Prize seminar and ceremony, 5 November, 2009

20 Years of exploring the way to a sustainable world

This year marks the 20th conferral of the Volvo Environment Prize. The ceremonial program started with a relection on science and policy by the laureate, Dr Susan Solomon, and the former laureate (1991) Professor Paul Crutzen.
This was followed by a panel discussion where the Dr Solomon discussed  the role of business, finance politics and science with Ms Maria Wetterstrand, Member of the Swedish Parliament; Professor Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Copenhagen; Mr Leif Johansson, President AB Volvo and Mr Klas Eklund, SEB.

 
Left: Mr Leif Johansson, President AB Volvo Dr Susan Solomon and Mr Stephen Odell, President and CEO Volvo Car Corporation.
Right: The Volvo Environment Prize glass sculpture

 
Professor Paul Crutzen interviewed on stage by moderator Claes Sjöberg

 
Volvo Environment Prize Luareate 2009, Dr Susan Solomon, on stage interviewed by moderator Claes Sjöberg

 
Left: Front row: Jacqueline McGlade, Ralph Rayner, Claes Beyer, behind: Carl Folke and Oliver Lindqvist
Right: The audience has a say

The Panel (from the left) Ms Maria Wetterstrand, Member of the Swedish Parliament; Dr Susan Solomon, NOA, USA; Mr Leif Johansson, President AB Volvo; Professor Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Copenhagen and Mr Klas Eklund, SEB.

 
Cocktail reception

 
Musical entertainment

 
Left: Professor Gita Sen, Chairman of the Volvo Environment Prize Jury
Right: Dr Susan Solomon, Professor Gita Sen and the crystal ball

 
2009 Volvo Envoronment Prize laureate: Dr Susan Solomon