09:00 - 11:00 i Arendal Kino: Norwegian solutions in a sea of plastic (online streaming på arendalsuka.no)
Plastic in the oceans is a global issue that affects everyone. People all over the world are helping to clean beaches to keep our environment healthy. But where does all this litter come from and how can we stop it from entering the oceans? This event focuses on how the Norwegian government and business can support solutions for better waste management in developing countries. More information on the online flyer.
11:00 – 13:00 på Teltscenen: Sannhet, fakta og verdier: Hvordan en faktadebatt skaper grobunn for “alternative fakta”
Hva bør akademia, media, og politikere gjøre for å få en bedre debatt? Bidrar “spissing” i media, forventning om “faktabaserte beslutninger”, og uvilje til formidling blant akademikere til en forflatet debatt, der det som egentlig er en verdidebatt druknes i det som presenteres som en faktadebatt?
14:00 – 16:00 på Teltscenen: High North Dialogue: the locomotives of the Arctic
The Arctic region is receiving increased global attention and the North is seen as essential for Norwegian economic development – now and in the future. What drives this development, and does it benefit the regional population? What does it mean for the environment, and the world? The debate will touch on business, governance and security policy in the Arctic. Participants include ambassadors of countries with an interest in the Arctic.
19:00 – 20:30 hos Innoventi, Torvet 1B: Fra grønn prat til grønn handling
Alle virksomheter må bli bærekraftige, men få forstår hvor stor endringen blir for Norge. Anders Lennartsson, bærekraftansvarlig i IKEA, og Jan Halvor Bransdal, rådgiver i Miljøfyrtårn forteller om hvordan bedrifter kan bli bærekraftige og samtidig tjene gode penger.