Er ist das mit Abstand älteste Forum regionaler Zusammenarbeit weltweit. Dass wir als Bundesland diesen Sonderstatus bekamen, geht auf das Engagement von Anke Spoorendonk zurück. Wir baten die frühere Ministerin um ein Gespräch.

This podcast is about the project Indigenous Women Leaders Forum of Nordic Territories, which receives financial support from the Nordic Council of Ministers as part of the co-operation program for North-West Russia. The overall objective of the project is to exchange information among indigenous women to improve the contribution for the development of their communities.The podcast is made by Freia Dam and Bente Dahlsbæk and is sponsored by the Nordic Council of Ministers. It is part of a podcast series highlighting Nordic co-operation with North-West Russia by interviewing people working on projects on a daily basis. The purpose of the co-operation is to strengthen, and thus contribute to the development of the region. The projects that are set to receive funding focus on exchange of information on social services and healthcare, children and young people, education, culture, gender equality, the environment, civil society etc.

This podcast is about the project Waterfront Works vol. 3, which receives financial support from the Nordic Council of Ministers as part of the co-operation program for North-West Russia. The purpose of the project is to continue Nordic-Russian dialogue on urban development, community and neighbourhood involvement in the creation of environmentally friendly public cultural spaces around the waterfront.The podcast is made by Freia Dam and Bente Dahlsbæk and is sponsored by the Nordic Council of Ministers. It is part of a podcast series highlighting Nordic co-operation with North-West Russia by interviewing people working on projects on a daily basis. The purpose of the co-operation is to strengthen, and thus contribute to the development of the region. The projects that are set to receive funding focus on exchange of information on social services and healthcare, children and young people, education, culture, gender equality, the environment, civil society etc.

Co-operation between the Nordic countries is experiencing a bit of a wobble. The refugee crisis and now coronavirus have exposed the fissures in this usually well-functioning cross-border fraternity. ‘The Foreign Desk' and our Denmark correspondent Michael Booth have teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five monthly special episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region. The fourth episode looks at Nordic co-operation. What's gone wrong, and what can be done to bring a little more harmony to the countries of the north? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global environmental agenda has been dominated by aims to reduce CO2 emissions but increasingly the Nordic countries are turning their focus to biodiversity and protecting nature. ‘The Foreign Desk’ and our Denmark correspondent Michael Booth have teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special, monthly episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region. The third episode looks at how the region is balancing the often-conflicting demands of CO2 reduction, industrial agriculture and the natural world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mit Daniela Sonders und Jörn Schaar sprechen wir über Podcasten. Beide wurden fürs Radio ausgebildet. Sie kennen die Szene und berichten, was Profis wie sie an diesem Format reizt. Im zweiten Teil sprechen wir mit unseren beiden Korrespondenten aus den Kieler Partnertstädten Aarhus und Kaliningrad, Jens und Svetlana. Auch sie sind Journalisten und Podcaster und berichten uns über ihre jeweiligen Podcast-Szenen.

What’s behind the great Nordic cultural wave which has swept across the world in recent years – the great TV series, burgeoning art scene, and Oscar-winning films? The answer is collaboration, as we hear from star of ‘The Bridge’ Sofia Helin, among other leading figures from the Nordic arts scene. ‘The Foreign Desk’ and our Denmark correspondent Michael Booth have teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special, monthly episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region, the second of which looks at cultural collaboration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘The Foreign Desk’ has teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special, monthly episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region, the first of which looks at education. The Nordic countries have a proud history of high achievement in international education rankings but how are they future-proofing the next generation, and what can the world learn from the Nordic model? Michael Booth finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They may be too young to vote – but can the up-and-coming generation of climate activists, embodied by Sweden's Greta Thunberg, push governments to take real action? In 2018 a global movement hit the planet when young people worldwide began to speak up on a scale never seen before. Inspired by 15-year-old Greta Thunberg from Sweden, they demanded climate action.    In this episode, we hear from former and current activists from Generation Greta about how young people have become an enduring voice in the fight against climate change.   This episode comes from a Nordic Talk held in Lithuania and broadcasted live on Facebook. The event was arranged by The Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania.

The Nordics Unveiled is back after a short Christmas break, and Eldbjørg Hemsing is welcoming you to join her exploration of the Nordic. In the new episode, she is joint by composer Synne Skouen, without exaggerating one of the most prominent people in Norwegian music life. Celebrated as a composer, recipient of numerous awards and accolades, highly respected journalist and music critic, and we could continue naming. Synne was also the first editor-in chief of the music journal Ballade and head of cultural channels at Norwegian Broadcaster NRK.Celebrating her 70th birthday in 2020, Synne continues inspiring generations of women across the cultural field.“I have said this a few times to some of the performers – if you are not really working with living composers and only playing the big masterworks, then you are surfing on all the previous generations of artists that have been building this tradition. And to put it simply, it is just not fine to do so and not even fun.”Synne Skouen, The Nordics Unveiled«…there is certainly not an easy answer to character of the North, but if you come from Europe to Copenhagen, then you come to Scandinavia or the North. If on the other hand you go from Oslo to Copenhagen, then you come to Europe. And if going from Oslo to Stockholm or Copenhagen, you can also see where the rich North has been before the arrival of oil to Norway.”Synne Skouen, The Nordics Unveiled“… composer does not know everything about their music and it takes a musician to show them what is there. The best thing that can happen to a composer is to work with musicians, where they bring out something that even them didn't know it is there.”Synne Skouen, The Nordics Unveiled“I think its important to get the opportunity at the very young age to get to see your own country and culture from the outside. It is necessary and I wish many would be able to experience it. I was very privileged to get to experience this with studying in Vienna.”Synne Skouen, The Nordics UnveiledMore information about Synne Skouen and her music on the following link.

