The Nordic Council invites you to a full day of engaging discussions at the Nordic Council programme for the Nordic COP26 Hub in Helsinki on the 10th of November.
The Nordic COP26 Hub offer a platform for parliamentarians, civil society, experts, and relevant stakeholders to discuss the green transition towards a carbon-neutral and sustainable future. By utilising digital communication tools, the programme serves as a backdoor to the UN climate summit (COP26) which takes place at the same time in Glasgow.
The events will be documented by live illustrator Mr. Joonas Lehtimäkion, on site in Helsinki.
Follow the events online at www.wedonthavetime.org/event/cop26
11.30-13.00 | Awareness without action is worthless – political commitment to climate change action | |||||||||
Welcome to the Nordic COP26 Hub in Helsinki – a backdoor to the UN climate summit (COP26), Ms. Anu Vehviläinen, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Finland. | ||||||||||
Presentation of the global report on climate change from the IPCC, by Mr. Oras Tynkkynen, Senior Advisor, Sustainability soultions, Sitra, Finland. Streamed from Glasgow. | ||||||||||
Major policy reforms are required to become frontrunners in decarbonisation. Have Nordic parliamentarians responded with the necessary urgency and how can the Nordic Region become a permanent and global showcase for climate solutions? | ||||||||||
Welcome to a debate on climate action and political commitment. Final conclusions and reflections will be shared with Glasgow through streaming. | ||||||||||
Moderator: Ms. Annika Lepistö, Nordic Youth Biodiversity Network & founding member of Regeneration2030, Åland | ||||||||||
Keylistener: Ms. Tinna Hallgrímsdóttir, UN Youth Delegate for Sustainable Development and Chair of the Icelandic Youth Environmentalist Association, Iceland, Ms. Paula Lehtomäki, Secretary General, Nordic Council of Ministers, Mr. Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources | ||||||||||
JOINT PROGRAM WITH COP26 IN GLASGOW | ||||||||||
13.15-14.00 | LUNCH TALK: Can farmers be at the forefront of the green transition? | |||||||||
Increasing carbon storage in the soil is one of the most cost-effective climate measures, and it has a positive impact on both biodiversity and soil fertility. Knowledge and interest are developing fast, but how do we move from awareness to action? | ||||||||||
There are limited seats for this event, so hurry to make sure you get a lunch! Sign up at https://bit.ly/3AG1Vz1 | ||||||||||
You’ll meet: Ms. Eliisa Malin, farmer and designer at Carbon Action, nominated for the 2021 Nordic Council Environment Prize | ||||||||||
You’ll eat: A lunch from Zestii, cooked in home kitchens and with ingredients from local, regenerative farms | ||||||||||
14.00-14.30 | BRIEFING: We open the backdoor and give you the latest updates from the UN Climate negotiations in Glasgow, Mr. Henrik Hallgrim Eriksen, Norwegian Head of UNFCCC delegation, Norway | |||||||||
14.30-16.00 | We have a dream – solutions and demands by young people | |||||||||
We young people have worries, hopes, and demands for the future. During this event, you will get to know our dreams through personal stories and the presentation of the Mock COP Treaty, containing 18 climate policies agreed on by young people from more than 140 countries, and the Nordic Youth Position Paper on Biodiversity, with 19 action points to save biodiversity. | ||||||||||
Why we should all listen to young people, Mr. David Cooper, Deputy Executive Secretary, the Convention on Biological Diversity, Canada | ||||||||||
What ambitious but realistic climate policies look like, Ms. Emma Sairanen, Youth Delegate for Climate & Finnish youth council Allianssi, Finland | ||||||||||
To us, the climate and nature crises are fundamental threats, Ms. Lova Eveborn, Nordic Youth Representative and member of WWF Sweden Youth, Sweden | ||||||||||
Panel (joint) | ||||||||||
From Helsinki | ||||||||||
Ms. Annika Lepistö, Nordic Youth Biodiversity Network & founding member of Regeneration2030, Åland | ||||||||||
From Glasgow | ||||||||||
Ms. Krista Mikkonen, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Finland | ||||||||||
Mr. Jakop Dalunde, member of the European Parliament, Sweden | ||||||||||
Mr. Jonas Kittelsen, Nordic Youth Representative, Norway | ||||||||||
