Welcome to Stockholm Bid to Host the World Congress of the International Union of Forest
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Welcome to Stockholm Bid to host the World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, IUFRO 2-7 July 2019 Photo: Human Spectra /Shutterstock, Getty Image, Shutterstock /Jeppe Wikström /Yanan Li, Johnér, Yanan Li /Matton /Yanan Li, Yanan Li, Matton / Stockholmsmässan /Shutterstock, Yanan Li, Peter Nordahl /Jeppe Wikström / Human Spectra, Olof Holdar, Nicho Södling /Jeppe Wikström, Nicho Södlding, Shutterstock / Ulf Hinds, Shutterstock / Yanan Li, Yanan Li, Shutterstock /Preben Kristensen, Ulf Hinds /Shutterstock, Erik Svensson, Nicho Södling / Shutterstock, Wolfgang Dreiner – Imagebank Sweden, Mats Jansson – Gotland Convention Bureau /Peter Grant – Imagebank Sweden, Johnér, Shutterstock / Human Spectra, Shutterstock, Jeppe Wikström Contents Welcome Letter ..........................................................xx Letters of Invitation & Support ...............................xx “Ert ämne” + ev. Professional Excursions ...............xx Stockholm ...................................................................xx Stockholm support Stockholm – the natural choice Sweden Sweden .......................................................................xx Conference Venue .....................................................xx Transport .....................................................................xx Accommodation .........................................................xx Banquet & Reception Venues .................................xx Social Activities+ ev. Professional Excursions .....xx Pre and Post Congress Tours ..................................xx VAT & Visas ................................................................xx Map World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations 2019, as of December 2012 Infoga välkomstbrev från svenskarna World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations 2019, as of December 2012 Letters of Invitation & Support The City of Stockholm Skogsindustrierna, Svenska Jägareförbundet, Margareta Björk The Swedish Forest Swedish Association for President of the City Council Industries Federation Hunting and Wildlife Mårten Larsson Management The Royal Swedish Academy Senior Vice President Forestry Bo Sköld of Agricultureand Forestry Head of Industrial Policy Department Secretary-General Carl-Anders Helander Daniel Ligné Secretary General WWF Sweden Director of Game management Håkan Wirtén Fredrik Ingemarson Secretary General Program Manager IKEA of Sweden Peter Westman Anders Hildeman SLU, The Swedish University Conservation Director Global Forestry Manager of Agricultural Sciences Prof. Lisa Sennerby Forsse LRF Skogsägarna, Stockholm Visitors Board Vice-Chancellor The Federation of Swedish Henrik von Arnold Family Forest Owners Director Stockholm Convention Bureau Skogforsk, The Forest Sven-Erik Hammar Research Institute of Sweden President Scandinavian Airlines Jan Fryk System, SAS Manging Director Vi-skogen, Vi Agroforestry Sus Nygaard Anneli Rogeman Manager Meeting and Convention Sales Managing Director World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations 2019, as of December 2012 CITY OF STOCKHOLM NOVEMBER 2012 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Executive Director Alexander Buck International Union of Forest Research Organizations, IUFRO Dear Executive Director, On behalf of the City of Stockholm I take pleasure in cordially inviting the World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, IUFRO to Stockholm in 2019. Stockholm is built on fourteen islands and the surrounding water is so clean that one can even go for a swim in the summertime just outside the Royal Palace in the city centre. The landscape, and the unique archipelago of 30,000 islands, offers numerous excursions to all visitors. With its well-preserved medieval city centre, royal palaces and impressive monuments, Stockholm is considered to be of great beauty and historical interest. Culture, entertainment and restaurants abound catering all tastes. Stockholm was designated the very first European Green Capital award for 2010 by the European Commission. The European Green Capital Award is given to a city that has a record of achieving high environmental standards, is committed to ambitious goals for further environmental improvement and sustainable development, and can act as a role model to inspire other cities and promote best practices in other European cities. The City of Stockholm has also been designated Intelligent Community of the Year 2009. Stockholm was chosen, among other things, for the city’s various e-services and for its investments in an open-access fibre network. Behind the award stands the think tank The Intelligent Community