Björn Fondén

RT @sweden: @bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson @SweMFA @Isab…

@bjornfonden Because now, it's time for @zaraismyqueen to take over @sweden! Wish her the best of luck. Bye! <3 https://t.co/ZGkcjRA2yi

But I'll hope we can continue the discussions at @bjornfonden

The Swedish youth movement, the role of the UN, how to make a difference and not the least my personal life, tech, games, gender AND MORE

There are so many more things I would like to discuss with y'all;

This is my feeling now as I'm finishing my week as @sweden https://t.co/lGQX3ohcWs

@il_chichibio Thank you so much for this! Amazing to hear

Hope more can follow! <3 https://t.co/RdxirXWUNK

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/DxwLigEQLX

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/ytAxx00YIV

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/zfESpxUDtz

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/GaMoDee8Gt

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/SWQqtgYLhS

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/4nfoZ6dEqA

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/ZgIYwMyXiT

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/DYmBawNZTf

@alistaircoleman Yes you can. Thank you very much for saying this! <3

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/UOiNALTM07

@bjornfonden @SwedenUN @sagararl @HHStanton @uniofgothenburg @PortGot @Arkelsten @captainplanetfd @richardbranson… https://t.co/eoYWrVhT1q

That’s why I participated in the first UN Oceans Conference last week in New York, hosted by Sweden & Fiji in order… https://t.co/iYxNJGlbnE

Then I'll have about 30 minutes left as @sweden. This is a race against time!

This unfortunately means that I'll have to finish the rant when I (hopefully) land (1h20min)

@JonathanRL Aww, so cute! Happy to hear :)

Going to Sweden to finish my week as @sweden now! https://t.co/vLTYAjfmZP

Melting ice sheets and sea level rise are already affecting thousands, and are direct threats to millions of people's livelihoods.

This affects all wildlife, not in the least coral reefs. 20% of world's reefs have already been destroyed, and 60%… https://t.co/5yNFaWfqYX

Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the increased amount of CO2 in the atmosphere have made the oceans more and more acidified

As a result of overfishing, more than 80% of the world’s fish stocks are now fully exploited or overexploited. https://t.co/OtbxJhqZcT

51 TRILLION microplastic particles (500 times more than the stars in our galaxy) litter our oceans, seriously threa… https://t.co/dbxr8L4AUR

Each year, more than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans, equal to dumping a garbage truck of plastic ever… https://t.co/gDaLeJQ22x

Overfishing, acidification, eutrophication, pollution, litter and climate change are all acute threats to our oceans. The trend is negative.

But our oceans are in danger.

They are both our history, our present and our future. https://t.co/q90gqYUHuh

They give us the food we eat, act as a climate regulator & provide energy, fishing & tourism opportunities that is… https://t.co/T795AQLA7r

They cover 2/3 of the Earth’s surface, and contain millions of species. They produce the oxygen we breath, and absorb the carbon we release.

Every second breath you take comes straight from the oceans.

Because oceans & water is the fundament of life.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

I would like to end this week with a rant on something incredibly important; the state of our oceans. https://t.co/xIOvVLjVmI

Big congratulations to all of you 35 908 🐻🐻🐻 out there in Sweden! I hope you've had a great day! https://t.co/OfBn4OnTVy

Alright, just looked it up and seems like it's actually quite a widespread phenomenon https://t.co/WZ78z9GCm9

BTW do you also have name-days in your countries? Not sure if it's kind of a Swedish thing?

Celebrating with my bear (Björn) friend in Be(a)rlin! https://t.co/95ggDroxAJ

@TomRebbitt @goteborgcom @P4Goteborg @BRGGothenburg @Alliansen_i_GBG @M_Goteborg @mpgoteborg @AxelDarvik @SGoteborg… https://t.co/nIJojaN21D

omg just realized that today is the Björn-day!

@goteborgcom @P4Goteborg @BRGGothenburg @Alliansen_i_GBG @M_Goteborg @mpgoteborg @AxelDarvik @SGoteborg… https://t.co/0K9OQiBJ8m

@chantereIIes Of course, you'll also have to translate this to concrete actions. but I do believe it's the solution… https://t.co/6SaBGAUMgG

@lovemadepublic https://t.co/j2Dy1MOu0d

Gothenburg just approved building of its first skyscaper, 240 meter tall Karlatornet. Will become the tallest build… https://t.co/xrNIoZFyIs

@emma_mellgren De la Gardiegymnasiet!

@DrMuu <333

4. Boring conferences & presentations

Most of my tweets are sent from: 1. My bed 2. The toilet 3. Public transportation

@StreetFoodUK Great, thank you very much, I'm so happy to hear that!

@findayush Actually, I was in Darjeeling, Kolkata & Bangladesh, but never to Assam or more east unfortunately

This week marks two years since I graduated and also since I wore a suit for the first time! https://t.co/Ep8VGKPxT4

@StreetFoodUK Haha, reload!

@AAAlyosha lol

Whenever I feel down, I just look at this and it makes me happy again https://t.co/Rq3jcxezE8

@findayush And it was really tough, but also very interesting and a great experience

@findayush I was at Dhamma Pushkar in Rajasthan https://t.co/zQuG2EoJ41

@danielxph93 https://t.co/Xfl8yDL7Bz

@RaoulWallenberg @WallenbergUSA @R_W_Academy @rwdifference @RWallenbergPro Now I'm going to sleep though, but I hop… https://t.co/C4wcusKRyA

@howardweaver Wow, very interesting take on it.

@OliviaFranceska https://t.co/baTvTLIxO9

@AlbinWestermark Nice! You also did vipassana?

