The Nordic capital regions of Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm are hosting a EU Green Week partner event on urban sustainable water solutions on 30 May from 10:00-12:00 at Rue Guimard 7, 1040 Brussels.

The impact of climate change, pollution and challenges of management has put pressure on water resources all around Europe and is affecting the way of life for citizens. The Nordic capital regions of Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm all have significant coastlines, archipelagos, and waterways connected to the sea. Water resilience is therefore a topic that is highly relevant from a Nordic perspective.

Join on 30 May to discuss how to tackle key challenges in sustainable water management.

Please see more information and register here.

Agenda

10.00     Welcome by moderator.
                  Ms. Louise Coffineau, Senior Policy Advisor Environment, Eurocities

10.05     Keynote.
                  Ms. Silvia Bartolini, Head of Unit Marine Environment and Clean Water Services, DG
                  Environment

10.25     How to manage a rising sea level and lake water within a city.
                  Mr. Peter Svärd, Project Director and Ms. Lisa Jacobsson, Deputy Project Director, from the project “The New Slussen”.
 

10.45    PFAS challenges and solutions from a regional perspective.
                  Mr. John Flyvbjerg, Chief Consultant Environment, Capital Region of Denmark

11.00    Best practices and challenges from Helsinki region
 

11.15    Actions and investments for a clean and healthy Oslofjord where citizens can engage in outdoor activities.
                   Ms. Solveig Schytz, Councilor for planning, cultural heritage, climate and environment,                                   Akershus County

11.30     Panel discussion and Q&A.

11.55     Concluding remarks by moderator.
                  Ms. Louise Coffineau, Senior Policy Advisor Environment, Eurocities

12.00     Networking lunch.