The guest of the last pre-Christmas Nordics Unveiled episode is the exciting and outspoken music journalist and presenter Per Sundnes. A familiar face in Scandinavia, Per is known for his pop culture expertise, specialized in music and fashion. Per attended the University of Arts London, with focus on film and TV, and has since 2002 worked at the Norwegian broadcasting corporation NRK. His most known tv programs include the Store Studio and Norwegian part of the Eurovision Song Contest.“In my opinion Norwegian artists in modern era were never ‘hungry enough', because if you are hungry then you do like A-Ha did for example, go abroad to either UK or Germany and get a big label there.”Per Sundnes, The Nordics Unveiled“If there is something that is original about the Nordic pop culture, being Norwegian, Swedish, Finish or Russian is the indigenous Sami.”Per Sundnes, The Nordics UnveiledMore information about Per Sundnes and the new episode following link.

In the new episode of the Nordics Unveiled, Eldbjørg Hemsing is joint by one of Europe's most accomplished and innovative percussionists Terje Isungset. With over two decades of experience in jazz and Scandinavian music, Terje has already made a significant mark in pushing the musical boundaries far beyond tradition. His distinctive artistic works are exploring the interdisciplinary performances of sound and shamanistic rituals.Crafting his own instruments from natural elements such as arctic birch, granite, slate, sheep bells and most remarkably the ice. Terje is highly recommended to those sensible to the poetry and simplicity of sounds, with ‘timbres' and ‘colours' being central in his music and compositions.Media praises him as innovative, visual, energetic and different from any previously known concepts. Percussion Profiles publication has listed him among the 25 of the world's most creative percussionists and he was also named the Norwegian Jazz musician of the year.“It was years ago, when I was asked to do a concert in a frozen waterfall in Lillehammer. I thought what should we do, work against or with nature? So I decided to work with nature, went to location and started to collect stones, wood and since I was there in the winter I also checked the ice… When I head the sound of ice and saw it, I just simply fell in love and from then on, cannot stop it.“Terje Isungset, The Nordics Unveiled"First you need to harvest the ice, which is the most challenging part. But even before harvesting, it is crucial to know that the lake (where the ice will be harvested from) has sound – not every lake has the sound. If the ice is there, I can make instrument in between two to three days. Then we can make various types of horns, ice drums, iceophones that can be tuned."Terje Isungset, The Nordics Unveiled"If I go to perform in India, China or Japan, we always make the instruments there. Sometimes I bring a little box of ice also from Norway, because I have experienced, for example in Japan that it is difficult to find a well-sounding ice. I can of course always tune it, but the sound difference would effect the music because of the resonance. The range of sound is really big, from a completely death sound, to almost singing. The longest resonance I had with one instrument was 18 seconds."Terje Isungset, The Nordics UnveiledMore information about Terje Isungset and his music on the following link.

Hallgrim Hansegård has truly made a name with bringing the rich traditional folk dance 'halling' to the global audiences, both through live performances, TV productions and even video games. Known for his innovative and playful dance projects, Hallgrim is continuously breaking physical, psychological and cultural barriers. His projects had been performed in more than 30 countries and have reached over 100 million views on YouTube. Most interestingly, his performance has also been censored by Catholic Church in Italy. Hallgrim has in 2006 founded his own dance company FRIKAR, artistically leading a space where Norwegian traditional folk dance and other sub-cultures within dance community can experiment, develop and nurture the heritage by sharing it to the future generations. "In the Nordic countries we share a common heritage of social dances, with a lot of whirling in a couple formation. There is a common use of circle dances, but Halling is kind of different, almost a 'Flamingo dance of the Nordics'. ... I tend to disagree from the majority of dances who believe Halling is a male dance, as there is several written sources from 1700 about high-quality female dancers."Hallgrim Hansegård, The Nordics Unveiled"It is both interesting and strange that we have such big regional differences. Even in the mood with music and dance. In the Southern part of Norway they are known for a more dark mood, heaviness in the dance. And in Valdres, most of Hallings are pretty happy and light, and our Springar is the most leaning forward, which is really good for the trance dancing."Hallgrim Hansegård, The Nordics UnveiledMore information about Hallgrim Hansegård and his work with FRIKAR work on the following link.

Guest of the new episode of "The Nordics Unveiled" is renowned Norwegian art historian and curator Dr. Knut Ljøgodt. Previously working at the National Gallery in Oslo, as Director at the Northern Norway Art Museum in Tromsø and Founding Director of Kunsthall Svalbard, dr. Ljøgodt is today leading the Nordic Institute of Art, which he co-founded in 2017. His curatorial work has been praised both in the Nordics and internationally. As a leading scholar on Nordic and European 19th century art, including Romantic landscape painting and history painting, he is the perfect guest to unveil the mysteries of the Nordic of fine arts. “We have many images of the North – what do we mean by the North, is it just generally the Nordic region (Norden) or individual Nordic countries. The Swedish national anthem has the line ‘Ja, jag vill leva, jag vill dö i Norden.' or ‘I will live, I will die in the North', but for the Swedes the North is Sweden. When we speak about the far North, or as we like to call it today the Arctic, above the Polar circle, Svalbard, Spitzbergen, North Pole, the image about Scandinavia and particularly Arctic has been seen as mystery, part of danger, dark place.”Dr. Knut Ljøgodt, The Nordics Unveiled“It is interesting to look at Nordic region as a whole, rather than as specific countries. Even though we know 19th century artists were striving to create the national identity, the culture of the region is so close that it makes more sense to be discussing it as a whole, rather than seeing it in national contexts. And at the same time the challenge of course is that most of the art, music or literature history is written from the national point of view.”Dr. Knut Ljøgodt, The Nordics UnveiledMore information about dr. Knut Ljøgodt and his curatorial work on the following link.

