The Nordic–Northern Lights Summit
The Nordic Northern Lights Summit brings together leaders and innovators from the Nordics and the U.S. to drive collaboration on sustainability, clean energy, ocean stewardship, reforestation, carbon capture, and environmental innovation.
About The Summit
The Nordic Northern Lights Summit unites leaders, innovators, and organizations from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and the United States to collaborate on sustainability, renewable energy, ocean stewardship, reforestation, carbon capture, and environmental innovation.
At a time of global uncertainty and regional insecurity, this summit provides a vital platform for shared action and dialogue, showcasing the strengths of the Nordic region while building stronger transatlantic partnerships to address urgent environmental and security challenges.
Texas & Nordic Partnership Spotlight
Texas leads the U.S. in renewable energy with unmatched capacity in wind, solar, and battery storage.
By combining Texas s scale with the Nordic region s innovation, the summit demonstrates how global partnerships can accelerate climate solutions and create models for worldwide collaboration.
Country Partners
Core Focus Areas
Ocean Clusters and the Blue Economy
① Ocean Clusters act as collaborative hubs that connect companies, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to grow the blue economy economic activities tied to oceans and waterways.
② The Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC) links 70+ companies ranging from fisheries and seafood biotech to marine technology startups.
③ Over 70% of IOC companies collaborate on shared projects, demonstrating how innovation drives sustainable growth.
④ In Norway, ocean clusters focus on aquaculture, shipping, offshore wind, and marine technologies, making the region a leader in sustainable ocean based industries.
Core Focus Areas
Sustainable Seafood
① Responsible Best Practise
Advancing responsible fisheries and global best practices.
② Maximize Resources
Exploring seafood biotech innovations to maximize resource use.
③ Build Sustainable Value Chains
Building sustainable value chains to protect oceans and communities.
Core Focus Areas
Renewable Energy
① Energy Solutions
Showcasing Nordic leadership in wind, solar, hydropower, and energy storage.
② Combined Capacity
Partnering with U.S. innovators, including Texas, the largest renewable energy state in the U.S., with 80% more combined renewable capacity than the next leading state.
③ Scalable & Clean Energy
Promoting energy security through clean and scalable solutions.
Core Focus Areas
Environmental Stewardship
① Eco System Restoration
Strategies for climate resilience, biodiversity preservation, and ecosystem restoration.
② Sustainable Circular Economy
Supporting circular economy initiatives and sustainable resource management.
Core Focus Areas
Sustainability Programs
① Sustainable Practices
Regional, national, and global initiatives driving sustainable practices.
② Program Adaptation
Programs focused on fisheries, renewable energy, waste reduction, and climate adaptation.
③ Replicate Globally
Building models that can be replicated around the world.
Core Focus Areas
Carbon Capture
① Mitigate GHG Emission
Cutting edge carbon capture and storage technologies (CCS) to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
② Decarbonize Industries
Nordic and U.S. cooperation to decarbonize industries like shipping, energy, and manufacturing.
③ Pathway To Large-Scale
Developing pathways for large-scale implementation.
Core Focus Areas
Reforestation
① Climate Change Rebuilding
Rebuilding forests as a natural solution to climate change.
② Nordic & United State
Highlighting Nordic and U.S. initiatives that restore ecosystems, improve biodiversity, and sequester carbon.
③ Verified Carbon Credits
Inspired by organizations like Carboreal, which develops verified carbon credits through sustainable forestry and reforestation in Finland.
Core Focus Areas
Global Project Showcasing
① Showcase Worldwide
The summit will also utilize BCaster, a company from Iceland, to help showcase environmental projects worldwide.
② CNN & Rotary Clubs
This includes "the 100 Projects in 100 Countries" initiative, with CNN, and Rotary Clubs around the world as our strategic partners.
③ Connect Global Audience
Together, we will share inspiring stories, verified data, and visuals to connect global audiences to the work being done on the ground
Why This Summit Matters
Strengthen U.S.-Nordic relationships through environmental and energy collaboration.
Connect sustainability leaders and innovators across sectors and regions.
Share best practices in renewable energy, ocean stewardship, and sustainability.
Promote regional stability and global security through environmental action.
Showcase global impact with the support of BCaster and CNN.
Reserve your spot now to explore Nordic breakthrough environmental innovation.
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