Göteborgs Konserthus climate evening

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Welcome to an evening about the climate crisis during the Göteborg Book FairThe climate crisis is urgent.

Everything points towards the next few decades as being decisive for our future. That raises concerns and questions – as well as the commitment and the will to change. Together. This is why the Göteborg Book Fair, Dagens Nyheter, the publishing house Polaris and the Church of Sweden are now arranging an evening on the theme of climate change. There will be music, talks, and thoughts about this crucial issue of the future. Welcome to an evening that provides knowledge and inspiration!

On stage in Gothenburg Concert Hall during the evening:

Music by Annika Norlin and a string ensemble from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Speech by climate activist Greta Thunberg (via video link).
A conversation with Björn Wiman, culture editor at Dagens Nyheter, opinion leader Anders Wijkman and archbishop Antje Jackelén about the roles and responsibilities of society’s institutions for the climate crisis.
Speech by David Wallace-Wells, American journalist and author of the book “The Uninhabitable Earth”.
A conversation with author Amanda Svensson, climate psychologist Frida Hylander, meteorologist Martin Hedberg and DN columnist Fredrik Strage.
Moderator: Kristina Hedberg, journalist at Dagens Nyheter