This year Nordic Energy Research will participate in the democracy festivals of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Our sessions will put the spotlight on the green energy transition in the Nordics and its role for energy security, climate goals, and competitiveness.
All our events are open to the public, and we encourage everyone interested to join us.
An uncertain world underscores the need for a green and resilient energy system
The green energy transition is crucial for both energy security and climate goals. However, as the transition loses momentum, we need answers to ever more pressing issues.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown how energy infrastructure can become a target during wartime. The Nordic energy system is deeply integrated and relies on the contribution of each country. But how resilient is the energy infrastructure in times of crisis?
When the pandemic hit the world, it exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of Nordic cooperation. What role does each country play if the system is put to the test?
In an increasingly uncertain world, the threats to the Nordic energy system are growing. The energy transition must now happen swiftly, sustainably, and strategically. Which investments will make the biggest difference? How can we build a green and resilient Nordic energy system together?
These are some of the questions we aim to explore further in panels featuring decision-makers, energy companies, and key stakeholders from each Nordic country. By identifying best practices across the Nordics, we hope to determine the crucial steps needed to build a green and resilient energy system in the region.
Dates and venues
Folkemødet
: Friday 13 June
: 14:45–15:30
: Nordens telt
Participants:
- Kim Willerslev Jakobsen
Senior Vice President and CEO, Energinet - Rasmus Helveg Petersen
Head of Communications Denmark, Vattenfall - Stine Leth Rasmussen
Deputy Director General, Danish Energy Agency - Karen Marie Sandgren
Moderator
Contact: Andrea Stengel, Senior Adviser, Nordic Energy Research
SuomiAreena
: Tuesday 24 June
: 15:00–15:45
: Kaupungintalon lava, Pori
Participants:
- Maiju Westergren
Senior Vice President, Helen - Helena Sarén
Head of Zero Carbon Future Mission, Business Finland - Oras Tynkkynen
Member of Finnish Parliament (the Greens) - Antti Silvast
Associate Professor, LUT University - Andrea Stengel
Senior Adviser, Nordic Energy Research - Riikka Suominen
Moderator
Contact: Elina Sjölinder, Communications Adviser, Nordic Energy Research
Almedalsveckan
: Thursday 26 June
: 14:00–14:45
: Nordens tält, Strandvägen 4, Visby
Participants:
- Klas Darlin
Head of Unit, Emergency Preparedness for Electricity and Heating, Swedish Energy Agency - Erik Nordman
Chief Security Officer and Head of department Security and Preparedness, Svenska kraftnät - Cecilia Bergman
CEO, Ørsted AB - Ole Aune Ødegård
Adviser, Nordic Energy Research - Monica Haider
Member of parliament, Social democrats - Martin Kinnunen
Member of parliament, Sweden democrats - Jan Andersson
Moderator, Nordic Energy Research
Contact: Maria Eklöf, Head of Communication, Nordic Energy Research
Arendalsuka
: Wednesday 13 August
: 9:00–9:45
: Nordens telt
Contact: Ole Aune Ødegård, Adviser, Nordic Energy Research
Related reading
All events are based on Nordic Energy Research’s report “Tracking Nordic Clean Energy Progress 2025“, which maps the Nordic region’s progress in phasing out fossil fuels.
