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Singapore is developing green solutions to keep cool
News: Conventional air conditioning units are energy guzzlers and contribute to global warming. Yet the hotter it gets, the more we use them. It's a vicious circle. Now Singapore is developing innovative green solutions to keep people cool.
Oslo - City of the Future
News: Oslo is becoming one of Europe’s most sustainable climate pioneers. The Norwegian capital aims to be climate-neutral by 2030, and is making enormous strides thanks to an array of sustainable projects.
The pavilion with more than 30 languages
News: This week tolerance and inclusivity is on the agenda at Expo. In the Swedish pavilion the majority of the staff speaks more than two languages. If you visit you are likely to hear French, German, Tagalog, Hindi, Tigrinya, Urdu or one of many other languages.
These pavilions are trending on TikTok
News: From moon stones to swings and Tuk Tuks, the pavilions at Expo 2020 has a wide variety of ways to impress their visitors. However, some pavilions are more TikTok friendly than others - ExpoUpdate has listed the ones trending right now.
"Halda has been in space seven times"
News: The Swedish watch brand, Halda, is visiting the Swedish pavilion this week, together with other high- end brands in order to highlight exclusive Swedish craftsmanship. The watch is designed to be fit for space.
Luxurious airships traveling to the North Pole
News: Do you want more space, privacy and better views while flying? Carl-Oscar Lawaczeck, CEO and founder of OcenSky Cruises thinks he has the solution. This week he is going to be at the Swedish Pavilion to talk about the future of sustainable air travel, that he think is going to revolutionize the way we fly, using old techniques.
First sustainable fashion show at Expo
News: This week a sustainable fashion show was arranged at the Swedish pavilion by the impact store Transparall and the fashion designer Maxjenny. ExpoUpdate met with the creative director of the show, Suhaib Agial.
Woodsafe builds one of the largest single roof-mounted solar cell facility.
Woodsafe: Flame-retardant impregnation company Woodsafe Timber Protection uses solar energy company El av Sol Nordic to build Västmanland's countys largest roof-mounted solar power plant at Woodsafe's factory in Sweden. The plant will have a peak output of 500 kilowatts
Woodsafe heads down under
Woodsafe: Woodsafe Timber Protection Ltd has launched an exclusive collaboration with Australias market-leading fire protection coatings company - Fireshield, extending its reach of its specialised pressure impregnated timber processes to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Sergelhusen in Stockholm was awarded the LEED Platinum certificate
Woodsafe: This is the fourth LEED V4 BD + C certified project in Sweden and the second Swedish project to reach Platinum. LEED is considered to be the most internationally known assessment system, developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council
Woodsafe climate concept at World Expo
Woodsafe: With the support from the wood climate concept ALL-in-ONE, Sweden was able to present the landmark "The Forest" in the Swedish pavilion. Before re-emerging in Dubai, the Forest has been on growth in the deep forests of Sweden for over 100 years.
The next generation of transport and smart cities
News: More than half of the worlds population live in urban areas and during the next 30 years this will only increase. How can cities change to be sustainable and meet future demands? Representatives from Polestar, Camfil and Axis communications - all official partners of the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2020, have gathered to discuss the next generation of travel, transport and smart cities.
Jewellery with the micro shape of human skin
News: Towe Norlen is inspired by the patterns of nature when she designs her jewellery. This week she will be at the Co creation stage at the Swedish pavilion together with three other high end brands from the Gustaf III committee.
Aquapods are floating modules for shopping and living
News: A Dubai-based company has created Aquapods, which can be used as floating supermarkets and living spaces.
Upcoming fashion show at the Swedish pavilion
News: A fashion show is being hosted at the Swedish pavilion by the Swedish impact store on the 11th of November. Expoupdate met with one of the fashion designers, Maxjenny, who is showcasing her design at the show.
"People like Sweden but don't know exactly why"
News: The commissioner general for Swedish Expo, Jan Thesleff, met with Expoupdate to talk about the general opinion of Sweden and how it can change after Expo 2020.
Birds in the Swedish arctic help scientists see the impacts of climate change
News: Scientists from the Abisko Research Station above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden catch birds to see what impact climate change has on them.
ABBA return with new music after 40-year hiatus
News: The Swedish pop-group still has fans lining up for their new music, even after not making any new songs for 40 years. But this year is different - ABBA is finally releasing their anticipated album called Voyage. Watch the video from AFP for more information.
Facts: how does the system work
Soltech: The ambition is to have more than 2/3 of the pavilions power consumption from the solar system.
There's more to this place than what first meets the eye.
Soltech: Both the roof and the facade of this pavilion are equipped with solar panels from Soltech. That means that we can efficiently and seamlessly harness the power of the free, infinite energy source right above our heads.
Smart energy powered by the sun
Soltech: Soltech, Ferroamp and Nilar powers the Swedish pavilion during Expo 2020 in Dubai.
The pavilion made out of wood – get a tour of the construction
News: The Swedish pavilion is made entirely out of wood and the man who knows the building better than anyone is Staffan Schartner, who is head of the construction. ExpoUpdate got a tour - come along!
Launch of Climate smart cities challenge
News: This week the Climate smart cities challenge is launched on the Co creation stage at the Swedish pavilion. Companies and organizations are competing for the chance of winning 400 000 euros in funding to create climate friendly cities.
Welcome to learn more about solar power of the future
News: This Saturday on the 6th of november Soltech, Ferroamp and Nilar will have a Panel discussion in the Swedish pavilion that you can view live from our website.