Ten years after the Paris Agreement, significant progress on clean energy has been made – but the pace is too slow. With a track record of regional cooperation and ambitious policies, the Nordics show what is possible. When the world hesitates, can they inspire bolder climate action?

Bringing Nordic perspectives to the Amazonas

This year Brazil, and the city of Belém in the Amazonas, hosts the COP30. During the conference countries are expected to present updated Nationally Determined Contributions with new emission reduction plans for 2035, as required by the agreement’s five-year review cycle. The conference will therefore serve as a critical deadline to assess the Paris Agreement’s progress and shape the next phase of global climate action.

Photo: Cop30 Brasil Amazônia, Flickr.com

Nordic Energy Research will host four seminars and a lunch mingle between the 13-15 November. We will highlight crucial topics for increased transition speed such as energy security, clean energy ambitions, hydrogen and equality. All our events will take place in the Nordic Pavilion in the Blue Zone.

Read more about Nordic Energy Research’s past and present participation at COP here.

Nordic Energy Research’s programme at COP30

Thursday 13 november  

High-level panel: Securing energy in a shifting world 

11.30-12.15

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

A troubled world calls for stronger energy cooperation. Climate risks, geopolitical tensions, and volatile markets underscore the importance of energy resilience. The Nordics demonstrate how renewables, efficiency, and innovation can create resilient, sustainable energy systems. What lessons can the world learn from their path toward a sustainable energy future?

Friday 14 november

High-level dialogue: Moving Beyond Climate Neutrality

14.00-14.45

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

The Nordic countries are among the first in the world to commit not only to net-zero emissions, but also to becoming net-negative soon after. United by regional cooperation, renewable energy, and ambitious policy frameworks, they are proving what’s possible in practice. As the world hesitates, can the Nordics inspire bolder climate action?

Saturday 15 November

Hydrogen Valleys Across Regions

11.30-12.15

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

The Nordics and South America are frontrunners in renewable energy and clean hydrogen. Both regions invest in hydrogen from renewable sources as a cornerstone for industry and maritime sectors. Closer North–South cooperation and knowledge sharing could accelerate innovation and deployment, showcasing how to unlock the benefits of clean hydrogen. Can we together realise its full potential for the global energy transition?

Nordic Energy Lunch Mingle

Prel. 12.30-13.15

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

Nordic Energy Research invites international and Nordic experts, policymakers, academics, and industry representatives to connect and exchange insights at the Nordic Pavilion. This networking event provides an informal space to share perspectives and explore new collaborations. What new ideas and alliances can emerge to advance the global energy transition?

Powering Equality

14.00-14.45

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

The Nordic region is known for its commitment to equality, yet women remain underrepresented in the energy sector – one of the least gender-diverse industries. This is not only a Nordic issue but a shared global challenge. The event highlights why gender balance matters for the green transition, sharing overlooked perspectives and best practice examples. Can equality become a driving force for a more sustainable energy future?

Interested in participating?

Speaker requests: Klaus Skytte, CEO, klaus.skytte@nordicenergy.org 

Communications: Maria Eklöf, Head of Communications, maria.eklof@nordicenergy.org