The conference Smart and Sustainable Materials for Clean Air and Water takes place on 12 September 2025 at Näringslivets Hus in Stockholm. With keynote talks by Anders Wijkman and John Warner, the event brings together researchers, companies and policymakers to discuss how safe and sustainable materials can shape cleaner air and water — and how Mistra TerraClean’s seven years of research provide new insights and solutions.
Programme
08:30 – Coffee & registration
09:00 – Welcome & introducing Mistra TerraClean
Why safe and sustainable materials matter – and how the programme’s partners approach the challenge. Short pitches from all Case Studies (CSPs) on the need: Why do we need safe and sustainable materials?
Moderator: Ulrica Edlund, Programme Director, Mistra TerraClean
09:30 – Keynote: The Big Picture – Resources Then, Now and in the Future
Anders Wijkman, circular economy advocate, Honorary Chairman of the Club of Rome
10:30 – Smart as in Safe and Sustainable
Safe and Sustainable by Design for materials – how early-stage innovation and evaluation can lead to safer products. Presentations and panel discussion on challenges, applicability, and broader implications for industry and society. Lessons learned?
Moderator: Charlotte Nilsson, RISE
Speakers & panelists
- Emma Strömberg, IVL (IRISS – the international SSbD network)
- Maja Halling, IVL (LCBROM – lifecycle-based risk and opportunity mapping)
- Urban Boije av Gennäs, KEMI
Panel discussion: - Charlotte Nilsson, RISE (Moderator)
- Patrik Andersson, IVL, SafeChem
- Hanna Holmquist, ChemSec
- Jutta Hildenbrand, RISE, Mistra TerraClean
- Urban Boije av Gennäs, KEMI
- Emma Strömberg, IVL, IRISS
11:30 – Lunch break
A chance to recharge, reflect, and connect.
12:30 – Keynote: How to Design Safe Materials at a Molecular Level
John Warner, co-founder of Green Chemistry, President of Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry
13:30 – Smart as in Functional: Addressing PFAS & Emerging Contaminants
Functionality in materials. Knowledge and knowledge gaps – how do we clean up the mess? Case studies, technologies, and cross-sector insights on removing persistent pollutants. Lessons learned?
Moderator: Tove Mallin, RISE
Speakers & panelists
- Kristina Neimert Carne, IKEM (On the European and legislative agenda)
- Anna Maria Sundin, RISE, Programme office of WaterWise Societies
- Helene Ejhed, Norrvatten (Emerging contaminants)
- Daniel Paska, Ericsson (sharing company perspective)
- Igor Travar, Ragn-Sells (sharing company perspective)
14:30 – Coffee break
Take a moment to mingle, ask follow-up questions, and spark new ideas over a cup of coffee.
15:00 – Smart as in Interactive
Sensing materials, intelligent functions, and interaction with the environment.
Moderator: Mats Sandberg, RISE
Speakers & panelists
- Mats Sandberg, RISE (Inspiring examples from Mistra TerraClean)
- Hjalmar Granberg, RISE (Graphene as a smart material)
- Igor Travar, Ragn-Sells (sharing company perspective)
- Sensor company (sharing company perspective)
15:50 – Looking into the Future
What are the main takeaways from the day – and where do we go next? A panel reflects on key insights and shares thoughts on the future of smart materials.
Moderator: Ulrica Edlund, Programme Director, Mistra TerraClean
Q&A: Kristina Svensson, IKEM
16:20 – Thank you for participating!
Visit mistraterraclean.com to explore more results and insights from the Mistra TerraClean programme.
Keynote speakers
Anders Wijkman — Circular economy advocate and systems thinker. Former Member of Parliament in Sweden and the European Union. As Honorary Chairman of the Club of Rome, he brings a wide-angle view on how material flows and resource use shape our future. He is also a member of the International Resource Panel (IRP), which investigates the world’s most critical resource issues with the aim of developing practical solutions for policymakers, industry, and society.
John Warner — Co-founder of Green Chemistry and one of the world’s most influential chemists in sustainable innovation. With a deep focus on molecular design, he shares insights on how to create inherently safer materials – from the molecular level up.
📎 Invitation
📝 Registration (no later than September 5)
📄 Download the Programme
