BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Global Green Action Day - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Global Green Action Day X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Global Green Action Day REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Stockholm BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250605T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250605T170000 DTSTAMP:20250519T133818Z CREATED:20250327T074112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T133818Z UID:10000011-1749114000-1749142800@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Global Green Action Day 5th of June DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together and apply the knowledge into real-world challenges!\n🗓 Date: June 5\, 2025 – UN World Environment Day \n📍 Online or Local Sessions in Portugal\, Sweden & Austria \n🎟 Participation requires completion of mandatory online training \nAccess to this session: Access is granted at the learning platform for the initiative \nJoin us for Global Green Action Day 2025 – a hands-on\, collaborative experience where professionals unite across online and on-site events to tackle real sustainability challenges submitted by forward-thinking organisations. \nThis isn’t just another conference. It’s a coordinated Action Day designed to transform insight into tangible impact. You’ll apply your knowledge and experience of sustainability-driven innovation\, regulation\, decarbonisation and circular economy\, and AI for sustainability to real-world cases from businesses\, public institutions\, and NGOs – and discover how to transfer these insights into action within your own organisation and role. \nAgenda\n🕘 Morning Session (09:00–12:00 CET) – Online Participation Only \nParticipants who choose to attend the Action Day online will join a live\, interactive session featuring expert input\, team-based challenge solving\, and collaborative tools. With the challenge brief and team formation completed in advance\, teams will be ready to hit the ground running and co-create actionable solutions. \n🕐 Afternoon Session (13:00–17:00 local time) – In-Person Participation Only \nParticipants who choose in-person participation will meet at one of our local hubs to collaborate face-to-face in multidisciplinary teams. With the challenge brief and team formation completed in advance\, teams will be ready to hit the ground running and co-create actionable solutions. \nAvailable Locations\n🇵🇹 Portugal – afternoon 14:00-17:00 GMT \nLisbon – Mouraria Creative Hub: Tv. dos Lagares 1\, 1100-300 Lisboa \nPorto – APGEI: Rua de Salazares 842\, 4149-002 Porto \n🇸🇪 Sweden – afternoon 13:00-16:00 CET \nStockholm – Impact Hub Stockholm: Jakobsbergsgatan 22\, 111 44 Stockholm \n🇦🇹 Austria – afternoon 14:00-17:00 CET \nVienna – Impact Hub Vienna: Lindengasse 56/18-19 1070 Vienna \nOnline \nMorning session 09:00-12:00 CET. For those unable to attend in person\, a full online participation pathway is available in the morning. \n📝 Once you complete the mandatory training\, you will be asked to select whether you will join online or at a local hub\, and you will be placed in a team accordingly. \nWhat Will Happen\nThis is the day we take action. Participants will work in teams to tackle real-world challenges submitted by businesses\, public institutions\, and NGOs. These are not abstract case studies—they are pressing\, practical problems that require bold thinking\, diverse perspectives\, and actionable solutions. \nEach team will be formed in advance\, with participants receiving details about their assigned challenge ahead of time—so they can come prepared to contribute meaningfully and make an impact. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll not only co-create solutions but also explore how to apply the insights gained to your own organisation\, projects\, and professional role. \nHow to Join \nTo take part in Global Green Action Day\, participants must first complete the asynchronous online training consisting of 12 hours covering: \n– Innovation Strategy & Regulation \n– Circular Economy & Decarbonization \n– AI for Sustainability \n🎓 Training is self-paced and must be completed between the 21st of April to June 2\, 2025. \n🌱 Let’s act together—for innovation\, for impact\, for the planet. \nCollaborate. Innovate. Act – Together for the Planet. \nFacilitators:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Graziela Sousa \n \n\n \n Researcher and Lecturer in Fashion Design and Entrepreneurship\, Nova University\, Moda Lisboa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Amir Elion \n \n\n \n CEO Think Big Leaders\, Think Big Leaders \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Evelina Lundqvist \n \n\n \n CEO The Good Tribe\, The Good Tribe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Fernanda Torre \n \n\n \n CEO\, Next Agents Konsult AB\, COO Boards Impact Forum (Sweden) URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/global-green-action-day-5th-of-june/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Global-Green-Action-Day-event.png LOCATION:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/global-green-action-day-5th-of-june/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250528T130000 DTSTAMP:20250408T153807Z CREATED:20250214T195757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T153807Z UID:10000007-1748433600-1748437200@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Rapid Learning Cycles: Agile for sustainability & innovation projects DESCRIPTION:How can businesses truly embed sustainability into their core strategies and operations?\nTime commitment: Optional session\, 1\,5h (also recorded)\nRapid Learning Cycles is an agile framework for non-software\, used mainly in high-uncertainty/high-stakes projects such as sustainability and innovation initiatives. Most innovation & sustainability projects are characterized by the complexity managing several stakeholders\, high risk\, and high uncertainty\, leading to projects where traditional project management does not work. Rapid LearningCycles applies the principles of Agile to address the root causes behind the unanticipated problems that delay projects\, increase costs\, and make it that much harder to achieve net-zero targets. \nRapid Learning Cycles Institute drives the “Accelerate Net Zero” initiative\, where the Rapid LearningCycles framework is used to accelerate the development of the technologies we need to address climate change: renewable energy\, sustainable materials\, transportation\, food production\, carbon capture and more. In this context\, Rapid Learning Cycles helps innovators\, companies\, investors and public policymakers to make decisions at the right time\, with the right people and the best available knowledge. \nIn this workshop you will learn the basic of Rapid Learning cycles and why agile is such an important project management tool when working with impact innovation. \n  \nBuy a ticket and gain access to this session: Access is granted at the learning platform for the initiative. Access ticket includes: \n\nthe complete training\nthe accelerator sessions\nand access to the Action Day on the 5th of June (online or in one of the locations)\nBuy a ticket here (450€+vat)\n\nSession Leaders:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Katherine Radeka \n \n\n \n Founder Rapid Learning Cycles\, Rapid Learning Cycles URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/rapid-learning-cycles-agile-for-sustainability-innovation-projects/ LOCATION:Accelerator Session CATEGORIES:Accelerator Sessions,Access with enrollment only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Accelerator-Session-RLC-Katherine-Radeka.