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Growth in the Creative Industries - at Folkemødet/Bornholm
Date: Jun 15, 2012 to Jun 15, 2012
Meet the Minister of Culture Uffe Elbæk and representatives from the film, music- and food industries to get the recipe and a taste of how the creative industries can stimulate growth.
Seminar: Socio-economic value of natural capital – from regional insights to a global partnership
Date: Jun 19, 2012 to Jun 19, 2012
This seminar focuses on the 'green' in green economy. It will highlight Nordic experiences with TEEB and Nordic expertise on using regional cooperation to facilitate an economic valuation of ecosystem services. The event will be held in English. Sign-up recommended due to limited number of seats (follow link below).
"Drop by Drop" Awards Ceremony and Debate
Date: Jun 05, 2012 to Jun 05, 2012
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik will honour the winner of the "Drop by Drop" competition at the Awards Ceremony. Christian Friis Bach, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation will give the opening speech in a panel debate: How can we contribute to sustainable solutions to the world’s escalating water crisis? Kim Nøhr Skibsted, Group Vice President of Grundfos among others participate in the debate on sustainable solutions to water usage and how the Nordic countries can contribute to improved resource efficiency worldwide.
The sick system - the future Nordic health care system is under pressure
Date: Jun 15, 2012 to Jun 15, 2012
The Nordic health care system is under pressure. Clement Kjersgaard will moderate the discussion when politicians, experts and key decision-makers discuss how we can ensure the Nordic health care model can cope with the demands of the future.
TING - cultural festival in Helsinki
Date: Oct 25, 2012 to Nov 04, 2017
There will be Nordic culture for all it's worth during the Nordic Council's Session in Helsinki in the autumn of 2012. The cultural festival TING will offer music, theatre, literature, exhibitions, seminars and much more.
Seminar: Gender Equality is Sustainability
Date: Jun 19, 2012 to Jun 19, 2012
A seminar on the interconnection between gender equality, welfare, green economy and the climate. The event will be held in English. Sign-up recommended due to limited number of seats (follow link below).
Side event: Seizing ecolabelling and Sustainable Public Procurement opportunities
Date: Jun 20, 2012 to Jun 20, 2012
Ecolabelling and Sustainable Public Procurement are major tools in furthering a green economy. This side event is the official contribution of the Nordic Council of Ministers to Rio+20 and offers a Ministerial dialogue between Nordic and Southern Cone countries. The event will be held in English. No sign-up for this event.
Seminar: From New Nordic Food to New Rural Economy
Date: Jun 18, 2012 to Jun 18, 2012
The seminar will show the potential of the ideas behind New Nordic Food to promote a local green economy. The event will be held in English. It is followed by a taste of local foods cooked the new Nordic way by chef Trine Hahnemann. Sign-up recommended due to limited number of seats (follow link below).
Exhibition: Drop by Drop Competition
Date: Jun 11, 2012 to Jun 24, 2012
Exhibition of posters from the UN ad competition on water shortage and resource efficiency, sponsored by the Nordic Council of Ministers. See also www.dropbydrop.eu
Exhibition: Local Energy Solutions
Date: Jun 11, 2012 to Jun 24, 2012
Exhibition of best cases from a Nordic competition on energy solutions for local government and municipalities. See also http://www.nordicenergymunicipality.org/