PeaceTech: At the intersection of climate change, human rights and cybersecurity
Home to the Nobel Peace Prize, Oslo prioritizes and supports innovative solutions that address the world's most pressing challenges - from climate change and human rights to cybersecurity. The emerging sector, PeaceTech, applies advanced technologies to peace-building, human rights and democracy. Collaboration across these fields is more important than ever as global peace has deteriorated by 2% over the past 15 years (Global Peace Index 2024).
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually at Oslo City Hall in recognition of efforts with the greatest benefit to humankind. The core of Alfred Nobel’s vision is the belief that committed individuals can make a difference.
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Spotlight on PeaceTech startups
These entrepreneurs are using advanced technologies to make the world a better, safer place.
PeaceTech startup stops harmful online behavior
Aiba is an AI-driven startup that detects harmful online behaviour early – such as sexual exploitation, bullying and radicalization, so it can be stopped before it happens. Hear how founder and serial entrepreneur Hege Tokerud got started building the life-saving tool, Amanda, and what she has planned for the future.
Early warning system forecasts world conflicts
In this interview, Director Håvard Hegre talks about the award-winning conflict prediction system called VIEWS. The Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System generates monthly forecasts for violent conflicts across the world up to three years in advance. It was developed by the VIEWS consortium, jointly led by Uppsala University and Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). Hear why Håvard is an optimist but believes we have to work harder for peace and democracy.
The interviews were conducted by Adina Broady Aasebø. Videographer: Ola Moen.
Peacetech Afterwork
Oslo Business Region gathered startups, nonprofits and the Nobel Peace Center last November to grow the community of peacebuilders across public and private sectors.
Oslo career resources
Curious about taking your career – and life – to the next level? Here are a few resources to get you going in Oslo. Feel free to reach out for more information on ClimateTech, OceanTech, HealthTech, cybersecurity, and other growing sectors that contribute to a more stable, peaceful future.
