
Programme
Our two-week programme, curated in collaboration with our partners, features a diverse lineup of speakers, moderators, and discussion topics. For full details, explore each individual session.
You can watch all of our sessions live or on-demand at your own leisure via the program.
Please note: All times are displayed in AZT (local Baku time). Switch to your local time zone in the menu bar at the top right (clock symbol).
How much (or little) climate finance focuses on the urban poor?
SIDA
Tuesday November 19, 2024 13:00 - 13:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
Live streamed, Video On Demand
The urban poor are disproportionately affected by climate change and more likely to live in disaster-prone areas, yet they can also crucial agents of transformative change. However, without adequate climate finance, local and global climate goals are out of reach, indicating the need for enhanced cooperation and climate action, locally led by the most vulnerable as well as increased financial support.This event will launch a new publication by the Cities Alliance “Climate Finance for the Urban Poor: A Review of the Global Climate Funds” and highlight the insufficient amount of climate finance targeting the urban poor. The discussion will highlight some of the challenges in accessing finance, the effectiveness of locally-led climate action for addressing poverty and how we can catalyze more finance for this critical population.
Inauguration of the Swedish Pavilion
Tuesday November 12, 2024 12:00 - 14:00 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
Live streamed, Video On Demand
COP29 offers a crucial opportunity for countries to strengthen their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of the 2025 deadline. Sweden is prepared to help bridge the implementation gap with proven solutions in energy, transport, industry, and food systems. Over the two weeks of programming, Sweden’s top companies, government officials, and experts will convene at the Swedish Pavilion to showcase practical solutions to global challenges. The inauguration will offer a preview of the innovative technologies, policies, and partnerships driving meaningful climate action.
India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership – Road to Belém
Stockholm Environment Institute
Saturday November 16, 2024 17:00 - 17:45 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
DECARBONISATION OF THE VALUE CHAIN, Live streamed, Video On Demand
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.Co-Organizer: Lead ITModerator: Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice President, WBCSD
Integrating Circular Economy Strategies into COP29's Climate Agenda
Svenskt Näringsliv
Saturday November 16, 2024 09:00 - 09:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
Live streamed, Video On Demand
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.
Investing in Gender equality for a fair and green transition in the EU Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans
SIDA
Thursday November 14, 2024 17:45 - 18:25 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
FINANCE, INVESTMENT & TRADE, Live streamed, Video On Demand
Organised by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the European Commission in close collaboration with UN Women.Gender equality is not only a fundamental right but an economic imperative. Empowering women leads to improved economic outcomes such as higher GDP, increased productivity, and higher employment. In view of the ongoing climate changes, investing in gender equality through climate finance can be a transformative driver for both climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.This panel will highlight the importance of gender equality in the green transition, focusing on the European Union's (EU), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and partner organisations’ support to its Neighborhood and the Western Balkans.
Making climate finance accessible – practical use of export credits
EKN
Friday November 15, 2024 17:00 - 17:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
JUST ENERGY TRANSITION, Live streamed, Video On Demand
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.
Narrative and Data for the transition we need to see
Doconomy
Wednesday November 13, 2024 11:00 - 11:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
INNOVATION FOR IMPACT, Live streamed, Video On Demand
Dip your toe into the wider pool of interconnected stories substantiated by leading impact data to shape the behavior necessary for a just, fair, and efficient transition.
Networking mingle - Inauguration of the Swedish Pavilion
Tuesday November 12, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
On-site event (not live streamed)
Networking mingle - India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership – Road to Belém
Stockholm Environment Institute
Saturday November 16, 2024 18:00 - 19:00 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
On-site event (not live streamed)
Networking Mingle - The One Trillion Tree Initiative – Opportunities and Threats
BCC
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:00 - 19:00 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
On-site event (not live streamed)
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.
