"Managing and adapting to climate change has an effect on all people and it forces states to change their policies. However, the Nordic countries strongly believe, drawing on their experience, that climate policy and the economy are not incompatible notions, but rather hold out a new opportunity for us – that of a green economy. But the decisions of just one country are not sufficient. Regional co-operation is vital, because economic activities and the climate policy influence other countries as well," said Berth Sundström, Director of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia.
Artur Runge-Metzger, lead EU negotiator on climate issues, will cover the future of the EU's climate policy and Erika Jorgensen from the World Bank will discuss the subject from an economic viewpoint. Individual sessions are dedicated to the effects of climate change on forests and agriculture, as well as on planning and construction. Also, a workshop on climate science has been organised.
Policy makers, businessmen, government officials, experts, scientists, NGOs, journalists and all other interested parties are welcome to visit the event.
The conference is organised by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Estonia, the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia, Stockholm Environment Institute in Tallinn and the Institute of Communication of Tallinn University.
Contacts:
Madis Tilga
Adviser of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia
Tel: +372 627 3103
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