Swedish Green Tech Alliance

No city can tackle all challenges or develop every innovative solution alone. This became crystal clear to us when we recently hosted a roundtable discussion in support of Ukraine. That is why we, at Stockholm Green Innovation District, have established the Swedish Green Tech Alliance—a collaborative effort to strengthen our collective ability to build sustainable and carbon-neutral cities. We welcome investors and international companies to join us in this mission.

Addressing climate change requires the development of smarter, more sustainable cities worldwide. While cities occupy only 3% of the Earth’s surface, they account for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To drive meaningful change, we invite companies with the expertise and technologies to make an impact—both in Sweden and beyond—to be part of our initiative. Whether you specialize in urban planning, infrastructure development, or green technologies, your contributions are essential.

Our alliance offers a direct link between challenges and solutions, facilitating collaboration between stakeholders in Sweden and internationally. By working together, we can create comprehensive, sustainable system solutions that drive real progress.

Margot Wallström: “Build a new green economy”
The event opened with a keynote by Margot Wallström, who presented the recommendations developed by her working group on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Three priority areas were highlighted, including the creation of a new green economy.
Wallström also addressed the immense challenges Ukraine is facing:

• Up to 30% of the land is contaminated with landmines
• 10% is partially destroyed or environmentally damaged
•  The human toll is devastating

She emphasized the importance of planning ahead and documenting the environmental impacts of the war to ensure accountability based on verified data.

Broad perspectives and strong engagement
A wide range of representatives from business and civil society contributed valuable perspectives, including:

• Liudmyla Lemrini, Swedish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce
• Åsa Zetterberg, TechSverige
• Yvonne Pernodd, Business Sweden
• Gustaf Lind, Secretary General, WWF
• Olga Kordas, Viable Cities
• Jennie Cato, Scania
• Mårten Björk, sustainability entrepreneur
• Lars Rosell, Vilokan Group
• Peter Anderberg, Heatnet Global

SGID’s contribution to Ukraine dialogue
Östen Ekengren of Stockholm Green Innovation District gave an overview of SGID’s work related to Ukraine, while Jörgen Lööf highlighted how involving citizens in the green transition has generated real impact within the district.

Next steps: Connect, support, raise awareness
SGID and Swedish Green Tech Alliance will now:

• Showcase ongoing Swedish green reconstruction initiatives
• Connect these efforts to relevant activities within the European system
• Identify ways to engage with Ukraine’s current challenges
• Increase awareness among Swedish companies on how they can contribute

Want to learn more or get involved in our Ukraine-related efforts? Feel free to reach out!