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250526T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250526T133000 DTSTAMP:20250429T165440Z CREATED:20250429T142747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T165440Z UID:10000016-1748260800-1748266200@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Sustainable Leadership Practice for a Sustainable World DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to lead in a world on the edge of transformation? \nAccelerator Session: Sustainable Leadership Practice for a Sustainable World \nTime commitment: Optional session\, 1\,5h (also recorded)\nIn this dynamic and interactive session\, we’ll unpack the real essence of sustainable leadership — the mindset\, actions\, and impact needed to drive meaningful change. This isn’t about theory. It’s about practice: how to lead ethically\, act responsibly\, and generate lasting value for people and planet. \nLeadership today is no longer static or status quo. It’s adaptive\, courageous\, and deeply conscious. The leaders of tomorrow must be agile\, future-focused\, and bold enough to challenge outdated models — all while navigating complexity with a holistic\, values-driven lens. \nWe’ll explore a practical framework for sustainable leadership that participants can integrate directly into their daily work — whether leading teams\, shaping strategies\, or building movements that matter. \nSpeaker: \nHaffsa Rizwani\, Partner at Inclusive Impact and PhD researcher at Henley Business School in Leadership\, Organization\, Behavior and Reputation. Haffsa is also a committee member of the Henley Centre for Leadership. Her research and practice focuses on sustainable leadership\, role of DEI (Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion) in organizations and career advancement. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA no-fluff\, practical framework for sustainable leadership practice\nHow DEI isn’t a side note — but the engine of innovation in sustainable leadership practice\nHands-on\, action-based learning: tackle a real business challenge in real time\nSpace to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect — because sustainable leadership and change starts with us\n\nBuy a ticket and gain access to this session: Access is granted at the learning platform for the initiative. Access ticket includes: \n\nthe complete training\nthe accelerator sessions\nand access to the Action Day on the 5th of June (online or in one of the locations)\nBuy a ticket here (450€+vat)\n\nSession Leaders:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Haffsa Rizwani \n \n\n \n Partner\, Inclusive Impact (Sweden) URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/sustainable-leadership-practice-for-a-sustainable-world/ LOCATION:Accelerator Session CATEGORIES:Accelerator Sessions,Access with enrollment only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Inclusive-Impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250521T133000 DTSTAMP:20250521T092642Z CREATED:20250520T093011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T092642Z UID:10000017-1747828800-1747834200@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Module 3 Session on Harnessing Technology for ethical and positive impact DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: May 21\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 12:00–13:30 CET \n📍 Online \n🌿 Module 3: Harnessing Technology for Ethical and Positive Impact \nJoin us for this hands-on  Session from Module 3 of Global Green Action Day 2025\, where we dive into key questions on how to leverage technology\, and AI in particular\, to tackle sustainability innovation challenges in a responsible way. \nOur speakers will share their experience and principles from real-world cases\, and together we will engage in a conversation about the potential\, the dilemmas\, and the risks of AI for sustainability innovation. \nThis interactive workshop invites participants to bring a real-world challenge they’re working on. We will open it up for questions from the audience on how they should consider using technology in their sustainability innovation initiatives. \n🎙 Speakers: \n🔹 Rita Mokbel – a senior global telecom executive with 16+ years’ experience in general management\, business strategy\, and digital transformation in Telecom and FinTech. As President of Ericsson’s Global Customer Unit Telenor and President & CEO of Ericsson Vietnam & Myanmar\, she leads major business operations and digital transformation across multiple regions. Rita holds a Ph.D. in Financial Engineering and two master’s degrees. She is also an active board member and angel investor\, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide. \n🔹 Luísa Baltazar – Global Thought Leader & Advisor on Innovation\, Social Impact\, and AI Strategy. With 25+ years of global experience\, Luísa will explore how AI is reshaping leadership\, ESG\, and innovation strategy—unlocking new business opportunities and positive impact across industries. \n🔹 Josefin Dahlén – Head of Sustainability at Max Matthiessen\, a Nordic financial advisory firm. 10+ years of operational and consulting experience from sustainability working cross academic\, private and public sectors. MSc Copenhagen Business School\, BSc Stockholm Schools of Economics. \n🔹 Gaspard Duthilleul – COO of Greyparrot\, a globally recognised AI waste analytics company transforming resource management through data-driven optimisation they named “Waste Intelligence”. An engineer and business leader\, he has led multi-million-dollar projects globally and scaled Greyparrot’s AI-powered solutions across 20+ countries. As a thought leader\, he advocates for technology’s role in driving systemic change\, shaping the future of the waste and resource value chain. \n💡 What to Expect: \n✅ Real-world impact stores on using technology and AI for sustainability innovation \n✅ Key guiding principles when making decisions related to the use of AI in sustainability initiatives \n✅ Workshop-based learning – bring your challenge to explore with expert guidance \nAccess is granted at the learning platform for the initiative. Access ticket includes: \n\nthe complete training\nthe accelerator sessions\nand access to the Action Day on the 5th of June (online or in one of the locations)\nBuy the complete ticket here (450€+vat)\n\nSession Leaders:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Gaspard Duthilleul \n \n\n \n COO\, Greyparrot \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Josefin Dahlén \n \n\n \n Head of Sustainability\, Max Matthiessen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Rita Mokbel \n \n\n \n President & CEO of Ericsson Vietnam & Myanmar\, Ericsson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Luísa Baltazar \n \n\n \n Co-author of 85 Voices of Leadership\, Founder\, Advisor\, Expert\, Trainer and Coach\, Her Venture Hub (Portugal) URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/accelerator-session-on-harnessing-technology/ LOCATION:Accelerator Session CATEGORIES:Accelerator Sessions,Access with enrollment only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Module-3-Harnessing-Technology-for-Positive-Impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250516T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250516T130000 DTSTAMP:20250429T143732Z CREATED:20250214T194300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T143732Z UID:10000006-1747396800-1747400400@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Embedding Sustainability How to Drive Organizational Transformation DESCRIPTION:How can businesses truly embed sustainability into their core strategies and operations?