Nordic Ways: A Panel Discussion with the Ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, and Sweden

The Nordic countries – Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland – when considered separately appear small, but as a region, they are of great importance, politically and economically. The Nordic countries are among America’s strongest partners in areas such as defence, security, and counter-terrorism, and even popular culture. Trade and investment ties are close, and the potential for further development is great.

The Nordic Region has taken the lead in green growth and has proven that new green technology offers economic growth in a world more populated than ever and more urban than ever, while also protecting public health. The Nordic Region is the first area of the world to break the link between economic growth and climate change. Nordic solutions are based on the unique features of the Nordic model: strong expertise, high-quality technical solutions, widespread environmental knowledge, and effective open and participatory planning processes.

Speakers:

Lars Gert Lose, Denmark’s Ambassador to the United States

Kirsti Kauppi, Finland’s Ambassador to the United States

Karin Olofsdotter, Sweden’s Ambassador to the United States

Marius Dirdal, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Norway in Washington, D.C.

Aðalheiður Inga Þorsteinsdóttir, Counselor at the Embassy of Iceland in Washington, D.C.

Moderated by Cathie Jo Martin, Professor of Political Science and Director, Center for the Study of Europe at Boston University. Co-sponsored by BU's International Affairs Association.