AMBASSADORS ROUNDTABLE 2023
August 15 from 10:00 am to 11:30 Gamle Rådhus, Arendal
‘De-risking the Future: Meeting the challenges and concerns that lie ahead.’
War, inflation, global debt, and climate change are among the issues disrupting life across the world. Our speakers will examine how nations can meet these challenges and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.
Speakers:
Mr Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Climate and Environment
‘De-risking the Future: The Geopolitics of Green Transition’
H.E. Marc Nathanson, Ambassador of the United States
‘The role of the United States in managing geopolitical, economic and climate risks’
H.E. Dr Detlef Wächter, Ambassador of Germany
‘Norway and Germany: Partnering in our “Zeitenwende” to strengthen defence, business and energy security in a new era’
H.E. Jan Thompson, Ambassador of the United Kingdom
‘Post Brexit: Opportunities and challenges for Norwegian-British relations’
Welcome by Robert Nordli, Mayor of Arendal
Moderator: Anita Pratap