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Previous events
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Meeting of the Climate & Air Quality Group, 12 March 2012
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Date:
Mar 12, 2012
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Mar 12, 2012
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Meeting in the Environmental Protection Agency, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Nordic Council of Ministers at COP17
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Date:
Nov 28, 2011
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Dec 09, 2011
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The aim of the Nordic participation at COP17 is to contribute with concrete solutions to climate challenges and examples of ways to tackle the climate crisis that may serve as an inspiration for others. You will find more information on the activities of the Nordic Council of Ministers at COP17 on this site along with a range of resources resulting from Nordic cooperation on climate and environment issues.
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The role of the Nordic countries in reducing Short-lived Climate Forcers, SLCF
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Date:
Nov 15, 2011
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Nov 15, 2011
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The purpose of the seminar is to bring together policy makers, researchers, government agencies, non-governmental organizations and other interested parties in the Nordic countries to discuss the scientific basis and common and Nordic views on how to move forward with actions to reduce SLCFs nationally and internationally. Registration by e-mail to sofie@norden.se before 11th November 2011
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Conference: Use and management of the Nordic seas today and tomorrow
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Date:
Nov 15, 2011
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Nov 16, 2011
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The Nordic House, Tórshavn, the Faroe Islands, 15. – 16 November 2011: The Nordic Council of Ministers' Aquatic Ecosystem Group (AEG) hosts a workshop of the future with the aim to develop a common vision for the use and management of the Nordic seas. Deadline for registration is Friday 28 October 2011.
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Nordic Climate Day
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Date:
Nov 11, 2011
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Nov 11, 2011
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Nordic Climate Day is being organised for the third time on 11/11/2011. This year the theme is food and the climate. The aim of the Climate Day is to encourage pupils and teachers to have discussions on the climate through a theme day consisting of different climate-related assignments and competitions. See www.klimanorden.org for more information.
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The Green Nordic Region – an equal partner
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Date:
Nov 01, 2011
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Oct 20, 2011
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This fringe event will discuss the relationship between gender, equality and climate change through a panel discussion. The aim is to make delegates aware that women and men are affected by, and affect, the climate in different ways by their behaviour. In addition, this event will launch and provide information about the new Nordic knowledge platform ("Equal Climate - Gender and Climate Change from a Nordic Perspective") on gender equality and climate change.
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Local Action on Climate Change - Canadian and Nordic Networking
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Date:
Sep 14, 2011
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Sep 16, 2011
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Canada and the Nordic countries have a lot in common; climate, nature and partly our climate related work in the municipalities. Thus the different ways we meet and approach the climate change challenge may hold considerable inspiration and potential of knowledge sharing.
Therefore we welcome you to participate in this Canadian/Nordic meeting for networking and knowledge exchange on climate change adaptation and mitigation at the municipality level.
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Nordic climate festival in Finland
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Date:
Aug 30, 2011
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Sep 02, 2011
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Aalto University is holding a student event in Espoo, Finland 30.8-2.9 on the theme of climate change and sustainable development. Nordic Climate Festival @ Aalto brings together students and researchers to find new solutions to promote sustainable lifestyles The festival is one of the main events organised during the Finnish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2011.
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NESS 2011: Power Landscapes - Histories and Futures
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Date:
Jun 14, 2011
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Jun 16, 2011
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This Conference invites researchers to a sharing of ideas and experiences from a range of different disciplines such as: human geography, sociology, political science, media and communication among others.
This 10th Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference is a collaborative effort between Stockholm University, Stockholm Resilience Centre and Stockholm Environment Institute.
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Conference with focus on safety at sea
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Date:
Jun 09, 2011
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Jun 09, 2011
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Climate change will mean increased shipping in North Atlantic waters. The opening of northern sea routes and increased traffic from cruise ships offers a promising potential for economic development. The North Atlantic region cannot ignore the significant challenges that these developments will present for emergency management of safety at sea. It places demands on stronger regional and international co-operation.
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Restoring the North - International conference on restoration of damaged ecosystems in northern regions
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Date:
May 23, 2011
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May 26, 2011
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ReNo is a Nordic multidisciplinary network of scientists, practitioners, policy makers and entrepreneurs working with ecological restoration. The network is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers and is one of four theme projects initiated by the Icelandic Ministry of Environment for 2009, when Iceland is leading the NCM. All the Nordic countries participate in the project.
ReNo is organising an international conference, Restoring the North, in May 2011. There we will explore restoration in northern areas and participate in exchange of experiences between science, policy and praxis.
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Green Growth in the Baltic Sea Region
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Date:
May 05, 2011
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May 06, 2011
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The Nordic Council of Ministers, together with the European Commission, INTERACT and Baltic Development Forum will host a conference under the title "Green Growth in the Baltic Sea Region" in Riga on 5-6 May 2011.
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Nordic Council of Ministers/EU-seminar: "An Arctic Agenda"
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Date:
Apr 08, 2011
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Apr 08, 2011
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"An Arctic Agenda” is especially targeted at how and where the EU can make a difference in the Arctic. The seminar will present focussed discussions around the themes Environment, Economy and Innovation and Civil Society. The background for the seminar lies in two previous conferences on the Arctic hosted by the Nordic Council of Ministers: "Common Concern for the Arctic" and "Arctic - Changing Realities".
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Nordic Green Building Councils Conference 2011
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Date:
Feb 10, 2011
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Feb 11, 2011
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The 200 delegates will discuss policies and markets for green buildings and adaptation of environmental building tools in the Nordic countries.
In addition to interesting discussions, this event will be an excellent platform for meeting colleagues from the Nordic countries.
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Ready to fight for the climate?
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Date:
Jan 20, 2011
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Jan 20, 2011
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Fighting against climate change is the main theme of Finland's Programme for the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2011. Jan Vapaavuori, Finnish Minister for Nordic Co-operation, discusses Finland's goals for Nordic co-operation next year. Jukka Pertola, CEO of Siemens in Denmark, assesses the role of the Nordic Region and the opportunities in a global perspective. Jan-Erik Enestam, Secretary General of the Nordic Council, will also take part in the seminar on 20 January in the Nordic Council of Ministers/Nordic Council in Copenhagen.
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Seminar: Climate, language and new media with Norden at the Cinema and REClimate
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Date:
Nov 11, 2010
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Nov 11, 2010
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Can you use the same teaching materials for the climate and language?
We give tips for climate and language teaching methodology using the new Norden at the Cinema material "Task REClimate". Free seminar on the climate, language and new media.
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Nordic conference on climate adaptation in Stockholm
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Date:
Nov 08, 2010
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Nov 10, 2010
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An international conference on climate adaptation will be held in Stockholm 8 - 10 November 2010: Climate Adaptation in the Nordic Countries: Science, Practice, Policy. The conference is aimed at scientists, planners and policymakers interested in climate risk, vulnerability and adaptation in a Nordic setting. The purpose is to stimulate discussion and exchange ideas in the meeting between science, practice, and policy.
