Blue Solutions: Existing innovations for protecting and sustainably managing our ocean and coasts

Business Sweden, in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy, is pleased to invite to a high-level seminar, in the presence of H.R.H The Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, in Nice, on Monday 9 June. This seminar is officially part of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) and will focus on protecting and sustainably managing our ocean and coasts. We will explore and showcase innovative solutions that are already making a difference - contributions supporting the global green transition and help to advance the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14). 

The seminar is followed by a networking mingle.

16.00-17.15 SEMINAR

Welcome and introductions: H.E Håkan Åkesson, Ambassador of Sweden to France

Introductory remarks: 

• Ms Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister for Climate and the Environment, Sweden
• Ms Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, the Sea and Fisheries (TBC)

Panel discussions to explore best practices, case studies, and collaboration opportunities, 2x25 min.

Panel 1: From innovation to implementation – powering the circular transformation

Brief introduction on current state and challenges of marine litter and pollution of the ocean and coasts by Heidi Savelli-Söderberg, Chief, Source to Sea Pollution Unit, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Moderated discussion with a panel of experts about how to accelerate the achievements of SDG-14 and existing solutions to reduce marine pollution, from circular economy technologies for effective recovery of nitrogen in wastewater and recovery of phosphorus from sewage, to removal of pollution from industrial water and hydrofoiling electrified boats and ferries.

Panelists

• Heidi Savelli-Söderberg, UNEP, Chief, Source to Sea Pollution Unit
• Lars Lindén, Ragn-Sells, CEO
• Christina Lundbäck, Surfcleaner, Founder
• Gustav Hasselskog, Candela, CEO
• Charles Goddard, Editorial Director, the Economist Group - Moderator

Panel 2: Climate and Resilience – how to sustainably harness the potential of ocean-based energy to advance the health of our planet

Brief introduction on challenges by Sébastien Treyer, Executive Director IDDRI

A moderated discussion with a panel of experts on how to accelerate progress toward SDG 14 by harnessing ocean-based energy sources such as tidal streams, ocean currents, floating wind power and floating solar technologies.

Panelists:

• Sébastien Treyer, IDDRI, Executive Director
• Johan Sandberg, SeaTwirl, CEO
• Cecilia Sernhage, Minesto, Chief Communications Officer
• Martin Johannsmann, SKF Marine, CEO
• Lars Brandt, Seaflex, CEO
• Karina Barquet, Stockholm Environment Institute, Team Lead Water Coasts & Ocean - Moderator

17.15-18.00 NETWORKING MINGLE WITH SPEAKERS AND AUDIENCE

Doors will open at 15.30.

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