Posts by Odd Roger Langørgen
The Sámi National Day, February 6.
There are many things to celebrate on the Sámi National Day. Many young, but also adults want to take back their Sàmi identity. There is an interest for the endangered Southern Sámi language, and we see an a more active presence of people with different Sámi backgrounds, across the society. At the same time, racism…
Read MoreAnimal collisions are a significant and growing problem
Collisions with animals are a significant and growing problem globally, with hundreds of millions of animals being hit annually. In Norway, this problem is also very widespread, with up to 20,000 animals registered as being hit on Norwegian roads and railway lines every single year. It is important to point out that only a few…
Read MoreEasier community planning for small municipalities – new paths to better development
The project, which was based on co-creation together with the participating municipalities, concludes that increased planning awareness and better clarification of roles are the keys to success. The project has developed resources such as enkelplanlegging.no – a website that aims to ease the planning process – to support small municipalities in their planning work. The…
Read MoreGeography helps determine which education you take
By Alexander Zahl-Thanem The further away from the big cities you grow up, the lower the probability of completing education at university and college level. This is clear from a research article I wrote in connection with my own doctoral thesis, which was recently published in the European Sociological Review journal. The aim of the…
Read MoreOne in three farmers wants climate advice
In 2021, on the initiative of the parties in the annual negotiations in agriculture, the Norwegian Agricultural Advisory Service (NLR) and Tine, the big milk cooperative, launched an offer of climate advice aimed at farmers. Under the scheme, farmers can apply for a grant to receive climate advice, and then, together with trained climate advisor,…
Read MoreAgriculture is becoming increasingly complex: Improved advice can be part of the solution
Agriculture faces a number of challenges, both nationally and globally. Farmers must deal with the impact of climate change, reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, produce more feed and food, and adopt new technology and knowledge. At the same time, farmers must have reasonable financial benefits from their work. This problem was the starting point…
Read MoreGround rent: Exporting a good principle?
This text expresses the writer’s personal views. We live in a time with strong pressures on both nature and democracy. When looking for strategies to meet these, it is possible to see these issues interlinked. A proposal including the principle of the ancient Norwegian general right of access for recreational purposes in the forests, mountains,…
Read MoreDo we need people along the coast – and why should young people want to stay or come back?
Identity, connection, and practical knowledge are some keywords. Using the body, head, and hands in one’s own landscape, strenghten a sense of belonging, ownership and mastery – also in terms of self sustenance– has significance on many levels. But today few children and young people are included in local, primary business processes and value chains.…
Read MoreCan ‘ordinary’ people contribute to solving energy crises?
COPPER stands for ‘Creating, Optimizing and Planning Positive Energy Districts’ and is part-financed by the European Commission and the Norwegian Research Council. In the age of the green transition, COPPER looks at an exciting opportunity: how local energy communities can contribute to solving the global energy crisis. Through research, innovation, and strategic collaboration, new solutions…
Read MoreNatalia Mamonova – senior researcher at RURALIS – has given an interview to the Ukrainian journal “Commons” about her project on “Food security, food sovereignty and collective action during the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian and global perspectives”.
The text of the interview is available at this link: https://commons.com.ua/en/zemelna-reforma-v-ukrayini-pid-chas-vijni/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2yKYgQkcI1Y8wdWlmaOBfFmW1q3N0EB-TYX-fIZBiG_txA6MoszZCgAKI_aem_AZIjP6n8amcG6gjIBKI2Vp7OC2E8cGKfPCxdpji1intB0q_H_Py-ekKiqClKJ8HacVO3xV5BAf2kHLL2FUvn-pHZ
Read MoreGreenland and its growing tourism – how can it be sustainable?
Professor Gestur Hovgaard from Ilisimatusarfik opened the meeting by presenting some ongoing research collaborations in the field of tourism and work in progress. Hovgaard is currently leading a proposal on sustainable tourism that will be submitted together with several other partners including Ruralis to the highly competitive NordForsk program on sustainable Arctic. He emphasized a…
Read MoreNeoliberal Limits – Farmer Protests, Elections and the Far Right
The following material is republished with the permission of ARC2020 and was originally published on ARC2020’s website on April 30, 2024. What is happening in Europe now regarding the farmers’ protests? Protests are still ongoing, despite the farmers having already won some concessions from EU and national authorities. Farmer protests in January and February were…
Read MoreFarmer protests, environmental regulations and the rise of the far right in the EU
Together with Håkon Sælen, senior researcher at CICERO, Natalia discussed the ongoing farmers protests in the EU, related changes in the EU environmental and agricultural policy, and the upcoming EU parliamentary elections in June. She also drew some parallels with the situation in Norwegian agriculture and discussed the potential for rising right-wing populist sentiments in…
Read MoreThe Ocean Decade – and the important questions
The aims of the BioShare project has been to develop knowledge and analytical understanding necessary to assess, organise and manage the sharing of benefits from the utilization of natural resources, and provide policy recommendations accordingly. We especially focused on aquaculture and wind energy, but also bioprospecting and the strong growing interest in the ocean, comparing…
Read MoreWe have now set the timetable for the BluePlaces project
On 19 and 20 March, we gathered project partners and advisers for the kickoff of BluePlaces at Scandic Nidelven in Trondheim. During two exciting days, we discussed project structure, content, and how we will work going forward. With blue skies and proximity to the sea, it was a fitting and good start to the project.…
Read MoreCitizens’ recommendations on how to improve animal welfare
The debate on animal welfare in Norway appears polarized and at times very loud. Nevertheless, most of us are listeners to this debate rather than participants. What do regular Norwegian citizens –– really think about animal welfare? What would have happened if Norwegian citizens had been well informed about animal welfare and Norwegian food production,…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day on 8th March 2024
Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. Kudos to all the women in our Living Labs who are breaking new ground, developing innovations and co-learning through mutual support. They are sowing the seeds for future…
Read MoreBlame the System, Not the Farmers
The following material is republished with the permission of ARC2020 and was originally published on ARC2020’s website on February 1, 2024. Over the past couple of months, many angry farmers have taken tractors to the streets of major cities in protest. At first glance, the protests appear to have very little in common. In France…
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