A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
Video
Brazil’s leadership on climate change: COP 30 and Trump 2.0
Despite the challenging geopolitical climate, particularly due to the second presidency of Trump, Brazil is prepared with contingency plans to invigorate the conference.
How do we tackle climate-related migration?
What are the causes, consequences and potential responses to climate-related migration? Video
Biodiversity conservation beyond market-based instruments?
Conservation Basic Income — a novel non-market support for convivial conservation. Video
China as provider of development finance
China’s development finance and infrastructure development in the Global South.
Anti-war dissent: Russian repression of civil and political rights
Welcome to a presentation of the new OVD-Info report and discussion about the state of political repression in Russia today.
Advocating against sexual and reproductive rights after autocracy
How did advocacy groups mobilise for and against sexual and reproductive rights during and after Brazil’s Bolsonaro? Video
Unlocking female leadership in Africa
What is the state of female leadership in the diverse contexts of Africa?
Archeology, art, and literature for a new Sudan: Reimagining the past, rethinking the future
Given Sudan’s apocalyptic present, it may be difficult to recall that not long ago a promising movement of democratic solidarity filled its streets. Video
Plastic fantastic? Plastens livssyklus og utfordringer ved gjenvinning
Kan plast resirkuleres i det evige? Vi forsøker å følge plastens livssyklus og ser på hva som skjer med plasten etter at du har sortert den for gjenvinning.
The gender game: Closing the gap
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, this discussion will delve into gender equality in the labour market and on the football pitch. Video
Transnational anti-gender movements and their impact
What is the impact of the global anti-gender movement on on human rights and democracy? Video
Russia’s forcible deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children
The continuation of Russian colonial policies in Ukraine.
Palestinians, UNRWA, and the international refugee system
Who is who in the Middle East: What is UNRWA and why does its role matter?
Mediation dilemmas in Sudan — the Jeddah and IGAD initiatives
After two years with a brutal war, there are bleak prospects for Sudan.
Navigating queerphobia and anti-gender narratives in a politicised world
What strategies do queer activists and allies adopt and to what extent are they successful?
Revisiting territorial cohesion through the lens of queer rural life stories in Portugal
Guest researcher Pedro Fidalgo at Skeivt arkiv will explore his work on Portuguese queer history and archives.Bergen Global is a joint initiative between the University of Bergen and Chr. Michelsen Institute that addresses global challenges.
