EMD Cities Roundtable - Sustainable life in a sustainable archipelago

Description

Oxygen depletion and dying seafloor – biodiversity crisis – rising sea levels – extreme weather – fewer and older population – fewer small businesses (fishermen, farmers, tourism operators).

We dream of an archipelago where it is attractive to settle on the islands, that are traffic-equal to a village on the "mainland". A future where the islands, together with their inhabitants, create attractive settings for a sustainable life. We dream of an archipelago that is bursting with life and can form the basis for a sustainable production of local foods and attract tourists seeking an authentic and sustainable destination.

At our round table, we ask for your input on three main topics:

1. Restoration of the marine environment and biodiversity

2. For whom and how do we render the islands attractive for settlement

3. The possibilities of creating a supporting ferry infrastructure

Table Leader: Bo Hansen – Mayor, Svendborg Municipality (DK)

See the  Svendborg Challenge

Moderator: Søren Bach-Hansen - Head of Business Development, Municipality of Svendborg

Experts:

• Morten Hjorth - Municipality of Svendborg

• Christian Steffensen-Habour Master, Municipality of Svendborg

• Kewin Kamelarczyk-Project Leader, UNESCO Geopark The South Fyn Archipelago

• Line Bruun Nicolaisen -Geologist, UNESCO Geopark The South Fyn Archipelago

• Cecilie Petersen -Ocean Mission Manager, University of South Denmark

Organised by Svendborg Municipality (DK)