Glasgow 09.11.2021: Green Transition
Events
All times are GMT.
Organizer: Ragn-Sells & Business Sweden
Phosphorus is an element that are the cornerstone for all life. By creating circular flows of phosphorus where the resources are used over and over again, we will both reduce the CO2e emissions as well as reducing the risk of dead seabeds.
Organizers: Organizer: Nefco - The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation / Co-organizers: Swedish Energy Agency, Ministry of Climate and Environment of Norway, UNEP DTU Partnership, Global Green Growth Institute, Eastern Africa Alliance, WOCAN - Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management, Perspectives.
Session A: The road to implementation - What shape will the future carbon market take?
Session B: Supporting the push to meet and go beyond Nationally Determined Contributions.
Organizer: City of Reykjavík, Mayor of Reykjavík
The Reykjavík Green Deal is a short term and long term plan which touches upon every aspect of city life. In this short lecture, the Mayor of Reykjavík will talk about innovations like Carbfix, sustainability in a healthy city and the race to zero.
JOINT EVENT (Glasgow / Helsinki)
Live from the Nordic Pavilion in Glasgow we give you access to the ongoing negotiations at COP26.
In a joint event with the Nordic COP26 Hub in Helsinki we give you a unique opportunity to ask your questions straight to the people in charge.
Speaker: Head of Swedish UNFCCC delegation, Mattias Frumerie
Organizers: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), UNEP – DTU Partnership (UDP) / Co-organizers: African Union Commission (AUC)
The workshop will present findings from the Technology Needs Assessment in the energy sectors for Africa, conducted under the UNFCCC process, and showcase the continental initiatives for climate change and blue and green economy, the opportunities in Africa, and explore partnerships with Nordic countries, private sector and organisations.
Organizer: Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the Platform on Disaster Displacement will initiate an innovative and forward-looking, multi-year project to enhance the understanding of displacement as an issue of loss and damage, and strengthen action and support to avert, minimize and address displacement related to the adverse effects of climate change.
Organizer: Nefco - The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation / Co-organizer: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and Sida
The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa contributing to employment within the off-grid sector - Off-grid energy is still a largely untapped opportunity for creating jobs for youth. The sector is emerging as a significant employer in emerging economies that suffer from high rates of joblessness.
JOINT EVENT (Glasgow / Helsinki)
Organizer: Perspectives Climate Research, others involved: Carbon Limits, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Tyrsky Consulting
The event explores key terms and concepts relating to carbon neutrality and net zero, focusing on the role of non-state actors and use of voluntary carbon markets. The event is organised as part of the Nordic Dialogue on Voluntary Compensation.
Organizer: The sustainable consultancy PlanMiljø
This COP26-event will shed light on how climate policies impact gender in a Nordic context. We raise the critical question of who enjoys the benefits of the transition to a carbon neutral Nordic region?
Streaming
All events will be streamed by We Don’t Have Time and some events will be shown in the NCM channels on YouTube and Facebook.