Official Launch of the Transition Element Framework (TEF)
ClimateView
Wednesday November 13, 2024 12:00 - 12:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
INNOVATION FOR IMPACT, Live streamed, Video On Demand
Built on IPCC guidelines, the Transition Element Framework (TEF) is an open-source system guiding cities, regions, and nations toward sustainable transitions with unified, measurable KPIs for decarbonization. Already adopted by hundreds of European cities, regions and soon 500 more cities through ICLEI USA, the TEF enables coordinated, impactful climate action across all levels of government. It will officially be launched by ClimateView and partners at COP29.
Pre Food Day Reception
Tetra Pak
Monday November 18, 2024 17:00 - 19:00 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
On-site event (not live streamed)
We are delighted to invite you to the Pre-Food Day Reception hosted by Tetra Pak at the Swedish Pavilion during COP29. Alongside networking opportunities, we will hear insights from select guests. This reception is a unique chance to engage with other food system experts and stakeholders ahead of Food Day. We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions to the discussions. Please sign up (link) to confirm your interest, as space is limited. Note that Blue Zone accreditation is required for entry.
Private capital’s role in the transition to a net zero economy
EQT
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:00 - 11:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
FINANCE, INVESTMENT & TRADE, Live streamed, Video On Demand
Net zero is among the largest investment opportunities of our time. While renewable energy production remains a cornerstone of the transition to net zero, the investment opportunity is much larger than this. It's about transforming our entire industrial landscape. Private capital plays an instrumental role in funding a net zero future, and public-private partnerships have a great opportunity to contribute to bringing about a just and timely transition. Join us for a conversation about the regenerative economy as an investment opportunity, private capital's role in closing the net zero funding gap, and barriers to overcome to succeed in scaling transition finance.
Signing of the IDF Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability
Tetra Pak
Tuesday November 19, 2024 16:00 - 16:30 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
Live streamed, Video On Demand
Master of Ceremony: Richard Ali - Director Corporate Affairs, Strategy and Stakeholder Relations at Tetra Pak Panelists:Charles Brand, Executive Vice President Processing Solutions & Equipment at Tetra PakGilles Froment, President at IDFPiercristiano Brazalle, Honorary Member, former President at IDF
Supply chain transparency: how to tackle a key bottleneck to net zero
Normative
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:00 - 10:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
DECARBONISATION OF THE VALUE CHAIN, Live streamed, Video On Demand
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.
The Energy System of Tomorrow
Flower
Wednesday November 13, 2024 13:00 - 13:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
INNOVATION FOR IMPACT, Live streamed, Video On Demand
The fossil-based energy system is extremely complex and took 150 years to develop – now we need to build a new electricity-based system in a decade. What parts does it consist of? What is needed to succeed? How do we utilize pioneering technology to maximize our current power grid?
The world needs a circular transformation, in order to succeed we need to adopt new processes in society and use innovative technology – these solutions already exist
Ragn-Sells and Alfa Laval
Tuesday November 12, 2024 15:00 - 15:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
Live streamed, Video On Demand
With the support of Alfa Laval Technology and Ragn-Sells processes, it is possible to collect fish poop in the ocean that will become energy and minerals and our waste water can produce huge amount of renewable energy, nutrients and water for industry and agriculture use. If world only would become 3 times as much circular as it is today we would be able to reach the ambitions set in the Paris agreement and reduce the risk that we overshoot any of the planets planetary boundaries.
Towards the era of electricity – do we have enough tools in the toolbox? A discussion on the role and importance of innovation to tackle climate change
Minesto
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00 - 11:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
Live streamed, Video On Demand
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?
Transitioning to Net-Zero - how to accelerate the energy transition by strengthening societal acceptance
E.ON
Friday November 15, 2024 13:00 - 13:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
JUST ENERGY TRANSITION, Live streamed, Video On Demand
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.
Unlocking Net Zero: The Critical Role of Energy Storage and Flexibility
Ingrid Capacity
Saturday November 16, 2024 12:00 - 12:40 +04 The Swedish Pavilion - Open for public
DECARBONISATION OF THE VALUE CHAIN, Live streamed, Video On Demand
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.