Conference - Renewable energy and clean tech - tools for regional development

Start/Stop Date:

20 – 21 Jul 09

Location:

Östersund, Sweden

Organiser:

Mid Sweden Chamber of Commerce

Venue:

Folkets Hus Östersund, Sweden

Focus Areas:

Renewable energy, climate, environment

Type of Event:

Conference

Climate and environmental affairs are a top priority in the Mid Sweden region, as well as receiving high priority at an EU level. These topics are on the agenda of the forthcoming Swedish presidency of the EU.

During the Swedish EU presidency, the county administrative boards and county councils of Jämtland and Västernorrland will organise a conference on the theme of "Renewable energy and clean-tech - Tools for Regional Development" in Östersund, on 20-21 July, followed by technical visits in the two counties.

The conference's target groups are decision-makers, officials, entrepreneurs and SMEs in the field of regional development, renewable energy and clean-tech. The purpose of the conference is to agree on a position document containing concrete proposals for boosting local, regional, national and European sustainable regional development through innovation in renewable energies and clean technology. This document will be communicated to the informal EU Council meeting in Åre on the 23-24 July.

Keynote speakers at the conference are Commissioner Danuta Hübner and Göran Carstedt, who is involved with the Clinton Climate Initiative. Speakers from the OECD and politicians from different European regions will also participate.

The Mid Sweden region contributes to the nation's energy supply. Current activity indicates that this contribution would be even greater if wind power and biofuels, for example, were used in a more efficient way. Ambitious measures have also been initiated in order to save energy and find alternatives to fossil fuels.

Many EU regions are discussing similar energy undertakings, thus amplifying the importance of providing a platform for benchmarking, knowledge exchange, the promotion of new ideas and policy development.

• The conference is free of charge.
• There will be interpretation to and from English, Spanish, French, German and Polish during the entire conference.

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