\nTime commitment: Optional session\, 1\,5h (also recorded)\nDiscover how to transform sustainability from a stand-alone initiative into the driving force behind your organization’s success. In this exclusive webinar\, we will present the newly released book\, Embedding Sustainability\, a practical\, solutions-focused guide for sustainability managers and leaders looking to weave sustainability into every facet of business operations. \nAbout the Book: “Embedding Sustainability” \n•Practical Steps: Charts the journey from purpose\, scope\, and assessment to strategy\, implementation\, and integration. \n•Orchestrated Change: Emphasizes the role of sustainability change agents as the ‘conductor of the orchestra\,’ ensuring everyone shares the same objectives\, goals\, and pace. \n•Proven Tools & Tips: Offers strategies to engage and commit employees\, create a supportive workplace culture\, and avoid common pitfalls—regardless of organizational maturity\, international context\, or cultural differences. \n•Leadership & Wellbeing: Explores leadership principles\, values\, and engagement methods\, while also highlighting the importance of self-care for sustainability professionals to stay resilient. \nFeaturing Guest Speaker Pia Heidenmark Cook \nPia Heidenmark Cook was named a top 10 female sustainability leader by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in 2018 and among the top 5 influencers on the climate change agenda by The Climate Group. Pia served as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) for Ingka Group/IKEA from 2017 to 2021\, guiding the world’s leading home furnishing retailer toward ambitious people and planet goals. During her tenure\, IKEA succeeded in growing its business while reducing its absolute value-chain carbon footprint. \nToday\, Pia is a senior advisor to Ingka Group/IKEA and serves on the boards of various nonprofit and for-profit organizations across diverse industries. She is a frequent keynote speaker on sustainability and business transformation\, drawing on her extensive background in environmental management and corporate social responsibility (CSR). \nAccess is granted at the learning platform for the initiative. Access ticket includes: \n\nthe complete training\nthe accelerator sessions\nand access to the Action Day on the 5th of June (online or in one of the locations)\nBuy the complete ticket here (450€+vat)\n\nSession Leaders:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Pia Heidenmark Cook \n \n\n \n Non-Executive Director\, author\, previously Chief Sustainability Officer IKEA URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/embedding-sustainability-how-to-drive-organizational-transformation/ LOCATION:Accelerator Session CATEGORIES:Accelerator Sessions,Access with enrollment only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Accelerator-Session-Pia-Embedding-Sustainability.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250513T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250513T143000 DTSTAMP:20250429T143618Z CREATED:20250214T162214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T143618Z UID:10000005-1747141200-1747146600@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:ReEVOLUTIØN 6: Circular Strategies in Action – A Hands-on Webinar DESCRIPTION:How can we drive real change toward a circular economy? How do we move from abstract sustainability concepts to concrete actions?\nTime commitment: Optional session\, 1\,5h (also recorded)\nHow can we drive real change toward a circular economy? How do we move from abstract sustainability concepts to concrete actions? \nIn this interactive and hands-on webinar\, Mindshake introduces the ReEVOLUTIØN 6 model\, an innovative framework designed to support sustainable transformation through circular strategies. Developed over three years of research and practice\, the model is accompanied by the ReEVOLUTIØN Cards\, a tool that enables professionals and organizations to explore circular innovation in an engaging and structured way. \nFacilitated by Joana Alves dos Santos and Katja Tschimmel\, this session combines thought-provoking insights with participatory exercises in MIRO\, encouraging participants to actively engage with circular strategies and actions. Through guided interactions\, participants will experience how strategic decision-making can shape more circular and sustainable solutions. \nJoin us for a dynamic and inspiring experience\, where circular thinking comes to life through collaboration\, creativity\, and practical application! \n  \nWebinar Program: \n\nIntroduction & Welcome (10 min)\n\n\n     Introduction to Mindshake\, the ReEVOLUTIØN 6 model\, and the ReEVOLUTIØN Cards.\n     Brief introduction to the facilitators: Joana Alves dos Santos and Katja Tschimmel.\n     Overview of how MIRO will be used during the session.\n\n\nUnderstanding the ReEVOLUTIØN 6 Model (15 min)\n\n\n     Overview of the six phases of the model and their role in innovation through DesignThinking.\n     The 11 Circular Strategies: key drivers for transforming businesses and projects..\n\n\nInteractive Exercise in MIRO: Circular Strategy Selection (20 min)\n\n\n     Participants will engage with the ReEVOLUTIØN Cards\, exploring strategies and actions for circular transformation.\n     Hands-on interaction to connect strategies with different Circular Economy challenges.\n\n\nApplying Circular Actions with the ReEVOLUTIØN Cards (30 min)\n\n\n     Small group discussions to connect actions to strategies and outline potential circular solutions.\n\n\nReflection & Closing (15 min)\n\n\n     Sharing insights from the group exercise.\n     Key takeaways from the group exercises.\n     Examples of how the ReEVOLUTIØN Cards are used in workshops and consulting.\n     Open Q&A and final thoughts.