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2016 will be the second year where a majority of the books I read are written for, about and/or (preferably) by women. I mix fiction, fact and biographies/memoirs. Last year I read some extraordinary as well as some quite ordinary books last - both by men and women. However, I have seldom felt so empowered and inspired since female authorship has taken an increasingly large part in my life. Since I'm now done with a novel by Indian author Krishna Sobti I have now moved on to a christmas present from Richard; Sheryl Sandberg's (COO of Facebook) "Lean in - Women, Work and the Will to lead". I would be happy to share recommendations from last year with those who are interested. #women #womenempowerment #femaleauthors #femalebookyear #leadership #inspiration #broadeninghorizons

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The old and the new India #tajmahal #agra #sightseeing #generations historicalsights #view #mehtabbagh #india (på/i Mehtab Bagh)

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What a day! I started off with an ayurvedic oil massage, had lunch with some lovely friends I haven't seen in a while, the sun was shining, I made christmas saffron buns, finally watched the last episode of Downton Abbey - and the world pulled it self together and reached a climate agreement! Maybe there is some hope, or at least better prerequisites, for a brighter, climate friendly one-planet future. Well done! #cop21 #climate #historyinthemaking #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #oneplanetfuture #climateagreement #saffronbuns #lussekatter #hope #saturday #Stockholm

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Världsnaturfonden WWFs ekologiska fotavtrycksenhet deltar såklart i #fairtradechallenge Garanterat enda fikan idag med både en medarbetare från Fairtrade Sverige och en (riktig) panda! Tack Johannes Hartvigson och alla fantastiska wwf-kollegor! #fairtrade #fairtradecoffee #bananas #ben&jerry #smilingcashew #veganbiskvier #bästabilden #chocolate #cookies #tea #wwf #panda (på/i Världsnaturfonden Ulriksdals Slott)

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Sustainable Development Goals

1. The Global Goals are the world’s ultimate to-do list for the next 15 years.

The Global Goals are 17 goals to make this planet a better place by 2030. This means ending extreme poverty, fighting inequality and tackling climate change - sounds good, doesn’t it?

2. The Global Goals are the people’s goals. 

 The Global Goals were not compiled behind closed doors by a group of secret masterminds. They have been developed by all the 193 UN Member States, NGOs and people like you, all working together.

3. The Global Goals are – surprise – global.

The Global Goals tackle challenges for all countries across the globe. So whether you are in Nairobi or New York, in Berlin or Bangalore – the Global Goals are for YOU.

4. The Global Goals are hands-on.

The Global Goals are more than wishes for the future. They contain concrete plans on how to change the world, how to pay for it and how to make sure that everybody is on board.

5. The Global Goals will leave no one behind.

17 goals is a lot and there’s a reason why a nice round number like 10 would simply not be enough. The Global Goals  are for people young and old, for cities small and big, for people living in rural areas and people in busy cities… they will leave no one behind.

6. The Global Goals will eradicate extreme poverty.

This is not the first time the world has set objectives to end poverty. The Millennium Development Goals helped cut extreme poverty by half from their establishment in 2000 until today. That is a great achievement – but it is not enough! The Global Goals aim to end it in all its forms and everywhere by 2030. Not only that but they also want to ensure inclusive economic growth and environmental protection for future generations.

7. The Global Goals are one for all and all for one. 

No one goal is more important than any other and they all complement each other. For example: access to energy will allow a child to study at night. This energy might come from a solar source so this is also tackling climate change, and the solar panel industry might be helping a developing country grow their economy.

8. The Global Goals will change the way the world does business.

For too long, economic growth has been all about profit. The Global Goals want to transform the world economy so it works without violating workers rights and harming the environment.

9. The Global Goals will address climate change.

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and it affects every country on every continent. This is why the Global Goals aim to get everyone to tackle it together: governments, industries and, well, you.

10. The Global Goals need you. 

So that all sounds great - but what is the catch? Well, the world won’t change by itself. It’s not only up to governments to take action, it’s up to all of us - and that includes you. It starts with little things like the good old unplug-your-charger-when-done drill and there is much more.  

