Gothenburg seminar, March 10

Why would business want to take a stand for global reach legislation against mass environmental destruction? Senior business voices and an expert in environmental law discuss ecocide law.
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In the spring of 2026, mass environmental destruction will be criminalized in the EU. One of Sweden’s leading law firms, Lindahl, together with Ecocide Law Alliance, opens its doors for an inspiring seminar on the effects of mass environmental destruction on business.

Speakers and panelists:

  • Leif Johansson, chair of AB Aphrae, former CEO of AB Volvo, former chair of Ericsson and Astra Zeneca, member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA), opens the seminar with a business perspective on environmental issues.
  • Nina Macpherson, chair of the board of the Ecocide Law Alliance foundation, follows up with a presentation of the work and vision of the foundation.
  • Lena Gipperth, professor at the law department at the University of Gothenburg, presents her thoughts on the potential of future ecocide legislation, based on her research in environmental law.
  • Jacob Lund, head of sustainability and communication and a member of the management team of industrial nexus Investor.
  • David Ekelund, founder and CEO of Icebug.
  • Göran Eriksson, CEO of Göteborgs Hamn AB – the largest port in the Nordics and the Swedish business world’s gateway to the world

Stay on for refreshments and an opportunity to meet and discuss with others.

REGISTER HERE

DATE
March 10, 2025

TIME
Kl. 16.30 -19.00
Refreshments provided.

PLACE
Advokatfirman Lindahl, Södra Hamngatan 37–41, Gothenburg.

Limited number of places.

On-site only.

Free of charge.

REGISTRATION
By February 28, 2025

LANGUAGE
Swedish

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