Author Archives: Kaj
Stockholm Hammarby Sjostad: the next steps
The development of sustainable cities can be approached by many ways. As I discussed in my previous blog, the London Olympics showed how a metropolis can mobilise to promote sustainable practices. But we have a very different example here In … Continue reading
Between isms and values
Human behaviour is often closely linked to the social conditions and moral values. The further down the social ladder people find themselves, the more they are exposed to, and receptive to, social movements based on a certain religions, sects or … Continue reading
Categories: Ethics, Leadership and Sustainability, News
Global problems, local solutions
The unprecedented success of the London 2012 Olympic Games has once again shown the global role that cities now hold.The opening ceremony focused on work and health as it celebrated the community spirit at the heart of the Olympic ideal. … Continue reading
Changing conditions in the Arctic
Climate change is creating new challenges, but also opportunities, on which Sweden must take a position and exert an influence. New conditions are emerging for shipping, hunting, fishing, trade and energy extraction, and alongside this new needs are arising for … Continue reading
Categories: Climate Change, Dependency on fossil fuel, News
How to reduce fossil fuel – new inquiry by the Swedish Government
A week ago journalists, lobbyists, politicians and various other stakeholders attended Almedalen Week, one of Sweden’s biggest political events. A total of 17,000 people took part in approximately 1700 different seminars and workshops and of those that attended, 300 were directly … Continue reading
Categories: Bioenergy, News, Okategoriserade, Transport
Landstrips and Sustainable City Development
It is a common misconception that sustainability in air travel is just about curbing CO2 emissions from airplanes. Of course this helps but the aviation industry’s responsibilities are far wider than this. The sector is responsible for about 2 per … Continue reading
Categories: Climate Change, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Transport
Management needs to move from the present to the future and from theory to practice
A few weeks ago I witnessed one of many encouraging signs that educational institutions, traditionally centered around management and finance, are beginning to take some of the most pressing global challenges more seriously. One of Sweden’s leading institutions for training … Continue reading
Categories: Business School, Interviews, Leadership and Sustainability, News
Rio+20: What are you waiting for?
Ahead of the Rio+20 Summit I would like to share three thoughts of mine that may inspire you to take action. 1. In Europe we can save energy, become independent of fossil fuel – and create new jobs. But how can we … Continue reading
Categories: Brazil, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Rio+20, Sustainable Cities
