Mistra SC at COP29: How can we reduce consumption-based emissions in the Nordic countries?

by jarbel | Dec 2, 2024 | News, Okategoriserade, Policy, Sustainable Consumption

PHOTO: Göran Finnveden participating via video link during the climate summit in Baku. Common Nordic rules for the production of goods, a focus on emissions in public procurement, and fewer opportunities for tax deductions on business travel by car – these are some of...

Citizen or Consumer? How Our Values Drive Sustainability

by jarbel | Nov 12, 2024 | News, Sustainable Consumption

PHOTO: Tetiana Lazunova & Dzmitry Baranau, Mostphotos Values are our fundamental beliefs about what is important and right. To tackle the ecological crisis, a shift in values is needed, according to several researchers from KTH and others. Hanna Eggestrand...

New Report: These Policies Could Reduce Nordic Emissions

by jarbel | Oct 15, 2024 | Food, Furnishing, News, Policy, Sustainable Consumption, Travel

In a new report personally delivered to the Swedish Climate Minister Romina Pourmokthari (L) today, researchers examine which policy measures are most effective in reducing consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions in the Nordic countries. The researchers focused on...

Transition with Empowerment

by jarbel | Sep 30, 2024 | News, Okategoriserade, Sustainable Consumption

The sustainability transition involves more than just new technologies and fossil-free solutions. In a recent scientific article, researchers examine how adaptability, empowerment, and locally available resources can promote sustainable practices. When studying...

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Consumption and Researchers’ Answers

by jarbel | Sep 23, 2024 | Food, Furnishing, News, Policy, Sufficiency, Sustainable Consumption, Travel

Can we eat meat if we want to meet climate goals? What will we consume in the future? Who bears the greatest responsibility for solving the climate issue – consumers, companies, or politicians? These and many other questions are answered in our FAQ. In “FAQ...

Food Activists Show the Way to Sustainable Economies

by jarbel | Sep 19, 2024 | Food, News, Sustainable Consumption

Foodwaste in Denmark. PHOTO: Thor Nielsen/CC BY-NC-SA Food waste activists are creating a climate-friendly and socially just economic model without the need for large financial capital. They achieve this by treating their activities as a commons for food, according to...