Mistra Geopolitics will contribute to several public events during Sweden’s political week in Almedalen, organised in collaboration with the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Mistra), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV) among others.
Mistra Geopolitics research experts will contribute with expertise on the forgotten opportunities of climate change action, governance for sustainable development with responsible AI and Sweden’s blue economy, featuring Mistra Geopolitics Director Björn-Ola Linnér, Dr Karina Barquet and Professor Fredrik Heintz.
The political week is Sweden’s largest democracy gathering and takes place 27 June-1 July and all Sweden’s political parties are represented.
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Regional and municipal governance towards sustainable development with responsible AI as a tool? Wednesday 28 June, 09:00-10:00 Regions and municipalities have hundreds of steering documents and goals, but often lack the clear systematics required for the steering to produce results. What potential and what risks are there in mapping and structuring the governing documents using the power of generative AI? Speaker: Professor Fredrik Heintz, Mistra Geopolitics and Linköping University Organiser: Pricewaterhouse Coopers |
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The forgotten opportunities of climate change action Wednesday 28 June, 14:10-15:00
The latest IPCC report shows that the climate crisis is already here. The pace of change needs to increase in order to mitigate climate change effects, especially for small island nations that are urgently threatened. Climate change requires a new lifestyle and smart solutions globally and locally. What decisions are needed by the politicians? Speaker: Björn-Ola Linnér, Director of Mistra Geopolitics and Professor at Linköping University Organiser: Mistra |
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How can Swedish companies take responsibility for emissions outside the EU? Is AI an effective tool? Thursday 29 June, 08:15-09:30 Are the Swedish listed companies taking up the challenge of reducing climate emissions at their suppliers? How can companies influence emissions outside the EU and how can politics and academia contribute? Speaker: Björn-Ola Linnér, Director of Mistra Geopolitics and Professor at Linköping University Organiser: 2050 Consulting |
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Climate change – consequences and ethical dilemmas in health care Thursday 29 June, 09:00-10:15 Health care works for good health and to prevent ill health. At the same time, the sector contributes to global warming, which threatens people’s health in the long term. How should the sector adapt? Speaker: Björn-Ola Linnér, Director of Mistra Geopolitics and Professor at Linköping University Organisers: Statens medicinsk-etiska råd, Smer |
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How do we manage conflicting objectives in Sweden’s blue economy? Thursday 29 juni, 15:15-16:00 How do we balance blue growth with the need to preserve our oceans? A holistic view that not only takes into account economic growth but also social and ecological sustainability is a prerequisite for a sustainable blue economy. How do we reach you? Dialogue with key players on blue economy with a focus on coexistence. Speaker: Dr Karina Barquet, Leader of the Water, Coasts and Oceans team at SEI and project lead in Mistra Geopolitics Organisers: Östersjödagarna, SEI, Havsmiljöinstitutet, Viable Seas, Uppsala University, Blått Centrum Gotland |
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The ocean economy, a utopia? How does aid affect the sea and people? Friday 30 June, 08:00-08:45 What role does Swedish aid play for coasts and seas, and what effects does it have on people? Mistra Geopolitics researcher in the Sustainable Oceans theme, Karina Barquet, will contribute with her expertise in the session. Speaker: Dr Karina Barquet, Leader of the Water, Coasts and Oceans team at SEI and project lead in Mistra Geopolitics Organisers: Havsplattformen mot fattigdom, genom Havs- och vattenmyndigheten, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, Naturskyddsföreningen, Stockholm Environment Institute, Mistra Geopolitics. |
Mistra Geopolitics researchers in Almedalen
Karina Barquet
Professor Björn-Ola Linnér
Professor Fredrik Heintz
Media contacts in Almedalen
Ylva Rylander
Ana Calvo
This news text written by Ylva Rylander, Communications and Impact Officer at SEI and Press Contact for Mistra Geopolitics.