Ottar Kåsa is renowned Hardanger fiddle player and violinmaker, praised for making first class instruments. After attending the prestigious Ole Bull Academy in Voss, he established his own workshop, continuing nurturing the expertise of craftmanship of Hardanger fiddle making and playing.The oldest found Hardanger fiddle dates back to a year 1651, belonging to Ole Jonsen Jaastad (1621 – 1694), who lived in the village of Ullensvang in Hardanger. Frequently referred also as “the instrument of the Devil”. Hardanger fiddle throughout the centuries remained an important part of Norwegian social and cultural heritage.In modern designs, Hardanger fiddle is very similar to violin, though with either 8 or 9 strings (rather than four as on a standard violin) and thinner wood. Four of the strings are strung and played like a violin, while the rest, aptly named understrings or sympathetic strings resonate under the influence of the other four.The instrument is often highly decorated, with a carved animal (usually with a dragon or Lion of Norway), extensive inlay with the mother of pearl on tailpiece and fingerboard as well as the black ink decorations called “rosing” on the body of the instrument.More information about Ottar Kåsa and the heritage of Hardanger fiddle on the following link.

Nordic sound is not easy to describe, when being part of the scene yourself (...) Perhaps there is not really a Nordic sound, but rather a Nordic rhythm. I perceive there is a different temporality in the music of Nordic countries, including Baltic. Lasse Thoresen, The Nordics UnveiledMore information about Lasse Thoresen and his music on the following link.

Dylan is one of the most fascinating people I've had the pleasure of knowing, and interviewing. I first met him when he invited me to join NOIZ Society, a secret society for music people, and talking with him today, I learned there is so much more to him than writing. This interview was a lot of fun - we laughed a lot, and got to know each other as professionals. Dylan is an owner of Smashhaus.com, a company that provides custom music for 100's of the top shows on TV for 15 years and was the first to employ composers all over the world through the proprietary technology they built. They embed in Post Production facilities directly gaining access to producers and providing a more efficient music service than their competitors. AND - NO MIDDLE MAN !!!! Smashhaus profit share paid composers more than any other company in this field despite what they depict in their deals and never recouped our "admin fee". They paid exactly half of all income ever made to our composer/partners amounting in Millions. Since then, the business has been diluted by copy cats who slashed prices and I refuse to do so. Smashhaus is the little engine that beat up the big boys and thus Dylan is very proud of this company and the composer team worldwide that made it happen! Today, and as a result of this, we are focused on smaller run, highest quality work for media, not large scale production as we were before. ARTIST RUN 100%!! VIVA EL ARTISTE'S. Website: smashhaus.com Check it out. DYLAN'S BUSINESSES SOUNDCLOUD RADIO HOST, PROGRAM DIRECTOR Program Director of Soundcloud Radio, a globally distributed, 24/7 radio on DashRadio Networks an evolution of my show www.bompop.tv where I hosted the emerging artist hour and a music industry talk shows. ​GUESTS: Chainsmokers, Armin Van Buuren, Redfoo, Nervo, X Ambassadors, Redman, Earth Wind and Fire, OT Genesis, Lianne V, Becky G, Karmin, Icona Pop, Bonny McKee, Laidback Luke, Wesley Stromberg (Emblem3). Jay Sean, Dana Dane, Nicky Romero, Lil Dirk. NORDIC LA An entertainment industry network connecting leading Nordic and U.S. Creators, brands and entrepreneurs from the Entertainment industries. Partners include: The United Nations, Dynaudio, Royal Unibrew, Soundcloud, ReverbNation, The Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordic Innovation House, Consulate General of Finland, Embassy of Denmark, Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Arla Muuto, Kissmeyer, Ampelos, Nacc, Hummel, RepostNetwork Found of NOIZ Society: An elite order of Noiz Makers / Hollywood Ca WE ARE: An invite only, secret society inspired power circle of music industry operators, artists, producers and leaders with zero degrees of separation. ​We meet in undisclosed locations in Hollywood California and often feature star performers and amazing emerging music makers in intimate settings. Take a listen - I'm sure you will like this interview. MM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelemarotta/support

In this episode I talk with Dr. Afton Halloran about global food security and sustainability; and  the link between climate-induced food insecurity and climate refugees; the reality that there are no silver bullets to the critical environmental challenges we face; but at the same time there are still a number of positive solutions to our problems that are “lights at the end of the tunnel”, and that it’s not all “gloom and doom”.   We also talk about what gives Afton hope and keeps her going when things look dark, and what advice she would offer listeners about what they can do to be part of making a difference in meeting the challenges of the Twenty First Century Imperative, and maintaining their hope?   As an independent consultant in Sustainable Food System Transitions, and a trans-disciplinary scientist, Afton has worked on food and agriculture issues with organizations such as the World Bank, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the Nordic Council of Ministers. Afton is a consultant-researcher for the Food Planet Prize Secretariat, has co-authored and edited three books on sustainable food systems,  and holds a research position at the University of Copenhagen.     Afton is also now the host of the Nordic Talks podcast, the number-one producer of Nordic inspirational podcasts on sustainability.   You can read more about this podcast in the podcast’s Show Notes.    Please Support this Podcast: The Twenty First Century Imperative podcast is ad-free and relies entirely on user support. If you find it valuable please consider supporting us by becoming a patron at our TFCI Patreon Page.

Sue Stockdale talks to Nauja Bianco, a native Greenlander about what life is like 'up north' and why cultural identity is becoming more important for Greenlanders and those living in the Nordic Countries.Nauja Bianco was born and raised in the capital Nuuk, in Greenland.  At the age of 17 she was an exchange student in the USA, followed by travels to Central and South America after graduating high school. In 1996, Nauja joined an expedition to Antarctica as part of a larger group of young people celebrating UNESCO’s 50th anniversary and putting focus on environmental protection, climate change, international cooperation as well as conflict resolution and peace.   As a political science major, her career has been within government, diplomacy and international relations. She has worked for the Government of Greenland, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the intergovernmental organization of the Nordic Council of Ministers. Nauja is currently an independent consultant running Isuma Consulting doing strategic advisory work within Arctic and Nordic affairs and is a freelance journalist and communications adviser. From August 2020 she will take up the post of Director of the Greenlandic House and Nordatlantic House in Odense, Denmark. Connect with Nauja Bianco on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nauja-bianco-3190b11b/or on Twitter https://twitter.com/NaujaBianco

