Understanding growth in different ways – the implications of transcending the growth paradigm in Europe 

About this event

For the launch of the Ten thoughts on Growth report, written by the economist and environmental researcher Mikael Malmaeus and published by GEF and Cogito, we will be holding a webinar to discuss the concept of growth from different angles. When the vaccine has reached out in society we can expect a recovery of the economy. The European Green Deal is one of many initiatives on how we are to invest to come to a green recovery, but will we keep within planetary boundaries?

The discussion around sustainability and growth often ends up in confusion and locked positions. The purpose of this report is to clarify where we should reach consensus, and where we have the essential lines of conflicts in our thoughts on growth.

Speakers

• Mikael Malmaeus – Author of the report, board member in Cogito and researcher at The Swedish Environmental Research Institute
• Klas Eklund – Senior Economist and author with a background as a Chief Economist of SEB. 2001-2010 he was a member of the European Commission’s Group of Economic Policy Analysis. He has written several books on economic growth and sustainability
• Magda Rasmusson – economist and political expert with the minister of financial markets and former spokesperson for the Young Greens in Sweden

Moderator

• Maria Wetterstrand – CEO of Milton Europe in Brussels, opinion leader on environment and policy, former leader of the Green Party Sweden

Practicalities

When? Wednesday March 24th 18.00-19.00

Where?  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89869853908

Language

Please note this webinar will be in Swedish language only