DECEMBER 6
Green Transition in Sectors
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Green mobility: From Slow Lane to Fast Lane
The Role of Finance in the Transitions of the Transport Sector
DECEMBER 6, 9.30–10.15 (UTC+4)
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Transport is considered a "Slow lane" sector because it is challenging to decarbonize, but nonetheless, it is vital for a holistic shift to sustainability. Looking at mobility from the entire value chain perspective, this panel will primarily discuss Electric Vehicles but also expand into other forms of transport like flying, shipping, and railways. How do we move this important sector from the slow lane to the fast lane?
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Evalena Falck
Vice President Head of Strategic Accounts, Scania
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Jonas Otterheim
Head of Climate Action Volvo Cars
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Luca De Lorenzo
Head of Sustainability and Mandate, NIB
MODERATOR
Jukka Ahonen
Head of Communications, NIB
Nordic Green Shipping
Best practices on how to decarbonize trade
DECEMBER 6, 10.45–11.30 (UTC+4)
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With international shipping driving global trade and emissions, the urgency for climate action is clear. The Nordics, home to major cargo and shipping giants, lead the charge in green maritime innovation. Join us to explore how Nordic expertise and global orientation are shaping a more sustainable future for this critical industry.
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H.E. Ms. Ingilín D. Strøm
Minister of the Environment, Faroe Islands
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Tristan Smith
Associate Professor at UCL Energy Institute
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Sundus Ramli
Chief Commercial Officer for Power-to-X, Topsoe
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Marianne Stigset
Director of Communications and External Affairs, Aker Horizons
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Janne Jünger
Director of Communications and External Affairs, Wärtsilla
MODERATOR
Kevin Johnsen
COO, Nordic Energy Research
Investing in the blue economy for a better future
DECEMBER 6, 12.00–12.45 (UTC+4)
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Climate change affects the health of marine and coastal ecosystems and has an immediate impact on the survival of people living in the Global South. In this event we present NDF-supported solutions from across the world.
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Chakib Jenane
Regional Director for Sustainable Development, West Central Africa, the World Bank
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Noelle Obrien
Director of Climate Change, Asian Development Bank
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Lars Roth
Director of Global Partnerships, Environment Defence Fund
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Karin Isaksson
Managing Director, NDF
MODERATOR
Yoko Watanabe
Asian Development Bank
Art performance at the pavilion: Jessie Kleemann – “Arkhticós Dolorôs" (Arctic Pain)
Daily screening during week 1 of "Arkhticós Dolorôs” (Arctic Pain) by renowned artist and poet Jessie Kleemann (GL/DK)
DECEMBER 6, 13.00–13.30 (UTC+4)
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Daily briefing from the negotiations
We open the backdoor to the UN Climate Conference in Dubai and, together with Nordic Heads of delegations, give you the latest update directly from the negotiation rooms
DECEMBER 6, 13.45–14.15 (UTC+4)
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SPEAKER
Mattias Frumerie
Head of Delegation, Sweden
MODERATOR
Anna Gran
Senior Adviser, Coordinator Nordic Climate and Air Group
Climate Technology for Agriculture
Upscaling Implementation of Climate Technology in the Agricultural Sector
DECEMBER 6, 14.45–15.30 (UTC+4)
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Climate technologies are only moderately implemented in many countries. As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible across the globe, enhancing cooperative action, which is the focus of this event, on technology development and transfer becomes even more important. We focus on how to replicate good practice and upscale implementation of climate technologies in the agricultural sector in a global south context.
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Abdimajid Nunow
Adaptation expert Somalia
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Christopher Kabah
Environmental Protection Agency Liberia
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Jeppe Bruus
Minister, Ministry of Taxation
Denmark
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Erica Johnson
Agreena
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Reik Haahr Müller
Investment Fund for Developing Countries
MODERATOR
Sara Traerup
UNEP-CCC
Is the Construction Sector Becoming Sustainable?
