Embassy of Sweden Program Activities

Few challenges facing the world are more urgent than combatting climate change. For the last half of 2009, Sweden will hold the Presidency of the European Union, and during those six months, climate change and sustainable development will be main priorities of the Swedish government.

To set the stage for the Presidency, the Embassy of Sweden is also making climate and energy the main priorities for spring 2009, hosting seminars, exhibitions and events with both Swedish and American participants.

The focus will be on issues such as climate change and our way of life and upcoming international climate negotiations. Potential solutions for reducing global warming will be presented, sending a clear message that it is possible to combine economic growth with ambitious climate policies. With an economy in turmoil,  rising energy costs and an ever increasing awareness of the importance of energy efficiency, the timing couldn’t be better to address these topics.

What can Sweden, a world leader on environmental issues, offer in meeting the challenges of global warming?

How can our choice of lifestyles and food impact our carbon footprint?

What would a new global climate deal look like?

What technological solutions already exist to reduce carbon emissions, and what will be available in the near future?

These are just a few of the issues that was addressed during the Living Green program through thought provoking exhibitions, seminars and cultural events at House of Sweden from April 1st to June 7th.

Previous themes at House of Sweden during the period October 2006 – December 2008:

> Architecture & Design
> Cars & Transportation
> Water & Environment
> Children First
> Innovation & Technology
> Discover Sweden
> Voices in a Changing World