The King: We must build resilience
In a speech to world leaders in Brazil, the king stressed the importance of achieving climate goals. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase and ecosystems are under enormous pressure, he said.
Sweden
No Swedish minister at the climate summit in Brazil
The government is sending EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (M) to a high-level meeting of heads of state and government taking place in Brazil this week. No Swedish minister will participate in the climate summit itself, which begins next week.
Swedish politics
Festival d’Aix-en-Provence Honored with Birgit Nilsson Prize
The first festival to receive the Birgit Nilsson Prize, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, is now being honored at the Concert Hall in Stockholm.
Music
King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights UN's Impact at 80th Anniversary
The King and Queen Silvia are in New York at the commemoration of the UN's 80th anniversary. It is exciting to have the opportunity to be back, says the King to Ekot.
Sweden
NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations
Nato is ready to militarily defend its airspace if Russia continues to violate it. This is stated by Britain's Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper in a speech to the UN. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) condemned Russia's actions in a speech.
World