Europe seen from space. Photo: benmoss/ Getty
Europe seen from space. Photo: benmoss/ Getty
In this webinar, we explored how big-picture trends are shaping our communities. Through expert talks and group discussions, we imagined different futures and discussed what's driving change.
| Session 1: How can we shape our future? | |
| Opening remarks, Robert Watt, Engagement Director, SEI | |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | Shaping the future: exploring possibilities and pathways, Sara Talebian, Research Associate at SEI Headquarters (HQ) |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Key megatrends relevant for Europe, Marcus Carsson, Senior Research Fellow at SEI HQ |
| 10:50 to 11:00 | Q&A |
| Session 2: What does this mean to Bosnia and Herzegovina? | |
| 11:00 –11: 50 | What megatrends are relevant for Bosnia and Herzegovina? Session Lead: Sasa Solujic Panelists:
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| 11:50 – 12:00 | Leg stretching and coffee break |
| Session 3: What can we do about it? Discussing alternative futures | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | How do we address megatrends in policymaking? Session Leads: Marcus Carlsson and Sara Talebian |
| 12:45 – 13.00 | Closing remarks |
Robert Watt, Engagement Director, SEI.
Robert Watt is overseeing SEI’s strategic policy engagement (climate, finance, 2030 Agenda, ocean and biodiversity, and EU) as Engagement Director.
Sara Talebian, Research Associate at SEI.
Sara Talebian is a Research Associate at SEI Headquarters, International Climate Risk and Adaptation Team, Global Agendas, Climate and Systems Division. Her main field of expertise is futures studies and strategic foresight, with an emphasis on exploratory scenarios, horizon scanning, and decision making under uncertainty.
Marcus Carson, Senior Research Fellow at SEI.
Marcus Carson is a Senior Research Fellow at SEI and his expertise covers belief systems, policy and implementation, social movements and organizational networks. He has worked on issues linking science, policy and practice for some 35 years, and in diverse roles – as an advocate, a practitioner, a policymaker, a teacher and as a researcher.
Prof. Dr. Mitar Perušić, University of Eastern Sarajevo.
Prof. Dr. Perušić is a professor at the Faculty of Technology in Zvornik, University of Eastern Sarajevo. He is a highly experienced environmental expert with extensive experience in strategic planning, local development, energy and environmental management.
Tarik Hubana, ARTI Analytics.
Tarik Hubana is a Chief Operating Officer for ARTI Analytics, a company specializing in AI application development services and offering a range of AI-enabled products. Tarik is an accomplished engineer and holds a PhD in technical sciences, with a proven track record in the power and energy industry.
Prof. Dr. Azra Hadžiahmetović, University of Sarajevo.
Prof. Hadžiahmetović is a full professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Sarajevo, specializing in Macroeconomics, International Economics, and European Integration. Alongside her academic career, she has served as Chair of the Council of Experts at the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH, Alternate Governor at the International Monetary Fund, BiH Governor at the World Bank, and a regular rapporteur on economic issues for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Saša Solujić, Project Manager at SEI.
Saša Solujić is a Project Manager at SEI and has over 10 years of experience in the development cooperation arena in the Western Balkans, MENA and ENPI East countries, through multi-lateral agencies. She has extensive experience with implementation of complex projects and programmes, as well as project development and fundraising.
Find the slides of the event here.
