Environment – Versus

by Anna Marjaana 20.2.2023

Colombia’s new way towards ”living well”

Lukuaika: 10 min.The philosophy of buen vivir, or ”living well’, has recently influenced institutions in several South American countries. Can buen vivir offer guidance towards more inclusive policies for the new government of Colombia?

An illustrative image to the article on alternatives to GDP. A A black-and-white photo of an old cashier's machine.

by Toimitus 23.12.2020

English Gradusta asiaa

Why should we stop talking about GDP and how it will help the environment

Lukuaika: 6 min.Economic growth is measured with the help of a large variety of indicators, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the most well-known and common one. But what are the alternative indicators, when not only economy but environmental values are also taken into account?

by Toimitus 3.11.2020

English Gradusta asiaa

Sámi´s enactments of the Arctic Railway: sustainable development or environmental injustice?

Lukuaika: 8 min.Since the construction of a railway between Rovaniemi and Kirkenes was put on the political agenda in 2017, Sámi have articulated that the Arctic Railway would undermine capabilities essential to the functioning and flourishing of the Sámi community. In her text based on the master’s thesis, Anna Ott articulates for the environmental injustices the planning of Artic Railway may cause.