The green societal transformation in the north: Local and national solutions
Now it is time for the sixth and final seminar in the series on the green societal transformation in the north. This time the seminar will be broadcast from Stockholm. The seminar will be held in Swedish.
A recurring theme has been collaboration between actors at local and national level, and in what way this can be improved. The issue will be discussed further during the seminar, including by participating politicians from the Riksdag's Committee on Trade and Industry.
Participants
- Peter Larsson, the government's coordinator for the social transformation in upper Norrland
- Jonas Lundström, Industry Coordinator, Acceleration Office to facilitate the industry's transition
- Jan Moström, CEO LKAB
- Helena Biström, Head of Business Area Wind Vattenfall
- Claes Nordmark (S) Chairman of the Municipal Executive Board of Boden Municipality
- Lorents Burman (S) Chairman of the Municipal Executive Board Skellefteå Municipality
- Mikael M Janson, Director North Sweden European Office
- Roger Mörtvik, former State Secretary, Advisory Consultant
- Pär Weihed, Chairman of IVA Nord
- Monica von Schmalensee, Chair IVA Built Environment
- Ulrika Francke, IVA Built Environment
Politicians' panel
- Fredrik Olovsson (S)
- Birger Lahti (V)
- Elisabeth Tand Ringqvist (C)
The issue of collaboration will also be addressed in IVA's upcoming project Attractive Living Environments, which is based on societal transformation in northern Sweden, which we will hear more about during the seminar.
IVA Nord, one of the nodes in IVA's national network, is arranging a number of seminars during 2023-2024 hosted by regional higher education institutions. The seminar series aims to raise awareness of what is required to implement the green transition in northern Sweden, and in collaboration between business, academia and other societal actors, find solutions to influence in a positive and sustainable direction.
The moderator for the entire seminar series is Lisa Ek, Nordic Strategy Partners.
Welcome to a series of a total of six seminars on opportunities and challenges linked to the green transition in northern Sweden, arranged by IVA Nord in collaboration with Luleå University of Technology, Umeå University, the University of Gävle and Mid Sweden University. Participate on site or digitally - live or afterwards.
Watch the full seminar series: The green urban transformation in the north