Climate change is a global challenge faced by all. During the COVID 19 pandemic, carbon emissions have dropped sharply, but as the global economy gradually recovers, emissions are projected to increase again. New joint efforts are needed to build back better. Continued economic growth and low-carbon action can be mutually re-enforcing.
Sweden and other Nordic Countries initiated an International Forum on efforts towards carbon neutrality in the Yangtze River Delta region which took place on 10 June. The event, both digital and in situ in Shanghai, was organized by the World Resources Institute.
The Forum brought together Nordic countries and representatives from the YRD region to learn from each other’s government and business actions, and to promote sharing of experiences.
Sweden was represented at the Forum by Mr. Mattias Frumerie, Director, Ministry of the Environment, Mr. Svante Axelsson, National Coordinator, Fossil Free Sweden, Mr. Jesper Wigardt, VP Communications and Public Affairs, Northvolt, and Mrs. Marie-Claire Swärd Capra, Consul General of Sweden.