Traversing many facets of the human experience, Paul Holdengräber and Sjón discuss the role that trust plays in flattening the curve of a pandemic, and how dreams and literature define the future in episode 068 of The Quarantine Tapes.Sjón is an Icelandic poet and author whose novels have been published in over thirty-five languages. He is the author of The Blue Fox, winner of the Nordic Council’s Literary Prize; From the Mouth of the Whale, shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize; Moonstone—The Boy Who Never Was, winner of the Icelandic Literary Prize; and CoDex 1962. His novels are published in English by MCD Books in the US and Sceptre in the UK. Footnotes Poem Read by Sjón ars poetica það vill henda í ljóðum að þegar þokunnni léttir taki hún með sér fjallið ars poetica it may happen in poems that when the fog lifts it takes the mountain with it

In the first episode of a new podcast series from PUBLIC, Edd Elliot sits down with Morten Moller from the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) and Kiann Hein of PUBLIC Denmark, to discuss the value of using signposting to connect disparate initiatives and actors in a crisis.  Morten and Kiann explore how the shared values and close relationships of the countries in the Nordic-Baltic region have helped shape the region's tech actors response to a systemic challenge like no other - and the role of the NordicBaltic.Tech platform in helping to signpost, coordinate and showcase those responses to foster collaboration. 

Dr. Mikelis Grivins is a senior researcher at the Baltic Studies Centre, a research institute focused on studying sustainable rural and regional development, agro-food systems, farming and innovations. We dive in Dr Grivins work on alternative food networks, foraging, and wild foods across Europe. We also discuss similarities and differences between the Nordic and Baltic food systems. There's lots of food for thought in this episode as we explore history, philosophy, regulation, black markets, and new perspectives. 2:30 Overview of The Baltic Food System and how it has evolved  8:30 Why alternative food systems are important 20:00 4 types of foragers across Europe 30:50 Exploitation, transparency & regulation in the wild food market 50:40 The Nordics-Baltic food system and why collaboration is important  This podcast was recorded live at the Future of Food Hackathon in Riga, Latvia and is supported by the Nordic Council of Minister's Office in Latvia. For more conversation, join our community on Instagram and hear more episodes on www.nordicfoodtech.io.

Norway (Norwegian: About this soundNorge (Bokmål) or About this soundNoreg (Nynorsk); Northern Sami: Norga; Southern Sami: Nöörje; Lule Sami: Vuodna), officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northwestern Europe whose territory comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula; the remote island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard are also part of the Kingdom of Norway. The Antarctic Peter I Island and the sub-Antarctic Bouvet Island are dependent territories and thus not considered part of the kingdom. Norway also lays claim to a section of Antarctica known as Queen Maud Land. Norway has a total area of 385,207 square kilometres (148,729 sq mi)[6] and a population of 5,312,300 (as of August 2018). The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden (1,619 km or 1,006 mi long). Norway is bordered by Finland and Russia to the north-east, and the Skagerrak strait to the south, with Denmark on the other side. Norway has an extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea. The maritime influence also dominates Norway's climate with mild lowland temperatures on the sea coasts, whereas the interior, while colder, is also a lot milder than areas elsewhere in the world on such northerly latitudes. Even during polar night in the north, temperatures above freezing are commonplace on the coastline. The maritime influence brings high rainfall and snowfall to some areas of the country. Harald V of the House of Glücksburg is the current King of Norway. Erna Solberg has been prime minister since 2013 when she replaced Jens Stoltenberg. As a unitary sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, Norway divides state power between the parliament, the cabinet and the supreme court, as determined by the 1814 constitution. The kingdom was established in 872 as a merger of many petty kingdoms and has existed continuously for 1,147 years. From 1537 to 1814, Norway was a part of the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway, and from 1814 to 1905, it was in a personal union with the Kingdom of Sweden. Norway was neutral during the First World War. Norway remained neutral until April 1940 when the country was invaded and occupied by Germany until the end of Second World War. Norway has both administrative and political subdivisions on two levels: counties and municipalities. The Sámi people have a certain amount of self-determination and influence over traditional territories through the Sámi Parliament and the Finnmark Act. Norway maintains close ties with both the European Union and the United States. Norway is also a founding member of the United Nations, NATO, the European Free Trade Association, the Council of Europe, the Antarctic Treaty, and the Nordic Council; a member of the European Economic Area, the WTO, and the OECD; and a part of the Schengen Area. In addition, the Norwegian languages share mutual intelligibility with Danish and Swedish. Norway maintains the Nordic welfare model with universal health care and a comprehensive social security system, and its values are rooted in egalitarian ideals. The Norwegian state has large ownership positions in key industrial sectors, having extensive reserves of petroleum, natural gas, minerals, lumber, seafood, and fresh water. The petroleum industry accounts for around a quarter of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). On a per-capita basis, Norway is the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas outside of the Middle East. The country has the fourth-highest per capita income in the world on the World Bank and IMF lists.l On the CIA's GDP (PPP) per capita list (2015 estimate) which includes autonomous territories and regions, Norway ranks as number eleven. It has the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, with a value of US$1 trillion. Norway has had the highest Human Development Index ranking in the world since 2009, a position also held previously between 2001 and 2006. It also had the highest inequality-adjusted ran --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehistoryexpress/support

MVC&R celebrate Halloween, and mourn the loss by the Houston Astros, in Game 7 of the World Series. The whistleblower's identity has been revealed, while the formalization of the impeachment inquiry passes the House. Also, Captain Planet herself, Greta Thunberg, turns down the Nordic Council's environmental award, as well as the $51,000 prize.

