Plenary sessions
Four of the symposium sessions will be held in plenary. We will begin each day with interesting panels that will also focus on the issues for that day. The symposium will conclude with joint reflections on the conference and how we will work going forward. Below you will find more information about each plenary session.
13:00–14:30: Opening of the symposium
Venue: Wallenberg Hall
Keynotes. Confirmed speakers: Karen O'Brien, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oslo.
Panel discussion: Is Swedish biodiversity governance transformative?
Based on international discussions about the need for societal change, this panel will reflect on how transformative Swedish biodiversity governance is. What steps are needed next to strengthen implementation and ensure that society can meet national and international commitments? And what is hindering the transition? The discussion will highlight different perspectives on the issue.
Panel: Johan Kuylenstierna (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency), Maria Schultz (WWF), Mikael Karlsson (Uppsala University)
Day 2, 9:00–10:00: Panel discussion: Societal transformation – How do we make it happen?
Venue: Wallenberg Hall
In this panel, we reflect on new methods that make a difference. How do we translate theory into practice? And what can we learn from successful projects and innovative collaborations?
Introduction: Professor David Hill, President of Foundation For Nature
Panel 1 – Theory:
- Camilla Sandström (Umeå University)
- Leonard Sandin (Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, NINA)
- Jörgen Sundin (Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)
- Jenny Wik Karlsson (Swedish Sami Association, SSR)
Panel 2 – Practice:
- Åsa Domeij (Axfood)
- Magnus Ljung (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU)
- Johan Niss (County Administrative Board of Skåne)
DAY 3, 9:00–10:00: Panel discussion: Future Directions? Unlocking a Sustainable Future.
Venue: Wallenberg Hall
In the final panel, we talk to some of the people who can enable transformative change. Who is driving the change and what is holding it back? And what do different groups of actors need from each other?
Introduction: TBA
Panel 1 – Companies
- Viveka Beckeman (Swedish Forest Industries Federation)
- Markus Hoffman (LRF)
- Erika Olsson (Organic Farmers)
- Lotta Lyrå (Södra)
- Helena Markstedt (Arla)
Panel 2 – Politics, Authorities and Civil Society
- Fredrik Hannerz (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency)
- Karin Lexén (Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)
- Magnus Tannerfeldt (Formas)
- TBA
Day 3, 15:00–15:30: Concluding session – reflections from the conference
Venue: Wallenberg Hall
- Markus Hoffman (LRF)
- Anna Forslund (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency)
- TBA