Helsinki 08.11.2021: Energy and water

JOINT EVENT (Helsinki - Glasgow)

Organizers: Nordic Energy Research and Nordic Innovation

The Nordic countries have ambitious plans to reduce the carbon footprint of flying. All Nordic countries about to get blend-in requirements for sustainable aviation fuels. In addition,  use of electric aircrafts - either batteries or hydrogen/fuel cells - are considered by several countries and airline companies. At the same time, the introduction of electrical and sustainable aviation has positive effects far beyond the decarbonising agenda. 

JOINT EVENT (Helsinki - Glasgow)

Organizers: Nordic Energy Research (NER) and Nordic Innovation

The maritime sector has an obligation to cut emissions. Are the maritime sector prepared for this quantum leap? What are the supporting routes to decarbonizing the industry? What are the concrete projects and measures currently being implemented in the Nordic region?

Organizers: Aðalbjörg Egilsdóttir and Sigrún Perla Gísladóttir / Others involved: The Icelandic Youth Environmental Association

In correlation with the newly concluded parliamentary elections in Iceland, youth environmentalists developed SÓLIN, a comprehensive grading system to evaluate policies of the running parties. 

Organizer: Nordic Innovation

The Nordics are strong in water-efficient, smart technologies and advanced in utilizing them for circularity, energy withdrawal and resource efficiency, but we are still far from closed water loops and face several challenges, for instance related to increased storm water. Nordic Innovation invites you to discuss the vision of Nordics as the world’s most water-smart region.

We are streaming live from Glasgow.

Organizer: UNEP DTU Partnership

What is the impact of the new climate pledges for 2030 on global emissions? Are G20 members on a clear path towards their net-zero targets? What are the global warming implications? Join us for a presentation and discussion of the key findings of the new UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2021.

We are streaming live from Glasgow.

Organizer: Nordic Development Fund

In this participatory event we get down to the roots of climate change adaptation. Which solutions would work best in the developing countries? What are the main obstacles? How can we find the way around them? 

Organizer: Norders

Most societal challenges require multistakeholder collaboration. Therefore, Norders brings together various stakeholders ranging from the grassroots to companies to get matchmade while discussing the challenges of our generation.