Russia says YPG terrorists have withdrawn from northern Syria and climate activist Greta Thunberg refuses to accept environmental award *)Russia says YPG withdrawal from N Syria completed Russia has informed Turkey that YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria have completed their withdrawal from areas near the border. The withdrawal comes under a deal signed between Ankara and Moscow signed earlier this month in Sochi. Turkish-Russian joint patrols will verify whether the terrorist group has withdrawn from a proposed safe zone in northern Syria. *)Lebanon’s Hariri submits resignation Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has resigned after nearly two weeks of mass protests across the country. Hariri said he had hit a "dead end" in trying to resolve a crisis unleashed by the unprecedented wave of protests against rampant corruption of the political class. Thousands of protesters returned to the streets to celebrate the resignation but said they will continue demonstrating until the entire government steps down. *)British MPs agree to hold an early election British MPs agreed to hold an early election on December 12. The agreement comes hours after the EU granted the UK a three-month Brexit extension until January 31. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes electing a new crop of lawmakers will give his Conservative Party a majority and break the stalemate that blocked his plan to complete the divorce this month. *)Baghdadi’s successor killed, Trump says US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US military had killed the person who likely would have succeeded Abu Bakr al Baghdadi as the leader of the Daesh terror group. Trump did not specify who he was referring to, but the announcement coincided with the killing of Daesh spokesman Abu al Hassan al Muhajir. Muhajir and four others were killed on Sunday by a CIA airstrike in Ayn al Bayda, near Jarablus in northwest Syria. *)Greta turns down award And finally, Greta Thunberg refused to accept an environmental award, saying the climate movement rather needs people in power to start listening to "science". The young Swedish climate activist, who has rallied millions to her "Fridays for Future" movement, was honoured at a Stockholm ceremony held by the Nordic Council. The 16-year-old’s rise to prominence has also resulted in both she and her family being harassed and threatened on social media.

Boeing CEO admits mistakes on key 737MAX safety system. Threat to US elections in 2020 is not limited to Russia. Greta Thunberg rejects Nordic Council environmental award. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews Five Minute News is an independent production, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering honest, verified, and truthful world news daily. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews)

Special episode in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers. ‘The Foreign Desk’ has teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special episodes that delve deeper into topics of global importance from the region. This episode looks at the growing threats to democracy in this most democratic part of the world. Michael Booth finds out how grassroots democracy festivals are keeping Nordic politicians honest, how Google is tackling disinformation campaigns and what happened when one Finnish journalist took on the Russian trolls.

*Special episode in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers* We’ve teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region. In this episode, Michael Booth explains how the Nordic countries are attempting to see their ageing populations as an economic opportunity rather than a burden.

*Special episode in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers* We’ve teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region. In this, the first, Michael Booth hears how the social gastronomy movement is using food and farming to change Nordic society, one meal at a time.

*Special episode in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers* 'The Foreign Desk' has teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region. This episode looks at sustainability in the region’s cities. What happens when a capital goes car-free? How are Swedes reacting to the Greta Thunberg phenomenon? And which Nordic city is claiming to be the world’s ‘most functional’? Michael Booth finds out how Nordic cities are planning to save the world.

We kick off season two of Archipelago with a very special guest indeed.Naja Marie Aidt has been described as “one of the most intelligent writers of the contemporary literary world” and as “one of the compassionate voices in fiction”.Born in Greenland and raised in Copenhagen, she’s the author of ten poetry collections and three short-story collections — including Baboon, which won the Nordic countries’ most prestigious literary award, the Nordic Council's Literature Prize, as well as the Danish Critics Prize for Literature.Domestic plaudits have led to international acclaim, too.Baboon was published in English-speaking markets in 2014, and Naja’s debut novel, Rock Paper Scissors, in 2015.But both books are likely to be eclipsed by Naja’s latest book in translation.It’s a work of non-fiction called When Death Takes Something From You Give It Back — a cryptic and, as it turns out, deeply personal title that only hints at the tragedy the book describes. Believe me when I say it’s one of the most remarkable books you’ll ever read.I was thrilled when Naja found time in her busy schedule at the Aarhus Literature Festival this summer to discuss it with me. Further reading:“When Death Takes Something From You Give It Back” official page, QuercusNaja Marie Aidt's back catalogueArchipelago is produced by Mother Tongue Media – a new home for English-language podcasts in Denmark. Visit mothertongue.dk to find out more.The music used in Archipelago is produced by two local artists:Squares and Triangleshttps://squaresandtriangles.bandcamp.com/Sceneryhttps://scenerymusic.bandcamp.com/

*Special episode in association with the Nordic Council of Ministers* The Foreign Desk has teamed up with the Nordic Council of Ministers for a series of five special episodes delving deeper into topics of global importance from the region, the first of which looks at the gender pay gap. The Nordic countries have taken radical steps to narrow the gap but “the last mile” to parity between pay for men and women is still proving tough. Michael Booth finds out what’s next from these world leaders in gender equality.

Heilbrigðismál eru Íslendingum hugleikin, og er það málefni sem toppar yfirleitt listann yfir hvað okkur þykir mikilvægast. Þó svo að við teljum að alltaf megi gera betur erum við þrátt fyrir allt nokkuð ánægð með íslenska heilbrigðisþjónustu, enda erum við líkamlega hraust og langlíf þjóð. En er þessari góðu heilsu dreift jafnt á alla hópa? Og ef ekki, hvaða hópar eru það sem dragast aftur úr? Í lok maí var haldið málþing á vegum Norrænu ráðherranefndarinnar, félagsmálaráðuneytisins og heilbrigðisráðuneytisins, sem velti einmitt upp spurningum um heilsuójöfnuð á norðurlöndunum. Tveir af aðal fyrirlesurunum voru Sigrún Ólafsdóttir, prófessor í félagsfræði við háskóla íslands, og Jason Beckfield, prófessor í félagsfræði við Harvard. Þau Sigrún og Jason eru gestir Kjartans í síðasta þætti fyrir sumarfrí. Health care issues are important to Icelanders, and often top the list of what we value most. Even though it is always possible to improve, we are nevertheless rather happy with the Icelandic health care system, and our nation is both physically healthy and enjoys high life expectancy. But does this mean that everyone enjoys such a good health? And if not, what groups are lagging behind? The Nordic Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Health held a conference focused on health inequalities in the Nordic countries. Two of the keynote speakers were Sigrún Ólafsdóttir, Professor of Sociology at the University of Iceland and Jason Beckfield, Professor of Sociology at Harvard University. Sigrun and Jason are Kjartan´s guests in this last episode before our summer break.

