Climate change is impacting skiing and ski resorts worldwide. Now comes a chance to be part of reversing this trend. Take it. During Nordic Sustainability Arena, which is taking place alongside the World Cup Weekend in Åre, you will not only get to listen to and talk with some of Europe’s leading experts. You will also get to ski, attend a climate talkshow with researchers, and watch the women’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races. See the full program below.
07.50
NOSA TRAIN
Departure from Stockholm: 07.50 | Arrival in Åre: 14.41
17.00-17.50 and 18.30-19.20
SALLY
At the Swedish National Alpine Arena.
DEAR ECONOMY – An immersive experience on the future of the economy
The program is continuously updated and changed
Held at the Swedish Alpine National Arena, Årevägen 180
08.00
REGISTRATION & COFFEE/TEA
08.30
OPENING SESSION
Welcome by Cecilia Norberg, board member Swedish Ski Association and World Cup Åre
Moderator: Carolina Klüft
THE CURRENT STATE
Purpose: setting the scene, current status from different perspectives.
Current state of sustainability transformation
Bigger than the game: Sports as a Global Uniting Force for Climate Action
Outlook
Leading in a new area
10.00
COFFEE BREAK + CONVERSATIONS
10.30
SPORT AS A CATALYST
“A RACE FOR THE OCEAN”
“THE RED WAY”
“WILDER SWEDEN with WILDER SKIING?”
11.45
FOOD FOR WHITE WINTERS – INTRODUCTION
12.00
LUNCH By Bergstugan, Fröå Gruva: “Food for White Winter-style”
13.00
NATURE and BUSINESS FOR NATURE
Leadership for value creation within planetary limits
Is business for nature possible?
Panel with introduction from:
Lisen Schultz, Stockholm Resilience Centre
Nature as the foundation of resilient economies
Annika Ramsköld, Vice President Corporate Sustainability Vattenfall
Sustainability to future‑proof a company
Johanna Fager Wettergren, Head of Sustainability, Swedbank
Financing the transition
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“How a circular transformation reduces the risk of overshooting our planetary boundaries”
CLIMATE RESPONSIBILITY – WHATS LAW GOT TO DO WITH IT?
14.45
COFFEE BREAK
15.10
Youth Panel
15.20
FOLLOW-UP: TRANSPORTATION (FROM 2025)
Moderated by Mattias Goldmann, 2030-sectretariat, environmental expert
IMPACT THROUGH BOLD COLLABORATION
Purpose: highlight challenging collaborations that lead to positive change , inspire next steps and new partnerships.
Together for sustainable moutain experience
RADICAL COLLABORATION IN A POLARIZED WORLD
Case:
16.40
CLOSING REMARKS
16.45 – 17.30 & 17.15 – 18.00
SALLY
At the Swedish National Alpine Arena.
DEAR ECONOMY – Is there a future in this economy?
19.00
Welcome drink with music
NoSA Dinner – Food for White Winters- style
At Holiday Club.
07.00–08.30
EXCLUSIVE MORNING SKIING WITH SKISTAR AND SKI STARS
08.30–10.00
BREAKFAST SEMINAR
At the Arena Lounge, the Swedish National Alpine Arena.
08.45
08.55
Keynote: Fear vs Hope : Koen Thewissen
09.15
Launch of Climate Collab
Frippe Stenberg, Commercial Director, Swedish Ski Association
Emma Crépin, Marekting Manager Vattenfall
09.30 FUTURE PANEL
WRAP UP & NEXT STEPS
10.00
FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP
Giant Slalom, first run.
11.00-11.45 & 11.45-12.40
SALLY
At the Swedish National Alpine Arena.
DEAR ECONOMY – Is there a future in this economy?
13.00
FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP
Giant Slalom, second run.
14.00 – 14.50
SALLY
At the Swedish National Alpine Arena.
DEAR ECONOMY – Is there a future in this economy?
15.00 – 17.30
SNOWTOPIA AFTER SKI & TALKSHOW
At Holiday Club
Registration is requried. Register here.
Read more about the event here.
18.00[UPDATED]
PRIZE CEREMONY & BIB DRAW
Prize Ceremony for Saturday’s top athletes. Bib Draw for the Sunday Slalom at Åre Square.
09.30
FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP
Slalom, first run.
10.30 – 11.25 SALLY
At the Swedish National Alpine Arena.
DEAR ECONOMY – Is there a future in this economy?
11.00-11.20 Backsnack with Mattias Goldmann: Climate Sinning Is the New White
Take the chance to listen when Mattias talks about how LUST, SLOTH, GREED, WRATH, ENVY, PRIDE & GLUTTONY will become the salvation of skiing in the future. We believe that the best ideas are born in motion – between ski runs! Back Snack is a place for curious questions, bold thoughts, and shared development, where skiing becomes a natural part of the conversation about sustainability. Free participation subject to availability. You will need your SkiPass, there will be skiing and discussion for 20 effective minutes.
Meetingpoint: Stjärnliften/VM-6
11.20-11.40 Backsnack with Per Olsson, researcher Stockholm Resilience Centre: Food for White Winters
Take the chance to listen when Per talks about how food can help skiers perform at their best while we also take better care of the planet. We believe that the best ideas are born in motion – between runs, in clear winter air, and with the mountains around us. Back Snack is a place for curious questions, bold thoughts, and shared development, where skiing becomes a natural part of the conversation about sustainability. Free participation subject to availability. You will need your SkiPass, there will be skiing and discussion for 20
Meetingpoint: Stjärnliften/VM-6
11.40-12.0 Backsnack with Jessica Ångström, Team Manager Nature Department, WWF and Fanny Sjödin, Sustainability Manager, Skistar: Wilder Skiing
Take the chance to listen when Jessica & Fanny talk about this: When the snow melts, a new season begins – for nature. Now the Swedish ski resorts are joining forces with WWF to make Sweden’s ski slopes wilder and richer in life. We believe that the best ideas are born in motion – between runs, in clear winter air, and with the mountains around us. Back Snack is a place for curious questions, bold thoughts, and shared development, where skiing becomes a natural part of the conversation about sustainability. Free participation subject to availability. You will need your SkiPass, there will be skiing and discussion for 20 effective minutes.
Meetingpoint: Stjärnliften/VM-6
12.30
FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP
Slalom, second run.