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Q&A: Why and how G20 leaders should support the UN High Seas Treaty

Elin Leander shares insights on how G20 members and other nations can take a stand supporting the UN High Seas Treaty and why it matters.

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Mistra Geopolitics at the Swedish political week in Almedalen

Director Björn-Ola Linnér, Dr Karina Barquet and Professor Fredrik Heintz will contribute to several public events during Sweden’s political week in Almedalen 2023.

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‘Ecocide should be recognised as a violation of international law’

Mistra Geopolitics researchers share their view on what the Swedish government should do regarding the attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.

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Mistra Geopolitics in the spotlight: 2022’s most influential climate conversations

Mistra Geopolitics researchers were quoted in over 500 news media articles in 2022, a 23% increase in media exposure compared to 2021.

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Mistra Geopolitics’ Co-Director appointed to high-level strategic foresight panel

Dr. Henrik Carlsen, Co-Director of Mistra Geopolitics and SEI Senior Research Fellow, has been appointed to the UNEP-ISC Foresight Expert Panel.

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Interviews with Mistra Geopolitics scholars’

Interviews with PhD students in the programme's research school, which trains scholars in geopolitics and sustainable development analysis.

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Loss and Damage and Climate Negotiations workshop in Fiji

An international workshop on loss and damage in Fiji provided a space for strengthening collaborations and increase knowledge sharing.

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Economic growth forecasts ignore the effects of armed conflict

New research shows that existing economic forecasting vastly underestimate the impact of conflict on marginalized countries.

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Geopolitics and decarbonization: global actors and local impacts

Researchers shared the latest insights on circularity, the production gap and energy transition from the decarbonization research theme

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Highlights from the Mistra Geopolitics annual conference 2023

Experts shared the latest insights from the research themes of food security, sustainable oceans, decarbonization and foresight in Sigtuna.

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What role do Civil Society Organizations play in Arctic governance?

SIPRI's Research Analyst, Emilie Broek, shared how Civil Society Organizations engage in Arctic Governance at Arctic Frontiers 2023.

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Film: How can artificial intelligence contribute to Agenda 2030?

In a new film experts discuss the importance of foresight, emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to achieve the SDGs.

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COP27 post-match analysis: What has the media missed?

In this online dialogue professor Björn-Ola Linnér facilitated discussions where experts shared insights from COP27.

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Security for whom? Dr. Zhou’s reflections on conflicting narratives around security

Dr. Jiayi Zhou shares insights about her research on conflicting narratives around security in the current geopolitical environment.  

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How do international organizations respond to climate risks?

In this journal article Bremberg and co-authors explores what underpins policy actions for climate security in international organizations.

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Film: The geopolitics of decarbonization, finance and trade

In a new film Torbjörn Hamnmark, Dan Smith, Daria Ivleva and Taylor Dimsdale discuss the geopolitics of decarbonization, finance and trade.

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Launch seminar for new report on climate, migration and political choices

A new report on climate change and migration with a focus on future scenarios and political choices will be launched on 8 November.

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Information challenges for humanitarian response to climate shocks in fragile settings

Insights from the Stockholm World Water Week session "Humanitarian responses to climate-related shocks in fragile settings: information challenges."

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Sweden’s exposure to climate risks via global trade requires a strong climate adaptation agenda

A new report by SEI and Mistra Geopolitics highlights climate risks connected to Sweden's consumption and trade of input goods.

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Henrik Carlsen in SVT Agenda on Russia and climate change

Mistra Geopolitics Co-Director Henrik Carlsen talks about Nord Stream, the hybrid war and how Russia should think ahead in SVT Agenda.

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Power shift in Sweden creates concern about increased emissions

Power shift in Sweden creates concern about increased emissions. Mistra Geopolitics' Director Björn-Ola Linnér comments on the topic.

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New PhD students joining Mistra Geopolitics

Three new PhD students from Thailand, Nigeria and Peru joined the Mistra Geopolitics Research School, hosted by Lund University and Stockholm University.

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No country ready for climate tipping points, study finds

A new study finds that countries are not prepared for climate tipping points, but policymakers still have time to act.

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Can developing future scenarios support reducing risks in supply chains?

Henrik Carlsen reflects on vulnerabilities in global supply chains and how developing future scenarios can support climate change adaptation.

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Film: Managing crises – conflict, pandemics and food insecurity

Mistra Geopolitics experts discuss how to handle conflict, food insecurity, pandemics, and climate change.

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Climate, security and resources – How do we handle several crises at the same time?

Climate, security and resources challenges were discussed by an expert panel at the Mistra seminar in Almedalen.

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Backlash on the climate issue – How can politics improve on foresight

Panellist discussed how short and long-term policies influence the climate-driven agenda during Almedalsveckan in Visby, Gotland. 

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Nina von Uexkull wins Uppsala University’s Oscar Prize

Nina von Uexkull has been awarded the prestigious Oscar Prize for her work on security implications of climate change.

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Henrik Carlsen and Björn-Ola Linnér on Russia and food production

In an interview for DN, researchers explain how climate change may give a strategical advantage to Russia in terms of food production.

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Mistra Geopolitics at the Swedish political week in Almedalen

Mistra Geopolitics Co-Director Henrik Carlsen will participate in two seminars on 4 July, organised in collaboration with Mistra and the Haga Initiative during Almedalsveckan.

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