Beyond Oil: Norway’s Dilemma at the Crossroads of Climate and Capital with Siddharth Sareen, Research Professor at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute

Want to be a guest on Stories for the future: Beyond the Bubble? Send Veslemoy Klavenes-Berge a message on PodMatch. You can always find more information about the podcast and my work on storiesforthefuture.com 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. Links referenced in this episode: Siddharth on LinkedIn Beyond Oil Conference vklavenes.substack.com Mentioned in this episode: getcreativespace.com Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe