Programme
The two-week programme has been curated with our partners. Details of speakers, moderators, and discussion topics can be found in each individual session.
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Actions to achieve a decarbonized and resilient value chain
Alfa Laval, Scania, SSAB
Tuesday December 5, 2023 13:00 - 13:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
ENERGY, CO LAB WITH SWEDEN, POSITIVE TIPPING POINT, VIDEO ON DEMAND
The industry has to decarbonize if we are to reach the goals of the Paris agreement. Research, innovation and deployment of new technologies are necessary. Resilient and sustainable value-chains, a willingness to share risk and look for new business cases are key. The First Movers Coalition is one platform that match suppliers and customers. This seminar will explain how decarbonisation in value-chains is already happening today and how creating concrete demands and goals is a key for success.
Ahead of the Curve with Value Chain Engagement
Normative
Sunday December 3, 2023 17:00 - 17:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Calculating scope 3 emissions with consistency and scientific rigor is crucial to reach net zero. But businesses are being held back. Listen how leaders in the field are tackling the value chain to drive effective reductions, secure benefits for their business and win the net zero race.
Biodiversity Frameworks- how do they translate into viable business strategies and local action?
AFRY
Saturday December 9, 2023 15:00 - 15:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
MATERIALS & CIRCULARITY, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Biodiversity loss is a global crisis that demands urgent attention and action from all sectors of society, including businesses. This panel discussion will convene experts and sustainability leaders to explore the intersection of biodiversity conservation and corporate strategy. The discussion will emphasize practical solutions and actions that businesses can undertake to integrate biodiversity considerations into their operations and contribute to a sustainable future.
Bridge the gap between the latest science, the climate negotiations, and the solutions – Positive Tipping Points
Saturday December 2, 2023 10:00 - 11:15 +04 Swedish Pavilion
WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT, POSITIVE TIPPING POINT, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Tipping points occur not only in undesirable processes, but also in desirable contexts. Whilst human activities are pushing the planet towards negative tipping points, jeopardising the very foundations of human well-being on earth, there exists viable solutions that could keep the world on track – provided there's robust support in policy, finance, and leadership for swift global implementation. Together with business leaders, policymakers and scientists we'll explore the positive tipping points on the horizon or already achieved, delving into the success factors driving these transformative moments.
Building a resilient global supply chain
Hitachi Energy
Tuesday December 5, 2023 09:10 - 09:50 +04 Swedish Pavilion
ENERGY, VIDEO ON DEMAND
The transition to clean energy hinges on clean energy technology supply chains and this is becoming increasingly relevant when it comes to longer gestation infrastructure development like power grids. As the energy transition accelerates globally and the share of electricity in the energy system increases from 20% to over 50% by 2050, we are looking at a four times increase in generation capacity and a three-fold increase in transfer capacity across our grids. When it comes to power grids, there are increasing concerns if supply chains could cope with the massive needs to address capacity and complexity across the value chain, from critical minerals and components like semiconductors to key products like transformers, switchgear, high voltage cables and HVDC equipment. The IEA estimates that USD $1.2 trillion of cumulative investment would be required to bring enough manufacturing capacity online by 2030 for the world to stay on track to meet its climate and energy goals. Announced investments still only cover around 60% of the total investment needed. It is also increasingly evident that while approaches such as re-shoring and friend-shoring are being considered global supply chains would be essential for success if we are to address scale and speed.During this session, panelists will discuss current clean energy supply chain challenges, potential solutions and wider considerations such as national, regional and global industrial strategies as well as incentives and stimuli to spur investments and help accelerate the energy transition.
Business transition plans centred around mapping and eliminating fossil fuels
IKEA
Saturday December 9, 2023 11:00 - 11:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
MATERIALS & CIRCULARITY, VIDEO ON DEMAND
To limit global warming close to 1.5°C, the transition away from fossil fuels is an imperative. This imperative is also recognized in the recommendations of the UN secretary general’s High-Level Expert Group for net zero commitments, HLEG.
Circularity, material and energy independence in the energy sector
Stockholm Exergi
Saturday December 9, 2023 14:00 - 14:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
MATERIALS & CIRCULARITY, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Europe is facing major challenges in the energy and heating sector due to its dependence on Russian gas. Security of supply is an emerging issue, decarbonization and the green transition needs to happen to reach the Paris agreement of 1,5. In the same time European countries are not using its resources to its full potential.
Cities leading the green transition
ClimateView
Sunday December 3, 2023 15:00 - 15:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
ADAPTATION & HEALTH, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Cities contribute 70 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions. As a consequence, cities play a key role in driving the green transition. What distinguishes cities that are leading the green transition? How do city forerunners implement actions with the scale, scope and speed needed to reach the goals set by the Paris Agreement? And how have they enabled stakeholder and citizen inclusion as part of the process? During this session, we welcome representatives from cities leading the green transition along with green city networks to discuss these questions and what can be learned from successful examples.
Clean electrification for the industrial transition – what is needed to unlock the needed supply?
SSAB
Tuesday December 5, 2023 11:00 - 11:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
ENERGY, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
To speed up industry transition and bridge the gaps to meet the Paris agreement’s goals, we need to set a clear, global framework to unlock the necessary deployment of clean energy technologies. Clean energy is the backbone of the transition to net-zero. New production capacity but also more transmission grids are necessary. What are the challenges and recommendations to get there?
Clean Energy Imperative: A Global Perspective on the Energy Transition
AFRY
Tuesday December 5, 2023 10:00 - 10:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
ENERGY, RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
As the world grapples with the dire consequences of climate change, the imperative for transitioning to clean energy sources has become increasingly apparent. This presentation delves into the critical reasons why the adoption of clean energy is not just an option but an urgent necessity for the planet's sustainable future. Additionally, it will provide a global outlook and stocktake over the diverse conditions and challenges faced by different regions worldwide in the ongoing energy transition.
Climate Ambition Raising Through Article 6: Promoting the energy transition in Africa with carbon markets
Swedish Energy Agency
Friday December 8, 2023 15:00 - 15:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
YOUTH, EDUCATION & SKILLS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
The global energy transition is already underway, but the urgency of climate change demands that it reaches a larger scale and a higher pace. Carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement can help provide the finance and capacity needed to accomplish that.
Climate Finance and Just Transition in the Arab Region: What Impacts for Fragile Countries
Friday December 8, 2023 12:00 - 12:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
YOUTH, EDUCATION & SKILLS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Just Transition is the notion that a green transition must take into account intersectional socio-economic imperatives in order to bring forth a future that is both fair and sustainable for everyone. The ongoing climate, political, economic and social crises across the Middle East and North Africa have made such a process an absolute necessity.
Closing the loop: How does food circularity enhance climate and nature action?
Tetra Pak
Saturday December 9, 2023 09:50 - 10:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
MATERIALS & CIRCULARITY, RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
This session will discuss the transformative potential of circular practices within the food supply chain for mitigating climate change and preserving natural ecosystems.
Collaboration as the new Leadership to Bridge the Implementation Gaps
Friday December 1, 2023 15:50 - 16:15 +04 Swedish Pavilion
WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT, VIDEO ON DEMAND
The ambition of the Inauguration of the Swedish Pavilion is to mirror the vision and the key messages for our COP28 engagement. Hence, the inauguration aims to: - Illustrate the good examples of cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, public-private partnerships. - Showcase best practice examples in the areas of policy, finance, and innovations needed to mitigate the climate crises and to achieve the Paris Agreement. - Make sure our vision and objectives are aligned with the official negotiation agenda of COP28 and that conversations around adaptation, mitigation, finance, and loss and damage, are at the forefront of all our discussions. - Ensure a diverse representation in terms of gender, age, and nationality from the government of Sweden of and other UN member states, private sector, public sector, Academia, NGO, and youth. This transformation is a historic chance to build a better world. Together, let’s pioneer the possible.
COP28 – Expectations on outcomes
Friday December 1, 2023 14:00 - 14:20 +04 Swedish Pavilion
WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT, VIDEO ON DEMAND
The ambition of the Inauguration of the Swedish Pavilion is to mirror the vision and the key messages for our COP28 engagement. Hence, the inauguration aims to: - Illustrate the good examples of cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, public-private partnerships. - Showcase best practice examples in the areas of policy, finance, and innovations needed to mitigate the climate crises and to achieve the Paris Agreement. - Make sure our vision and objectives are aligned with the official negotiation agenda of COP28 and that conversations around adaptation, mitigation, finance, and loss and damage, are at the forefront of all our discussions. - Ensure a diverse representation in terms of gender, age, and nationality from the government of Sweden of and other UN member states, private sector, public sector, Academia, NGO, and youth. This transformation is a historic chance to build a better world. Together, let’s pioneer the possible.
COP28: Key Takeaways and What's Next
Monday December 11, 2023 15:45 - 16:00 +04 Swedish Pavilion
PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
On the occasion of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the Swedish Embassy and DGVN invite you to a hybrid event with panel discussion and live link to COP28 in Dubai to draw a first conclusion of the achievements of the climate conference. Will COP28 send the important signal of increased ambition and action, not at least from the biggest emitters, that the climate crisis so urgently requires? This question will stand at the centre of our event, which takes place in the final hours of the climate negotiations. Close to the pulse of the negotiations, we want to discuss what results can be expected and what priorities will be set by Sweden, Germany and other parties at COP28.
Decarbonising steel production: financing green steel in a developing country
Stockholm Environment Institute
Saturday December 9, 2023 16:00 - 16:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
MATERIALS & CIRCULARITY, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Decarbonizing global steel production is widely accepted as both urgent and immensely challenging. This event seeks to illustrate these challenges and potential solutions by presenting the findings of a new research project by the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).
Decarbonization in Shipping: Solving long wait times in port with innovative technologies
StormGeo
Wednesday December 6, 2023 17:00 - 17:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion + virtual participants
TRANSPORT, URBANISATION & BUILT ENVIRONMENT, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Ships can burn as much as 6% of fuel waiting in port and are emitting CO2. Depending on the industry segment, some ships might spend half their lifetime in ports due to complex port operations and waiting, emitting unnecessary and hazardous carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Delivering Net Zero through Collaboration
Hitachi Energy
Sunday December 3, 2023 13:00 - 13:40 +04 Swedish Pavilion
CO LAB WITH SWEDEN, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Transitioning to clean electricity as the backbone of the energy system represents the cleanest and most efficient way to decarbonise. Massive deployment of clean power and electrification, enabled by grids, is one of the most important strategies in our race towards net zero. Globally we are looking at 4 times increase in generation capacity and a 3-fold increase in transfer capacity as the share of electrification in our energy system goes from 20% up to over 50% by 2050.This transformational change is achievable, but the sense of urgency must be realized by all. The solutions needed to accelerate clean energy transitions will require collaboration on all fronts. As the transport, buildings and industry sectors decarbonize, the interdependencies between these sectors and the power sector increase. Stakeholders from these sectors need to speak each other’s language to find new ways to break down silos and accelerate the energy transition. Different stakeholder groups from countries across the world must also leverage the opportunity to learn from each other, creating new business opportunities and faster pathways to net zero.Moving a resilient energy transition forward will entail replicating, scaling, and speeding up collaboration models. Panelists at this session will share opportunities, challenges and examples related to successfully collaborating across sectors, geographies, and stakeholders.
Dialogues: The Climate Action Economy
Monday December 4, 2023 15:00 - 18:30 +04 Swedish Pavilion
FINANCE, IMPACTTECH & TRADE, VIDEO ON DEMAND
Doconomy & ClimateView presents "Dialogues: The Climate Action Economy", a session exploring how finance, cities, and consumers can collaboratively drive progress toward a climate action economy. Thought leaders and experts in finance, sustainability, and data-driven solutions will discuss the intersection of climate action, financial wellbeing, and systemic change at COP28. Join the conversation to learn how responsible financial practices, data-driven insights, and behavioral science can contribute to addressing climate change while fostering economic stability and transitions to net zero in smart cities.