Programme

Where does the global energy transition stand today? In light of COP28’s outcomes, this panel will assess our progress and identify critical implementation gaps. Key goals include tripling renewable energy capacity, phasing down coal, doubling energy efficiency, and advancing low-emission technologies. AFRY’s Fossil Detox Report reveals that 80% of our energy system can be decarbonized with existing technology, and this panel will explore the enablers needed to close implementation gaps and accelerate our progress toward climate targets.

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?

To combat the climate crisis and avoid the most severe impacts of climate change, 107 countries responsible for approximately 82% of global greenhouse gas emissions, have now adopted net-zero pledges. As part of this drive for net zero, it is increasingly acknowledged that a secure, resilient clean energy technology supply chain will be critical in harnessing emissions outcomes and capturing the economic opportunity inherent in the energy sector transition. However, supply chains are coming under increasing pressure across the globe, particularly for equipment such as HVDC related products, transformers and switchgear. 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. We also need to ensure adequate skills to execute the ambitious energy transition plans and targets we have set ourselves. Panelists at this session will share opportunities and challenges across stakeholder groups, to alleviate grid supply chain bottlenecks, addressing key areas like planning, financing, business models, and standardization. 

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.

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. 

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.