Indo – Nordic Cooperation Session – International Climate Summit 2024

SESSION 6

PHYSICAL & VIRTUAL SESSIONS

INDO-NORDIC COOPERATION

Cities and Country Perspectives on Clean Energy and Renewables

Introduction

The Indo-Nordic Cooperation session focuses on Clean Energy and Renewables The aim is to foster collaboration between India and the Nordic countries in the field of clean energy, sustainability, and renewable technologies. This session within the summit will focus on two key aspects: cities and the unique offerings of individual Nordic countries towards the Indian market. The session will provide a platform for knowledge sharing, idea exchange, and identifying potential areas of cooperation.

Specific details, speakers, and agenda can be further developed based on the objectives, target audience, and available resources.

SECTION 1 SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Objective

To explore opportunities and challenges for clean energy and renewables collaboration between cities in India and the Nordic region.

Topics

• Urban Planning and Sustainable Infrastructure: Highlighting best practices in urban planning, sustainable infrastructure development, and smart city initiatives from both India and the Nordic countries.

- - • Integrated Energy Systems: Discussing the integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage solutions, and grid management in urban environments.
  - • Energy Efficiency and Demand-Side Management: Exploring strategies for improving energy efficiency, demand-side management, and the role of digital technologies in energy optimization within cities.
  - • Waste-to-Energy and Circular Economy: Showcasing successful waste-to-energy projects, circular economy models, and resource management practices.

Expected Outcomes

- - • Identification of potential city-to-city partnerships and collaboration opportunities.
  - • Sharing of successful case studies, lessons learned, and innovative approaches.
  - • Exploration of policy frameworks, incentives, and regulatory aspects to support clean energy
    initiatives in urban areas.
  - • Collaborative opportunities between companies across the Nordics and India.

Agenda

Introduction by moderator, Ms Rina Sunder: 4-5 MIN: TOTAL 15 MIN

PANEL DEBATE: 30 MIN

30 minutes: Panel debate: “Building Sustainable Futures: A Cross-Continental Dialogue on Smart Cities and Clean Energy Collaboration.”

SECTION 2 NORDIC COUNTRIES AND THEIR UNIQUENESS TOWARDS THE INDIAN MARKET

Objective

To highlight the distinctive strengths and expertise of individual Nordic countries in the clean energy and renewables sector, and their relevance to the Indian market.

Topics

• Country Presentations: Representatives from each Nordic country will provide an overview of their country's clean energy sector, including renewable energy sources, policies, initiatives, and success
stories.

- - •Technology Transfer and Capacity Building: Discussing mechanisms for technology transfer, knowledge sharing, and capacity building between Nordic countries and India, focusing on areas such as wind energy, solar power, bioenergy, and energy storage.
  - • Investment Opportunities and Business Partnerships: Exploring potential investment opportunities and establishing business partnerships between Nordic companies and Indian stakeholders in the clean energy sector.
  - • Research and Innovation Collaboration: Identifying avenues for research collaboration, joint projects,
    and innovation exchange between Nordic research institutions and Indian counterparts..

Expected Outcomes

- - • Enhanced understanding of the unique clean energy offerings from each Nordic country.
  - • Identification of potential areas for collaboration, investment, and technology transfer.

Agenda

4-5 minutes speech per speaker

• 20 minutes: Panel debate: Powering Progress: Uniting Nordic Clean Energy Expertise with India’s Ambitions