Panel discussions

 

Why is Systems Change Necessary?

Time: Wednesday 15 February, 16.00-17.00

Location: University of Oslo, Eilert Sundt building, auditorium 1

In the opening panel we have environmental activists and academics discuss forms of systems change. Do we need systems change in order to tackle the environmental crisis? What kind of systems need to change? What are the obstacles to systems change? How can we confront them?

Speakers

  • Silje Ask Lundberg- Norges naturvernforbund (Friends of the Earth Norway)
  • Jana Sillman- CICERO-Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo
  • Jonathan Feldman- Stockholm University
  • Aslak Heaika Hætta Bjørn- Noereh (Sami youth organisation)

 

Can the Norwegian Labour Movement be a Mover in a Green Transformation?

Time: Thursday 16 February, 18.00-20.00

Location: University of Oslo, Eilert Sundt building, auditorium 1

Representatives of Norwegian trade unions will discuss the potential role of organized labour in systems change. How can the trade union movement play an active and constructive role in the championing green industrial restructuring, shifting political priorities and encouraging behavioral change in the workplace?

Speakers

  • Jeanette Iren Moen- Fellesforbundet (The Norwegian United Federation of Trade Unions)
  • Jan Olav Andersen- EL og IT forbundet (The Electrician and IT workers union)
  • Ingunn Gjerstad- LO Oslo (Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions in Oslo)
  • Professor Stefania Barca- the University of Coimbra

 

How can we create a real sharing economy?

Time: Friday 17 February, 18.00-20.00

Location: University of Oslo, Eilert Sundt building, auditorium 1

The environmental movement produce many small-scale economic alternatives that offer local alternatives for often very conscious citizens. How can these alternatives turn into systemic alternatives? What would it take to create a real sharing economy?

Speakers

  • Ruby van der Wekken- Commons.fi and Siemenpuu Foundation  
  • Agnes V. Tvinnereim- Bærekraftige liv Landås/Bergen 
  • Anders Færøvig Olsen, Oslo kooperativ
  • Peter Staudenmaier- Marquette University

 

 

Published Jan. 24, 2017 4:50 PM - Last modified Feb. 10, 2017 3:47 PM