COP26 Backdoor Program , day 10

 We are thrilled to bring you our tenth daily COP26 Backdoor broadcast, live from the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow. 

 

Today we bring you discussions on sustainable trade, farmers forefronting the green transition, steel companies pioneering fossil-free solutions, and much, much more.

 

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Program, November 10

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08:30-09:15 — Stockholm+50 — A healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity  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.   Speakers: Sweden Ambassador, Johanna Lissinger Peitz   Moderator: Rob Watt, SEI      09:30-11:00 — Awareness without action is worthless — Political commitment to climate change action This is a partly joint event between the Nordic Pavilion in Glasgow and the Nordic COP26 Hub in Helsinki. In Glasgow, parliamentarians, ministers and young climate leaders take part in a ‘tour de table’. In Helsinki, youth representatives discuss their experiences and demands for political action. Finally, takeaways will be shared between the two sites through a link. 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? Welcome to a debate on climate solutions and political commitment.   Welcome speakers Glasgow: Ms. Annette Lind, Vice-President of the Nordic Council, Denmark Helsinki: Ms. Anu Vehviläinen, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Finland Presentation of the global report on climate change from the IPCC, by Mr. Oras Tynkkynen, Senior Advisor, Sustainability solutions, Sitra, Finland. Streamed from Glasgow.   Moderators and key listeners Glasgow: Mr. Magnus Ek, member of the Nordic Council and Chair of the Committee for a Sustainable Nordic Region and Ms. Tinna Hallgrímsdóttir, UN Youth delegate for Sustainable Development and Chair of the Icelandic Youth Environmentalist Association, Iceland. Helsinki: Ms. Annika Lepistö, Nordic Youth Biodiversity Network & founding member of Regeneration 2030, Åland   Organizer: Nordic Council     10:00–11:00 — Spurring Sustainable Trade: How Trade Facilitation can Help Cut Carbon Emissions? Spurring Sustainable Trade: How Trade Facilitation can Help Cut Carbon Emissions? The aim of this session is to initiate discussion on the link between trade facilitation and climate change. As international trade volumes have increased and supply chains have become more complex, trade has become central to all global conversations. While the economic benefits associated with trade facilitation are well documented, the possible environmental impacts are only starting to be explored. For instance, a recent paper found that efficiency gains from replacing paper-based trade processes with digital ones in Asia and the Pacific can lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.   Correlations have also been observed between improved port processes and a reduction in CO2 emissions, with several ports investing in initiatives to actively reduce their environmental footprint. Being at the forefront of trade facilitation trends, the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation is eager to deepen the discussion on the environmental benefits associated with improved trade processes and capture these in the measurement of the wider impact of its projects. This session will bring together key public and private stakeholders to discuss the role that trade facilitation is playing in the fight against climate change.   Organizer: Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation   ICC Make Climate Action Everyone’s Business Forum. You need to sign up on this website to access broadcast: https://hopin.com/events/icc-make-climate-action-everyone-s-business-conference/registration     11:15-12:00 — Nordic Pavilion: Can farmers be at the forefront of the green transition? 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 aware-ness to action?   Speakers/panellists: Ms. Elisa Vainio, Carbon Action, Finland, nominated to the Nordic Environment Prize 2021 Mr. Pär Holmgren, member of the European Parliament, Sweden Ms. Annika Hirvonen, member of the Nordic Council, Sweden   Takeaways by Tinna Hallgrimsdottir, UN Youth delegate for Sustainable Development/Chairperson Icelandic Youth Environmentalist Association, Iceland. Organizer: Nordic Council   11:15-12:00 — Nordic Hub Helsinki: Can farmers be at the forefront of the green transition? This is a lunch talk where you meet one of the nominees to the Nordic Council Environment Price 2021: Carbon Action from Finland. 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?   You’ll meet: Eliisa Malin, farmer and designer at Carbon Action, nominated for the 2021 Nordic Council Environment Prize.   You'll eat: A vegan lunch from Zestii Kitchens, cooked in home kitchens and with ingredients from local, regenerative farms. We have 50 servings of a vegan lunch, made of local, seasonal ingredients from regenerative producers. Hurry up to make sure you get one!   Organizer: Nordic Council     11:45-12:30 — Exponential climate transition in the automotive industry Panel discussion moderated by Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, moderator, TV- program host, and sustainable development lecturer. By going electric, the automotive industry has an opportunity to become a catalyst for change. But to achieve climate neutrality, OEMs and suppliers alike must embrace transparency on how to measure and communicate carbon footprint. Which tools and solutions do we need to build a sustainable and resilient supply chain? And how do we create a market for climate-neutral material and technologies?   Hosted by: Polestar   Speakers: Thomas Ingenlath, CEO at Polestar Håkan Samuelsson, CEO at Volvo Cars Martin Pei, EVP and CTO at SSAB Emma Nehrenheim, Chief Environmental Officer at Northvolt Rebecka Carlsson, Sustainability entrepreneur, business advisor and author Moderator: Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, We Don´t Have Time‍   Organizer: Business Sweden     12:00-12:30 — Lunch Briefing: COP26 from a Norwegian perspective  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 you get a unique opportunity to ask your questions straight to the people in charge.   