What Inspiring Transitions Are Taking Place Across the Construction Value Chain, and Can They Scale?
DECEMBER 6, 16.00–16.45 (UTC+4)
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The construction industry is rarely perceived as a first mover. However, it is undergoing significant transformations. Join our global panel session to explore the shifts in new policies, ambitious city initiatives, product innovations with a holistic lifespan approach, and renovation cases daring to undertake new methods. We will discuss the relevance and scalability of these transitions. Come by or tune in and contribute to the conversation of the industry’s journey toward a brighter future.
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Graham Dodd
Arup Fellow, Global Director for Climate and Sustainable Services at Arup
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Raj Kalia
Mission lead, Dm Capital
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Simone Mangili
CEO of Carbon Neutral City Alliance
MODERATOR
Helle Redder Momsen
Head of Secretariat at Nordic Sustainable Construction
Reporting Climate Change
Journalism in Times of Urgency
DECEMBER 6, 17.15–18.00 (UTC+4)
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Fighting fake news and documenting the impacts of climate change are key to tackling the triple planetary crisis. Independent journalism is urgently needed to investigate and convey how climate change is affecting our communities and our planet — and what we can do to adapt. Come listen to the experiences of young journalists from the Nordic-Canadian Fellowship in Environmental Journalism and UNESCO experts on combatting climate disinformation and engaging new generations.
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Meral M. Jamal
Independent journalist in Nunavut, Persephone
Miel fellow with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington in 2023,
Participant Nordic-Canadian Fellowship for Environmental Journalism (Nordic Bridges)
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Sara Tingström
BA in environmental journalism and project manager WWF Sweden Youth,
Participant Nordic-Canadian Fellowship for Environmental Journalism (Nordic Bridges)
Gabriela Ramos
Assistant Director-General, UNESCO
Kristjan Burgess
Senior Programme Specialist, Freedom of Expression Unit, UNESCO
MODERATOR
Malene Nielsen
Deputy Head of Delegation of Denmark to UNESCO
No Transformation Without Imagination
The Power of Arts and Culture for Green Transition
DECEMBER 6, 18.15–19.00 (UTC+4)
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Arts and culture are central drivers for the green transition. Their inherent power to create awareness and understanding pushes for behavioral change. Creativity and imagination are essential in developing innovative solutions while ensuring a just and inclusive transition. Arts and culture are thus fundamental for good living conditions and a common public good for present and future generations. Listen to Nordic artist, sustainability experts and indigenous NGOs as the unfold the culture and climate nexus. Join us as we explore how culture can foster behavioral change and accelerate the green transition. The event will start with an excerpt from the video performance “Arkhticós Dolorôs” by artist Jessie Kleemann (GL/DK).
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Jessie Kleemann
Visual artist
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Gunn-Britt Retter
Head of Arctic and Environmental Unit, Saami Council
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Louise Lindén
Social entrepreneur and activist, founder of the festival and change agency LiveGreen
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Rodion Sulyandziga
Senior Policy Advisor, The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
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Solveig Korum
Senior Advisor, Arts and Culture Norway
MODERATOR
Lisa Russell
Filmmaker,
UN/NGO Arts curator, founder create.2030
Arts, Culture and Climate: Networking Reception
DECEMBER 6, 19.00–20.00 (UTC+4)
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Following two inspiring expert panels on the important role of journalism, culture and arts for green transition we welcome partners, experts, artists and policy makers to join us in the Nordic pavilion for a unique opportunity to network and exchange ideas. This is also the last chance to see the video performance Arkhticós Dolorôs by acclaimed artist Jessie Kleemann (GL/DK) in the pavilion.
Attendance by invitation only
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Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate of Iceland & Chair of The Nordic Council of Ministers for Environment and Climate 2023
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HRH Princess Dana Firas of Jordan
President of the Petra National Trust
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Sneška Quaedvlieg
Mihailović, Secretary General Europa Nostra
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Jessie Kleemann
Poet and Artist, Greenland/Denmark
