
Monday April 1st
9:00 - 13:00 Pre-summit workshop: Advancing Social Progress in the Nordic region - Nordic House
Nordic countries are consistently at the top of the annual Social Progress Index rankings, but there are still ways to improve wellbeing in their communities. This interactive workshop will explore what Nordic countries are doing right, and how they can deliver better social and environmental outcomes.
The Performing of the Nordics 09:00
- Newest results from SPI2018/ 5 years trend / SDG projection
Michael Green, CEO and founder, Social Progress Imperative
Challenges of the Nordics 09:30
Geir Oddsson – MFA
Agenda 2030 at the local level: Experiences from the Nordic countries 10:00
Nora Sanchez Gassen, Nordregio
- coffee break
Local Actions – Short presentations and discussions 10:50
Umea - Sweden, Albert Edman & Vice Mayor Mrs. Janet Ågren
Helsinki - Finland , Olli-Pekka Hatanpää
Sermersooq - Greenland, Bilo Høegh Stigsen
Kopavogur - Iceland, Páll Magnússon
Session Chair – Gunnar Haraldsson, SPI Iceland
Complimentary access to this session is available to What Works 2019 participants. No additional registration required. All others must register for this session in advance.Ss
