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Glasgow 10.11.2021: Nordic Council Day

The Nordic Council represents the parliamentary cooperation in the Nordics. They will focus on the crucial role of parliamentarians, as well as youth, local action and engagement.

Events

All times are GMT.

8.30 AM - 9.15 AM: Stockholm+50 - A healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity

Organizer: Sweden

Five decades after the watershed moment of 1972, Stockholm again welcomes the world in June 2022 to “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity.” Anchored in the Decade of Action, Stockholm+50 provides opportunities to collaboratively identify action-oriented solution and delivery for sustainable development.

9.30 AM - 11.00 AM: Awareness without action is worthless – political commitment to climate change action

JOINT EVENT (Glasgow - Helsinki)

Organizer: Nordic Council

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?

11.15 AM - 12.00 PM: Can farmers be at the forefront of the green transition

Organizer: Nordic Council

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? 

12.00 PM - 12.30 PM: LUNCH BRIEFING: COP26 from a Norwegian perspective

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.

12.30 PM - 2.00 PM: We have a dream – solutions and demands by young people

JOINT EVENT (Glasgow - Helsinki)

Organiser: Nordic Council

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.

2.30 PM - 3.45 PM: Sustainability for whom?

JOINT EVENT (Glasgow - Helsinki)

Organizer: Nordic Council

The rights of traditional and local communities need 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 local communities when designing climate policies?

4.00 PM - 5.45 PM: Code Red for Parliaments – vital institutions in the climate emergency

Organizer: Nordic Council

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.

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.