Keylistener: Mr. Magnus Ek, Chair of the Committee for a Sustainable Nordic Region and member of the Nordic Council, Sweden | ||||||||||
JOINT PROGRAM WITH COP26 IN GLASGOW | ||||||||||
16.30-17.45 | Sustainability for whom? How the rights of local communities and climate solutions can go hand in hand | |||||||||
The rights of indigenous peoples and local communities needs to be safeguarded as demand for land and minerals increases. Some traditional livelihoods are facing challenges due to climate change and developments of climate-friendly solutions. How do we ensure the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities when designing climate policies? | ||||||||||
Come and listen to Ms. Jojo Mehta, Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International, UK and Mr. Tomas Kuhmunen, Sami Parliament, Sweden and take part in the following debate with youth and political leaders. | ||||||||||
Panel (joint) | ||||||||||
From Helsinki | ||||||||||
Mr. Tomas Kuhmunen, Sami Parliament, Sweden | ||||||||||
Mr. Mikko Kärnä, member of the Nordic Council, Finland | ||||||||||
From Glasgow | ||||||||||
Mr. Lasse Björn, Saami Council, Norway | ||||||||||
Mr. Lorentz Tovatt, MP, Swedish Parliament | ||||||||||
Mr. Ola Elvestuen, MP, Parliament of Norway | ||||||||||
Takeaways by Mr. Simon Holmström, Nordic Council, Åland, and Ms. Tine Sille Svendsen, Nordic Youth Representative, Denmark. | ||||||||||
JOINT PROGRAM WITH COP26 IN GLASGOW |
The Nordic Council invites you to a full day of engaging discussions in the Nordic pavilion at the UN climate summit (COP26) in Glasgow on the 10th of November.
The programme utilises digital communication tools to include experts and decisionmakers who are participating at the Nordic COP26 Hub in Helsinki. The Nordic COP26 Hub makes the events in Glasgow accessible to citizens who wish to get involved.
The events will be documented by live illustrator Mr. Joonas Lehtimäkion.
Follow the events online at www.wedonthavetime.org/event/cop26
9.30-11.00 | Awareness without action is worthless – political commitment to climate change action | ||||||
Welcome and greetings from Nordic parliamentarians and ministers, Ms. Annette Lind, Vice-President of the Nordic Council, Denmark | |||||||
Presentation of the global report on climate change from the IPCC, by Mr. Oras Tynkkynen, Senior Advisor, Sustainability soultions, Sitra, Finland | |||||||
Major policy reforms are required to become frontrunners in decarbonisation. Have Nordic parliamentarians responded with the necessary urgency and how can the Nordic Region become a permanent and global showcase for climate solutions? | |||||||
Welcome to a ‘tour de table’ between parliamentarians, ministers and young climate leaders chaired by Mr. Magnus Ek, member of the Nordic Council and Chair of the Committee for a Sustainable Nordic Region. | |||||||
Keylistener: Ms. Tinna Hallgrímsdóttir, UN Youth Delegate for Sustainable Development and Chair of the Icelandic Youth Environmentalist Association, Iceland, Ms. Paula Lehtomäki, Secretary General, Nordic Council of Ministers, Mr. Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources | |||||||
JOINT PROGRAM WITH THE NORDIC CLIMATE ACTION WEEKS IN HELSINKI | |||||||
11.15-12.00 | Can farmers be at the forefront of the green transition? | ||||||
Increasing carbon storage in the soil is one of the most cost-effective climate measures, and it has a positive impact on both biodiversity and soil fertility. Knowledge and interest are developing fast, but how do we move from aware-ness to action? | |||||||
Speakers/panellists: | |||||||
Ms. Elisa Vainio, Carbon Action, Finland, nominated to the Nordic Environment Prize 2021 | |||||||
Mr. Pär Holmgren, member of the European Parliament, Sweden | |||||||
Ms. Annika Hirvonen, member of the Nordic Council, Sweden | |||||||
Dr. Lera Miles, Principal Technical Specialist, Climate Change and Biodiversity Programme, UNEP-WCMC, UK | |||||||
Takeaways by Ms. Tinna Hallgrimsdottir, UN Youth delegate for Sustainable Development/Chairperson Icelandic Youth Environmentalist Association, Iceland. | |||||||
Moderator: Ms. Maria Tunberg, Nordic Forest Research and Nordic Agri Research, Sweden | |||||||
12.00-12.30 | BRIEFING: We open the backdoor and give you the latest updates from the UN Climate negotiations in Glasgow, Mr. Henrik Hallgrim Eriksen, Norwegian Head of UNFCCC delegation, Norway | ||||||
