Same feeling — less CO2
People watching a theatre play in Vitabergsparken, Stockholm. Photo: Carl Thorborg. After a dip in the weather, summer is once again reigning over Sweden, with lots of sun and temperatures that makes...
View ArticleThree powerful digits, from science to culture
Former ABBA star Benny Andersson (to the left) after performing the song “SOS” together with Ane Brun (in blue dress). Saturday was a global day of action to draw attention to the number 350, which is...
View ArticleCulture helps us get the message
Borneo’s rainforest, from the film and photo exhibition The Testament of Tebaran. Photo: Mattias Klum. Ever since the big 350 concert evening a few weeks ago I have been thinking quite a lot about...
View ArticleBringing women’s perspective on climate change
Rebecka Hagman (in the middle) talking about gender and climate change at Stockholm's Culture Festival. Photo: Helene Mårtenson. This past week I have fully enjoyed Stockhom’s Culture Festival....
View ArticleFacts didn’t work, maybe cultural stories will?
Photo: Brent Stirton/Getty Images/WWF-UK. Reports are often very interesting and important, but I must admit that nine out of ten reports are pretty depressing reading. Yesterday I listened to a...
View ArticleLike a table ready laid
The estate of Katrinetorp is one of the places that Natur- och kulturbussen points out. As many other weather-obsessed Swedes I’m eagerly following the progress of spring. Light mornings and days of...
View ArticleMusic festivals that go green
The people behind Way Out West do their best to think green when they fill the park Slottsskogen in Gothenburg with music. This year with artists like Prince, Kanye West and Robyn. Photo: Sima...
View ArticleHow to share precious land in Laponia
The Sarek national park is part of the Laponia World Heritage, a place that is important both for its nature and cultural values. Photo: Peter Cairns/imagebank.sweden.se In 1996 the area of Laponia in...
View ArticleFestivals that deal with the big issues
Festivals can be a good opportunity to step outside of the everyday bubble and think more freely. Entrance to the festival Ociviliserat (Uncivilised) this Saturday. Photo: Sara Jeswani. “Welcome to the...
View ArticleA film that makes you laugh – and think
Just another ordinary sushi... Photo from the film Blue Marble Café. Crisis, crisis, crisis. Climate change, crashing economies, oceans depleted of fish and other natural resources fading away under...
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