Grønlandsudvalget 2017-18
GRU Alm.del Bilag 8
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Sustainable Development Goals in the Arctic
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Local and Global Perspectives
International High-Level Conference
Friday 1 December 2017
Eigtveds Pakhus
Copenhagen
Draft programme
08.00
09.00
Registration and coffee
Welcome
by H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark
Ministerial Session
Mr. Anders Samuelsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Denmark;
Ms. Suka K. Frederiksen, Minister of Independence, Foreign
Affairs and Agriculture, Greenland;
Mr. Poul Michelsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Faroe Islands;
Keynote: The UN Sustainable Development Goals in an
Arctic Setting:
Ms. Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director,
United Nations Global Compact.
10.15
Coffee
The SDGs & the Arctic
10.30
The SDGs from the Greenland perspective:
Mr. Aqqaluaq B.
Egede, Minister of Finance and Internal Revenue, Greenland.
European Union and the Arctic:
Mr. Bernhard Friess, Director
of Maritime Policy and Blue Economy, European Commission
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10.45
Discussion panel: SDGs in an Arctic Setting
The SDGs are universal in nature and highly relevant in the
Arctic. The Arctic consists of different regions with varying
economic, climate and social challenges. A common denominator
is that people and societies in the region show a high degree of
resilience, adaptability and innovation in a challenging natural
environment and climate. Given the region’s
distinctive character,
we ask the question how the SDG framework can help drive future
growth in a fragile environment. Do
we need to view the SDG’s
also through an
“Arctic
prism”? Which SDG-goals are the best for
furthering sustainable economic development in an Arctic setting
and how do we work with the goals in practice?
Ms. Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director, United Nations
Global Compact;
Mr. Tero Vauraste, Chair of the Arctic Economic Council;
Ms. Lotte Frank Kirkegaard, Chief of Secretariat, CSR
Greenland;
Mr. Magni Laksafoss, Director for VITorka.
Representative from Finland, Chairmanship Arctic Council
12.00
Lunch
Sustainable Economic Development in the Arctic
13.30
A Japanese Perspective on Economic Development in the
Arctic:
Mr. Keiji Ide, Japanese Arctic Ambassador.
How to do Sustainable Business in the Arctic?
Interview with
Mr. Sturla Henriksen, CEO of
Norway’s Shipowners Association.
Interactive Discussion: Private Sector as Catalyst for
Sustainable Economic Development
Local and global businesses and partnerships play a vital role in
securing sustainable development in the Arctic. In a unique and
challenging environment, what are the opportunities and the
barriers for driving sustainable growth and economic
development? How can public-private sector partnerships
promote sustainable investments and development in the Arctic?
What are the possibilities for further engaging the private sector?
Are the framework conditions for attracting investments in place?
Mr. Sturla Henriksen, CEO of Norway’s Shipowners
Association;
Mr. Alexander Shestakov, Director for Arctic Program, WWF;
Mr. Kristian Reinert Davidsen, CEO of Tele-Post;
Mr. Ólavur Ellefsen, Chairman of the Board, University of the
Faroe Islands, Board member Ocean Rainforest;
Private sector representative
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Q & A- session
15.30
16.00
Closing session.
Networking drink/reception w. cultural event
Moderator: Mr. Martin Breum, journalist, writer and TV-host.
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