Stellar line-up in Almedalen

Scania, SPP, Swedbank, The Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association, TCO (Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenskt Näringsliv (Confederation of Swedish Enterprise) – representatives discuss the pros and cons of international ecocide law from a business and employee perspective.
Almedalen talare 2025

Ellen Einebrant, CEO, the Swedish Recycling Industries’ Association; Johanna Fager Wettergren, Head of Sustainability, Swedbank; David Frydlinger, Partner, Cirio law firm; Charlotta Helge, Head of Social Policy, TCO (Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees); Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Head of Sustainability, SPP; Fredrik Nilzén, Head of Sustainability, Scania; Karin Nilsson, Expert on environmental policy, Svenskt Näringsliv (Confederation of Swedish Enterprise). Event moderated by Robert Kautsky, Azote, and Monica/ My Schüldt, Ecocide Law Alliance.

In May 2026, when the EU’s new Environmental Crime Directive is implemented in member states, the most serious offences will become punishable within the EU – but this only applies to the EU.

Mass environmental destruction can be made a crime within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. Representatives from business and unions discuss the need for fair and long-term rules.

Join us on Wednesday, June 25 at 14-14:50 in Sävesalen, Gotlands Museum, Strandgatan 14 or online: https://youtube.com/live/dH2E2c2zc2g?feature=share

Link to official Almedalen programme.

 

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