[5 Dec 2019] In a recent Finnish conference, SDSN Northern Europe contributed in making policy recommendations for the upcoming Finnish European Union (EU) Presidency. The recommendations aims for the EU to be a global forerunner in adopting and implementing policies which respect human rights and address the global challenges of the 21st century, such as climate change, poverty, inequality, resource depletion and quality of life.
[29 Nov 2019] On November 25th the Chalmers alumni Ben Henley, University of Melbourne and Monash University, revisited Gothenburg to spread the word on climate change, its effects and how Australian politicians are handling the issue. Or rather how they aren¿t handling the issue.
[29 Nov 2019] The 5th of November the Focali network, hosted by GMV, celebrated it´s 10-year anniversary at the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg. Members and partners from a broad range of disciplines and institutions in Sweden and internationally participated in vibrant discussions on the thematic areas of Focali ¿ forests, landscapes, climate and livelihood issues - as well as what role science and networks such as Focali can play in these times of populism and climate crisis.
[15 Nov 2019] The University of Gothenburg's Sustainability Thesis Award, GUSTA, was delivered for the first time at the Act Sustainable week final event. The GUSTA award recognizes outstanding theses written on sustainable development related topics. The award 2019 was delivered to Ryan Davis at the department of Political Science and Sandra Sternad Fackel at the school of Global Studies.
[1 Nov 2019] How much are we ready to give up in terms of economic growth to improve the lives of future generations? This is one of the main questions Christian Gollier is trying to figure out. Starting this year, he is one of the new Elof Hansson Visiting Professors at the School of Business, Economics and Law.
