Icelandic Business Delegation Program at COP31
The Icelandic business delegation will participate in a range of events and activities throughout COP31, including events organised by Green by Iceland and our partners.
The programme is currently being developed, with details to be published as they are confirmed. Stay tuned for updates!
Interested in collaborating on an event at COP31?
9 November
Beyond Megawatts: The Social Value of Renewable Energy
Organized by: Green by Iceland
What value does clean energy create beyond electricity and emissions cuts? Using Iceland as an anchor case and Nordic/international examples, the session explores jobs, local value creation, affordability and trust. It will show how social value can be measured and designed into clean-energy development, and identify practices that strengthen public trust, local benefits and the social licence needed for faster deployment.
9 November
How Can We Rethink Emissions and Residual Streams Through a Circular Lens?
Organized by: Green by Iceland
What if emissions and residual streams weren’t the end of the line, but the start of something new?
This roundtable explores how circular thinking, innovation and carbon management can turn what was once considered waste into raw materials, solutions and value, from capturing and storing carbon to finding new uses for residual heat, water and other side streams from energy production and industry.
Circularity is also about people: drawing on the full range of knowledge and talent in society, because diverse participation strengthens innovation. Nordic experience in responsible resource use, equality and collaboration is our starting point, but the conversation needs many perspectives. We invite partners from around the world to share their examples, challenges and ideas.
Green by Iceland and Nordic Innovation invite you to join the conversation and bring your experience to the table.
Apply for a seat or come and listen
There are two ways to join this roundtable
Take part in the discussion
A limited number of participants sit at the table and take part in the conversation. We want a mix of sectors, regions and experience, so we ask everyone who wants a seat to apply.
How it works:
Tell us who you are and what you’d bring to the conversation.
We review applications with the range of perspectives in mind.
We confirm seats by email before the event.
Listen in
The session is open to everyone with a Blue Zone badge. You’re welcome to join the audience around the table and listen to the discussion. No application needed.
12 November
The Tipping Point Run
Organized by: Green by Iceland
Climate action requires more than ambition. It takes people coming together, sharing experiences and finding ways to move forward.
Tipping Point Run brings the international climate community together for informal morning runs alongside COP31. Away from conference halls and formal discussions, participants connect through movement, exchange ideas and explore what it takes to turn ambition into action.
14 November
Powering Prosperity: International Collaboration to Accelerate Geothermal
Organized by: The Renewable Energy Association (REA) in partnership with Clean Air Task Force (CATF) and Green by Iceland
Seeking expressions of interest from senior (c-suite, director-level) individuals from businesses, NGOs, and government to join a ~30-person strategic roundtable in the UNFCCC Blue Zone.
Geothermal energy offers a significant opportunity to expand reliable, low-carbon energy while strengthening energy security, supporting industrial development, and creating skilled jobs. Advances in next-generation geothermal technologies are broadening the range of locations where geothermal resources can be developed, opening new markets and investment opportunities beyond countries with established geothermal industries.
However, scaling geothermal deployment requires more than technological innovation. Countries need access to specialized expertise, experienced project developers, a skilled workforce, advanced equipment, manufacturing capacity, and financing. Gaps in these areas can increase project costs, extend development timelines, and limit the pace at which new markets can emerge.
International partnerships can help bridge these gaps by connecting countries with complementary capabilities, resources, and commercial interests.
This roundtable will examine how international cooperation can translate these complementary strengths into practical partnerships that advance geothermal deployment and deliver economic benefits across participating countries.
Spots are limited so an early RSVP is recommended.