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SGT open lecture: Indigenous rights & sustainability
In this event organized by Sustainable Global Technologies Programme, the President of the Samí Parliament in Finland, Pirita Näkkäläjärvi, will discuss the role of indigenous rights in driving sustainability transformations.
Information about the event
Pirita Näkkäläjärvi has a unique career combining Indigenous rights advocacy and global business. Before being elected as the President, Pirita has had a long career in Mergers & Acquisitions for example at Merrill Lynch, Nokia and EY. Pirita holds MSc in Economics from Helsinki School of Economics (now Aalto) and MSc Media & Communications (with Distinction) from London School of Economics. Pirita will discuss why respecting Indigenous Rights is an essential part of sustainability.
This event is open for everyone from Aalto University, no registration is required.
This lecture is part of WAT-E3020 State of the World and Development (2 ECTS) course, organized under Sustainable Global Technologies Programme. More information about the organizer: www.aalto.fi/sgt-programme
SGT Programme
Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT), organized under Water and Environmental Engineering Master's Programme, is a multidisciplinary education program that focuses on sustainable technologies, urbanization and development, to contribute to environmental, cultural, and societal impacts in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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