Announcements
Announcements
The invasion of Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change places huge challenges on our society regarding smart and long-term decisions.
The Mistra Geopolitics annual report highlights our cutting-edge research contributing to increased foresight and action in achieving the SDGs, the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact and sustainable development for all.
Björn-Ola Linnér, Programme Director of Mistra Geopolitics, Professor at Linköping University and SEI Affiliated Researcher, wrote in the foreword of the annual report:
Geopolitics, climate change and societal transformations toward decarbonization and resilience are tightly linked. This has been the rationale behind Mistra Geopolitics since we launched this research programme in 2017. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our contributions to research and policy are painfully more relevant than ever.
Björn-Ola Linnér, Programme Director of Mistra Geopolitics, Professor at Linköping University and SEI Affiliated Researcher
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Lena Ek, Chair of the Mistra Geopolitics Board, wrote in her introduction:
Today, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and alarming reports from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it is increasingly significant. The work of our researchers and scientists has become more urgent and more needed. How will the present situation affect climate, food security, minerals, transport, human rights and human beings – today, and in the future? And how can we find answers to these pressing realities?
Lena Ek, Chair of the Mistra Geopolitics Board and former Environment Minister of Sweden and former member of the European Parliament
A core ambition of Mistra Geopolitics is to provide research that can identify and strengthen the opportunities for peace and security and human security that can arise in the dynamics of a changing geopolitical landscape and the pursuit of sustainable development.
Mistra Geopolitics’ analyses of the interplay between geopolitical development and strategic environmental policy decisions are unique. Four themes will guide the program’s research 2021 to 2024, examining the geopolitics of:
Mistra Geopolitics Chair of the Board Lena Ek concluded, “Thank you to all participating scientists and experts, research institutions, universities and partners who have contributed to the excellent work of the past year! The Board of Mistra Geopolitics hereby proudly presents the annual report of 2021 in the hope that the results achieved will take the world a few steps closer to fulfilling the SDGs.”
Project / This project aims to critically examine how the dynamics of geopolitics, human security and global environmental change interrelate.
Event on 25 April in Stockholm / Discover the potential of agroforestry in Ukraine's post-war recovery with SIANI and experts, including SEI's Matthew Fielding.
Journal article / This study applies the ‘Brussels Effect’ theory to identify key factors facilitating and hindering policy convergence between the EU and China.
Journal article / This paper presents survey findings, revealing key factors shaping transport choices and offering policy insights for sustainable infrastructure development.
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