Spotlight on sustainable development and health
A key objective of the UN's Agenda 2030 is health and well-being for all people regardless of age and where in the world they live. The intention is described in particular in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) three of the agenda. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet contribute every day to the work for sustainable development and health globally. Here we have collected a selection of web pages, news articles and features describing the efforts of our researchers.
Agenda 2030 towards a better world
Agenda 2030 towards a better world
No poverty and no hunger, these are some of the goals that the world will have reached in year 2030. Countries of the world are now working with their own action plans. Researchers at KI take part in this work. “For the first time we have a joint framework to demonstrate how people, the ecology and the economy actually interrelate,” says Tobias Alfvén, researcher in global health.
The university as a vital driver of sustainable development
The university as a vital driver of sustainable development
The day before the UN’s Stockholm+50 international conference, KI, Stockholm University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm Environment Institute are arranging a hybrid conference focusing on how scientists, academics and students can influence decision-makers and drive progress towards a sustainable society.
Can climate worry be used constructively?
Can climate worry be used constructively?
About half of the Swedish population feels a strong climate worry. This is normal because the climate threat is real, says researcher Fabian Lenhard, who is starting a study on climate change. The research project will be attempting to channel worry about climate change into sustainable development.
The world’s number one infectious disease
The world’s number one infectious disease
The UN and WHO want to end tuberculosis infection worldwide by 2030. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet participate with knowledge, engagement and hard work.
With a passion for justice
With a passion for justice
Orphaned children in Africa who are not receiving HIV medicine or a young Swede who is ashamed of being HIV positive – Anna Mia Ekström is on their side. Meet a researcher with a passion for justice.
Perspective on antibiotic resistance
Perspective on antibiotic resistance
Global figures betray a worrying situation. At the same time, it appears the world has woken up. We take the temperature of the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Looking after our bodies and the planet
Looking after our bodies and the planet
During the climate summit in Glasgow in the fall of 2021, world leaders agreed to stick to the 1.5-degree target, and for the first time, the role of fossil fuels was mentioned. Climate change concerns the future of humanity but can also provide direct health benefits here and now, according to researchers at Karolinska Institutet
Project to improve drugs safety in East Africa
Project to improve drugs safety in East Africa
In recent years access to drugs and vaccines has been increasing in many African countries, but the systems for reporting side-effects require further development. KI is coordinating a project on drugs safety in four countries in East Africa
Traffic exhaust at residential address increases the risk of stroke
Traffic exhaust at residential address increases the risk of stroke
High levels of traffic exhaust at one’s residence increases the risk of stroke even in low-pollution environments, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and other universities in Sweden. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests that it is mainly black carbon from traffic exhaust that increases the risk for stroke, and not particulate matter from other sources.
They see the value of nature
They see the value of nature
What is so appealing about nature, and is it good for your health? Meet three researchers at Karolinska Institutet who study the health benefits of spending time in nature.
Disaster Medicine at KI collaborates with WHO
Disaster Medicine at KI collaborates with WHO
In 2017, the Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters at KI was designated a WHO Collaborating Centre by the World Health Organization. The aim of this initiative is to translate research into evidence-based practice.
Safe abortion saves women’s lives
Safe abortion saves women’s lives
The Swedish Abortion Act came into force in 1974, giving women the right to decide for themselves whether they wanted to end a pregnancy in the first eighteen weeks. Since then, abortion procedures have become more effective, safe, accepted and accessible.
Researchers recommend organic agriculture for human health
Researchers recommend organic agriculture for human health
In a review of existing research, commissioned by a committee of the European Parliament, a group of European researchers has identified benefits of organic food production for human health.
Mosquito net safe to use in groin hernia repair
Mosquito net safe to use in groin hernia repair
Using sterilised mosquito nets is a safe alternative for the 200 million people in low-income countries suffering from untreated groin hernias.
Foot on the brake
Foot on the brake
Each year, more than 1 million people around the world die in road accidents, and road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5-29 years. Meet three researchers who understand the meaning of “Drive carefully!”
Smartphone app prevents disease outbreaks
Smartphone app prevents disease outbreaks
The use of a smartphone app can contribute to early detection and prevention of infectious diseases in low-resource areas, according to a study in the Central African Republic.