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What role can and will businesses play at COP26 and in accelerating the shift towards a low-carbon economy? This panel discussion, co-organized by SEI and the British Embassy in Stockholm as a part of Almedalen Week 2021, gathers representatives across public and private sectors for a discussion about implications and enablers for a transition towards a green economy, showcasing UK and Swedish expertise.
Almedalen Week is a week of political discussions, dialogues and events, which is held once a year on Gotland in Sweden. This year, Almedalen week, including this event, will be hosted digitally on the platform Almedalsveckan Play.
In order to reach the targets in the Paris Agreement, emissions must be halved by 2030. The upcoming COP26 in November, hosted by the UK, will be a decisive moment for climate action, as endorsement of adequate policy, technology, behaviour and business models will be essential to decarbonize the economy.
This panel discussion will explore the role of businesses at COP26 and draw on the lessons learned from the past ten years on the path towards 2030. How can corporate action contribute to the transformation towards a zero-carbon economy and in accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels?
The event is co-organized by SEI and the British Embassy in Sweden, and gathers representatives from the government, corporate and science sectors to discuss the needs and opportunities in accelerating the transition. Watch the event livestream on 7 July, 12:30-13:30 CEST, here.
Key questions that will be addressed during the event include:
David Moran, UK COP26 Regional Ambassador for Europe
Olle Olsson, Senior Research Fellow at SEI with expertise in energy markets, energy policy and bioenergy
Paul Huggins, Associate Director at Carbon Trust
Lena Hök, Senior Vice President Sustainability at Skanska Group
Jakob Lundgren, Political Advisor to Sweden’s Minister for Environment Per Bolund
The discussion will be moderated by Frida Berry Eklund, Climate Communications Specialist and Head of Operations at Våra barns klimat
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