@hambrewhustle Because you have too much stuff to do and people are crazy

@yaadayaada They are actually not :)

@zpleat Sounds like a good plan

@trempy <3

@NealZogby @NearFutureEvent Lol I were in India for more than two months. I did eat during this period, and it was… https://t.co/coPFP6c9aB

Because just as Raoul Wallenberg stated; #göraskillnad https://t.co/zISfAvT3a4

@AureliusIsBack Why?

Because just as Raoul Wallenberg stated; https://t.co/jxhAo60hiH

Then maybe, just maybe, could we start really making a difference

If only we could understand the interconnectedness, the interdependency of all; Swedes, Americans, Kiwis, young, old, future generations

Because we constantly communicate, but we never connect. And we know so much, still we just neglect.

And to me, the solution is very simple. It lies in Compassion & Connection.

But while important to discuss the problems, it's even more important to discuss the solutions

Racism, sexism, growing inequalities, environmental destruction, wars and displacement all threatens the very basics of our own livelihoods

Because there's so much wrong with the world today.

I spent a lot of time just thinking about existential questions and how to really make a difference in the world

Last year, I was actually in India and took a meditation course. No talking & almost no eating for ten days.… https://t.co/GsORbpcrfc

@thisiscals Yeah, will do!

@firstklassriot @latimes Unfortunately, I actually don't have that much knowledge in this topic, so would probably… https://t.co/1Cue89yGee

@naginisurvivor Haha I still think of "likes" (hearts) as favorites (stars) though. Twitter has become so much more difficult! 😂

@howardweaver Please, elaborate.

@joannamuses Very true

@tskarhed This is a very important point. Thank you for raising this. I think that I am still not really sure on which level I belong.

This is so true. https://t.co/3Kdu0WaFOd

@thisiscals Haha https://t.co/3NyEiQp47K

@nathlloyd This is so important. Thank you for pointing that out.

@jimrbob Very true man

@thisiscals Lol thanks bruh

as someone who is constantly working, traveling, being in meetings - I can't help but wondering how much of a difference I can actually make

For me, its a constantly recurring feeling

@BenGregorius I guess it is, doesn't make those moments much easier though

"Home" to a weird hostel in Berlin

Actually, I'm not drunk I'm just on my way home from a fourteen hour work meeting lol gets you thinking https://t.co/6MeSbaeqD9

Who you are. What you do. Why you do it.

You ever have that feeling sometimes when you just doubt everything?

@cmbsweden @EmCovfefe Thank you! Haha yeah, I know right. Unfortunately haven't had the time to really do all I wanted to.

@loving_a_shadow Sorry, been in too many meetings. Anything special you would like to know?

@mlyvvn @swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev https://t.co/C1pu4CY4ZC

4. Housing. Rising prices and not enough new constructions have created a housing crisis, leaving thousands behind… https://t.co/csu5xrAv4n

While in many ways strengthening the economy, there are also a lot of concerns regarding culture diff, jobs, schools, healthcare & housing.

3. Migration and integration. Strong immigration in recent years has created both opportunities & challenges for Sw… https://t.co/kJE5ynQu8V

In 2040, nearly one in four Swedes will be 65 years or older, putting pressure on healthcare and pension systems.

2. Ageing population. Life expectancy in Swe is among the highest in the world: 82.4 years, & the proportion of el… https://t.co/0l0TV0V0hM

1. Rising inequalities. The Government has identified rising inequalities as a growing problem for Sweden. #SDGs https://t.co/gELZ560HQf

@ronnyrasp @Joshua_Trader21 Actually this is kind of an ironic statement, but we have great drinking water for sure

@EmCovfefe https://t.co/ivkjrYbwjr

@darren_mills lol are u serious? water is the foundation of life man

But all that glitters is not gold. So now, let's talk about some of the challenges Sweden is facing.

We also have probably the best tap water in the world! #SDG6 https://t.co/xSXxs37XpE

@Hajk @swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev I am a S… https://t.co/SQZpZrKntm

@swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev 3. Our history… https://t.co/XY4rtpcjBY

@swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev You can read m… https://t.co/KQymHC2iOP

@swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev Gender equalit… https://t.co/pfO615Tx0h

@worldnoteurope @swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev Not true.

@IsabellaLovin @karolinaskog @AnnikaFlensburg @Miljodep @LorentzTovatt @JakopDalunde @AndersWijkman @fleijerstam… https://t.co/dWil5qrB5O

@swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev 2. We have bee… https://t.co/V296boIM5j

@swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev 1. Sweden has… https://t.co/T0JFLXS12x

@swedense @UNSDSN @SDSNYouth @UnsdsnTurkey @UNSDSNSingapore @SDSNNE @SDGaction @ConnectSDGs @SustDev There are many… https://t.co/xGGKTkPf7l

In the SDG Index report, Sweden was actually ranked as #1 globally among 149 countries in terms of achieving the… https://t.co/bjnYKyltW4

So, as you might probably have guessed, Sweden had a very good starting point working with the #globalgoals.

@joborg It's actually only published in Swedish so far, but here are the main messages: https://t.co/k3lD6iRaxc

@yacinovic34 It's actually only published in Swedish so far, but here are the main messages: https://t.co/k3lD6iRaxc

RT @antonioguterres: Famines are tragedies that should be prevented. The UN and @WorldBank work together to save lives & combat root causes…

@VicRiosFigueroa I also need one.

Youth is key to realize #Agenda2030. We are the Youth Delegates to the @UN and want to talk to you @antonioguterres… https://t.co/sbKdwAlbOy

The Swedish report were released only days ago, and it's actually a very interesting read - highlighting both our strengths & weaknesses!

