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UN-HABITAT: World Urban Forum

Feb 8 2012
Where: Naples
Date: 1 - 7 September 2012

The Swedish Trade Council will present SymbioCity and participate with activities at the sixth session of the World Urban Forum in Naples, 1-7 September 2012.

More information about the Swedish Trade Council's participation will be posted soon. For questions, please contact Håkan Dahlfors, +46 8 588 662 34 or Cecilia Schartau, +46 8 588 660 90.

From UN-HABITAT's press release:

The southern Italian city of Naples has offered to host the sixth session of the World Urban Forum. Scheduled for the first week of September 2012, the theme of the Forum will be The Urban Future

"We look forward to working with UN-HABITAT and other partners to make the next World Urban Forum even more successful than the previous ones," he said.

UN-HABITAT Executive Director, Dr. Joan Clos thanked the Government of Italy and the Naples municipality for agreeing to host the event, adding that the ancient city globally renowned for its history of art and culture was a "fantastic" city that had many lessons to offer to the world in terms of urbanization.

"The Forum has become the preeminent conference on all things urban. People come together at these events to exchange notes and learn from each other about the problems and opportunities offered by urbanization," Dr. Clos said.

Dr. Clos and Mr. Oddati were speaking on the sidelines of the twenty-third session of the UN-HABITAT Governing Council in Nairobi.

The World Urban Forum was established by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies.

In the space of a few short years, the Forum has turned into the world's premier conference on cities. Since the first meeting in Nairobi, Kenya in 2002, the Forum has grown in size and stature as it travelled to Barcelona in 2004, Vancouver 2006, Nanjing in 2008 and Rio de Janeiro in 2010.

The Forum is one of the most open and inclusive gatherings of its kind on the international stage. It brings together government leaders, ministers, mayors, diplomats, members of national, regional and international associations of local governments, non-governmental and community organizations, professionals, academics, grassroots women's organizations, youth and slum dwellers groups as partners working for better cities.

Rio+20 — United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Feb 8 2012
Where: Rio de Janeiro
Date: 20 - 22 June 2012

The Swedish Trade Council will present SymbioCity and participate with activities at Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, June 20-22.

The objective of the Conference is to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and address new and emerging challenges

The Conference will focus on two themes: (a) a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; and (b) the institutional framework for sustainable development.

Rio+20 will be one of the most important global meetings on sustainable development in our time. At Rio, our vision must be clear: a sustainable green economy that protects the health of the environment while supporting achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through growth in income, decent work and poverty eradication.

United Nations Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon

 

More information about the Swedish Trade Council's participation at Rio+20 will be posted soon. For questions, please contact Håkan Dahlfors, +46 8 588 662 34 or Cecilia Schartau, +46 8 588 660 90.

World Future Energy Summit 2012

Dec 5 2011
Where: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
Date: 16 - 19 January 2012

The Swedish Trade Council will host a country pavilion together with the Swedish Energy Agency at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi. The event will take place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center 16-19 January 2012.

WFES is the world’s foremost annual meeting committed to advancing future energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies by engaging political, business, finance, academic and industry leaders to drive innovation, business and investment opportunities in response to the growing need for sustainable energy. WFES includes a world class summit, an international exhibition, the Project Village, Round Table Discussions, the Young Future Energy Leaders program, corporate meetings and social events.

The last event received many plaudits, both locally and from Sweden and we were thrilled to have HRH Crown Princess Victoria visit the pavilion and inaugurate the Swedish Trade Council office at Masdar City. Our aim is to make next WFES equally successful.

For more information and registration, please contact Daad Azzam, Swedish Trade Council Dubai: +971 4 429 8600, daad.azzam@swedishtrade.se.

Swedish Pavilion at the COP17 in South Africa

Oct 17 2011
Where: Durban, South Africa
Date: 5 - 9 December 2011
Registration: http://www.swedishtrade.se/sv/CalendarPage/Anmalan/?EventType=event5&ListName=Swedish+Pavilion+at+COP+17+South+Africa+2011

An Opportunity for Swedish Companies to expose Swedish products and technologies.

The Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria, the Swedish Trade Council in South Africa and the Swedish Energy Agency in Sweden, have the pleasure to invite you to participate in a Swedish Trade Delegation that will exhibit at the Swedish Pavilion at the Climate Change Response Exhibition that will run parallel to the COP 17 CMP 7, in Durban, South Africa 5-9 December, 2011.