12.30-14.00 | We have a dream – solutions and demands by young people | ||||||
We young people have worries, hopes, and demands for the future. | |||||||
During this event, you will get to know our dreams through personal stories and the presentation of the Mock COP Treaty, containing 18 climate policies agreed on by young people from more than 140 countries, and the Nordic Youth Position Paper on Biodiversity, with 19 action points to save biodiversity. | |||||||
Why we should all listen to young people, Mr. David Cooper, Deputy Executive Secretary, the Convention on Biological Diversity, Canada | |||||||
What ambitious but realistic climate policies look like, Ms. Emma Sairanen, Youth Delegate for Climate & Finnish youth council Allianssi, Finland | |||||||
To us, the climate and nature crises are fundamental threats, Ms. Lova Eveborn, Nordic Youth Representative, Sweden | |||||||
Panel (joint) | |||||||
From Glasgow | |||||||
Ms. Krista Mikkonen, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Finland | |||||||
Mr. Jakop Dalunde, Member of the European Parliament, Sweden | |||||||
Mr. Jonas Kittelsen, Nordic Youth Repræsentative, Norway | |||||||
From Helsinki | |||||||
Ms. Annika Lepistö, Nordic Youth Biodiversity Network & founding member of Regeneration2030, Åland | |||||||
Keylistener: Mr. Magnus Ek, member of the Nordic Council and Chair of the Committee for a Sustainable Nordic Region, Sweden | |||||||
JOINT PROGRAM WITH THE NORDIC CLIMATE ACTION WEEKS IN HELSINKI | |||||||
14.30-15.45 | Sustainability for whom? How the rights of local communities and climate solutions can go hand in hand | ||||||
The rights of indigenous peoples and local communities needs to be safeguarded as demand for land and minerals increases. Some traditional livelihoods are facing challenges due to climate change and developments of climate-friendly solutions. How do we ensure the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities when designing climate policies? | |||||||
Come and listen to Ms. Jojo Mehta, Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International, UK and Mr. Tomas Kuhmunen, Sami Parliament, Sweden and take part in the following debate with youth and political leaders. | |||||||
Panel (joint) | |||||||
From Glasgow | |||||||
Mr. Lasse Björn, Saami Council, Norway | |||||||
Mr. Lorentz Tovatt, MP, Swedish Parliament | |||||||
Mr. Ola Elvestuen, MP, Parliament of Norway | |||||||
From Helsinki | |||||||
Mr. Tomas Kuhmunen, Sami Parliament, Sweden | |||||||
Mr. Mikko Kärnä, member of the Nordic Council, Finland | |||||||
Takeaways by Mr. Simon Holmström, Nordic Council, Åland, and Ms. Tine Sille Svendsen, Nordic Youth Representative, Denmark. | |||||||
JOINT PROGRAM WITH THE NORDIC CLIMATE ACTION WEEKS IN HELSINKI | |||||||
16.00-17.45 | Code Red for Parliaments – vital institutions in the climate emergency | ||||||
There are fundamental challenges for parliaments in how to actively represent their people and scrutinise government action on the climate. Join us for a high-level discussion on this issue involving parliamentarians, advisory groups, and young people. | |||||||
Organizers: The Scottish Parliament and the Nordic Council | |||||||
Ms. Alison Johnstone MSP, member and Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Scotland | |||||||
Ms. Annette Lind, member of the Danish Parliament and Vice-President of the Nordic Council, Denmark | |||||||
Ms. Malini Mehra, Chief Executive Officer, Globe International | |||||||
Ms. Mônica Sodré, Executive Director Brazilian Network for Political Action on Sustainability | |||||||
Ms. Fiona Hyslop, MSP, Vice Convenor, Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Scottish Parliament | |||||||
Mr. Lord Deben, Chair of the UK Climate Change Committee | |||||||
Mr. Josh Kennedy MSYP, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament | |||||||
Ms. Emma Turkki Rasmussen, UN Youth Delegate on climate and environment, Denmark | |||||||
18.00-19.00 | Reception hosted by the Nordic Council, Ms. Annette Lind, Vice-president of the Nordic Council, Denmark |
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Nordic co-operation promotes regional interests and values in a global world. The values shared by the Nordic countries help make the region one of the most innovative and competitive in the world.
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