Tag Archives: Klimatförhandlingar

UN agreement on Climate Change far away….

Posted on 09/04/2011 by Kaj

The deep divisions apparently bridged by last December’s climate deal in Cancún were reopened for a discussion in Bangkok between 3-8 April, undermining the chance of any agreement on the shape of a broader pact by the end of this year. … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Negotiations, News

Sweden’s former Head of Climate negotiation Anders Turesson

Posted on 17/03/2011 by Kaj

Nuclear power on the agenda towards a climate-neutral societal planning The week that has passed has been chock-a-block with new challenges. One crisis has come in the wake of another and the focus has shifted. Our fossil fuel dependency, our nuclear … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Negotiations, Interviews

John Elkington on Leadership and Sustainability

Posted on 17/01/2011 by Kaj

After Mexico – Now is it time for actions in the EU The total EU budget for Climate Change for the financial year of 2011 stands at 27 billion Euros. It should be enough to achieve much needed energy efficiency … Continue reading →

Categories: Interviews, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance

In front of Cancun – Green City Award

Posted on 26/10/2010 by Kaj

In front of Cancun, Mexico – The EU view An interview with Peter Vis, Head of Cabinet, The Commissioner Connie Hedegaards office for Climate Action in the European Commission. Green City Award From the European Green Capital Conference in Stockholm … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Negotiations, Interviews

Time for action – Global Compact has a unique role to play

Posted on 15/06/2010 by Kaj

Ten years have passed since Global Compact, the UN initiative to bolster companies’ commitment to vital social issues, began. Since then, 7,000 companies in more than 135 countries have ratified Global Compact’s 10 principles. Between the 23rd and 25th of … Continue reading →

Categories: Network

From inside Brazil

Posted on 16/01/2010 by Kaj

I am back in Sweden after three weeks in Brazil, which has become a frequent travel destination for me in the past ten years. Brazil is my third home country after the UK and Sweden and a visit always gives … Continue reading →

Categories: Brazil

Thoughts after Copenhagen – in the eye of 2010

Posted on 21/12/2009 by Kaj

So, now we know. Something went wrong in Copenhagen, but was it completely unexpected? I don’t think so. Many of us had hopes. One outcome is very clear; we are all on the Road again. I think we have a … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Negotiations, New Year Reflections

Waiting time for a breakthrough in Copenhagen

Posted on 17/12/2009 by Kaj

Dear all, Time is short. But, it is still a time for a crucial breakthrough in Copenhagen. The world leaders would not risk a new “WTO failure”. I am still a bit tired after our work in Malmö City the … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Negotiations

Jul och Nyårsfunderingar inför 2009

Posted on 21/12/2008 by Kaj

Finanskrisen, ett hot eller en möjlighet för en hållbar samhällsutveckling? En allt mer hotande klimatkris ger oss nya utmaningar. En försvagad ekonomi öppnar upp för smärtsamma prioriteringar som måste leda till en omställning där långsiktig affärsnytta står i centrum med … Continue reading →

Categories: New Year Reflections

Svenska miljöteknikföretag måste stärka sin marknadskommunikation

Posted on 14/03/2008 by Kaj

Ett av samtalsämnena då Andreas Carlgren, svensk miljöminister, var på besök i London var hur svensk kunskap och erfarenhet skall få en starkare position och synas mer på den engelska marknaden. Trots att Sverige är en liten nation så är … Continue reading →

Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, Swedish Environmental Technology