On March 7–8, 2025, the Nordic Sustainability Arena (NoSA) will take place in Åre. With some of Sweden’s most renowned winter athletes, researchers, and business leaders in attendance, this event creates a powerful platform to protect the winters of the future. Renowned track and field star and sustainability advocate Carolina Klüft will serve as the conference moderator.
“Combining the power of sports with science and business is an incredible opportunity. I look forward to this day, which will hopefully bring new insights and the energy to act,” says Carolina Klüft.
Inspiring and challenging participants
This year’s lineup includes some of the Nordic region’s top winter athletes and experts in sustainability and business. Highlights include:
- Strong voices from the sports world: Charlotte Kalla, Anna Ottosson Blixth, and André Myhrer
- Experts leading the transition: Mattias Goldmann, climate debater; Nina Ekelund, Secretary General of the Haga Initiative; and Annika Ramsköld, Head of Sustainability at Vattenfall
- Business leaders: Monica Lingegård, CEO of SJ; Stefan Sjöstrand, CEO of Skistar; Sara Öhrvall, Senior Advisor and AI Expert
- International perspectives: Susanna Sieff, Head of Sustainability at the International Ski Federation, and Riikka Rakic, Head of Sustainability at the International Biathlon Union
Nordic Sustainability Arena welcomes everyone who wants to be part of the solution: business leaders aiming to accelerate the transition, sports organizations striving to lead in sustainability, and societal actors eager to collaborate for change.
“With Nordic Sustainability Arena, we bring together leading forces to create tangible solutions. We are proud to present such a strong program,” says Olle Danielsson, CEO of the Alpine World Cup in Åre.
The initiative is spearheaded by the World Cup in Åre and the Swedish Ski Association. Founding partners are Vattenfall, Skistar, and DLA Piper, all long-time supporters of winter sports.
Contact
Olle Danielsson, CEO of the Alpine World Cup in Åre, +46 70 558 33 69
Titti Rodling, Project Manager, Nordic Sustainability Arena, +46 70 339 2007
About Nordic Sustainability Arena – a meeting place for white winters
Nordic Sustainability Arena aims to become an annual international gathering where sports, research, business, and societal actors unite to drive global climate action. Through collective efforts, we can secure the future of winter sports and showcase how the power of events can help preserve snow and winters for future generations. Rooted in research, the arena operates within the framework of the Global Goals and Planetary Boundaries. Visit nordicsustainabilityarena.com.
