. The European Commission helps EU Member States design and implement reforms that support the green transition and that contribute to achieving the goals of the European Green Deal. From this perspective, we will look at the implementation of the green transition agenda in the European Union and Nordic region as a whole and in the Member States in particular.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nModerator<\/strong>: Ms. Anneli Ohvril, Green Tiger Foundation (Estonia)<\/span><\/p>\nExperts<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Madis Tilga, Advisor on Green transition for Estonian Ministry of Climate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ivan Sergejev, Just transition process coordinator, Estonian Ministry of Finance<\/span><\/li>\n
- Frederic Roussel, Co-founder and Development, Partnerships, Innovation & Prospective Director of ACTED (France)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Kaidi Tamm, Sustainable Development Programme Senior Expert, Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn (Estonia, online)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
- Elva Rakel J\u00f3nsd\u00f3ttir, Managing Director of Festa – Center for Sustainability Experience (Iceland)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Amb. Hatem Atallah, Tunisian Institute of Strategic Analysis (Tunisia)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
13.00 \u2013 14.00 Lunch\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n14.00 \u2013 15.45 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Panel discussion with Invited guests and participation of public *<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n“Sustainable tourism, Culture and green entrepreneurship”<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWe will focus on empowerment of green business model innovation and fostering a circular tourism considering the sustainability of ecosystem services using innovative technologies and promoting the preservation of natural resources and cultural heritage. I<\/em>ntegrating Green and intercultural business model in the tourism sector with examples from Nordic-Baltic and Euro- Mediterranean regions.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nModerator:<\/strong>\u00a0Michael G. Kavuklis, Coordinator in Chief of the Europe, Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Development Forum of Rhodes<\/span>
\nExperts<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Piret Hartman, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00c1sta Krist\u00edn Sigurj\u00f3nsd\u00f3ttir, CEO of Iceland Tourism Cluster<\/span><\/li>\n
- Liisa Kokkarinen, Head of Sustainable Development of Visit Finland\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Imbi Lepik-Martinson,\u00a0 Sustainability Manager of Visit Estonia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Anis Boufrikha, president of We love Sousse, ALF Tunisia<\/span><\/li>\n
- Mahmoud Ezzat, Director of Center for Strategic Studies, Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Egypt)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Kadri Jalonen, IVEK Tourism coordinator (Estonia)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
15.30 \u2013 16.15 Coffee Time<\/span><\/p>\n16.15 \u2013 17.30 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0Panel discussion with Invited guests and participation of public *<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n“Climate Change and Energy crises: Green Transition still achievable by 2050? \u2013 Transforming global consumption patterns and investing in clean energy”<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\nAs electricity prices surge on the back of dwindling gas supplies from Russia, calls are growing to bring relief <\/em><\/span>to European households and businesses \u2013 some of which are being pushed to bankruptcy. The calls are being <\/em><\/span>heard as EU energy ministers prepare to hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the EU\u2019s response to the <\/em><\/span>crisis and to reaffirm in the green revolution agenda all the goals the EU has determined to achieve by 2050. Experts will provide their own perspective on existing crises and update EU energy and climate change policies. We will hear about some examples from the industrial world of how technology can help control this crisis and contribute to the protection of the environment. The Nordic & Baltic countries are experiencing an unprecedented energy crisis. The situation varies from country to country, but everywhere a new concern has risen among citizens and industry: Can we be sure to get uninterrupted supply of energy?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nModerator: Ingrid Nielsen, renewable energy expert, Estonian Fund for Nature<\/span><\/p>\nExperts:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Iva Ridjan Skov, Associate Professor, Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group of Aalborg University (Denmark, online) – “T<\/strong>he current energy crisis and energy security in the EU”<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
- Masha Lukyanchuk,\u00a0<\/span>World Energy Council (Belgium) – “Humanising Energy: a transformational vision for resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability in the face of the energy crisis”\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- Malek Atallah, Business Representative and sustainability policy Expert (Wattnow-France) – “Powering a green future: how can technology help transform global energy consumption?”<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- Maksis Apinis<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>Energy transformation expert of “Green Liberty\u201d Society” (Latvia) – “Latvia’s experience in overcoming the energy crises and transforming its energy sector”\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- Kaire Kuldpere, Head of Environment and Sustainability, Utilitas energy group (Estonia, online) – “Implementation of c<\/strong><\/em>arbon neutrality plan in energy company Utilitas”<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
17.30 \u2013 17.45 Conference concluding remarks\u00a0 day I (Amb. Hatem Attallah, moderator)<\/span><\/p>\n18.30 \u2013 21.00 Official Reception and celebration of 35th Anniversary of SSCW <\/strong>(<\/span><\/span>Dress code: black tie)<\/p>\nSaturday, 30th November, 2024 (Panel discussions, workshops, study visits and networking day) at <\/strong><\/span><\/span>Narva College<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n09.00 \u2013 9.15 Report Back & Discuss agreements & ideas from Friday\u2019s sessions
\n<\/strong>Recruit volunteers to serve on Drafting Group of Network statement<\/span><\/p>\n09.15 \u2013 10.30 4th<\/sup>\u00a0Panel discussion with Invited guests and participation of public *<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n“The role of civil society organisations and Local & Regional Governments as catalysts for change in the green and just transition”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nModerator:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Stefanos Vallianatos , Co-Founder of Fotoessa, Head of Greek Network of Anna Lindh Foundation (Greece) – “Greek experience in the field of culture and Creative Sectors driving the Green Transition”<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Experts<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
\u00c5sa Str\u00f6m Hildestrand, representative of Nordregio\u00a0 “The Nordic View on Sustainability \u2013 Learnings from the Local Level\u201d (<\/b><\/span>A survey and toolbox on SDG action in Nordic municipalities in a time of political polarization)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- Morten Hagevik Head of Culture and Sports, Porsgrunn Municipality (Norway) – “Green and Just Transition in sport, culture and education: Porsgrunn\u00a0as a success story”<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
- Mayri Tiido, Founder and CEO of Lowmerism (Estonia) – “Estonian Civil Society’s Contribution in Driving Green Transition with Businesses and Communities”<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- Karoliina Vaakanainen, Co-Chair Co-Chair Nuorten Agenda 2030, Finnish National Youth Council (Finland)\u00a0 – “Finnish experience in catalyzing change in green transition and sustainable development in example of youth contributions”<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
- Yassine Isbouia, expert in Youth and Civil Society issues in FOMEJE (Morocco) – “Achieving a green and just Transition: a case study from Morocco CSOs<\/strong> “<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n