\n\n  \nJoana Alves dos Santos & Katja Tschimmel – Mindshake \nJoana Alves dos Santos and Katja Tschimmel are design thinkers\, facilitators\, and researchers in innovation. At Mindshake\, they lead creative and collaborative processes to drive the transition to a circular economy. \nKatja\, founder of Mindshake\, is an internationally recognized expert in Design Thinking and Creativity\, with extensive experience in consultancy\, training\, and applied research in innovation. Joana\, a PhD candidate in Design\, works at the intersection of Design Thinking\, public policies\, and circular practices\, bringing a critical and experimental approach to participatory processes. \nTogether\, they developed the ReEVOLUTIØN 6 model and the ReEVOLUTIØN Cards\, tools designed to empower professionals and organizations in creating impactful circular solutions. \nAccess is granted at the learning platform for the initiative. Access ticket includes: \n\nthe complete training\nthe accelerator sessions\nand access to the Action Day on the 5th of June (online or in one of the locations)\nBuy the complete ticket here (450€+vat)\n\nSession Leaders:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Joana Alves dos Santos \n \n\n \n Trainer\, Mindshake\, Co-founder Cucoo Kids (Portugal) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Katja Tschimmel Tschimmel \n \n\n \n Managing Consultant\, Mindshake\, Porto Business School (Portugal) URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/reevolution6/ LOCATION:Accelerator Session CATEGORIES:Accelerator Sessions,Access with enrollment only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Accelerator-Session-Mindshake.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250508T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250508T113000 DTSTAMP:20250423T093005Z CREATED:20250407T204753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T093005Z UID:10000013-1746698400-1746703800@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Accelerator Session on Biomimicry DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: May 8\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 10:00–11:30 CET \n📍 Online \n🌿 Accelerator Session: Biomimicry – Nature-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Innovation \nJoin us for this hands-on Accelerator Session of Global Green Action Day 2025\, where we dive into the fascinating world of biomimicry—the practice of learning from nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies to solve human challenges in sustainable ways. \nBiomimicry is more than just inspiration—it’s about designing conditions that enable life to thrive. In this session\, participants will explore how nature can act as a mentor\, model\, and measure for creating resilient and regenerative solutions to today’s sustainability challenges. \nThis interactive workshop invites participants to bring a real-world challenge they’re working on. We will guide you so you can discover how to approach it through a biomimicry lens and begin applying nature’s wisdom to solve your challenge. \n🎙 Speakers: \n🔹 Fredrik Moberg – PhD in Systems Ecology\, Senior Communications Advisor and Researcher at Stockholm Resilience Centre\, and author of the book Den uppfinningsrika planeten – Biomimikry och naturens lösningar på vår tids utmaningar (2021 The Inventive Planet: Biomimicry and nature’s solutions to the challenges of our time) and the book Korallernas planet (2024). Co-director of Albaeco\, co-founder of Nordic Biomimicry\, and advisor on sustainable business strategies. \n🔹 Dr. Anna Maria Orrù – Biomimicry researcher\, educator\, and design strategist. With a PhD in Wild Poethics\, Anna Maria is affiliated with Konstfack University of Arts\, Crafts and Design and co-founder of Nordic Biomimicry. Her work brings together embodied design\, sustainability\, artistic research and poetic engagement with nature. For this purpose she has also started the Montepreti nature academy (montepreti.org) in Tuscany italy that offers biomimicry immersions and learning.  \n💡 What to Expect: \n✅ A practical introduction to biomimicry as a tool for innovation \n✅ How to explore sustainability through nature’s design principles \n✅ Workshop-based learning—bring a challenge to explore with expert guidance \n✅ A chance to reconnect with nature as a co-designer in your innovation process \nFor the Swedish speaking attendees\, we recommend Fredrik’s book Den uppfinningsrika planeten – Biomimikry och naturens lösningar på vår tids utmaningar (2021). \nFor all\, we recommend Anna Maria Orru’s participation for the Nordic Council of Ministers publication\, ‘Biomimicry in the Nordic Countries’. https://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1221701&dswid=-4850 \nAlso\, please visit https://www.nordicbiomimicry.org/ressources/ for collected resources on biomimicry \nAccess is granted at the learning platform for the initiative. Access ticket includes: \n\nthe complete training\nthe accelerator sessions\nand access to the Action Day on the 5th of June (online or in one of the locations)\nBuy the complete ticket here (450€+vat)\n\nSession Leaders:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Fredrik Moberg \n \n\n \n Co-Director Albaeco and researcher/comms advisor\, Stockholm Resilience Centre (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Anna Maria Orrù \n \n\n \n Cofounder Nordic Biomimicry\, Affiliated Senior Lecturer at Konstfack University of Arts\, Crafts & Design URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/accelerator-session-on-biomimicry/ LOCATION:Accelerator Session CATEGORIES:Accelerator Sessions,Access with enrollment only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Accelerator-Session-Biomimicry-RLC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250430T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250430T130000 DTSTAMP:20250425T074930Z CREATED:20250413T124349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T074930Z UID:10000015-1745971200-1746018000@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Circular Economy Opportunities: Rethinking Materials\, Models and Markets DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: April 30\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 12:00 CET (Austria & Sweden) | 11:00 GMT (Portugal) \n📍 Online \n🎟 Free Session – Registration needed to follow the Live stream  \nJoin us for this Warm-Up Session of Global Green Action Day 2025\, as we explore Circular Economy Opportunities: Rethinking Materials\, Models and Markets. This session introduces inspiring approaches to implementing circular strategies across sectors — with a focus on how materials\, business models\, and markets can be reshaped for impact. \nWe’ll hear from leading voices in the circular economy space\, covering everything from packaging innovation and sustainable material choices to systems thinking\, business model transformation and certifications in the circular economy space. Whether you’re just beginning your circular journey or looking to scale existing efforts\, this session offers real-world inspiration and practical insights. \n🎙 Speakers: \n🔹 Zsófia Koinberg – Zsófia Koinberg is a packaging developer at Martin & Servera\, Sweden’s leading wholesaler for restaurants and commercial kitchens. With a strong background in packaging design\, project management\, material studies and European packaging legislations\, she brings a comprehensive perspective to sustainable packaging solutions. \n🔹 Marty Rowell – Marty Rowell is a strategic innovation leader and circular economy advocate with a strong track record in product development\, including co-founding The Cup Exchange\, a tech-driven circular packaging start-up. A Telstra Extreme Award winner\, he has led high-impact initiatives across start-ups\, corporates\, and public enterprises\, driving sustainable innovation and engaging stakeholders from B2B clients to C-suite executives. \n🔹 Kaisa Karjalainen – Kaisa Karjalainen is the director of Mission Zero Academy and an expert in circular economy and service design. She has an educational background in environmental engineering and currently pursuing a leadership and service design MBA. Kaisa previously worked as a consultant for companies\, organisations\, and events\, helping them establish environmental management systems\, sustainability training\, life cycle assessments\, and waste management plans.  \n🔹 Cristiana Ribeiro – Cristiana Ribeiro holds a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the University of Porto and a Postgraduate degree in Integrated Quality\, Environment and Safety Systems. She gained experience in waste recovery research at LEPABE and completed an internship in Environment and Safety at E-Redes. Since June 2020\, she has worked as a Project Manager at Smart Waste Portugal Association. \n🧭 Moderation: \n🔹 Evelina Lundqvist – CEO\, The Good Tribe. Evelina is a sustainability strategist and co-initiator of Global Green Action Day\, focused on helping organisations integrate circular thinking into their business models and operations. \n🔗 Register for this Warm-Up Session here. \nThis is a warm-up session for the Global Green Action Day initiative. Registering for this event does not grant access to the full Action Day. \n🔗 Register separately for the Global Green Action Day to take part in the full programme from April 21 to June 5\, 2025. \n💡 What to Expect: \n✅ Intro-level perspectives on circular economy innovation \n✅ Real-life examples from business and packaging design \n✅ How circular business models and certifications are changing traditional industries \nLet’s unlock new circular opportunities – together! \n  \nConfirmed speakers:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Cristiana Ribeiro \n \n\n \n Project manager\, Smart Waste Portugal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kaisa Karjalainen \n \n\n \n Mission Zero Academy (MiZA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Zsófia Koinberg \n \n\n \n Sustainability and quality manager\, Martin & Servera (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Marty Rowell \n \n\n \n Co-founder\, Circulise (Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Evelina Lundqvist \n \n\n \n CEO The Good Tribe\, The Good Tribe URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/circular-economy-opportunities-rethinking-materials-models-and-markets/ CATEGORIES:Warm-up Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Warmup-Session3-3.png LOCATION:https://billetto.co.uk/e/circular-economy-opportunities-rethinking-materials-models-and-markets-tickets-1267191 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250422T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250422T130000 DTSTAMP:20250415T203035Z CREATED:20250407T145201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T203035Z UID:10000012-1745323200-1745326800@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Sustainable Innovation in the Textiles and Fashion Industry: Actionable Change DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: April 22\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 12:00 CET (Austria & Sweden) | 11:00 GMT (Portugal) \n📍 Online \n🎟 Free Session – Registration needed \nAs one of the most polluting industries in the world\, fashion is at a tipping point. This session explores how the sector can lead the way toward systemic transformation—rethinking material use\, reducing fossil-based inputs\, adopting circular models\, and empowering all actors in the value chain. \nSustainability in fashion is no longer optional. It’s about embedding responsibility at every step—from design and production to consumption and disposal. By aligning education\, business\, and innovation\, we can shape a future where fashion becomes a model of regeneration. \n🎙 Speakers: \n🔹 Ana Silva Tavares – CEO of RDD Textiles\, leading sustainable innovation in textiles with a deep commitment to environmental responsibility and technological advancement. \n🔹 Erik Valvring – Innovation Strategist at Science Park Borås\, with extensive experience in circular economy and circular business models. Erik has played a key role in high-impact initiatives such as CircularMovement and CircularHub\, supporting companies to shift toward sustainability through innovation platforms\, public-private collaboration\, and agile experimentation. \n🔹 Anna-Karin Sundelius – Senior Policy Advisor for Textiles at the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC)\, Sweden’s largest environmental NGO. She works to shift norms\, incentives\, and policy frameworks toward more sustainable consumption and resource use. With a background in the fashion industry\, Anna-Karin held various roles at H&M Group across product development\, supply chain\, and sustainability\, ultimately serving as Circular Strategy Lead. \n👥 Facilitator: \n🔹 Graziela Sousa – Researcher and Fashion Design educator at the Faculty of Architecture\, University of Lisbon. Graziela is known for bridging fashion\, entrepreneurship\, and sustainability—coordinating projects at ModaLisboa (Lisbon Fashion Week) and empowering the next generation of creative professionals. \n🔗 Register for this Warm-Up Session here \nThis session is part of the Global Green Action Day series. Registering for this event does not grant access to the Action Day. \n🔗 Register separately for the Global Green Action Day to be part of the movement! \n💡 What to Expect: \n✅ Actionable examples of sustainable innovation in fashion and textiles \n✅ How to design for circularity and rethink material systems \n✅ Insights from real-world pioneers and innovation ecosystems \n✅ Collaboration strategies across education\, industry\, and policy \nConfirmed speakers:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Anna-Karin Sundelius \n \n\n \n Senior Policy Advisor for Textiles\, Naturskyddsföreningen(the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Erik Valvring \n \n\n \n Strategist\, Borås Science Park (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Ana Tavares \n \n\n \n CEO\, RDD Texteis (Portugal) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Graziela Sousa \n \n\n \n Researcher and Lecturer in Fashion Design and Entrepreneurship\, Nova University\, Moda Lisboa URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/sustainable-innovation-in-the-textiles-and-fashion-industry-actionable-change/ CATEGORIES:Warm-up Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Final_Warmup-Session-4-Textiles-.png LOCATION:https://billetto.co.uk/e/sustainable-innovation-in-the-textiles-and-fashion-industry-actionable-change-tickets-1264461?utm_source=organiser&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy_link&utm_content=2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250602T133000 DTSTAMP:20250320T150146Z