European Economic and Social Committee: The green transition in Sweden and priorities of the upcoming Swedish EU presidency

This seminar will address the European Green Deal in Sweden and will focus on the case of Norrland, highlighting opportunities and challenges for green transition in this "land of the future".

Speakers include:

• Christa Schweng, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC);
• Sverker Sörlin, Professor in Environmental History and Writer;
• Helena Renström, Marketing Manager, City of Skellefteå;
• Robert Andersson, Trade Union Coordinator, Northern Sweden;
• Per Hedesten, Managing Director, Industrial Employers;
• Erik Ranängen, Head of Region Norrbotten, Swedish Construction Federation;
• David Kihlberg, Head of Climate and Legal Affairs, Swedish Society for Nature Conservation;
• Magnus Matisons, Project Manager Bioeconomy, Biofuel Region;
• Eva Fridman, Senior Project Manager, Biofuel Region.

Interpreting will be available from/into EN/FR/SV.

For press registrations and to schedule interviews with EESC president Christa Schweng, please contact Marco Pezzani at marco.pezzani@eesc.europa.eu.