The Norad Conference 2024 How can we push back on rising anti-democratic forces and human rights violations? The struggle for democratic values and fundamental rights is this year’s theme for the Norad Conference: Rights and Resistance. Prominent rights defenders from Ukraine, Palestine, Afghanistan, Latin-America, and Africa will discuss the disturbing development in the world, and what we can do to turn the tide. Bård Vegar Solhjell | Norad

Black Soldier Fly addresses biowaste and mitigates climate change. Norad’s Black Soldier Fly Project aims to improve urban sanitation, address biowaste management, and mitigate climate change. The project launched in Accra this month, starting with Ghana, Mali and Niger. https://www.norad.no/en/front/about-norad/news/2022/black-soldier-fly-addresses-biowaste-and-mitigates-climate-change/ | Norad