Tove Malmqvist

Jan 17, 2025 | trellis.net | Tove Malmqvist

The latest Healthy and Sustainable Living research from Trellis data partner GlobeScan has revealed that, generally speaking, consumers who wish to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle can be segmented into two groups based on their global sustainability attitudes. Enthusiasts (23 percent of the global consumer population surveyed) actively seek to engage with sustainable living by choosing better, more sustainable products and practices.

Dec 4, 2024 | trellis.net | Tove Malmqvist

Fractured talks at the COP29 in Azerbaijan concluded with developed nations agreeing to help channel “at least” $300 billion a year into developing countries by 2035 to support their efforts to deal with climate change. This agreement fell far short of the $1.3 trillion annually demanded by developing countries to transition to low-carbon economies and adapt to extreme weather. Nigeria labeled the outcome a “joke,” underscoring mounting frustration in the global south. Why has progress stalled?

Nov 22, 2024 | trellis.net | Tove Malmqvist

From Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) will convene in Busan, South Korea, to advance efforts toward an international, legally binding policy on plastic pollution. This initiative, under the United Nations Plastics Treaty, represents a critical step in addressing the escalating global plastic crisis and its profound impact on marine environments and public health.

Nov 15, 2024 | trellis.net | Tove Malmqvist

As leaders from the business, policy, and civil society sectors gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, this week for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), GlobeScan’s latest Radar global public opinion research reveals a stark trend: The percentage of people who feel personally affected by climate change has steadily increased since 2020. Currently, 45 percent of respondents across 26 tracked markets report being greatly affected, marking a 14-point increase over the past four years.

Nov 8, 2024 | trellis.net | Tove Malmqvist

Donald Trump’s clear-cut victory in the United States is no isolated incident; it represents a powerful wave of populism that is eroding the very foundations of democracy in the Global North. Across advanced economies, disillusionment with liberal democracy has intensified. Citizens are increasingly skeptical that their governments serve their interests or respond to their needs, echoing a broader crisis of faith in democracy.