@JackdeReduvo @GermanyDiplo @GermanyUN @SwedenUN @dw_germany @DeutscheWelle It's difficult. I've even studied Germa… https://t.co/GGnAtOBoA0

@MatthewBoulton @SwedenUN Thank you! Really happy to hear this!

@GermanyDiplo @GermanyUN @SwedenUN @dw_germany @DeutscheWelle Meeting with the Federal Chancellery of Germany to di… https://t.co/iDtyMg0lOb

@Joshua_Trader21 @IsabellaLovin @karolinaskog @AnnikaFlensburg @Miljodep @LorentzTovatt @JakopDalunde… https://t.co/H3tzNJ1gys

At the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, meeting on the review of the 2030 Agenda. Advocating for more i… https://t.co/CIhH58KxFK

RT @sweden: Today, the Swedish parliament passed a historic new climate law; Sweden to become carbon neutral by 2045! #klimatlag https://t.…

@Joshua_Trader21 @IsabellaLovin @karolinaskog @AnnikaFlensburg @Miljodep @LorentzTovatt @JakopDalunde… https://t.co/qp3uXJn6vD

@mr__quake @IsabellaLovin @karolinaskog @AnnikaFlensburg @Miljodep @LorentzTovatt @JakopDalunde @AndersWijkman… https://t.co/CHSaLpgU9r

@Lawwkward https://t.co/M9VnPS7e7d

Well I guess one positive thing about this is that @SweInstitute now will have to design a new frame for the profil… https://t.co/lMqWAHS2BE

@ProfBarbaraN @climatecouncil @TurnbullMalcolm @billshortenmp @Mark_Butler_MP @SenatorWong Australia, are you up fo… https://t.co/MGnK53NX34

RT @mattiasgoldmann: @anyanyanyanyan5 @sweden @IsabellaLovin @karolinaskog @AnnikaFlensburg @Miljodep @LorentzTovatt @JakopDalunde @AndersW…

@FwzXII @IsabellaLovin @karolinaskog @AnnikaFlensburg @Miljodep @LorentzTovatt @JakopDalunde @AndersWijkman… https://t.co/hsRXO4c3j6

@IsabellaLovin @karolinaskog @AnnikaFlensburg @Miljodep @LorentzTovatt @JakopDalunde @AndersWijkman @fleijerstam… https://t.co/wX5vGWwr8G

Today, the Swedish parliament passed a historic new climate law; Sweden to become carbon neutral by 2045!… https://t.co/C9iqDdy7qD

Just bought this German carrot juice. Can unfortunately_not_ recommend. https://t.co/E2u98wcT8i

RT @sweden: Good evening fellow tweeters! How many of you know about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?

Twitter's new design got me like; https://t.co/6oRG5NOP4U

@tallboy199 @DrEmmaFrans So, someone has to start, right? Was planning to use "planetskötare" first, but couldn't f… https://t.co/eOW0EUuVtY

@tallboy199 @DrEmmaFrans I agree on that.

Leaving Sweden now! (not leaving @sweden though) https://t.co/Xg03Vuy90Y

@tallboy199 @DrEmmaFrans Also, if I did back it up with "spectacular results" wouldn't that be bragging? And who us… https://t.co/qJVGr9LGNK

@tallboy199 @DrEmmaFrans Sorry, but I do not think we share the same view on the term changemaker then. I believe e… https://t.co/KFxJi4JCpH

@KeesRomkes That's great. Thank you man! Any things that I should not miss while in Berlin?

@tcntad And by the way, you are NOT blocked by @sweden

@tcntad Of course, but it's almost as using the phone in your home country.

@amimtns Oh, I'm sorry to hear that!

@tallboy199 @DrEmmaFrans Lol I understand it might upset some people, but really - why do you think that's a problem?

For me, it's especially good because I'm actually leaving for Berlin in about an hour! https://t.co/ZDCBS7Sq5w

FINALLY; Mobile roaming charges inside the EU ends today! https://t.co/QJxTMTdwu5

@NearFutureEvent I wouldn't frame it that way, but yes. Education on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights is c… https://t.co/2D0FQAHzsP

In July, I'm going to the HLPF, where countries will report on their progress and work with #Agenda2030 & the… https://t.co/M2gmBIcVuS

@joelipscombe Sorry <3

@JamesFluker Sorry man

@DrMuu Kittens are too mainstream.

Good morning! Here's an inspiring GIF to get the day started! https://t.co/zKveckC5jQ

@OsirisSphinx I guess there are some people.

Now I'm going to sleep, but would be really happy to get your feedback on all this, and what you think we should do to reach the #SDGs! <3

@jimnoakes Oh, that's really interesting. Of course. Which ones have you identified as priorities in your work?

@Thoma_Valiant Which goals do you think is "lefty global government wish items"?

@omundodenano Globally! They are the #globalgoals, right.

@brightsuzaku Very true!

But if we do that, we can actually be the #firstgeneration to end extreme poverty, halt climate change & create a b… https://t.co/ya9Mm4Xnej

We still have a long way to go, and we all have to work together as a TEAM (yes, that includes YOU!) to achieve the… https://t.co/Kwbf1ItRN9

All these goals and the 169 subtargets (https://t.co/ThLB3wfjbD) are supposed to be achieved by the year of 2030, in just 13 years time.

@ItsJohannaaaa Which ones do you think is most important?

@gracielaoberto You are welcome!

@omundodenano I don't believe that we will reach all the SDGs until 2030, no. But I do believe that we achieve some… https://t.co/FKP5losDH3

@ItsJohannaaaa No, but of course countries will make their own priorities on what they think is most important to focus on :)

@FlamingClaw Haha, thank you for sharing!

@ubinam_rosarium Thank you for sharing!

