The sustainable development goals, human rights, and the capability approach in an Arctic context

Abstract

This chapter discusses how an industry–university collaboration between ferrosilicon producer Finnfjord AS in northern Norway and UiT The Arctic University of Norway contributes to the mission of operationalising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The core of the project is to capture CO2 by means of microalgae cultivation on an industrial scale. The microalgae, rich in omega-3 and other nutrients, is then utilised as a component of locally produced feed for locally bred salmon. Benefits of this project include CO2 capture, reduction of the need for extensive transportation of feed, access to sustainable, and nutritious feed components that can be produced without depleting the stock of wild fish, or reliance on environmentally problematic production of soy, and without competing with production of food crops.