Seminar series part 2: Natural resources, climate and environmental sustainability
The seminar series based on the anthology "Global Challenges – Local Solutions: Research for a Sustainable Societal Development in Northern Sweden" continues with perspective 2, which deals with "Natural resources, climate and environmental sustainability".
"Our research on the natural landscape, its diversity, local self-sufficiency, nature experiences, tourism and circular processes constitutes a solid knowledge base for dealing with the challenges that a sustainable use of northern Sweden's natural resources entails," says Peter Fredman. Editor and Professor of Tourism Studies.
Preliminary program (room O212, Östersund). The times are adapted to suit the Östersund-Sundsvall trains. The seminar is also open to external, invited guests.
You can register for the seminar here.
PROGRAM
Part 1, Morning – 11:00-12:00
a) Introduction by the editor (15 min):
- Peter Fredman will provide an overview of the perspective on sustainable societal development in northern Sweden.
b) Panel discussion (45 min):
- Moderators: Anna Olofsson and Hans-Erik Nilsson
- Panelists: Sandra Wall-Reinius, Lovisa Högberg, Mikael Bäckström, and Oskar Englund
- Panel discussion including questions from the audience
Lunch break with free salad – 12:00-12:30
Part 2, Afternoon – 12:30-14:00
a) Advice on research applications (30 min):
- Presented by research advisors from GIO, focusing on coming calls and best practices.
b) Match-making and mingling (45 min):
- Discussion on future research collaborations and applications.
c) Summary (15 min):
- Closing remarks and information about upcoming activities.
You can download the anthology here.