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

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Compensating for climate damage

Compensating for climate damage

In this episode, we look at what it will take to implement the loss and damage fund...
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People to people – in the time of war Ukraine podcast

Ukraine-special: Voices of the future

In this episode, we meet Oksana Nykytyuk from Ukraine and Katya Burdukovskaya from Russia.
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People to people – in the time of war Ukraine podcast

Ukraine-special: The difficult dialogue

In this episode, we meet Lesia Ignatyk-Eriksen from Ukraine and Daria Wagner from Russia.
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People to people – in the time of war Ukraine podcast

Ukraine-special: People to people – in the time of war

In this episode, we meet Oksana Didyk from Ukraine and Irina Nielsen from Russia.
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All aboard the digital train

All aboard the digital train

In this episode, we investigate the situation in Japan - a country that rapidly needs to...
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 COP27-SPECIAL: NOW WHAT?

COP27-SPECIAL: Now what?

In the final episode of our COP27-special, the panellists shed light on what was discussed...
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COP27-SPECIAL: PAVING THE WAY FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

COP27-special: Paving the way for behavioral change

Are today’s parliamentarians able to make the decisions needed to pave the way for...
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COP27-SPECIAL: ARCTIC SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION

COP27-special: Arctic socities in transition

What could Arctic societies look like in 2050?
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Putting sound to global challenges

‘Nordic Talks’ is a series of talks and podcast episodes addressing the biggest global challenges. 

Through conversations with some of the brightest minds in the Nordics and their counterparts from around the world we want to provide a space for contemplation and to share inspiration on how to take action on sustainability issues in our everyday lives. All Nordic Talks are dedicated to addressing the UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) challenges.

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

YOU CAN MEET THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN OUR PODCAST

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

Thora Arnorsdottir (Iceland)

Thora Arnorsdottir (Iceland)

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

Keiko Yamamoto (Japan)

Keiko Yamamoto (Japan)

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

Anu Ubaud

Anu Ubaud (Finland)

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

Clarisse Kehler Siebert (Sweden)

Clarisse Kehler Siebert (Sweden)

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

Chúk Odenigbo (Canada)

Chúk Odenigbo (Canada)

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

Jon Elvedal Fredriksen (Norway)

Jon Elvedal Fredriksen (Norway)

Jon Elvedal Frederiksen is Norway’s Ambassador to Canada. From 2016 to 2020, he was a...

NORDIC TALKS - SDGs

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All Nordic Talks are dedicated to addressing the SDG challenges. We want to inspire each other to act – for a better, more sustainable future.

In August 2019 The Nordic Council of Ministers set the ambitious goal for the Nordic Region to become the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. Read the council's 'Vision 2030' here.