# Where do peace, democracy, and social justice meet corporate responsibility? A deep conversation with Oscar Ernerot. Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/where-do-peace-democracy-and-social-justice-meet-corporate-responsibility-a-deep-conversation-with-oscar-ernerot Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/where-do-peace-democracy-and-social-justice-meet-corporate-responsibility-a-deep-conversation-with-oscar-ernerot.md Podcast: [Between the East and the West](https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487) Published: 2025-06-15T23:56:10+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meenu-gupta89/episodes/Where-do-peace--democracy--and-social-justice-meet-corporate-responsibility--A-deep-conversation-with-Oscar-Ernerot-e349pdf Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/d809779c/podcast/play/104178543/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-15%2Fd62217da-2b4c-6976-553d-b7bc712901e5.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/episodes/where-do-peace-democracy-and-social-justice-meet-corporate-responsibility-a-deep-conversation-with-oscar-ernerot Duration seconds: 2551 ## Resource This conversation explores the legacy of Olof Palme, the state of democracy in 2025, and the role of the Olof Palme International Center in promoting peace, democracy, and social justice. It discusses the challenges of corporate responsibility in the face of international aid cuts, the importance of sustainability beyond greenwashing, and the need for collective action and youth engagement in social change. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of accountability in climate agreements and the power of local activism to drive global change. Keywords Olof Palme, democracy, international aid, sustainability, corporate responsibility, youth engagement, dialogue, community, climate justice, peace Takeaways -Olof Palme's legacy continues to inspire democratic values worldwide. -The Olof Palme International Center focuses on peace, democracy, and social justice. -Corporate responsibility is crucial in the context of international aid cuts. -Sustainability efforts often lack genuine commitment and can be seen as greenwashing. -Community and collective action are essential for real change. -Youth engagement is vital for driving social and political change. -Dialogue is necessary, even in the face of conflict and violation of rights. -Common security requires a set of rules respected by all nations. -Binding regulations are needed to hold countries accountable for climate commitments. -Local activism is the foundation for creating meaningful change. Sound Bites "Peace and dialogue is our point of entry." "Sustainability is often a cosmetic exercise." "Collective organizing creates real change." "Youth are more dynamic in political change." "Dialogue is always needed." "Trust should be enough for climate agreements." &quo… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/episodes/where-do-peace-democracy-and-social-justice-meet-corporate-responsibility-a-deep-conversation-with-oscar-ernerot/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/where-do-peace-democracy-and-social-justice-meet-corporate-responsibility-a-deep-conversation-with-oscar-ernerot.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.