Speaker:‍ ‍Henrik Hallgrim Eriksen, Head of Norwegian UNFCCC delegation     12:30-14:00 — We have a dream — Solutions and demands by young people We young people have worries, hopes, and demands for the future. 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.   Keynote: Why we should all listen to young people Mr. David Cooper, Deputy Executive Secretary, the Convention on Biological Diversity, Canada (tbc)   Keynote: What ambitious but realistic climate policies look like Ms. Emma Sairanen, Youth Delegate for Climate Finnish Youth Council Allianssi, Finland   Keynote: To us, the climate and nature crises are fundamental threats Ms. Lova Eveborn, Nordic Youth Representative and member of WWF Sweden Youth, SwedenSweden   PANEL From Glasgow Ms. Krista Mikkonen, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Finland Mr. Jakop Dalunde, Member of the European Parliament, Sweden Mr. Jonas Kittelsen, Nordic Youth Delegate Representative, Norway   ​From Helsinki Ms. Annika Lepistö, Nordic Youth Biodiversity Network & founding member of Regeneration 2030, Åland   Key Listeners: Mr. Magnus Ek, member of the Nordic Council and Chair of the Committee for a Sustainable Region, Sweden   Organizer: Nordic Council     13:30-14:15 — How can Automotive Companies and Governments Work Together to Accelerate the ZEV transition?   ‍What do OEMs and governments need to do to ensure science-based deadlines for 100% ZEV sales for cars and HGVs are reached, and how can they work together?   Hosted by: Volvo Cars Speakers: Håkan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar Martin Lundstedt, CEO of Volvo Group Christian Levin, CEO of Scania Per Bolund, Swedish Minister for Environment and Deputy Prime Minister Moderator: Angela Hultberg, UN Climate Champion for Transport ‍ Organizer: Business Sweden     14:00-15:15 — Catalysing the last mile of climate finance Exploring case studies from India to West Africa where satellite data and AI is enabling last mile of climate finance. Voluntary carbon markets can meet one third of the 45% emissions reductions required by 2030 through rapidly scaling natural climate solutions that also protect and promote livelihoods, yet they are a small $300m market struggling to finance its growth. The lack of transparent, deep tech, data-driven approaches in measuring carbon and continuously confirming the existence of the underlying carbon assets through auditing, means many forest protection projects over the last decade have failed to preserve and protect forest (e.g. 90% coverage reduced to 46% and even 0% within 20 years). In this event, Earthbanc will showcase how it's deploying its technology for incentivizing smallholder farmers in Meghalaya and Sunderbans India. Registration HERE. This event will also be live via zoom – link HERE. Meeting ID: 840 1284 6643 Passcode: 175524     14:30-15:45 — Sustainability for whom? 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?   Keynote speakers Ms. Jojo Mehta, Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International, UKCo-Founder & Executive Director, Stop Ecocide International, Chair, Stop Ecocide Foundation Mr. Tomas Kuhmunen, Sami Parliament, Sweden   Panel From Glasgow Mr. Lasse Björn, Saami Council, Norway Mr. Per Bolund, Minister for Environment and Climate, Sweden[LH1] Ms. Alice Bah Kuhnke, Member of the European, Parliament, Sweden From Helsinki Mr. Tomas Kuhmunen, Sami Parliament, Sweden Mr. Mikko Kärna, Parliamentarian, Nordic council, Finland   Takeaways by Mr. Simon Holmström, member of the Nordic Council, Åland and Ms. Tine Sille Svendsen, Nordic Youth Representative, Denmark. JOINT PROGRAM WITH THE NORDIC CLIMATE ACTION WEEKS IN HELSINKI Organizer: Nordic Council     14:30-14.55 — A Swedish roadmap for a sustainable economy ‍‍The Swedish national coordinator for the 2030 Agenda is collaborating with municipalities, businesses and NGOs to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals. The economic system needs to change in order to speed up the transformation to achieve economic, social and environmental wellbeing. This requires, amongst others, redesigning institutions, infrastructure, market sentiments and laws. The forum supporting the Swedish roadmap for sustainable economy has identified over one hundred activities that support the wellbeing of both people and the planet as well as bringing sustainable economic development. Some of these activities will be discussed by our panel that includes some members of the forum.   Speakers: Anders Kärrberg, Head of Global Sustainability at Volvo Cars Erik Thedéen, Director General of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority Hanna Grahn, Sustainability Lead at Spotify Karin Lexén, Secretary General of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation – SSNC   Moderator: Gabriel Wikström, Sweden’s National coordinator for Agenda 2030 ‍ Organizer: Business Sweden   16:00-17:45 — Code Red for Parliaments There are fundamental challenges for parliaments in how to actively represent their people and scrutinize government action on the climate. Join us for a high level discussion on this issue involving parliamentarians, advisory groups, and young people.   Speakers: Ms. Alison Johnstone, member and Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Scotland Ms. Annette Lind, Vice-President of the Nordic Council, Denmark Ms. Emma Turkki Rasmussen, UN Youth Delegate, Denmark   Organizer: Nordic Council

18:30-21:00 — Pioneering Fossil-free Solutions Welcome to day ten of We Don't Have Time's daily broadcasts from the negotiations floor at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.   With: Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Volvo Group; Christian Levin, CEO of Scania; Viktoria Karsberg, Head of Corporate identity and group Communications at SSAB; Fredrika Klarén, Head of Sustainability at Polestar, and many more.