Beyond Oil: Norway’s Dilemma at the Crossroads of Climate and Capital with Siddharth Sareen, Research Professor at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute
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My guest today is Siddharth Sareen, an award-winning Research Professor working at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway.
Highlights:
- We explore the energy transition in Norway, emphasizing the need for systemic changes over individual actions, with a global perspective.
- The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration across sectors, blending academic knowledge with artistic expressions to drive societal change.
- Siddharth's interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science with social equity, revealing the complex layers of energy governance and its implications for justice.
- The podcast delves into the Beyond Oil conference, discussing its evolution from focusing on solutions to adapting to changing climate futures and societal challenges.
- A key takeaway is the role of storytelling and art in communicating complex issues, making academia accessible and relatable to the wider public.
- Siddharth shares insights on energy poverty in Norway, emphasizing that even in a wealthy country, many people face significant challenges related to energy access.
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