So, here they are; the seventeen #SDGs! What do you think of them? Do you agree on them? Do you feel something is m… https://t.co/Jl7nEZCYl8

This time, the goals includes a more holistic approach to sustainability and focuses on all countries, not only those in the global south.

So in 2015, all the 193 member states of the UN together agreed upon a completely new set of goals, the seventeen S… https://t.co/86FiA9AYLA

Still, many of the MDG's were not achieved, and the strong focus on economic development was at the cost of environment.

More children than ever got access to school, maternal mortality ratio fell by 45% '90 & global life expectancy inc… https://t.co/uKABFDZFjr

New #HIV infections fell with 40%. Mortality rates have dropped by more than half. 37 million lives saved from Tube… https://t.co/JF3e7vSGyE

Poverty rates dropped by more than half. More than 1 billion people have been lifted out of extreme poverty since 1… https://t.co/T2YnFO19OP

@chris_altright Whose lives turned shitty? What do you think is the cause of the population growth? What is the pro… https://t.co/RUohX47COJ

@hannabergmans wonderful, right?

@Allison_Ivy79 Björn.

@AdrianHolm_ Thank you! Will probably do a whole rant about only climate in the coming days. Too important to ignore.

@BoodreauxWilson Wow, that's really interesting. I am happy to hear! Really important to incorporate more sustainability in that sector.

So, what were the results? https://t.co/D8ZB7yBFXH

It was a set of 8 goals, supposed to be achieved by the year of 2015, focusing mostly on poverty eradication in dev… https://t.co/ZE3izuMWwL

So let me give you a background; Back in 2000, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were adopted by the United Nations.

Interesting, but I guess even more of you have heard of the Millennium Development Goals, right?

@AdrianHolm_ Oh, that's cool. Nice to hear from you Adrian!

@BoodreauxWilson Oh, that's cool. In what sector?

@SebKrantz That's a totally legit answer, even though it's not represented in the poll. You'll have to decide on your own what to answer!

Good evening fellow tweeters! How many of you know about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?

@Warmcouch I am actually not really into soccer...

@ajvsell @Gapminder You are like the majority of the population then :)

@Gapminder But if you do, you'll get a cool certificate which you can brag about, showing everybody how cool & awes… https://t.co/O8wBaxg8qa

@Gapminder (you'll probably not make it) https://t.co/Q1BKZf7sQy

So, you think you know the world? Take the @Gapminder test and find out! https://t.co/StUJYwkjhq https://t.co/dbXlyqYJGa

@mattias_neo https://t.co/IyURGr99ML

@GamezFrank https://t.co/PxPGv1Mlq4

@mattias_neo Wow, that's interesting. Didn't know about this. Have we signed an agreement? I have some candidates I would like to nominate.

@alistaircoleman Wow, actually didn't know that. That's really impressive!

@nyet lol what there are no zebras here bro

@GamezFrank You have great eyes.

@JamesFluker @IsabellaLovin @shekarabi @AgnesWold @bjornfonden Thanks, it's my favorite! 🌊🐳🐳🐳🌊

@jacqs70 https://t.co/hJmAIg2uww

@cmbsweden Oh, well I guess it was still really interesting to see, right?

@cmbsweden Wow, that must've been an interesting experience

What's even cooler though is how giraffes carry their young. Just look at this. Amazing, huh? https://t.co/QePKwlC7vU

Also, fun fact: Giraffes can actually lick inside their own ears. https://t.co/p7BZUSZ1Rs

@YnzeHettema Haha, yeah. That's definitely better.

@peterappelquist Me too! They are awesome.

I mean, just look at these two badass giraffes fighting each other https://t.co/133DD2owZv

Dalai Lama giving you some words of wisdom for the day! Now go out there and make a difference. https://t.co/iEQRBpi4kE

Going to sleep now, but am looking forward to hear from you all again tomorrow morning. See you later darlings! https://t.co/C6UftsmcNO

And that's about it! I hope I've answered most of your questions now, but if not, feel free to comment and I'll be… https://t.co/3lx5k2Ew8P

@hannabergmans Finally, we have a third Youth Delegate from Sweden going to COP23 in Bonn for the UN Convention on… https://t.co/52FfqVIpPk

@hannabergmans She's a real power woman and a great friend. Her focus is mostly on human security, and Resolution 2… https://t.co/7fe41jRQFJ

@realCalgacus Nope.

giraffes are cool though https://t.co/oeKU6czXLO

@jodeet @LSU_se THANK you very much! Always hard to explain these kind of boring things without sounding too boring

@morebookstofind Thank you so much!

Great acronym. Totally makes sense. https://t.co/I9RhmOfHwH

Then I also have my amazing partner in crime @hannabergmans, who is the Swedish YD to the 72nd session of the General Assembly in September.

(actually, my _formal_ title is "Swedish Youth Delegate to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustain… https://t.co/hyXsMym6MI

I focus on the work with #Agenda2030 and will go to the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in July.

@LSU_se @UNMGCY Fortunately, I’m not completely alone in this work. In fact, we are three Swedish Youth Delegates,… https://t.co/GzWkgXd5eW

@LSU_se and to make sure that we get the space in formal meetings & negotiations that we actually deserve and have… https://t.co/Qayk9n0hfz

@LSU_se Last but not least, we also have a close collaboration with our counterparts from all over the world, to wo… https://t.co/ujHVTXnXnz

@LSU_se -> and also do consultations & capacity building in youth organisations about the UN System and how they ca… https://t.co/yKnHTCPNkD

@LSU_se Furthermore, we are working nationally with different ministries in Sweden to ensure that young people have… https://t.co/xqVKKGI988

thousands of young Swedes in the UN, and especially those organised through @LSU_se, the National Council of Swedish Youth Organisations.

the country in different meetings. Being a Youth Delegate, we also have a special mission to facilitate and raise the voices of ->

Well, for us it’s actually quite a multifaceted role! Being an official part of the Swedish Delegation means that we’ll be representing ->

Nope! It's a non-paid volunteering position. https://t.co/El0pD94yaS

But what does it really mean being a Youth Delegate to the UN? https://t.co/nBz77ZnFfH

@chris_altright I was referencing to basic needs like food, love, sex, shelter and water

During this spring, we've met almost 8 000 young Swedish students, talking about how we can shape a better future,… https://t.co/4Pq96bV1kL

I've also had the opportunity to actually be the one speaking for #we_change, the initiative that got me started in the first place.

