COP30

Geothermal Energy: Powering a Resilient and Decarbonised Energy Future

Organized by: Green by Iceland, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Global Geothermal Alliance and International Renewable Energy Agency.

This session will bring together key stakeholders to strengthen understanding of geothermal energy’s role in advancing clean, reliable, and inclusive energy systems. Stakeholders will identify priority actions, discuss scalable solutions to common challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration to accelerate geothermal deployment.

Master of Ceremony: Mr. Kamran Siddiqui, Programme Officer, CEP, IRENA

Securing energy in a shifting world: Nordic approaches to resilient and sustainable energy

Organized by: Green by Iceland and Nordic Energy Research

A troubled world calls for stronger energy cooperation. Climate risks, geopolitical tensions, and volatile markets underscore the importance of energy resilience. The Nordics demonstrate how renewables, efficiency, and innovation can create resilient, sustainable energy systems. What lessons can the world learn from their path toward a sustainable energy future?

Fireside chat - In the Hot Seat: What Leadership Looks Like for Women in Energy and Climate

Organized by: Green by Iceland, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, ESMAP and Gender & Energy Compact

This fireside chat will bring together leaders from government, private sector and civil society to discuss a chronic dilemma and fundamental question: Leadership in energy and climate has historically been male-dominated—why, and how can redefining leadership to embrace women’s perspectives transform the sector? Specifically, the following key themes will be discussed: 

Breaking Barriers: Addressing gender bias, stereotypes, and structural obstacles in energy and climate sectors.

Building Partnerships: Strengthening networks between civil society, government, and private sector for collective impact.

Innovative Solutions: Showcasing successful models for women’s leadership, mentorship, and capacity building.
Accountability & Data: The importance of gender-disaggregated data and robust monitoring for progress.

Other events the Icelandic delegation is participating in

Finland Pavilion

Nordic business call for climate action at COP30: Competitiveness through green transition

Nordic business organizations present their COP30 position, calling for high global climate ambition, global CO2 pricing and rapid technology deployment. Launch of the Nordic Business COP30 position is preceded by high-level keynotes by Nordic government representatives, reflecting Nordic countries’ and businesses’ climate ambition and commitment to climate action, in supportive public-private collaboration. The release is followed by a panel discussion with corporate leaders focusing on Nordic businesses’ climate ambition, role of policy and private sector collaboration in crafting competitiveness through green transition.

Moving beyond climate neutrality: The Nordic path to climate positivity

Organized by: Nordic Energy Research

The Nordic countries are among the first in the world to commit not only to net-zero emissions, but also to becoming net-negative soon after. United by regional cooperation, renewable energy, and ambitious policy frameworks, they are proving what’s possible in practice. As the world hesitates, can the Nordics inspire bolder climate action?