CREATED:20250212T102029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T150146Z UID:10000004-1745236800-1748871000@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Module 3: AI & Innovation for Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Harnessing Technology for ethical and positive impact\nTime commitment: 2\,5h asynchronous learning + 1\,5h live session (also recorded)\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate sustainability efforts\, optimizing processes\, enhancing decision-making\, and unlocking innovative solutions. However\, AI also raises ethical and sustainability challenges that must be carefully navigated to ensure its responsible and impactful use. \nLessons Module 3\nModule 3 has five lessons of about 30 minutes each. The lessons have the following structure: \nLesson 1: Impact of AI in the biosphere and labor \nLesson 2: The Opportunities – AI for Sustainability \nLesson 3: The Dilemmas and Risks – Sustainability of AI \nLesson 4: Reframing Sustainability as a Data and AI problem \nLesson 5: Sustainability innovation implications of Generative AI \nLearning Objectives Module 3\n\nLearning Objectives Module 3\n• Understand how AI can be leveraged to drive sustainability innovation\, from optimizing resource use to improving supply chain efficiency and supporting climate action. \n• Explore the ethical considerations of AI\, ensuring its application aligns with sustainability goals and avoids unintended negative impacts. \n• Discover strategies to integrate AI wisely\, making it a force for good within your organization’s sustainability initiatives. \n\nBy the end of this module\, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to use AI not just as a tool for efficiency but as a driver of ethical and sustainable transformation in your business. \nConfirmed speakers\nComing soon! \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Gaspard Duthilleul \n \n\n \n COO\, Greyparrot \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Josefin Dahlén \n \n\n \n Head of Sustainability\, Max Matthiessen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Rita Mokbel \n \n\n \n President & CEO of Ericsson Vietnam & Myanmar\, Ericsson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Luísa Baltazar \n \n\n \n Co-author of 85 Voices of Leadership\, Founder\, Advisor\, Expert\, Trainer and Coach\, Her Venture Hub (Portugal) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n  \nDate for live session with panel debate: Wednesday 21th of May 12:00 to 13:30 in Zoom\, access through the learning platform \nAccess to this module: Access is granted at the learning platform for the initiative \nInstructors Module 3:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Amir Elion \n \n\n \n CEO Think Big Leaders\, Think Big Leaders URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/module-3-ai-innovation-for-sustainability/ LOCATION:Global Green Action Day Academy CATEGORIES:Module 3,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Module-3-GGAC-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250602T133000 DTSTAMP:20250508T143020Z CREATED:20250212T100508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T143020Z UID:10000003-1745236800-1748871000@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Module 2: Decarbonization & Circular Economy DESCRIPTION:Closing Loops for a Sustainable Future\nTime commitment: 2\,5h asynchronous learning + 1\,5h live session (also recorded)\nThe circular economy is more than just recycling—it’s about redesigning systems to close resource loops and reduce dependency on finite materials. This approach is a critical driver for decarbonization\, enabling businesses to cut emissions while creating economic value. \nLessons Module 2\nModule 2 has five lessons of about 30 minutes each. The lessons have the following structure: \nLesson 1: Decarbonisation – Risks\, Rewards & Business Strategies \nLesson 2: From Commitment to Action – Core Strategies for Low-Carbon Business \nLesson 3: Ending Plastic Pollution \nLesson 4: From Linear to Circular – Foundations & Frameworks for Business \nLesson 5: Tackling Plastic & Emissions with Circularity \nLearning Objectives Module 2\nBy rethinking how your organisation approaches emissions and material flows\, you’ll learn to unlock business resilience and innovation while accelerating the transition to a low-carbon\, circular economy. \n\nLearning Objectives Module 2\n\nUnderstand why reducing emissions is essential for climate stability\, business resilience\, and long-term success.\nIdentify practical strategies to reduce emissions across energy\, transport\, materials\, and supply chains.\nGain insight into the environmental and climate impacts of plastic throughout its lifecycle.\nExplore how the circular economy differs from recycling and linear systems\, and why it matters for business strategy.\nLearn how circular economy strategies can reduce the climate impact of plastic systems.\n\n\nConfirmed speakers\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Karl Banke \n \n\n \n Sustainability Specialist & Technical Support (Sweden)\, Polykemi AB \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Trine Pondal \n \n\n \n Director\, Sustainability and Social Responsibility\, Procurement (Denmark)\, Flying Tiger Copenhagen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Marty Rowell \n \n\n \n Co-founder\, Circulise (Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Maria Smith \n \n\n \n Secretary-General\, Axfoundation (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDate for live session with panel debate: Wednesday 14th of May 12:00 to 13:30\, access through the learning platform \nInstructors Module 2:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Evelina Lundqvist \n \n\n \n CEO The Good Tribe\, The Good Tribe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAccess to this module: Access is granted at the learning platform for the initiative URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/module-2-decarbonization-circular-economy/ LOCATION:Global Green Action Day Academy CATEGORIES:Module 2,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Module-2-GGAC-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250602T133000 DTSTAMP:20250317T145630Z CREATED:20250211T135518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T145630Z UID:10000001-1745236800-1748871000@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Module 1: Innovation Strategy & Regulation DESCRIPTION:Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage\nTime commitment: 2\,5h asynchronous learning + 1\,5h live session (also recorded)\nIn today’s fast-changing world\, businesses face time pressure to transform and adapt to new sustainability regulations. Too often\, these are treated as mere compliance requirements rather than opportunities for innovation and value creation. \nLessons Module 1\nModule 1 has five lessons of about 30 minutes each. The lessons have the following structure: \nLesson 1: Business Purpose\, Mission & Values – The Foundation for Innovation Strategy \nLesson 2: Overview of Regulation – Omnibus\, Green Claims Directive & More \nLesson 3: Different Types of Innovation & Double Materiality for Strategy \nLesson 