India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) – Road to Belém

At COP28, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Ulf Kristersson launched the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) as part of the LeadIT initiative. The Prime Ministers committed to return to COP30 in Belém to deliver tangible results under this partnership. With one year to go, this side-event provides an opportunity to take stock on progress made under the India-Sweden ITP and highlight the links to its sister partnership, the Brazil-UK Industry Decarbonisation and Hydrogen Hubs.

Date and time: Saturday 16 November, 1700-1745

Venue: Swedish Pavilion, Blue Zone

Format: 45-min panel discussion followed by a reception and mingle

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Objectives

• Showcase progress under India-Sweden ITP and ongoing political commitment
• Highlight links between the India-Sweden ITP and the Brazil-UK Hubs
• Serve as a springboard towards a COP30 moment with leaders and stakeholders

Agenda

Welcome – Moderator Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice President, WBCSD

Special remarks 
Rajasree Ray, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India
Daniel Westlén, State Secretary, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Sweden

Panel discussion 

• Ruchika Drall, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, India and LeadIT Board Member.
• Helen Ågren, Director, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Sweden and LeadIT Board Member
• Elizabetta Albernaz, Manager, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK
• Brazil (TBC)

Closing remarks

17.45 – Reception and mingle