So, that's it. Since then I've been working almost full time (not for profit) in this role, trying to combine it wi… https://t.co/OpmCBiT1qq

@karohemd and you!

-> @lsu_se, the National Council of Swedish Youth Organisations, made the final decision to appoint me the position… https://t.co/ksXy4otZR2

Nature & Youth Sweden nominated me as their candidate for the position, and after a difficult selection process, the board of ->

That's why, when I heard about the role as a Youth Delegate to the UN on Sustainable Development, I decided to apply.

But I wanted to do more. It felt like I had the responsibility to. And I still feel that.

It was an amazing experience to meet activists from all over the world, and advocate for higher ambitions in the cl… https://t.co/hMqmCjkU0F

In December 2015, I got the opportunity to go to Paris and the United Nations Climate Change Conference together with Nature & Youth Sweden.

By the time I graduated, I was sure about what to do. I started studying environmental science and joined another organisation working on SD

A part of a global movement, working for environmental justice and a better, more sustainable world.

We began at a very small level, advocating for more recycling bins, but after a while, we understood that we were a part of something larger

These are some pictures of us from back in 2013/2014. https://t.co/3WlUk44j49

So I decided to take action. Together with some friends from school, I started up a small environmental organisation.

3. And how come, that we all know about climate change and the serious implications of GW, yet no one really does anything about it?

>while there are still about 700 million living in extreme poverty, and 800 million people in the world chronically undernourished.

2. Why is it that, only because I was born here, I have access to both free healthcare & education, with all the possibilities in the world>

1. Why do we treat each other so badly - even though we are all just humans with the same basic needs?

Why do we treat each other so badly - even though we are all just humans with the same basic needs?

That got me thinking about some important questions;

They spoke about global issues, and how we all both had a possibility & responsibility to actually do something about the state of the world

we_change, the largest sustainability project aimed towards young people in Sweden, visited my school and delivered… https://t.co/IcL1UI5mTk

Until one day.

I wasn’t engaged at all in any sustainability issues. I knew about the problems, but didn’t really do anything about them.

@A_Lay_Dish You can be kind and curious at the same time, right?

@Allison_Ivy79 @amaliaberglof I am actually not a big fan. It's expensive, unhealthy and time-consuming. (Yes, I am… https://t.co/ewl6Djbo8a

@mal_kennedy me neither

@duhbearz @amaliaberglof Hahhaha sorry what is that?

Lunch with one of my best friends and personal inspirations @amaliaberglof! #MeatFree of course ✨ https://t.co/2Fyidetokc

@judithwaller That's really nice. I hope you'll have a great time here in Sweden!

@GthbergHugo That's nice! Happy to hear from you https://t.co/rPUbUrBagw

@GthbergHugo That's true man! You saw #we_change?

@cursa @MichaelDBee @jon_ett @IsabellaLovin @shekarabi @AgnesWold @bjornfonden Oh, I actually didn't even give it a… https://t.co/C6a08lYOrT

@jcarole No problem. Wish you good luck on the journey!

@judithwaller Oh, that's awesome! Where?

@Marjact Hi Marja! Nice to hear from you! You will definitely hear a lot about Sweden this week!

@mchocorock I know, right?

@erexford Yes, I was there only three days ago!

@erexford Well, just make sure she eats the proteins and vitamins she needs. Totally possible with a vegetarian die… https://t.co/whNLmSIOuL

@SomeGuyAnon Sorry but what do you mean? In what way is eating less meat connected to my sexual preferences?

@steveinatlga Haha, that would be great. I totally approve.

@nylandxr https://t.co/zAHUE84uv8

@totinos @cinatyte Just send me a DM man!

@brunamxriany Happy to hear!

@Lillbjorne That's great!

@OutdoorsMNGuy @DarlinSincerest @smalltownloner Not trying to shove anything down your throat, just telling you tha… https://t.co/1UKzsehSO4

@ByzantineSnake @wcsoto Lol I've always had a long neck. So what? People are different. That's the beauty of all our uniqueness.

@IsabellaLovin @shekarabi @AgnesWold Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Victoria, together with his Digital Highne… https://t.co/x3dpQVMhHI

@CatalanVoices @PeopleOfUK Hello! https://t.co/tSmECHWZQY

@elandvrouwtje https://t.co/zOi4Aq0Vjk

@IsabellaLovin @shekarabi Now professor @AgnesWold; If women were empowered to work in the same extent as men, the… https://t.co/0vbl62tPQU

Her royal highness, the Swedish Crown Princess Victoria, entering the room together with Deputy Prime Minister… https://t.co/zKCTG2jYLc

At the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm! https://t.co/X1xYAjj27n

Stockholm public transportation. Omw to Dramaten! https://t.co/5ryxDlvdV7

Shaving always make me feel like I'm going back in time.

Some music to get you started; https://t.co/3goDcxkSBj

@DreeProvince Probably even more.