4: Innovation Systems\, Principles & Assessment for Sustainability \nLesson 5: Transition Plans for Timely Action – From Strategy to Implementation \nLearning Objectives Module 1\nBy rethinking how your organization approaches regulatory frameworks\, you’ll learn to drive competitive advantage while contributing to a more sustainable future. \n\nLearning Objectives Module 1\n• Navigating the intersection of innovation systems\, business strategy\, and regulation to foster sustainability-driven innovation. \n• Understanding how to anchor transformation in the innovation strategy of your business\, ensuring it’s not just a short-term fix but a foundation for long-lasting impact. \n• Exploring how sustainability compliance can lead to differentiation in the market\, positioning your organization as a leader in value creation and innovation. \n\nConfirmed speakers\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Livia Orozco \n \n\n \n Private Equity & Sustainable Finance Senior Manager\, Schneider Electric \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Tobias Carlsson \n \n\n \n Strategist\, Traffic Administration (Trafikförvaltningen) Stockholm Region (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jane Thostrup Jagd \n \n\n \n Director\, Net Zero Finance\, We Mean Business Coalition (Denmark) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nDate for live session with panel debate: Wednesday 7th of May 12:00 to 13:30 \nInstructors Module 1:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Evelina Lundqvist \n \n\n \n CEO The Good Tribe\, The Good Tribe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Fernanda Torre \n \n\n \n CEO\, Next Agents Konsult AB\, COO Boards Impact Forum (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAccess to this module: Access is granted at the learning platform for the initiative URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/module-1-live-session-innovation-strategy-regulation/ LOCATION:Global Green Action Day Academy CATEGORIES:Module 1,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Module-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250416T130000 DTSTAMP:20250407T133233Z CREATED:20250317T151925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T133233Z UID:10000009-1744804800-1744808400@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution: Policies\, Innovations\, and Actions DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: April 16\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 12:00 CET (Austria & Sweden) | 11:00 GMT (Portugal) \n📍 Online \n🎟 Free Session – Registration needed \nJoin us for this Warm-Up Session of Global Green Action Day 2025\, where we take a deep dive into Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution: Policies\, Innovations\, and Actions. This session brings together leading experts to explore the systemic issues behind plastic pollution and discuss actionable strategies to accelerate change. \nPlastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time — but there are solutions. From global agreements to business-driven innovation\, we’ll examine the policies\, strategies\, and circular solutions that are shaping the future of plastic management. \nOur expert speakers will share valuable insights from diverse fields — including grassroots activism\, policy development\, innovation and environmental protection — showcasing practical approaches to reduce plastic waste and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. \nThis session offers a powerful opportunity to learn from those at the forefront of the fight against plastic pollution and discover how collective action can drive meaningful change. \n🎙 Speakers: \n🔹 Åsa Stenmarck – Responsible for National Plastics Coordination\, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket). Åsa has extensive experience in plastic and material-related issues\, leading national efforts to coordinate plastic reduction strategies. She is also an expert in negotiations for the global plastics treaty and contributed to the new EU Packaging Directive. \n🔹 Elisah Pals – Founder of Zero Waste Netherlands\, Elisah will share strategies for mobilizing communities and businesses to adopt zero waste practices\, providing practical insights on reducing plastic at the source. \n🔹 Larissa Copello – Packaging & Reuse Policy Officer at Zero Waste Europe\, Larissa will discuss how progressive policies are shaping a more sustainable future\, driving innovative reuse models and holding industries accountable. \n🔹 Mathew Maged Welson – Founder of Peukenzee. Mathew will join the panel to share insights from Peukenzee\, an initiative transforming extinguished cigarette filters into valuable resources. He will discuss how ecological innovation can address urban waste challenges\, highlighting practical solutions and the impact of repurposing waste into new products. \nModeration: \n🔹 Evelina Lundqvist – CEO\, The Good Tribe. Evelina is an impact-driven entrepreneur working at the intersection of innovation and sustainability. Through The Good Tribe\, she supports organizations in integrating sustainability into their core strategies\, with a strong focus on circular economy solutions. \n🔗 Register for this Warm-Up Session here. \nThis is a warm-up session for the Global Green Action Day initiative. Registering for this event does not grant access to the Action Day. \n🔗 Register separately for the Global Green Action Day to be part of the movement! \n💡 What to Expect: \n✅ The latest insights on plastic pollution challenges and policies \n✅ Practical solutions and innovative approaches to reducing plastic waste \n✅ How businesses\, policymakers\, and entrepreneurs can drive impact \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and be part of the movement for change! \nConfirmed speakers:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Elisah Pals \n \n\n \n Founder and board member\, Zero Waste Netherlands \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Mathew Maged Welson \n \n\n \n Founder\, Aansteker van Peukenzee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Larissa Copello \n \n\n \n Packaging & Reuse Policy Officer\, Zero Waste Europe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Åsa Stenmarck \n \n\n \n Responsible for National Plastics Coordination - Sweden\, Swedish Environmental Agency -Naturvårdsverket (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Evelina Lundqvist \n \n\n \n CEO The Good Tribe\, The Good Tribe URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/plastic-pollution-challenges-and-solutions/ CATEGORIES:Warm-up Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Warmup-Session3.png LOCATION:https://billetto.co.uk/e/plastic-pollution-challenges-and-solutions-tickets-1201573 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250408T130000 DTSTAMP:20250403T103909Z CREATED:20250318T085631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T103909Z UID:10000010-1744113600-1744117200@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Can AI help build a greener and fairer future? DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: April 8\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 