Forum, ICF, that each year selects the most intelligent community in an awards cycle. In the world of science, medicine and literature, Stockholm is associated with Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize. The City Hall of Stockholm, site of the annual Nobel Prize Award festivities, often hosts receptions of international conventions. On behalf of the City of Stockholm we wish to announce our full support and welcome you to organize the World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations in the Swedish capital. We are happy to assist you in turning the congress into a success. We are confident that Stockholm will measure up to your highest expectations and sincerely hope that you will allow our city the privilege and pleasure of receiving you here in 2019. Sincerely yours, Margareta Björk Stadshuset. Besöksadress Ragnar Östbergs Plan 1 Telefon 08-508 29 000. Fax 08-508 29 946 [email protected] www.stockholm.se Uppsala 2012-07-30 Executive Director Alexander Buck IUFRO Mariabrunn (BFW), Hauptstrasse 7 A-1140 Vienna Österrike/Austria Letter of support With reference to the “Letter of interest”, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, June 15, 2012, signed by Vice-Chancellor Lisa Sennerby Forsse, I hereby confirm that The Forest Research Institute of Sweden, Skogforsk, strongly support Sweden and SLU to host the XXV IUFRO World Congress 2019. Should this come about, Skogforsk is also prepared to take active part in organizing and conducting the Congress, in cooperation with SLU and other engaged parties. Yours sincerely, Jan Fryk Managing Director Uppsala Uppsala Science Park, SE-751 83 Uppsala, Sweden. Tel: +46 (18) 18 85 00 Ekebo Ekebo 2250, SE-268 90 Svalöv, Sweden. Tel: +46 (418) 47 13 00 E-mail:[email protected] Umeå Box 3, SE-918 21 Sävar, Sweden. Tel: +46 (90) 203 33 50 skogforsk.se Skogs #J Industrierna Executive 1)irector Alexander Back IUFRO IVlariabrunn (BFW ), Hauptstrasse 7 A-1 140 Vienna Österrike/Atistria Letter of support With reference to the “Letter of interesi”, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Jane 15, 2012, signed by Vice-Chancellor Lisa Sennerhy Forsse, 1 herehy confirm that The Swedish Forest Endustries Federation, SFIF, strongly support Sweden and SLU to host the XXV IUFR() World Congress 2019. Should this come about, SFIF and its forest owning memher companies are also prepared to take active part in arranging field trips focusing on the Swedish Forestiy Mode! and sustainahle Corest management and the kwest—hased sector as key actors and enahlers of the hio-hased society. Our memher companies are spread all OVCf Sweden and will be ahle to arrange filed trips from southern Sweden to the very norih. incerely, Mårten Larsson Senior Vice President Forestry Head of Industrial Policy l)epartment The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna) is the trade and employers’ organisation for the puip, paper and woodworking industries. The Swedish Forest Industries Federation represents some fifty pulp and paper manufacturers and about 140 wood mechanical companies. It also represents a number of companies that are closely associated with puip and paper or sawn timber manufacture. The Swedish forest industry is the employer of about 60 000 people and the value of the export was SEK 128 billion in 2011. Meet in Stockholm – a leading congress capital! Dear Sirs, Stockholm is one of the world’s most popular cities for meetings of almost all sizes. Not least due to its proven record of organization, infrastructure and typical Scandinavian attention to detail, flexibility and efficiency. Based on innovation and fuelled by high technology, the Stockholm region’s economy boasts one of the world’s most prominent ICT clusters, one of Europe’s largest life sciences clusters and fast growing cleantech and fashion industries – to name but a few. The Capital of Scandinavia also presents an abundance of culture, attractions and world-renowned entertainment. As a clear recognition of the fact that sustainability is continuing to be a top priority for Stockholm - Stockholm was awarded the “European Green Capital” in 2010. Reaching Stockholm is swift and simple regardless of where your journey starts. And well here you have high-speed connection from Ar- landa Airport, and one of the most efficient and well-structured public transport system in the world, at your service. If you don’t just choose to walk around in this compact city.. Please find enclosed a presentation of Stockholm that will give you a first glance of the city and its many advantages as a destination for successful congresses. Yours sincerely Stockholm Visitors Board Henrik von Arnold Director Stockholm Convention Bureau Phone: +46 8 508 28 501, [email protected] World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations