Powering the Nordic transition: Electrification pathways for a net-zero future

Solutions in line with transitioning away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner

The Nordic countries have long experience with energy transition and sustainable development. Given the current focus on both transitioning away from fossil fuels and on electrification, the Nordic Climate and Air Programme has tasked a consultancy to identify and showcase Nordic examples of clean electrification. Their report, launched at this event, highlights and compares examples of clean electrification across the Nordics, and how these have contributed and continue to contribute to emission reductions.

This event will showcase the findings of this report, which will inform a high-level discussion on opportunities, challenges and how the Nordic countries will continue their journey on transitioning away. The discussion will also look at how these electrification efforts are linked to the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to keep 1.5 within reach, and limit both the magnitude and the duration of any temperature overshoot.

The event aims to

• Demonstrate and compare case studies of how the Nordics have transitioned away from fossil fuels through electrification and discuss their international relevance at COP31
• Connect these experiences to the implementation of NDCs and national climate policies

The event will begin with a presentation of the report’s findings. Then, 3-4 Nordic ministers are invited to an interactive discussion on electrification.

Details

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 10.30-11.30
Place: Nordic Pavilion @ COP31 Blue Zone –

Organised by Nordic Council of Ministers