What does the changing landscape of our economy look like today?
How far have the Nordics come in the circular transition? What plans have been developed so far and are there certain Nordic focus or problem areas that need immediate attention?
The aim of this session is to make the current circular economy ambitions and plans for the Nordic region known and available to the Nordic business sector and the public so that they can start acting on them. We shall dive into some of the sectors that have come the farthest and discuss the main barriers to further progress.
Agenda
Welcome by the moderators
Elin Bergman, Managing Partner, Nordic Circular Hotspot
Kim Hjerrild, Managing Partner, Nordic Circular Hotspot
Introduction to the theme: the state of transition
Marcus Linder, Director of Sustainable Business, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
The Nordic Working Group for Circular Economy (NCE): plan for the Nordics
Inger Johanne Wiese, Chair, the Nordic Working Group for Circular Economy (NCE)
Panel: are the political ambitions enough?
Patrick Schröder, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House
Bjørn Bauer, Director, NORION Consult
Ugnė Budriūnaitė, Chairperson, ReGeneration 2030
Future of the Nordic circular transition: what is the status and what are the challenges?
What are the main barriers and risks related to this issue?
How can we unite the forces to better prioritise the use of these materials?
What are the next steps that need to be taken?
Questions from the audience
Closing remarks
Elin Bergman, Managing Partner, Nordic Circular Hotspot
Kim Hjerrild, Managing Partner, Nordic Circular Hotspot
Speakers in this session