Through Education and a Camera Lens: How Street Child Brings Quality Education for All to Life
by When the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it set out 17 ambitious goals to tackle some of the world’s most urgent …
Category: Social Sciences
Between Hope and the Brink: The Role of Civil Society in Colombia and Chile as an Agent of Political Influence
Most Latin American countries are considered democracies with relatively high political freedom. However, this does not mean they all share the same democratic quality. As …
What does Maize have to do with Politics? Agroecology as a Tool for Political Participation
In Guatemala’s Zona Reina, Q’eqchi’ peasant women are transforming maize fields into platforms for political participation. This is thanks to the initiative of the NGO …
Life between Machines and Trees: Local Voices under Deforestation
How can a rich forest be protected from illegal logging, while safeguarding the communities who rely on it for survival? Two expert groups from Cambodia …
News / Opinions / Partnerships for the goals / Peace, justice and strong institutions / Social Sciences
Teaching Swedish Exceptionalism: An In-depth Look at Sweden’s Civic Orientation Programme
The topic of migration has gained increased salience over the past decade, with anti-immigrant parties growing in popularity across the Global North, achieving significant electoral …
Good health and well-being / Industry, innovation and infrastructure / Natural Sciences / No poverty / Partnerships for the goals / Social Sciences
Nordic Talks: Fostering Equitable Nordic South Research Partnerships for the SDGs
The Nordic Talks series, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, serves as a vital platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange between Nordic and …
“Why not give all the Money to the Poor?”
by Lars Buur: Thanks for this opening to the Nordic talk: Just give all the money to the poor? – where we have a very interesting …
Why People Send Remittances: Lessons from Cuban Communities Abroad
Approximately 1 billion people rely on remittances—money sent by migrants to family and friends back home—to support their livelihoods, according to the International Fund for …
Decent work and economic growth / Industry, innovation and infrastructure / No poverty / Social Sciences
Financing Local Actors to Drive Africa’s Sustainable Future
The Climate Policy Initiative reported in 2022 that Africa will need $250 billion in climate finance annually until 2030, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling …
How Insights from Central Asia can Strengthen Global Democracy
Central Asia is home to over 80 million people but is often overlooked and seen by many as a peripheral region. Central Asian countries also …