PROGRAM
Niklas Gustafsson says welcome and invites Martin Lundstedt, Volvo Group President and CEO.

Driving Change – The Power of Partnerships in the Green Transition
Martin Lundstedt talks to Niklas Gustafsson about why the Volvo Group has highlighted sustainability research for over 30 years.

Rewarding Pathbreaking Science
Niklas Gustafsson talks to Professor Carl Folke, Chairman of the Scientific Committee, about the substantial scientific and policy impact of many of the laureates since the first award in 1990.

 Premiere of the film “The Urbanized Jungle”
 A film about the 2023 laureate and his research in Amazonia.

 The legacy of Will Steffen, Earth System Scientist
Professor Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

Jury citation
Dr. Sybille van den Hove, member of the Prize Jury

The challenge of preserving biodiversity – and having economic growth and equity
A session with the 2023 laureate Professor Eduardo Brondizio, Professor Marie Stenseke,  Dr. Anne Larigauderie, and Professor Thomas Sterner.

Award Ceremony
A message from Pamela Whitten, President, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA.

Live performance
Music entertainment by Kristin Amparo.