{"id":33141,"date":"2021-08-27T15:59:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T15:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/?post_type=event&#038;p=33141"},"modified":"2021-12-08T10:49:04","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T10:49:04","slug":"debates-with-a-nordic-focus-at-fundur-folksins-2021","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/debates-with-a-nordic-focus-at-fundur-folksins-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Nordic program at Fundur f\u00f3lksins 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/596555862?h=66bda150d8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/596559196?h=33226fa7ab\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Icelandic democracy festival, Fundur f\u00f3lksins, takes place on 3. and 4. September in and around the Nordic House in Reykjavik. During the festival, important political and current themes are discussed and reflected in debates from a Nordic perspective with panel members from different social groups. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On Friday the\u00a0programme\u00a0will be <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"centered\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpdna6z8s43m9\">centered<\/span>\u00a0on children and\u00a0youth, to\u00a0make space for and\u00a0include them in important discussions. How has the pandemic affected the well-being of children in the Nordic region? In collaboration with the\u00a0Children\u2019s\u00a0Ombudsman in Iceland, we will hear\u00a0children\u00a0discuss\u00a0their experiences\u00a0of\u00a0restrictions and a frequently changing\u00a0new normal.<\/p>\n<p>Another important theme is the environment,\u00a0and in connection to the festival,\u00a0the nominees for the Nordic Council Environment Prize\u00a02021 will be\u00a0announced\u00a0on Friday at 11:30.\u00a0This year\u2019s theme for the Environment Prize is sustainable\u00a0food systems\u00a0and it will be presented by Iceland&#8217;s Minister for the\u00a0Environment,\u00a0<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Gu\u00f0mundur\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpjysftyrvtj6\">Gu\u00f0mundur<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Ingi\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpjyauneot3s6\">Ingi<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Gu\u00f0brandsson\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1tsyboyd9uz2rxp\">Gu\u00f0brandsson<\/span>,\u202fand\u00a0<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Rakel\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpjxkxz2vjcz0\">Rakel<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Gar\u00f0arsd\u00f3ttir\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpjwbn4y2hn2x\">Gar\u00f0arsd\u00f3ttir<\/span>, environment activist and member of the adjudication committee.<\/p>\n<p>As a part of the launch of\u00a0<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Fundur\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpvv9cj61jhj9\">Fundur<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"f\u00f3lksins\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpvujr0e2pjhk\">f\u00f3lksins<\/span>, a representative from\u00a0the\u00a0organisation\u00a0Young\u00a0Environment\u00a0Activists\u00a0(<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Ungir\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpvubbdg0iecb\">Ungir<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"umhverfissinnar\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpvu0vgv0bk5u\">umhverfissinnar<\/span>) will present findings from a\u00a0survey\u00a0conducted by the Nordic\u00a0Council,\u00a0that\u00a0entails 2.200\u00a0answers from\u00a0Nordic\u00a0youth\u00a0on<br \/>\ntheir\u00a0demands\u00a0to save\u00a0biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, the\u00a0challenges\u00a0in the region, the Nordic\u00a0cohesion and\u00a0circular economy, as well as Nordic solutions\u00a0that will\u00a0contribute to making the Nordic region the most\u00a0sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030, will be discussed during debates.\u00a0These debates are <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"organized\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz5v6j9200x8\">organized<\/span> in collaboration with\u00a0The Nordic\u00a0Association,\u00a0<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Festa\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz5nq46j133v\">Festa<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 centre\u00a0for sustainability, and\u00a0Green by Iceland\u00a0(<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Gr\u00e6nvangur\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1tu4bbtd6hse98j\">Gr\u00e6nvangur<\/span>). Among participants are\u00a0the Nordic Cooperation Minister,\u00a0<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Sigur\u00f0ur\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz40x13km4pw\">Sigur\u00f0ur<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Ingi\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz47kur0em7w\">Ingi<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"J\u00f3hannsson\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz49zpjbu5nv\">J\u00f3hannsson<\/span>, and president of the\u00a0Youth Nordic Council,\u00a0<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Ald\u00eds\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz3oh6kz1jwk\">Ald\u00eds<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Mj\u00f6ll\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz3969efv9oq\">Mj\u00f6ll<\/span>\u202f<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Geirsd\u00f3ttir\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_GB\" data-wsc-id=\"kt1thpz2g58ccm5ms\">Geirsd\u00f3ttir<\/span>, as well as interesting members\u00a0from the Icelandic business sector.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Nordic House in Reykjavik or follow the events live via streaming on the house\u2019s website (nordichouse.is), or fundurfolksins.is and social media channels.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Events and links with more info: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 3 September<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/demands-by-nordic-youth-to-save-biodiversity\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Young people\u2019s demands for the conservation of biodiversity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/who-can-win-the-nordic-council-environment-prize-2021\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who can win the\u00a0Nordic Council Environment Prize\u00a02021<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Announcement of\u00a0nominees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/youth-the-future-in-the-labour-market\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Youth &#8211; The future of the labour market <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/voices-of-children-about-their-mental-health-during-covid-19\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The children\u2019s mental health during COVID-19<\/span> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday 4 September<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/circular-economy-joint-effort-in-reducing-waste\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Circular economy \u2013 Joint effort to reduce waste\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/?post_type=event&amp;p=33201&amp;preview=true\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nordic\u00a0co-operation during Covid-19\u00a0and where\u00a0are we\u00a0headed?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Icelandic democracy festival, Fundur f\u00f3lksins, takes place on 3. and 4. 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