The thirteen nominated works from across the Nordic Region span a wide range of genres and forms of expression. What they all have in common is a high degree of innovation and artistic quality.
On 19 May, the Nordic Council of Ministers and Denmark will host this year’s IDAHOT+ Forum in Copenhagen. IDAHOT (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia) is an international day of observance aimed at raising awareness of LGBTI rights worldwide.
The continuing pressure being exerted on multilateral environmental co-operation was the main topic when Nordic environment and climate ministers met in Copenhagen last week. Also at the meeting were Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and Leena Ylä-Mononen, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Some of the world’s biggest fashion chains are based in the Nordic Region, but their success brings growing environmental problems. They continually speed up production, often using materials with short lifespans, and large quantities of textiles end up in landfill sites. While brands often promote their products as sustainable, critics warn of widespread greenwashing. It is harder and harder for consumers to work out what really is an environmentally friendly choice. Faced with this situation, the question is not just what needs to change. We also need to ask who should be responsible for what.