Good morning! Here are some words of wisdom for today! https://t.co/xMn7gn1Zg2

Going to sleep now though, thank you all for an amazing day. Looking forward to see hear from you again tomorrow mo… https://t.co/mttkqh9ZEN

@HalfPintBlonde @MrJunkFoodChef Oh, that's cool. I'll make sure to check him out!

@kristin_wester Thanks for the tip - they have been watered!

@d10sk0ur01 Sorry, I don't understand. What is your point?

@Lillbjorne I actually eat mostly vegan, but am a big fan of mixed diets since I don't want to restrict myself too much!

@ShafftyBro Alright, cool. Just make sure to think twice about your future children or friends before you do.

So let's shape up, stop wasting food and improve our eating habits. Together we can create a movement! #foodcanfixit https://t.co/dZ9ACA1Ukm

Even if just 1/4 of the food currently wasted globally could be saved, it would be enough to feed 870 MILLION hungr… https://t.co/B8SfmoxfYB

We also need to stop throwing away as much food as we do today. Roughly one third of the food produced in the worl… https://t.co/SaZ6ZZ6kxF

Just by eating a little bit less meat - you can reduce your carbon footprint immensely - and leave a better planet… https://t.co/aLuOQ1hZQd

@ZabaJonarr Pizza is good as well, but I don't eat it every day.

According to different studies - food stands for up to 15-45% of all human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. https://t.co/IXd1ZrL10G

@tw0l_ sure, eat steak - but let me just tell you that beans & vegetables are too

@DeadYounger lol meat has nothing to do with masculinity or being conquered

@tinten_killer what do you mean?

@GorillaHunterv2 @Eichenwaldfan Lol I am here though

Changing our food habits is one of the most important things we can do in order to save our planet (and ourselves). https://t.co/tIzgXx5cqB

@Meat_Free_Day https://t.co/1vDGLszKCa

RT @c40cities: Roughly one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year gets lost or wasted. #foodcanfixit http…

RT @fadeclerck: We have 13 years to fix climate, halt biodiversity loss, stop oceanic fisheries collapse. J. Rockström no time to waste #fo…

@HannaFriden https://t.co/2uMNoGgsi6

@Allison_Ivy79 Just some pasta, salad, tomatoes, creme fraiche and kale patties!

Not sure if my food really qualifies for the #WorldMeatFreeDay though since it's actually animal-pasta https://t.co/iJvmEapGi0

@yiannibaby That's not a nice thing to say, my friend.

@relexxlex @macho_nacho31 Just go vegetarian for three-four days a week, and you'll actually enjoy the moments that… https://t.co/fNN7d2lfZV

@altrightythen @shekarabi He is.

@jakefree24 @shekarabi Not true.

@ben_turner Well, I believe you can find vegetarian deliciousness as well, you just have to step out of your comfort zone and try it

@Araneatrox That's true, you have a free will. Future generations may not.

@erexford That's great! Worried about what?

@relexxlex Relax, relexx. You don't have to worry about your protein intake. How much do you eat today?

@UEDCQUE Well I also like meat, but you should try some vegetarian food man

@ben_turner In what way?

@Thoma_Valiant Haha excuse me? You don't need to eat soy if you don't want to.

@Britt_W Oh, yeah then my sister might know him, she is in the last year of global studies ATM :)

It's also really tasty (and much more photogenic than meat). #WorldMeatFreeDay https://t.co/0tSN9UTA4K

@Britt_W Nope, unfortunately I don't!

@Araneatrox Wow. That's impressive, I must say. Though I think you kind of misunderstood the concept of "meatfree"

@Carina_o_swe Oh, that's great!

@HassanHijazi Not anything decided, no. Actually didn't know about it until now!

Eating less meat is good for both the environment, your body and your wallet. It's actually awesome. No downsides. https://t.co/E4mIsjV09f

@DrMuu damn that's a cool name for a hat

@SqueakySwede Sorry lol, you should be reading my tweets before I post them to make sure I don't misspell. I'll give you 5 € a day

@HannaFriden It's the best.

@penny_clouston Oh, cool! Thanks Penny, hope to see you around!

By the way, did you know that today is #WorldMeatFreeDay?

@clarafannyw Me too haha, it's my friend's though!

@Britt_W Thank you! Nice to hear from you Warg!

@penny_clouston Hi! Yes, this is true. I'm from Lidköping, a small town in Sweden - but I now live and study in Got… https://t.co/KDHQ648Y1J

RT @mywritingrealm: @sweden ...... speaking of books..... this little guy looks rather familiar. https://t.co/tllvXmAffm

@Somewhere_USA That's why someone needs to cook first.

Finally returned home now after many ups and downs. SUPER hungry! https://t.co/vPcjFhgwfF

RT @bjornfonden: @sweden Looking shady in public transportation since 1996. https://t.co/ArC0td9bqG

Finally returned home! https://t.co/fYzO2aiwSV

Made it to the top! https://t.co/FU45VRisli

This is probably the most stupid thing I've done in a very long time. https://t.co/IqLZwraPkW

I don't. It's raining, I am hungry & my phone is running out of battery. But since I get to live in his apartment for free, I kinda have to

He is sometimes a bit crazy, but I like him anyways. Today he is packing a bag full of books and wants me to join h… https://t.co/MsJEKmNFHQ

@KyaMHill I love crown princess Victoria! She is great! I don't really love the structural aspects of monarchy though.

Sorry but the storytime have to wait. My friend (which I live with in Stockholm) just forced me to follow him out i… https://t.co/sHGWeZq1Sg

So, it all kind of started during gymnasiet (upper secondary school). I studied natural science and in my spare time I did acting.

So, many of you have been asking me about my role as a Youth Delegate to the UN. Let me explain and give you a back… https://t.co/OcDiGPM3ir

@CamillaEOhlsson @LSU_se Will speak more about this in the coming hours!