The more people know about the Global Goals for sustainable development, the more successful they will be. This is why it is up to you to let everybody know! Tell everyone you know about the Goals, what they are and why they matter. For more on the Goals go to: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment

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Så här års är det bara så sjukt fint! Det är alltså mitt jobb som skymtar där bakom den massiva syrenhäcken. Lyx! #juni #försommar #ulriksdalsslott #ulriksdal #syrener #lilac #Stockholm #lilaochgrön #lila #wwf #latergram (på/i Ulriksdals Slott)

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Reliving one of my dreams that came true last summer; to see Monty Python perform live! I grew up watching their movies, the epic live performance from the Hollywood Bowl and Flying Circus with dad and my sister. When the Pythons announced their reunion my sister and I quickly decided to try to get tickets. The tickets to the first show sold out in 43 secs and my sis managed to get hold of 3 of those babies. So she, her husband and I went to the O2-arena in London on July 1 2014 and lived the dream. Wish my dad could have been there as well as it was an experience of a lifetime! Thanks Josa, Vilhelm and mum for making it happen! And now...for the dvd! #montypython #o2arena #experienceofalifetime #michaelpalin #johncleese #terrygilliam #terryjones #ericidle #Grahamchapman #onedownfivetogo #fouryorkshiremen #London #comedy #icons #idols

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Förtidsröstat! #röstagrönt #dinrösträknas #val2014 #miljöpartiet #kryssaenkvinna

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I just love Sundays! Time to try some new things and eat super yummy and nutritious food but also to indulge. So, inspired by some of the super creative instagram accounts I follow I made banana icecream or nicecream for the first time. Recipie: Mix 3 frozen bananas with 60 g frozen acai berries and a pinch of vanilla in a food processor until it gets the right icecream texture. I put it back in the freezer for a few minutes and scooped up half of it and sprinkled with raw cacao nibs. Super delicious! #nicecream #bananas #raw #rawfood #acai #vanilla #cacao #eattherainbow #dessert #healthydessert #superfood

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Mycket folk på dagens viktiga #kippavandring. Här pratar Mona Sahlin om att vi aldrig får vara likgiltiga inför antisemitism, hat och förtryck!

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Made some scrumptious vegan and gluten-free cookies tonight inspired by a recipie from detoxinista.com. Recipie; 2,8 dl almond flour, 0,6 dl coconut oil, 0,5 tsp baking powder, 0,25 tsp sea salt, 1,5 tsp vanilla powder, 3,5 tbsp chocolate agave syrup, 1,2 dl of mixed raw cacao nibs, dried cranberries and chopped cashews. Just stir the ingredients and fold in the fruit, nut, cacao mix at the end. Bake in the oven for 8-9 min, 180°C. Enjoy! #vegan #cookies #cleaneating #organic #healthybaking #plantbased #glutenfree #freefrombaking

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When you see someone slänga skräp i naturen, part 1

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My mom's fabulous #frangipani tree/plant. Once a branch taken from a tree in a park on Friedrich Engels' street in #Maputo, #Mozambique, then a tree in our Maputo garden. Three branches were taken from that tree and brought to our house in #Stockholm. 23 years later it has resided in more than four locations in the Stockholm area. After a major trimming during spring it is absolutely thriving in mom's window facing south. I love it! #plumeria #Indianjasmine #tree #templetree #livingchildhood #gardening

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Hello there ladies and Bruces! Can't believe I got to experience The Philosophers' Song performed live by the actual Monty Python!! It's a dream come true, something which I never thought would happen. But it did and it was freakin' fab! #montypythonlive #London #o2arena #classic #experienceofalifetime #onedownfivetogo

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The Parrot sketch #montypythonlive #o2 #London #latergram #awesome

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For a collection of some of the best Python songs - this is a fab album. Who can resist "Finland", "Medical Love Song" and "I've got two legs"?

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This is a special edition of 'The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus' The Spanish Inquisition is a feared name in history. Yet as Monty Python goes anythin...

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