This week we discuss the Dutch provincial elections which saw a far right euroskeptic party come out on top. No not that one, there's a new one! They're less wacky and more sinister. Support us on Patreon! WE HAVE A T-PUBLIC STORE what a fashionable way to support our podcast We now have a website that you can find here! Feel free to send us an email at PreviouslyInEurope@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @PrevInEurope If you can please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and if you can't do that tell a friend, this stuff really helps us out Also, have you considered Matteo Renzi? Show Notes Nonsense Section Orban might get away with it Orbán and his Fidesz party got "suspended" from the EPP over being antisemitic and anti-Luxembourgian (https://www.politico.eu/article/orbans-party-suspended-from-european-peoples-party/). People are confused as to why they're suspended and not simply removed... It's not like they had a lot of power in the party as it was so removing their internal voting rights isn't really much of a punishment. Journalists laughed when Orbán said he didn't even run an "anti-Junker poster campaign" since they were merely providing objective information... Old Maccey got in on it by saying the EPP has clan mentality (https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-verdict-epp-decision-viktor-orban/) - I'm assuming he means in the 00s online gaming way -------- https://www.eurotopics.net/en/216937/epp-and-fidesz-why-only-a-suspension Brexit is an Illusion https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/22/uri-geller-promises-to-stop-brexit-using-telepathy Macedonia can EU? ##North Macedonia EU-membership talks set for June EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said Tuesday that the bloc aims to approve membership talks with North Macedonia in June. "Our joint objective is to have a green light in June to start negotiations" she said following a joint meeting in Brussels. Macedonia was granted EU candidate status in 2005 but a name dispute with Greece blocked the launch of membership talks with both the EU and Nato. https://euobserver.com/tickers/144450 Open Fire Command In a radio interview, General Bruno Leray said the military has been given "strictly fixed" instructions, but could "go as far as to open fire" if lives were under threat, France Info reports. Several thousand soldiers from Opération Sentinelle, a French military operation deployed following the January 2015 Île-de-France attacks, will be stationed outside numerous official sites during Saturday's demonstrations — the 19th weekend of street protests by the broad anti-government movement. https://www.politico.eu/article/gilets-jaunes-yellow-jackets-soldiers-may-open-fire-if-lives-at-risk-protests-paris-military-general/ Nordic Debate https://www.norden.org/en/nyhed/leading-nordic-candidates-go-head-head-eu-election-debate Ahead of this year’s election for the European Parliament, on 8 April in conjunction with the Nordic Council’s Theme Session in Copenhagen, the Nordic Council will bring together candidates from the three Nordic EU Member States to take part in a joint debate for the very first time. Topic 1 Move over 90s Bond Villan, it's time for modern Bond Villan in Dutch politics Remember when Geert Wilders was the man we all feared would become too powerful in Dutch politics? Also remember when that didn't really happen and Rutte was just PM again... well a fun newer, shinier, less greasy Dutch anti-migrant party has just won the provincial elections ------------------- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019Dutchprovincialelections#Detailedresults https://www.politico.eu/article/mark-rutte-to-lose-senate-majority-after-dutch-local-elections/ Forum for the what now? Democracy apparently (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ForumforDemocracy(Netherlands)). They're fun, eurosceptic and hate "multiculturalism" (I recall this used to be a thing in the UK when we weren't just talking about Brexit all day). Their leader Thierry Baudet is certainly a less obviously sinister figure compared to Wilders but is pretty extreme, in some ways more so (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThierryBaudet) To give an idea of what this guy's deal is: “We are standing amidst the debris of what was once the greatest and most beautiful civilization the world has ever known,” he said, adding that “we are undermined by our universities, our journalists … and administrators.” ... guy knows how to celebrate a victory Provincial Elections? The provinces vote on members of the Senate - which based on these results will mean Rutte's government will lose their Senate majority (well the majority of their coalition). It's unlikely to bring down the government but it will be difficult to pass laws - the Senate can reject but not amend. It's supposed to serve as a "how does this relate to Dutch law" body - not a legislative building body. Things like you know... working with the EU climate change anything not anti-migrant enough will find a tougher time getting through Utrecht attack context All the other parties suspended campaigning in the wake of the murders - a pretty standard response so as to not be seen to use it for your political benefit either way. Thierry Baudet thought it was a good time to blame the government's migration policies (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-netherlands-elections/dutch-government-likely-to-lose-senate-amid-populist-surge-idUSKCN1R10T0) Caveats The Green Left also made big gains - which is contrary to the message of anti-climate spending from the Cool Guys Democracy Forum. This could end up with Rutte having to work with the Greens to get things through the Senate which will only make their legislation more environment friendly. It's also not like the VVD got wiped out. They still ended up with 80 provincial seats across the country. So in some ways this is not dissimilar to the general election where the global press flocked in to see Wilders do well - and then be confused as to why he ended up with no power in the legislature. Dutch politics be fragmented. FvD won 86 seats out of 570 across the country - on a turnout of 54%. Probably one to watch for the EU elections though - they're trying to join the ECR apparently (or whatever replaces it!)

In this podcast, we talk to Afton Halloran, PhD., a leading voice in sustainable food systems and expert in novel foods. In this thoroughly interesting conversation, we discuss new foods (also Novel Foods/Future Foods) and the factors surrounding their rising impact in the sector. We're also joined by Dr Tatiana LeGrand, a Lead Coordinator here at Agribusiness Academy. If you have any feedback or anything you'd like to discuss with the show, please email tom@agribusiness.academy. ** About Afton Halloran, PhD. ** Originally from Vancouver Island, Canada, Afton considers herself a global citizen. Her research, work, and curiosity has taken her to different corners of the world. She currently resides in Copenhagen but has also lived in Tanzania, Japan, Norway, Uganda and Italy. Afton’s latest work is at the Nordic Council of Ministers where she is an External Consultant at the Nordic Food Policy Lab. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Solutions Menu: A Nordic Guide to Sustainable Food Policy. Afton also runs her own consultancy where she advises intergovernmental organizations, companies and NGOs on issues related to sustainable food systems, including future foods, the social impacts of food production, food culture/gastronomy and sustainable diets. Website: https://sustainablefoodsystems.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aftonhalloran

Do dads hold the key to sustainability and how can we eat our way to a green and healthy future? These are just some of the nourishing, engaging and challenging questions that will be asked and attempted to be answered on the new podcast series, ‘Think Nordic’. So if you want to find out about the Nordics, and who are they to talk about the state of our world – then listen, subscribe or download the new podcast series, ‘Think Nordic’.

