Seminars in English

The seminars in English Wednesday 24th of September

11:45 - 12:30 Biodiversity - Strategic Approaches and Initiatives for Enhancing Biodiversity in the EU 

 
With the recent adoption of the EU Nature Restoration Law, we must now consider our path forward. How can we ensure the efficient implementation of biodiversity initiatives at European, national, regional, and local levels? What additional policies and instruments are necessary to strengthen biodiversity in the EU? 

In this session, we will explore various mechanisms for enhancing biodiversity, including both policy and financing. We will journey through Europe, exploring examples such as the principles of "avoid-mitigate-compensate" from Occitanie in France, and learning how Plzen in the Czech Republic is reinforcing biodiversity through the Healthy Landscapes project, just to mention a few. 

We will learn about good regional examples of how to enhance biodiversity and explore common areas of cooperation. 
Speakers:  

  • Anders Stålhand, Biodiversity expert, Västra Götalandsregionen (VGR) 
  • Viktor Elliot, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg (tbc) 
  • Simon Woodsworth, Directeur Agence Régionale de la Biodiversité (ARB), Occitanie 
  • Martin Plíhal, Expert Pilsen Region 
  • Mattias Lindholm, Head of Operations in Nature Conservation, Västkuststiftelsen, Västra Götaland  

Additional speakers will be announced. 

13:30 - 14:50 Circularity and resource-efficient material flow in Europe 

Grounded in the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle, this session will focus on supporting circular and resource-efficient material flows across Europe. During this seminar, we will hear from experts at the EU level, national level, and local and regional levels, highlighting the most urgent areas to address to facilitate a circular society. 

We will explore regional examples that showcase successful initiatives and strategies promoting circularity and sustainability, drawing insights from both practitioners and policymakers. 

First part: Practitioners   

  • Ioannis Bakas, Circular Economy Monitoring Expert, European Environmental Agency (digital) 
  • Johanna Ljunggren, member of the Swedish Delegation of Circular Economy and Sustainability Manager, Kinnarp  
  • Viveca Reimers, Sustainability Manager, Västra Götalandsregionen (VGR) 

Second part: Policy makers  

  • Madeleine Jonsson, Chair of the Environment and Regional Development Committee , Västra Götalandsregionen (VGR) 
  • Esther Rommel, regional minister, Province of Nord Holland 

Additional speakers will be announced.