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In January 2026, a diplomatic crisis over Greenland brought the world to the brink of a trade war between the United States and the European Union. This escalation represents more than a territorial dispute; it is a profound collision between competing political theories and vision for the global order. Greenland’s importance lies at the intersection…
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Introduction 2026 marks a historic turning point in corporate accountability as global markets transition from voluntary sustainability “stories” to legally enforceable, documented performance. This year is defined by the full-scale implementation of regulations that effectively outlaw vague greenwashing and the introduction of next-generation social standards that demand rigorous proof of ethical labor practices. For years,…
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In a world where environmental conversations are often reduced to headlines, buzzwords, or guilt-driven messaging, this blog exists to offer something different: clarity, credibility, and practical insight from the perspective of someone who works with sustainability every day. As a Green Officer, I stand at the intersection of environmental responsibility, real-world decision-making, and measurable impact. This blog…
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European Policy Responses to the Greenland Case Introduction Statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential “purchase” of Greenland were short-lived in political terms, yet long-lasting in their normative and institutional implications. Beyond their rhetorical shock value, these statements exposed a fundamental clash between two paradigms of international relations: This policy paper argues that…
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Why Sovereignty Is Settled—but Strategic Competition Is Not Policy Brief | Arctic Security & Geopolitics Introduction Greenland has re-emerged as a focal point of Arctic geopolitics due to climate change, renewed great-power rivalry, and growing competition over access, infrastructure, and military positioning in the High North. Although Greenland’s sovereignty under the Kingdom of Denmark is…
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Abstract Greenland, the world’s largest island, occupies a paradoxical position in international relations: geographically peripheral yet geopolitically central. Historically contested through Norse colonization, Danish–Norwegian sovereignty, colonial administration, and Cold War militarization, Greenland has re-emerged in the twenty-first century as a focal point of renewed great power competition. Climate change, Arctic militarization, rare-earth resource potential, and…
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Literature, Art, Generic research, EESL inspired Logo Abstract The white swan occupies a privileged symbolic position in Western and non-Western literary traditions. Associated with purity, beauty, fidelity, transcendence, and transformation, the swan has served as a powerful metaphor in myth, poetry, fairy tales, and modern philosophical discourse. This paper examines the symbolic meanings of the…
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Executive Summary Greece’s performance within the key areas of environmental concern identified in Europe’s environment 2025 reflects a mixed but dynamic picture of progress, persistent challenges, and emerging risks. The country has demonstrated clear advancement in decarbonisation, renewable energy expansion, biodiversity protection, water quality and urban waste treatment. At the same time, implementation gaps, climate vulnerability, resource inefficiencies, unsustainable consumption…
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EEA report 11/2025 29 Sept 2025, https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/europe-environment-2025/main-report The main report provides an integrated narrative, examining the central and vital role that the climate and natural environment play in ensuring health, resilience and prosperity for people, anchored in the EU’s vision for a sustainable Europe by 2050. Europe’s Environment 2025 is the seventh State of the Environment report published…
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Abstract In recent decades, international frameworks and standards have converged on the concept of human rights due diligence (HRDD) as a central mechanism for responsible corporate behavior, particularly in global value chains characterized by complex, multi-tiered supplier relationships. This article examines how HRDD is articulated and operationalized within the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and…
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Abstract Greenland is frequently cited as a paradigmatic example of misleading geographical nomenclature, given that more than 80% of its surface is currently covered by permanent ice. This apparent contradiction has often been attributed to deliberate exaggeration or strategic misrepresentation by early Norse explorers. However, an increasing body of peer-reviewed paleoclimatic, archaeological, and historical-geographical research…
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In today’s business environment, sustainability is no longer a standalone initiative but an integral part of organizational strategy and performance. For companies operating under a Quality Management System (QMS), such as ISO 9001, the Environmental Officer plays a pivotal role in aligning environmental responsibility with operational excellence and continual improvement. Bridging Sustainability and Quality Management…
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The SDG Wedding Cake is a powerful visual and conceptual framework that illustrates how the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected and mutually dependent. Developed by the Stockholm Resilience Centre, the model reimagines the SDGs not as separate or competing priorities, but as layers of a single “wedding cake,” where each tier…
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While 2025 delivered serious setbacks for global climate action, it also brought meaningful progress. Against a backdrop of rising emissions and insufficient national commitments, there were real advances worth recognizing — from a clean energy surge to technological breakthroughs and stronger international cooperation. Solar and wind power expanded rapidly enough to meet all new global…
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