The Moomin, a Finnish design icon, makes its way into Japanese life through a special nordic-style cafe where nobody has to be alone. Produced by: Julie Thing. Editor: Ömer Sami. Music: Oliver Hoiness. Mix: Simon Brinck. Graphic design: William Zeuthen. The podcast is is supported by Nordic Council of Ministers as part of the branding project “The Nordics”. Thanks to Japanspecialisten for indispensable help in organising my trip to Japan.

Hidden among Japanese alps is the unusual setting for a story about the relationship between danish design and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Produced by: Julie Thing. Editor: Ömer Sami. Music: Oliver Hoiness. Mix: Simon Brinck. Graphic design: William Zeuthen. The podcast is is supported by Nordic Council of Ministers as part of the branding project “The Nordics”. Thanks to Japanspecialisten for indispensable help in organising the travel to Japan.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Old News Podcast! Freedom from the Humber to the Tweed! In this episode we have more referendum talk, this time about the North East England regional assembly referendum. David calls for the establishment of the People's Democratic Republic of Northumbria while Russell agitates for the Royal and Ancient Kingdom of Northumbria. Eventually we settle on re-establishing the Danelaw and requesting admittance to the Nordic Council. We also consider annexing Strathclyde.

A recent opinion poll shows that more than 90% of Estonians consider the cooperation with the Nordic countries important or very important. But are the Nordic countries still role models? Should the cooperation be modernized, and if so, then how? What could Estonia offer for future cooperation? Could this region get its voice better heard internationally if the cooperation with the Nordic countries would be even closer than it is today? Arutelu keel: Inglise Arutelu juht: Christer Haglund (Director, the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Estonia ) Osalejad: Kirsti Narinen (Ambassador, Finnish Embassy in Estonia) Taavi Rõivas (MP, Former Prime Minister of Estonia) Kai Klandorf (Executive Director, Network of Estonian Nonprofit Organizations) Korraldaja: Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Estonia (NORDEN) Arutelu leidis aset 10. augustil 2018 Paides. Vabas õhus tehtud salvestusele lisavad värvi tuule puhumine, lehtede kahin ja vihma krabin. :)

“Make it a habit to show the world what you do and what you dream about.” - Malene Rix Most people have a really hard time negotiating. In fact, a lot of people give up before they even try. I can understand why, especially if you’re a woman. Our society, sadly, still doesn’t respect and accept a woman negotiating on her own behalf. There is hope, though! You can make negotiations much easier on yourself and the other party in a few simple ways. The first way is to show your value every day. That doesn’t mean brag, show off, or be annoying. It just means strategically share and plant the seeds of your results and show your worth on an ongoing basis. These little success stories will make it easier to negotiate later on, and the person you are negotiating with will be more likely to say “Yes!” with way less convincing. Secondly, you need to believe in it. Your whole heart needs to be in the fact that you are valuable enough to get what you want and that there is real value in the results you bring. The energy you create from the excitement about what you are bringing to the table will make a huge impact. The last thing I’ll discuss here (and if you want a lot more insight, you better download this episode) is that you can’t be afraid of the “No.” Nos will come. It’s apart of the game of negotiation. Accept it, be ready for it, but set your heart in the yes. To dive deeper into the power of negotiating, and the best ways to get what you want out of the, I have a very special guest: Malene Rix Melane has worked as a negotiation advisor and trainer for the past 15 years. She’s based in Copenhagen, Denmark and she’s worked with a huge number of both private and public sector clients ranging from ministries, municipalities, the Nordic Council of Ministers and the EU Commission to global corporations and management associations and unions. Her focus has been on advising and teaching many different types of professionals, both employees and management. Download this episode today, because you never know when you’ll have to negotiate next. “Negotiation is a tool to create change in a better way.” - Malene Rix The Cliff Notes: The more you have a personal connection to what you are negotiating for, the more vulnerable you are. If there wasn’t a no, there wouldn’t be a negotiation. There would just be an agreement. It’s ok to be worried about negotiating. Promote your worth on a daily basis. There’s a price tag associated with your shine. Make sure you show your results to help plant the seeds. You have to make it as easy as possible for someone to give you what you want. Both parties need to get something positive out of a negotiation. In negotiation, we all have a need to get something. You need to rediscover who you are. Start small if you’re not sure about the direction of your reinvention. You can’t think your way to a better life, you need to go test things. When you start to change, people will react. Being valuable in your own eyes will make others see the value in you. You have to be prepared to fail. “We need to believe it before we can ask anyone else to believe it.” - Malene Rix

Born in Reykjavik in 1962, Sjón is a celebrated Icelandic novelist. He won the Nordic Council's Literary Prize for his novel 'The Blue Fox' (the Nordic countries' equivalent of the Man Booker Prize) and the novel 'From The Mouth Of The Whale' was shortlisted for both the IMPAC  Award and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. His novel 'Moonstone – The Boy Who Never Was' was awarded every Icelandic literature prize, among them the 2013 Icelandic Literary Prize. His latest published work is the definite edition of the trilogy CoDex 1962. Also a poet, librettist and lyricist, Sjón has published nine poetry collections, written four opera librettos and lyrics for various artists. We talk here about the influence of David Bowie; modernist poetry; self publishing and promotion; the Icelandic penchant for collaboration; the Surrealist metaphor; respect among practitioners of different art forms in Iceland; Guy Madden; magpies; Icelandic folklore and sagas; beginnings and creation stories; dream logic; story-telling and figuring out life; myths and metamorphosis, the Future Library Project; Reykjavik, city of literature; literary tourism; and his forthcoming book CoDex 62. 