@beltgens @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Well, Stockholm is nice today! https://t.co/zFeOEFWySP

@Skrxddaren https://t.co/qIcTzF76KI

@chralie Sorry but I'm not allowed to marry anyone of my followers during this week.

Wow, "pure evil" - that's a first! I should probably join hands with Donald Trump then. https://t.co/CLNcchmVVI

@CamillaEOhlsson 1. Be nominated by a member organisation of @lsu_se 2. Yes, unfortunately. Though you can become a "real" delegate I guess!

Minister for Public Administration, @shekarabi, talking about why Sweden must take global leadership in the work on… https://t.co/zHlT7ilMz5

Finally arrived in Stockholm, more than one hour late... Now I have to run to a meeting at the Ministry of Finance.… https://t.co/6dtXyto8wn

@stephanierosee4 I do! @bjornfonden

@stephanierosee4 <3

@pricklyshark @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Probably, yes.

@starsnscars @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Aww, that's so cute! I feel honored sh… https://t.co/QZSpHLyytJ

@pricklyshark @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Haha well, I think I've never tried it… https://t.co/a3ghCixTKx

@SarahJBuckley We all have to! I'll write more about this during the week.

... "We are experiencing some technical difficulties and will need to stop the train. We will try to solve the prob… https://t.co/qvd9iyjlPJ

RT @LSU_se: Our youth representative to the UN, who just came home from the #UNOceanConference is now in charge of @sweden!😉🙌🏾👊🏽#ungdomsrör…

@yaadayaada Honestly, I don't know if I'll ever be able to harvest it. And it will most probably not grow back if I do.

@yaadayaada Yep. It's awesome.

@MounirLynch Unfortunately, midsommar is next week so you'll have to wait for the next curator to deal with that!

@MounirLynch Hi Mounir! Nice to hear from you! I'll definitely share something about my experiences at the UN and m… https://t.co/elyfKm0Tot

@mr_ino Well, a coworker - yes. But right now I'm on the train, and it's not really socially accepted to ask a rand… https://t.co/LD7t75M0UR

@dark_swan Just over three hours.

@pitipani It probably is!

@Travelpen Yep. But this is a 19m2 student apartment with shared kitchen - so not really comparable I think :)

@dark_swan Hi! Nice to hear from you. Actually, one of my favorite holidays is Valborg! It's a great celebration of spring etc.

@j5uliana Oh, cool! My sister lives in Mexico atm

@Loukas_RS Yes.

@Researchagain https://t.co/jJOjyJR7ZM

You get used to it. But when I was little, I was actually bullied because of my name (and because I was quite diffe… https://t.co/Ekc2NOfo90

@Joellee2312 Yep! Oh, that's nice. I hope to be moving soon though haha

@Nissvik Probably have to buy one then... RIP budget

@JonStruthers @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Also, I've never been to the UK.

Actually I'm not very fond of them. Fun fact though; my name is Björn and my father's name is Benny (which actually… https://t.co/vBab10qMov

@Alfray_Stryke The metro is great! Big difference between the regular trains and metro though.

@aidan_kills Well, nothing super special I guess - but I enjoy graphic design and am also a former actor.

@shelle9 @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Nice to hear from you! Will speak more abou… https://t.co/Hjo7jBOuyu

@HairWeave Nice to hear from you! I'll definitely try to discuss thrash and waste management systems!

@j5uliana @SJ_AB Oh, I also wish there would be more trains in the US! Speak to your local politician!

omg just noticed I forgot my charger at home, RIP phone https://t.co/4eBLQzClSe

@JamesFluker I think I'll do to. I like Lidköping and might move back when I'm older, but right now I have no intention to!

@hikmahsetiohadi Haha, thank you very much! Nice to have you with me Hikmah! https://t.co/Ln5ZqW0eVE

@j5uliana Hej! Cool to hear from you. I'll definitely write about Sweden!

I actually went backpacking solo in India for two months last summer. The trains were my best friend! https://t.co/IYVyK6QZLa

@DarlingAngela Hmm well, there are similarities but no - Björn is actually not that common!

@dennisvdknaap Wow, cool! I went with Thalys several times. Always on point!

@youngbuckeen It IS really interesting! Will write about that later today!

@JordanKirby505 Yeah, I think it's definitely okay, though it's a special student housing so it's actually more exp… https://t.co/4etYqMhAyM

@KyaMHill Cool, nice to hear from you! Looking forward to a great week together with you!

@MelancholyFolly @SJ_AB I love all trains, no discrimination #loveislove

@adebradley @suddenlyjoseph Well, I hope so!

@surbhipateI Oh, well that's a good question. I think I'll pass it on to @hannaforsgreen or @lararnas!

@Paul_Rowell @Pistashh We look similar???

@ryjamesgraham @bjornfonden Haha, I'm happy to hear! https://t.co/EXUSVKie78

@JoeW215 @SJ_AB Well, sometimes that can be true for Swedish trains as well.

@cykotica @SJ_AB That's unfortunate. Raise that question to the politicians in your country!

@youngbuckeen https://t.co/veVliUt0gs

@LJEDean You are very welcome!

@SebKrantz https://t.co/vtyKv98A3p

Unfortunately though, they are almost always late. Kind of expensive too. The WiFI never really works either. But whatever ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I love trains. Trains are awesome. They are fast, comfortable, environmentally friendly, gives you a nice view and… https://t.co/s7K2LzbRHX

A small town called Lidköping. There's really nothing to do there, which is the reason for me moving to GBG as soon… https://t.co/osX0o8SfYK

@Barkotron Hahah yeah, it really changed me

Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞 https://t.co/LW4RiFvuvW

@Nissvik I'm happy to hear that. Keeping my fingers crossed!

