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Democracy is a process and not necessarily stable, which needs to be challenged and evolved. To make sure this happens Greenpeace use civil disobedience as a method for the development of democratic societies to achieve climate justice. Did you know that every second breath comes from oceans? Do listen to this vibrant episode with members of Greenpeace Sweden, Ms. Rosanna Endre - climate and consumption campaigner, Ms. Lina Burnelius - project leader for biodiversity, climate justice and bioeconomy, and Mr. Rolf Lindahl - climate and energy campaigner. This environment movement has achieved dramatic changes over the years. The solutions are out there according to Greenpeace, but what does this mean? How can we become a barrier to climate change? Is there an energy revolution going on in reality? It's not the violence of the few that scares me, it's the silence of the many... do listen. #climatechange #overconsumption #fossilfree #saveouroceans #biodiversity 

Mr. Anders Wijkman speaks the language of clarity on climate change issues and this episode with him, one of Europe's most prominent opinion leader and author entails very crisp and clear advise to young economists, youth striking for climate, and world politicians. Mr. Wijkman's extensive experience from the European parliament, Swedish parliament, various governmental assignments, the Swedish Redcross, and development aid presents the listener with a holistic and horizontal approach to the environmental challenges humanity is facing. 

According to National Geographic, Bangladesh is one the most vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change. In recent years, riverbank erosion has annually displaced between 50.000 and 200.000 people. A three-foot rise in sea level would submerge almost 20 percent of the country and displace more than 30 million people. On the other hand as of 2016 Bangladesh held the 2nd place in producing garments just after China. Bangladesh is the world's second-largest apparel exporter of western fashion brands. Listen to this engrossing episode with Ms. Sanjida Shamsher, researcher at Swedwatch, with a background in development studies, and originally from Bangladesh, where she has also worked with poverty alleviation and women empowerment issues. Swedwatch investigates the extent to which companies, investors and authorities are taking responsibility for human rights and the environment. Swedwatch focus on countries where there is a high risk of abuses, and give a voice to the people affected.

Yes, peace is possible between India and Pakistan! Peace seems more difficult than war. Both countries were born into violence in 1947, and aggression and hatred have been exchanged ever since. Despite this fact, peace workers in both countries are getting more visible and loud. In this episode our participants from India and Pakistan, discuss the peace narratives which they have been working on for years alongside of constant treaths and forced disapperances which is increasing towards human rights defenders. What advise can a peace worker give the listener on how to think around peace building and social justice? Do listen to the sharings from Ms. Atiqa Shahid, Ms. Tulika Bathija, and Mr. Raza Khan, and their clear advise for what methods and tools you can use for achieving peace! #speakupforpeace

South Africa, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Listen to a vibrant discussion between Ambassador Lindiwe Mabuza a poet who has served as the African National Congress’ Chief Representative to Sweden and the United States, as well as the South African Ambassador to Germany. She garnered international support for the liberation struggle, working for economic sanctions and cultural boycotts. And Mr. Magnus Walan, Senior Policy Advisor at Diakonia, with an extensive experience from South Africa. 

"I am a former trafficker with over 20 years of experience in American domestic human sex trafficking. I am currently a survivor advocate and co founder of a non profit organization based out of San Diego called Paving Great Futures. My life has taken an extreme turn for the better. My life is dedicated to helping right the wrongs of my past life. I currently work side by side with the survivor advocates here in San Diego. My experience is of extreme value and there’s barely anyone who has come from my background willing to help in the manner I am." Armand King, San Diego, USA.

This is a complex episode with many segments to it. The tendencies and anti-democratic developments in political leadership: Trump, Erdogan, Modi, Kim Jong, Brazil upcoming, Putin et al in relation to sustainable development and climate change, and thirdly the era of fake news, attacks on press, freedom of speech and journalism. Is Agenda2030 a leftist agenda? How do we deal with hyper-nationalism and scapegoatism? What is the face of sustainable development in a world with a growing number of semi-democracies?

In this episode you will listen to, Mr. Erik Halkjaer a frilance journalist, member of board of directors of reporters without borders Sweden chapter, and with a vast experience from the Latin American region. Professor Ranjula Bali, professor of Economics, Misum, Stockholm School of Economics and Södertörn University. Professor Ashok Swain, professor of Peace and Conflict Research, & UNESCO Chair of International Water Cooperation, Uppsala University.

Many people who fall victim of trafficking want to escape poverty, improve their lives, and support their families. Often they get an offer of a well-paid job abroad or in another region. Very often they borrow money from their traffickers in advance to pay for arranging the job, travel and accommodation. 150 billion USD are made annually from child and human trafficking. It is a horrible but lucrative business and a shame for mankind! Selling another human being is a money-making machine. Listen to this intense episode with human rights defender and the Executive Director of ECPAT UK, Ms. Bharti Patel, discussing and revealing tough facts. ECPAT stands for Every Child Protected Against Trafficking.

The world’s leading climate scientists have warned there is only a dozen years for global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5C, beyond which even half a degree will significantly worsen the risks of drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people. 

Which human behaviour needs change, is economic development the same as sustainable development, what does WHO say about India and China? What does it mean when people talk of Rights of Nature? Has India become a world factory? More than half of Zambia's population does not have a decent toilet. In this episode you will listen to Pamela Chisanga, Country Director of Wateraid Zambia, Pella Thiel, National Coordinator of Rights of Nature Sweden, and Rupali Deshmukh from the Swedish Environmental Research Institute. 

People around the world face violence, oppression and exclusion because of who they love, how they look and who they are. This episode is an in-depht coverage of LGBTQ Rights in Pakistan, Iraq and Uganda. Listen to Sumar Ali Khan, Human Rights Defender/Pakistan, Hawar Ali, Human Rights Defender/Iraq, and Patrik Bazanye, Human Rights Lawyer/Uganda.