The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet. They offer huge potential for human development. Ensuring their sound management and sustainable use is a vital part of our work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the decades ahead, the world's population will need more food, medicines, energy, minerals and other resources. Clear rules and stable framework conditions are necessary for peaceful cooperation between countries, blue growth, and sound management. How can we ensure closer coordination between the various ocean initiatives and actors in the time ahead? Keynote speech by Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide: 'Oceans in Norway's Foreign Policy' Commentators: Gunilla Reischl, Head of Global Politics and Security Programme and Senior Research Fellow, UI Mats Svensson, Head of Research at the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management Johan Kuylenstierna, Vice chair, Swedish Climate Policy Council and Adjunct Professor, Stockholm University Helen Ågren, Swedish Ambassador for the Oceans Members of the Swedish parliamentary delegation to the Nordic Council also participated at the seminar. The seminar was moderated by Mats Karlsson, Director of UI.

VIDEO: Il paradosso norvegese ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qx6geFpCmA&list=PLolpIV2TSebV77TepqE_q5EwBUVyPvMmwTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=3285IL PARADOSSO NORVEGESE SMENTISCE L'IDEOLOGIA DEL GENDER di Costanza TogniniIl mito dei paesi nordici come "fari della civiltà" è ancora vivo per tanta gente. In particolare molte donne italiane apprezzano l'origine della ideologia della parità di genere che si è ormai radicata nella società fino a rendere indistinti i ruoli maschili e femminili. [...] Tutto questo è anche frutto del gender equality, ideologia basata su più di 50 anni di femminismo di cui studiosi e politici nordici sono stati i principali promotori. Nelle loro teorie molti policy maker hanno trovato le basi per portare avanti le politiche per la parità di genere. Basta guardare, per esempio, le Organizzazioni non governative (Ong) e le istituzioni per lo sviluppo svedesi: sono state tra le prime a collegare il ruolo della donna allo sviluppo internazionale e, da allora, a incorporare le politiche per la parità di genere negli interventi sul campo.Il punto di partenza di queste politiche è il concetto di gender (genere), che si riferisce a dei ruoli – quello maschile e quello femminile – che secondo la maggior parte dei ricercatori in materia sono socialmente costruiti e in costante evoluzione. Ci sarebbe quindi una netta separazione tra il sesso, ossia le differenze fisiche tra uomo e donna, e il gender, che comprende un insieme di comportamenti, condizionamenti e aspettative imposti da parte della società sull'individuo. Su quali elementi debbano rientrare nel concetto di gender, però, non esiste una posizione condivisa. Nonostante questo, quasi tutti i sostenitori di questa tesi sono d'accordo su una cosa: che i gender roles (ruoli di genere) vanno cambiati per liberare le donne da questo insieme di condizionamenti psicologici e culturali collegati al loro essere donne. In questo modo potranno godere di una vera e propria uguaglianza rispetto agli uomini.È questo quello che si è cercato di fare in Norvegia negli ultimi decenni, attraverso una moltitudine di politiche e piani d'azione. Dal punto di vista normativo donne e uomini sarebbero ormai liberi di comportarsi in maniera completamente uguale. Diversi studi, però, hanno messo in luce il Norwegian gender paradox, il paradosso norvegese del gender. Si tratta di una segregazione verticale tra uomini e donne nei settori di lavoro, che dimostra come le donne continuino a scegliere professioni tradizionalmente viste come "femminili" e gli uomini quelle tradizionalmente "maschili". Questo fenomeno è stato oggetto di ricerca da parte di Catherine Seierstad, della Queen Mary University of London. La studiosa ha cercato di capire come mai, nonostante tutti gli sforzi normativi per la parità di genere, i comportamenti dei due sessi non rispecchino l'uguaglianza tanto ricercata.Mosso dalla stessa curiosità, il comico e sociologo norvegese Harald Eia ha cercato di approfondire la questione attraverso un documentario in sette puntate mandato in onda nel 2010. Eia si è rivolto agli studiosi del gender norvegesi, molti dei quali appartenenti al Nordic Gender Institute, un centro di ricerca nordeuropeo che promuove, raccoglie e diffonde ricerche e studi su temi di gender e di sostenibilità ambientale. Attraverso una serie di interviste, Eia ha chiesto agli studiosi le ragioni per cui donne e uomini dovrebbero essere uguali e come mai la situazione sembra essere diversa. Viaggiando poi tra Stati Uniti e Gran Bretagna, il comico ha visitato alcune delle università più prestigiose al mondo (da Cambridge e Durham alla California State University, passando per UCLA) per incontrare professori di psicologia (R. Lippa, A. Campbell), medicina (S. Baron-Cohen) e sociologia che sostengono la tesi opposta: che le donne e gli uomini cioè sono, alla fine, ben diversi tra di loro e che questo fatto viene rispecchiato dai loro comportamenti. Di fronte alle "prove" (Eia ha registrato tutte le sue interviste, mostrandole agli studiosi suoi connazionali), i maggiori esponenti della gender theory sono sembrati incapaci di fornire spiegazioni scientifiche per la loro linea di pensiero.Uno degli effetti immediati del documentario è stata la decisione, da parte del consiglio dei ministri dei paesi nordici (Nordic Council of Ministers) di tagliare i fondi al Nordic Gender Institute, provocandone la chiusura. Infatti, il documentario apre anche una domanda importante riguardo alla gender theory. Alla luce di studi autorevoli che dimostrano la netta differenza esistente tra uomini e donne, non potrebbe essere proprio questa diversità a costituire il vero punto di partenza per difendere e rispettare la dignità della donna?

The Nordic Council of Ministers recently published a new edition of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, serving as a guideline for foodservice outlets, packaged food manufactures and health and wellness manufacturers in the region. Changes to the old edition included a slight increase in the recommended amount of daily energy intake and an increase in the recommended daily vitamin D intake. The new recommendations will be a focus for manufacturers and will affect new product launches in the region immediately.