@desudere420 hey there Jeff, nice to hear from you!

@k_brewster Hi there! Welcome, and I hope you'll like it!

@Nissvik It's rainy and cloudy :(

It just has a resting bitch face. It is actually a super-happy pineapple! https://t.co/H7WsCLjZ1j

@cmbsweden Sounds nice! Where is that? I mean, it's all about location - right?

@IntoRainbowz Yes, I have a private bathroom and shower - but I share kitchen with seven other international students.

@JamesFluker @IKEASWE Haha, thank you! Actually, I don't know. The furniture is not my own, it was included when I… https://t.co/TjmTm73KQk

@jewzeus Yes, it's for a room with shared kitchen. Also, it's student housing so not privately owned.

@Crisprtek @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten I rather not call myself a leftie, but if… https://t.co/3hFGmADCzs

@johandreasson @LauraBeye Yes it is. Never were a big fan of it.

@poremetej Yes, It's definitely manageable.

You'll probably notice during this week that I'm almost always on the run. Today, I'm taking the train to Stockholm! https://t.co/z4u1DAj6Ks

@KarinsArt Got it as a gift, so unfortunately I can't help you...

I know. I just came home from a week in New York. Sorry for the mess btw, just wanted to show you how I live :) https://t.co/1R0kVni5xF

@Fondacey @cmbsweden Wow, that's impressive actually!

@LauraBeye Actually got it as a gift. Not sure I'll ever be able to eat it.

@poremetej Well yeah, living in Sweden is expensive. This is almost as cheap as it gets.

@titty_biscuit Happy to hear that! Hope you'll stay the whole week!

@NearFutureEvent I actually do, yes

@blackeyeddog It might be.

@Unuhinuii No, I actually got it as a gift!

Hahaha seriously? https://t.co/Mq1V2mP1ug

@Netherlanders Hello there!

@nicolevonvon Haha unfortunately I didn't have the time. Just came home from New York, and now on my way to Stockholm!

I pay 3665 SEK/month which is equal to ~ 388 Euro or ~ 420 dollars https://t.co/IobuWNy6EY

(and YES, this is a pineapple) https://t.co/EKox8ul6Lk

I share kitchen with seven other international students, but I'm almost never here. That's why I need this sign to… https://t.co/upd1D4Q7kO

This is where I live. A small room of 19 sq meters in the city of Gothenburg. https://t.co/RjVseKWhlA

Today for example, I'm really tired and jetlagged, since I just got home from New York yesterday morning https://t.co/Jy1FPTVMhv

Most of all though, I'm just another human being - just like you, and that will probably shine through during the week

Though actually, I don't really have time for studies :)

@sugarfromshit No, I haven't.

@Purrestweets https://t.co/M4frID6r1s

@selfttled Cool, thank you Liselotta!

@sugarfromshit Hmm I mean, he looks purple.

@TopPiapp Cool, nice to meet you piapp!

@LeonelMarj I hope I'll be able to change your mind!

@yoanyona How they will decrease their plastic pollution by 70% in the coming years.

I don't do sports. https://t.co/D40y9eu2Lp

@rodnyvt @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Unfortunately, I've actually never taken part in a MUN :/

@mengeee @hidup_sihat @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten You'll have to ask the bear god.

@Hugh_Mungus_D @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten https://t.co/fVZaIslv89

I am studying Environmental Science and Business Economics at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the Univ… https://t.co/bgqzTuZQvN

@Fondacey @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten A little bit of everything. The world and… https://t.co/skDNaM5gya

@andrewwr235 Haha well you have to know your audience, right?

@jfrigg @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten I am studying Environmental Science and Busi… https://t.co/H6z7OepUwT

@diverdutch Haha, nice to hear from you John - we'll have to see about that, but I'll try to make it interesting!

@JackdeReduvo @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Tack så mycket!

@alp10022 Nice, I hope you will!

@finally_huMAn Hi there! To be completely honest, I don't know which criterias they have. But you can read more abo… https://t.co/vfSeagUdid

@sugarfromshit Hello Trey! Wait who is that? Someone from Super Mario???

@TimotheeK Hi Tim! Nice to hear from you. Well, I can't speak for all Swedes - but from my side I'm mostly happy ab… https://t.co/J9bPpGKaVh

@JackdeReduvo Hi Jack, nice to hear from you! I am the Swedish Youth Delegate on Sustainable Development, I'll make… https://t.co/gc4g88YTmZ

@GuillemTosca Didn't have space haha, but thank you. Will probably be a lot of misspellings during this week. I hope you'll cope with it!

@LizzieBethHD Hi Lizzie, I'm sorry but I might have to make you disappointed https://t.co/lLeDJjko4N

@thegech @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Probably because they couldn't stand listening to me

@RonnieLauth @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Thanks, will do! <3

@robitito @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Hey there Roberto! Nice to hear from you!

@jfrigg @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten Hello there! Thank you!

@hidup_sihat @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten .It depends on whether I am in the coun… https://t.co/ZCgRiTyvSg

@MartenRoslund @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten https://t.co/rRQ3Ci3NkF

RT @MartenRoslund: @sweden @bjornfonden @swedennewyork @SwedenUN @SweMFA @GoteborgsPosten breaker of hearts / saviour of planets

But first, I would like to get to know you better. Who are you? Where are you from? What would you like to hear abo… https://t.co/leUbOTKFPh

I am looking forward to tell you everything about me & my life, and to discuss how we can create a better, more sus… https://t.co/4lSzzkosZn

Hello world! I’m @bjornfonden, a 20-year-old student, changemaker, speaker, Youth Delegate to the UN, and curator o… https://t.co/B1DrugW60b