The Green economy has been outlined as one of the South African government’s key priorities.  The 2011 national budget allocation has outlined funding amounting to 800 SEK million, for support to the energy sector, environmental protection and adapting to climate change.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) serves as the supreme body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC). COP’s mandate is to make necessary decisions to promote its effective implementation. The Swedish Trade Council has previously organized Swedish Pavilions in connection with COP15 in Copenhagen and COP16 in Mexico.

COP 17 will run in Durban, South Africa, 28 November – 9 December. In parallel to COP17 there will be the Climate Change Response Exhibition where the Swedish Trade Delegation will be given the opportunity to exhibit and showcase their products and services within the climate change sector to other exhibitors, delegates, consumers and international media.

The Trade Delegation will take place, 5-9 December, 2011 and our ambition with the Swedish pavilion is to make Swedish cleantech competence visible to an international public.

By participating in the Swedish Trade Delegation, you will get the following:
 
  • The opportunity to build and profile your brand towards other exhibitors, delegates, consumers and international media
  • The opportunity to participate in seminars
  • The opportunity to participate in activities such as site visits, seminars and networking activities organized by the Swedish Trade Council in South Africa
  • Get exposure in loc al and international marketing before and during the exhibition

This delegation is an opportunity for Swedish companies to showcase their products, services and solutions in the cleantech sector to the South African market and international visitors. Numerous business opportunities exist for Swedish companies to provide products and services within the climate change sector.

We value your input and will do our utmost to accommodate your individual requests and preferences when finalizing the delegation. We look forward to your early response.

Last day to register is 7th October, 2011

Welcome to COP 17!
 
For more information, please contact:
Rupa Thakrar Bagoon Tel: 00 27 (0)11-300 5610 rupa.bagoon@swedishtrade.se
Maria Nordström Tel: 00 27 (0)11-300 5614 maria.nordstrom@swedishtrade.se

Swedish pavilion: Greenbuild 2011

May 9 2011
Where: Toronto, Canada
Date: 4 - 6 October 2011
Registration: http://www.swedishtrade.se/sv/CalendarPage/Anmalan/?EventType=event5&ListName=GreenBuild,+Toronto+2011

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is the World’s largest expo and conference dedicated to green building (www.greenbuildexpo.org). The event is arranged by the U.S. Green Building Council, the organization behind certification system LEED, together with the Canadian Green Building Council. Greenbuild is a great marketing occasion for almost any company in green construction, from architects and material suppliers to renewable technology companies. This year we will put special focus on district energy and green energy solutions for buildings.
 

Greenbuild comes to Toronto!
This year Greenbuild will be held in Toronto, Canada, and it is the first time that the expo is arranged outside the U.S. The City of Toronto is a leader in the North American market when it comes to implementing new green technologies and is continuously looking to improve its sustainability, and several projects in the city already collaborate with Swedish companies. The U.S. market is also under ongoing rapid change and the green building sector increased by 50 percent from 2008 to 2010 and is currently valued to 63 billion USD. That number is expected to double by 2015.

Most important event of the year
The expo and conference is the most important event within green building in North America , and in 2010 the exhibition had 28 000 visitors and more than 1000 exhibitors. Last year participants in the Swedish delegation visited Chicago either in a sales or market intelligence purpose. Based on the success of that event there will be a new delegation going to Toronto headed by the Swedish Energy Agency and the Swedish Trade Council.

At Greenbuild in Toronto the Swedish Energy Agency and the Swedish Trade Council offer:

  • Swedish pavilion in connection with the Nordic pavilion at a central location. Participating companies can use the pavilion as a marketing and meeting area, as well as to present company and product information
  • Events and seminars in the pavilion. Participating companies also have the possibility to arrange seminars
  • Evening seminar with matchmaking
  • Assistance to set-up one-to-one meetings with potential partners, industry experts or other industry specialists can be offered
  • Welcome dinner
  • Accommodation in Toronto from October 4-7
  • Exhibit hall tickets October 5-6

Registration and pricing
The Swedish delegation and pavilion at Greenbuild is patly financed by the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten). Participation is limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Participation fee is 15 000 SEK per person for companies with fewer than 50 employees and a turnover of less than 10 Million EURO.
  • Participation fee is 25 000 SEK per person for companies larger than above mentioned, and for non-profit organizations/NGOs
  • A full conference ticket that includes conference access in addition to the expo can be added by paying an additional fee of 5800 SEK per person

Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 18th.
Welcome to Greenbuild in Toronto!

 
Contact
Pernilla Blomgren, Swedish Trade Council, Canada
Email: pernilla.blomgren@swedishtrade.se, Tel: +1 212 507 9002
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