Content from Matilda Ernkrans
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Sweden re-launches research partnership for increased support to the environment, climate and security
A research partnership was re-launched 18 May for the environment, climate and security. Called the Stockholm Hub on Environment, Climate and Security, it combines the strengths of four world-leading Swedish research institutes in the environment, climate and security area. The hub will receive more funding for its continuing work to promote knowledge development and policy dialogue.
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Sweden re-launches research partnership for increased support to the environment, climate and security
A research partnership was re-launched 18 May for the environment, climate and security. Called the Stockholm Hub on Environment, Climate and Security, it combines the strengths of four world-leading Swedish research institutes in the environment, climate and security area. The hub will receive more funding for its continuing work to promote knowledge development and policy dialogue.
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Sweden and Poland mobilised humanitarian support for Ukraine
On 5 may more than SEK 60 billion in support was announced at a donor conference for Ukraine in Warsaw co-organised by Sweden and Poland together with the EU.
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Humanitarian assistance fully safeguarded as refugee costs increase in 2022
As Sweden assumes responsibility for the many people – primarily women and children – fleeing Ukraine, the increased associated costs can be counted as Official Development Assistance (ODA) in line with OECD DAC guidelines. This is due to Ukraine’s classification as an ODA recipient. Like most other countries that provide development assistance, Sweden deducts asylum costs from development assistance. The Government has prioritised fully safeguarding humanitarian assistance and particularly ODA to the poorest countries. Even after deductions for refugee costs, Sweden remains one of the world’s largest donor countries.
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Sweden and Poland co-host international donors’ conference to support Ukrainian people
In view of the serious humanitarian situation in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, the Prime Minister of Sweden and the Prime Minister of Poland are hosting an international donors’ conference on 5 May in Warsaw. The donors’ conference aims to mobilise continued financial support for the humanitarian response to the Ukrainian people. The conference will discuss how Ukraine can be supported in addressing both the immediate and long-term consequences of the war.
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Minister for Finance Mikael Damberg and Minister for International Development Cooperation Matilda Ernkrans to attend World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC
On 20–23 April, Minister for Finance Mikael Damberg and Minister for International Development Cooperation Matilda Ernkrans will attend the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) and the World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings in Washington DC. The Spring Meetings will focus on the economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what the rest of the world should do to support Ukraine and address the impact.
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Sweden providing additional humanitarian support to the UN to save lives and alleviate suffering
The humanitarian situation in the world is acute and the situation of the most vulnerable continues to worsen at an alarming rate. To enable the UN to rapidly deliver support and meet the increasing humanitarian needs, Sweden is now making additional payments of SEK 69 million to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and SEK 35 million to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
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Increased humanitarian support to Ukraine
On Tuesday 1 March, Minister for International Development Cooperation Matilda Ernkrans held a press briefing on the humanitarian situation caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Also present at the press briefing were Director-General of Sida Carin Jämtin and UNHCR Representative in Ukraine Karolina Lindholm Billing. Ms Billing took part via a video link from Kyiv.
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Sweden planning additional support to Ukraine through World Bank
Minister for Finance Mikael Damberg has informed the World Bank that Sweden plans to issue a guarantee of USD 50 million for the World Bank’s loan to Ukraine. This will be added to the USD 350 million loan that the World Bank is already preparing.
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Sweden further increases humanitarian support to Ukraine
On Sunday 27 February, Minister for International Development Cooperation Matilda Ernkrans held a press briefing on Sweden’s support to Ukraine together with Göran Holmqvist, Director of Humanitarian Support at Sida.
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Statement of Foreign Policy
On 16 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde presented the 2022 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. Check against delivery.
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Ann Linde to present the 2022 Statement of Foreign Policy
Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde will present the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. This year’s Statement of Foreign Policy is Ms Linde’s third as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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Government approves new strategy to strengthen democracy in cooperation with Eastern Europe for 2021–2027
Sweden has made a long-term commitment to support the countries in Eastern Europe in their efforts to strengthen democracy and for sustainable economic development. Swedish development assistance is a central part of this support and the Government has therefore approved a new strategy for reform cooperation with Eastern Europe for 2021–2027 with a total budget of approximately 600 million EUR.
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Change of government, 30 November 2021
Today in the Riksdag, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced the ministers who will serve in the Government. The change of government takes place at a Council of State at the Royal Palace presided over by His Majesty the King. The Council of State begins at 13.00.
· Press release from Anders Ygeman, Ann Linde, Anna Ekström , Anna Hallberg, Anna-Caren Sätherberg, Annika Strandhäll, Ardalan Shekarabi, Eva Nordmark, Hans Dahlgren, Ida Karkiainen, Jeanette Gustafsdotter, Johan Danielsson, Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson, Khashayar Farmanbar, Lena Hallengren, Lina Axelsson Kihlblom, Magdalena Andersson, Matilda Ernkrans, Max Elger, Mikael Damberg, Morgan Johansson, Peter Hultqvist, Tomas Eneroth, Government, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden’s new Government
Today in the Riksdag, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven announced the ministers who will serve in the Government. The change of government will take place at a Council of State at the Royal Palace presided over by His Majesty The King. The Council of State will begin at 14.15.
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Speech by Matilda Ernkrans, Minister for Higher Education and Research, at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development
May 19, 2021. Check against delivery.
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Fact sheet: Education for sustainable development
The 2030 Agenda is a plan of action for universal and sustainable environmental, social and economic development. It is made up of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 4 emphasises quality education as a prerequisite for sustainable societies and lifestyles.
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Matilda Ernkrans takes part in UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development
On 17–19 May, Minister for Higher Education and Research Matilda Ernkrans will lead Sweden’s delegation at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development.
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Statement from Anna Ekström and Matilda Ernkrans regarding the defamation verdict against two Polish Holocaust researchers
A Polish court has ordered two Holocaust researchers to apologise for information in a research report published in 2018 on the fate of Jews in German-occupied Poland in 1939–1945.