12:00 CET (Austria & Sweden) | 11:00 GMT (Portugal) \n📍 Online \n🎟 Free Session – Registration needed \nJoin us for this Warm-Up Session of Global Green Action Day 2025\, where we explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can drive the green transition. AI is not only a tool for efficiency—it has the potential to accelerate systemic change\, combat misinformation\, and enable more sustainable behaviors across industries. \nWWF has recently released the report “How AI Can Unlock Green Transformation – Opportunities to Improve Conditions for Sustainable Change”\, which explores how AI can support climate action\, enable better decision-making\, and tackle key obstacles such as disinformation and resistance to change. \n🎙 Speakers: \n🔹 Örjan Jansson – Global Programme Manager for Climate Innovations at WWF Sweden\, leading global efforts to scale climate solutions. Örjan will present key insights from WWF’s latest report\, exploring how AI can fact-check political debates\, counter fake news\, assist environmental law enforcement\, and support businesses in making sustainable choices. \n🔹 Luísa Baltazar – Global Thought Leader & Advisor on Innovation\, Social Impact\, and AI Strategy. With 25+ years of global experience\, Luísa will explore how AI is reshaping leadership\, ESG\, and innovation strategy—unlocking new business opportunities and positive impact across industries. \n🔹 Roberto Oliveira – Head of Growth at LTPlabs\, an AI-focused consultancy for business transformation. Roberto will share how AI is helping organizations become more sustainable\, while also shedding light on the practical limitations and trade-offs of emerging technologies. \n🔹 Anders Hagström – Head of AI Adoption Private Sector at AI Sweden. Representing Sweden’s national center for applied AI\, Anders will highlight how AI is being used to create sustainable value in areas like healthcare\, energy\, and the private sector. \n👥 Facilitator: \n🔹 Amir Elion – Innovation Strategist and Sustainability Expert\, CEO of Think Big Leaders. Amir specializing in digital corporate transformation for sustainability. Amir will moderate the discussion and guide cross-sector insights. \n🔗 Register for this Warm-Up Session here \nThis session is part of the Global Green Action Day series. Registering for this event does not grant access to the Action Day. \n🔗 Register separately for the Global Green Action Day to be part of the movement! \n💡 What to Expect: \n✅ How AI can drive sustainable behaviors and decision-making \n✅ AI’s role in combating misinformation and enabling systemic change \n✅ Practical examples of AI applications in climate innovation \nConfirmed speakers:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Anders Hagström \n \n\n \n Head of AI Adoption Private Sector\, AI Sweden (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Roberto Oliveira \n \n\n \n Head of Growth\, LTPlabs (Portugal) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Luísa Baltazar \n \n\n \n Co-author of 85 Voices of Leadership\, Founder\, Advisor\, Expert\, Trainer and Coach\, Her Venture Hub (Portugal) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Örjan Jansson \n \n\n \n Global Programme Manager Climate Innovations\, WWF (Sweden) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Amir Elion \n \n\n \n CEO Think Big Leaders\, Think Big Leaders URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/ai-for-sustainability/ CATEGORIES:Warm-up Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2Warmup-Session-2-AI-Sustainability.png LOCATION:https://billetto.co.uk/e/ai-for-sustainability-tickets-1201775 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250319T130000 DTSTAMP:20250312T102137Z CREATED:20250303T114424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T102137Z UID:10000008-1742385600-1742389200@www.globalgreenactionday.com SUMMARY:Sustainability-driven Innovation: driving green business value DESCRIPTION:🗓 Date: March 19\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 12:00 CET \n📍 Online – LinkedIn Live \n🎟 Free Session – Registration needed \nJoin us for the first Warm-Up Session of Global Green Action Day 2025\, where we explore the intersection of innovation and sustainability with leading experts who are shaping the future. \nIn this session\, we will discuss the importance of a clear innovation strategy for sustainability and how to drive meaningful change within organizations. \n🎙 Speakers: \n🔹 Alexandros Skouras – Commercial Director at Paptic\, with extensive international experience in market expansion\, business development\, and sales strategy across packaging\, industrial\, and sustainable materials sectors. Paptic is a pioneer in the fight against plastic pollution with its innovative packaging material: a fibre-based\, and recyclable material to replace plastics in packaging. Paptic is high-growth company with headquarters in Espoo\, Finland \n🔹 Elena Yaneva – CEO & Co-founder of Hempstatic (Austria)\, Leadership & Technology expert\, and New European Bauhaus Ambassador. Hempstatic specializes in hemp-lime building materials\, leading sustainable transformation in the construction industry. \n🔹 Philipp Kranewitter – Senior Expert Innovation Management at Greiner Innoventures GmbH. Greiner Innoventures is a corporate Business Angel that invests in start-ups in the circular economy and innovates solutions with a clear focus on enabling a closed loop in the sense of reduce\, reuse\, recycle. They aim to develop new building blocks of the Greiner portfolio from investments and spin-offs. Greiner is a family-owned business and a leading global supplier of plastics and foam solutions. \n🔗 Register for this Warmup session here.  \nThis is a warm-up session for the initiative Global Green Action Day\, registering into the event does not give you access to the Action Day. 🔗 Register separately for the Global Green Action Day to be part of the movement!  \n💡 What to Expect: \n✅ How businesses can drive sustainable innovation \n✅ Real-world insights on building sustainability and innovation capabilities \n✅ Why innovation processes and systems are essential for impact \nConfirmed speakers:\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Philipp Kranewitter \n \n\n \n Senior Expert Innovation Management bei Greiner Innoventures GmbH\, Greiner Innoventures (Austria) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alexandros Skouras \n \n\n \n Paptic Hygiene Segment Director\, Paptic (Finland) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Elena Yaneva \n \n\n \n CEO & Co-founder of Hempstatic\, Hempstatic (Austria) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Fernanda Torre \n \n\n \n CEO\, Next Agents Konsult AB\, COO Boards Impact Forum (Sweden) URL:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/event/sustainability-driven-innovation-driving-green-business-value/ CATEGORIES:Warm-up Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalgreenactionday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Site-Warmup-Session-1-19march-1-1.png LOCATION:https://billetto.co.uk/e/sustainability-driven-innovation-driving-green-business-value-tickets-1189194 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR