Programme

The UN launched The One Trillion Tree Initiative in 2020. What has happened since, which are the main obstacles in reaching the targets and how can different stakeholders actively contribute to a successful result? Join us to discuss these topics during our networking mingle in the Swedish Pavilion on November 19th from 17.00 – 19.00.

Transforming our agri-food systems is high on the climate agenda. At COP28, more than $2.5 billion was pledged by the global community to support the food-climate agenda, and over 130 world leaders endorsed the declaration on food and agriculture. However, the global community faces the challenge of reaching the last mile; ie. the small-hold food producers. After 10 years of R&D there is now proven a climate resilient business model that is scalable and adapted to the local context. Join Spowdi and its partners for the interactive session that will take the agri-food system agenda beyond discussions to a proven and scalable model based on creating socio-economic value for every actor in the value chain, starting with the last mile; ie. The small-hold farmer.

Phosphorus is essential for feeding the growing global population and is increasingly critical for LFP battery production. Currently, phosphorus for fertilisers and batteries relies on virgin mining, with major producers being China, Morocco/Western Sahara, and Russia, but by 2100, the world may depend almost solely on Morocco/Western Sahara. Urban flows contain significant phosphorus that, if not managed, can harm marine ecosystems, but existing technologies can recover phosphorus from sources like sewage sludge, creating a circular value chain.

COP29 in Baku has been named the “finance COP” as it provides an opportunity for parties to align climate finance contributions with global needs. While climate finance serves as a crucial foundation to reach the Paris Agreement objectives, it is clear that climate finance alone will not be enough to close the financing gap. In this context, carbon markets and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement have an important role to play in mobilizing additional finance for increased climate ambition as well as accelerated achievement towards the sustainable development goals. This side-event will gather representatives from governments and multilateral organizations that have started implementing Article 6 carbon markets to share their views on the important role carbon finance can play in closing the finance gap.

The backbone of the energy transition is the grid, while storage adds essential flexibility. By enhancing both, we can create a resilient, decarbonized, and cost-effective energy system that benefits society as a whole. By investing in modern infrastructure, we ensure that everyone can enjoy the advantages of a clean and reliable energy supply (and that we achieve global net-zero emissions by 2050).

Carbon pricing is essential for enabling the long-term transformation of our societies - and soon a requirement for certain industries to be able to trade with the European union. This event will explore how increasing the number of emissions priced globally can create a case to phase out fossil fuels, make climate solutions more attractive and in a relatively short timeframe enable more economies to trade with Europe as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is phased in over the coming years. It will also highlight the challenges – and opportunities – that carbon pricing may have on the business sector in emerging economies. 
The seminar will gather policymakers and business organisations and serve as a collaborative platform to discuss necessary partnerships ahead to support the implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms. 

Only 11 per cent of the world’s treated wastewater is reused, and half of the untreated wastewater enters natural water bodies, posing significant health and environmental threats. Sustainable wastewater management can recover energy and nutrients, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide alternative water and energy sources. Despite its potential, only 32 of 195 NDCs recognise wastewater treatment as a mitigation measure, highlighting a missed opportunity in global climate strategies.

At COP28, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Ulf Kristersson launched the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) as part of the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT). The Prime Ministers committed to return to COP30 in Belém to deliver tangible results under this partnership. With one year to go, this panel discussion provides an opportunity to take stock on progress made under the India-Sweden ITP and highlight the links to its sister partnership, the Brazil-UK Industry Decarbonisation and Hydrogen Hubs.

This panel will dive into the findings in the newly published paper “Durable Carbon Removal & Corporate Claims in the Era of Article 6” written by Oxford Sustainable Finance Group in collaboration with AFRY and Nasdaq. The panel will delve into the important question of corresponding adjustments - a corresponding adjustment is a mechanism to avoid double counting when countries trade carbon credits between each other under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Discover how data can power decarbonization in fashion’s supply chains, with solutions already available today. Industry experts will explore the current state of Scope 3 emissions, innovative data-driven initiatives, and the trillion-dollar investment opportunity needed to scale these efforts. Learn how fashion can draw insights from other industries, overcome scaling barriers, and leverage data and financing to accelerate its journey to net-zero. This is a must-attend session for those committed to sustainable fashion and effective climate action.

The race to a sustainable future and the urgent need to mitigate climate change hinge on breaking free from fossil fuel dependency. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030—reaching 11,000 GW—to meet Net Zero targets. However, this transformation can only succeed with the integration of robust energy storage systems into the grid. Energy storage plays a pivotal role in balancing the grid by smoothing out the variability of renewable sources like wind and solar, ensuring their full potential is harnessed while maintaining stability. Moreover, energy storage and grid flexibility offer a smarter, more efficient path to building a resilient energy infrastructure. This session will delve into the critical role of energy storage and flexibility in enabling tomorrow’s energy system, and address the barriers that must be overcome to realize this vision.

The electrification of transport, heating and industrial processes, combined with the massive influx of renewables is transforming the power system. Not only is more grid capacity required, but this evolution is also increasing complexity across the system. From managing the variability of renewable generation to handling new types of load such as electric vehicles or data centres, the power system needs more flexibility. Source of flexibility include supply and demand as well as storage, active grids and interconnectors. However, the application and integration of these solution will be unique depending on the market.  Additionally, the scaling of digital technologies and power electronics can further enhance the ability of the power grid to make cost-effective use of flexibility sources, but also introduces higher degrees of complexity. Panellists at this discussion will explore strategies and technological solutions to address the grid complexity challenge.

What do we need to make meaningful, rapid progress in reducing global emissions?Supply chain transparency is one of the key bottlenecks on businesses’ journeys to achieving net-zero emissions. To overcome it, however, we need to foster collaboration between the private sector, policymakers, and finance.In this session, you will hear from thought leaders in the space about how we can create the required infrastructure, policy frameworks, and incentives to get our economy on a net-zero trajectory and keep the 1.5 ambition alive.

Circular economy strategies can significantly contribute to COP 29’s climate objectives by advancing sustainable economic growth and resource efficiency. Even so, the development of circular business practices grows slowly, and in global contexts, such as the COP-negotiations, the barriers to a circular economy are rarely highlighted. This seminar will highlight how addressing policy, financial, regulatory, and organizational barriers to circularity can facilitate resource efficiency, extend product lifecycles and contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement. It will showcase circular solutions already on the market and emphasize the need to integrate circular strategies within COP 29’s policy agenda. The seminar will gather policymakers, business leaders, and financial institutions and serve as a collaborative platform to support circular economy adoption as a crucial pathway ahead.

Join us for practical examples of how export credits can be used to make climate finance more accessible. For you as a buyer, export credits can facilitate your green investments and crowd in private capital, underpinned by Swedish companies’ high-quality solutions and know-how. Export credits can be used in both emerging and developed markets. As a bonus, export credits also comes with a robust environmental and social due diligence.

We have five more years to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals and while progress has been made, there’s a great need to accelerate change in the years to come. Ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to a low-carbon economy is a key consideration for safeguarding future prosperity.  Join EQT for a session where we take the temperature of our collective progress on the SDGs and discuss the role of the private sector in driving a just transition, and how learnings from the digital transition can be leveraged to accelerate the journey towards net zero. 

Highlighting partnerships and cooperation across different players, this panel will explore the critical role of societal acceptance in driving the global energy transition to net-zero. Experts from industry, science, and NGOs will discuss strategies to engage communities, build trust, and address concerns around renewable energy, infrastructure, and policy changes. By highlighting successful case studies and innovative approaches, the panel will offer insights on how to foster public support, overcome resistance, and ensure an inclusive and just transition for all.

The transition to a future clean energy system hinges on clean energy technology supply chains. Supply chain delays are being experienced across the globe, particularly for grid equipment from transformers to HVDC systems. Ensuring adequate manufacturing capacity for clean energy technologies and particularly grid technologies is therefore a crucial enabler for energy transition. Strategies exist to scale up manufacturing capacity investments at speed however they require next generation collaboration, planning and policy making. They also require new and innovative business models, as well as careful consideration on the benefits of standardization. Panelists at this session will share opportunities and challenges associated with alleviating grid supply chain bottlenecks.

At COP28, there was a global consensus to triple renewables capacity to 2030, also reported by IEA (International Energy Agency) as the key to keep the door open to the 1.5 degree goal.According to IEA flagship report “World Energy Outlook” published in October 2024 the world is now moving towards “the era of electricity” (leaving “the era of oil”).But do we have enough tools in the toolbox to achieve the set climate goals? How can Sweden help to speed up climate-tech innovations to enable the world to reach the set climate goals?