From the Forest to the Sea – Seminar by the Embassy of Finland and Arctic Frontiers
Start
Monday 25 November, 2019
11:15
Finish
Monday 25 November, 2019
15:00
The Residence of the Ambassador of Finland, Thomas Heftyes gate 3 (entrance from Sophus Lies gate)
Description
The Arctic is an area of great economic potential and we are in the middle of a green shift. Industries in the north have a potential to lead the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for a better future.
We will explore how the industries adapt to the green shift, especially in the North. We will also highlight new green solutions that have risen from the Norwegian knowledge within the blue economy and the Finnish innovations that have risen from the disruption of traditional industries.
There is a limited number of places, so be sure to register in time.
Program
11:15 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
12:00 WELCOME ADDRESS
Mikael Antell, Finland’s Ambassador to Norway
12:05 OPENING SPEECH
Ole Øvretveit, Director of Arctic Frontiers, moderator of panel discussions
12:10 THE GREEN SHIFT IS HERE – ARE WE READY?
What are the current developments in the business and industries, especially in the North? How does the financial market respond to the stricter emission regulatory framework?
How do businesses ensure their profitability in the future? How and how fast is the green shift happening? What do the industries need to make it happen?
- Thina Saltvedt, Senior Advisor at Group Sustainable Finance, Nordea
- tbc Daniel Bjarmann-Simonsen, Director, NHO Nordland
- Helena Soimakallio, Executive Director on Sustainable Development, Technology Industries
13:10 COFFEE BREAK
13:30 THE GREEN SHIFT IN THE ARCTIC – INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
- Stian Mathisen, Communications Manager, “Climate Ambassador”, Fortum – Fortum leading the way: How all our actions are based on a goal to reduce emissions
- Runa Skarbø, Cold Climate Advisory Consultant, DNV GL – Opportunities and challenges in the Arctic shipping
- Toni Lindén, CEO, KNLNetworks – What does connectivity mean in the Arctic? Opportunities and challenges.
- Henrik Falck, CEO, Tschudi Bio Company – Wood processing at the sea
- Jon Christopher Knudsen, Vice President, Global Business Development, Aker Solutions – Carbon capture and storage -project
