The magazine from the Society of International Affairs in Gothenburg
The illegal ‘blue’ currency is popular amongst Argentineans who prefer the stability of the official dollar but are restricted by the government to use it. However, the fake currency has become an inconvenience for international transactions from unaware tourists as prices at the official rate are double.
Throughout Europe and Canada, a consumer boycott movement against U.S. goods is growing in response to President Trump’s and his administration’s potential trade war and territorial threats. From removing items from shelves to marking European-made products, citizens create resistance.
Through its special status, Northern Ireland maintains access to both EU and UK markets, which has created economic opportunities as Brexit effects starts to show its costs in the UK
Dubbed the “Finance COP”, COP29’s key aim is to unite 198 parties to set a new global climate finance target.
After some cases showed the reluctance of some firms to take responsibility for human rights abuses and environmental degradation, various voluntary initiatives have emerged in an attempt to reshape business practices. Among these initiatives is Friends of Earth Sweden. Staff Writer Adriana Abril has spoken to one of its members.
Is capitalism ready to adapt to a sustainable future? Staff Writer Natalia Olsson Orio explores the challenges that the linear model of capitalism faces when it comes to incorporating the value of ecosystem services and the costs of environmental damage.
The world is trying to combat Climate Change and other environmental problems with sustainable innovation, but is it enough, or do we need to change our mentality first? Staff writer Tilde Bergström presents an ancestral alternative philosophy to the hegemonic Western worldview: Buen Vivir.
For our last online article before the summer, staff writer Kathina Mehring dissects how the wellness industry puts a price on health and intrinsically links it to consumerism and capitalism.
Originally published in our print magazine Beyond the Storm, this article by staff writer Laurin Zils discusses the radical digital shifts ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, and why crises are sometimes necessary to break technological lock-ins.