Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vilnius

𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐂 – 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 Norwegian - Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania , Finnish-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania and Lithuanian Responsible Business Association (LAVA) invite you to join the 11th Sustainability Summit – a premier event focusing on greenwashing and its impact on the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies. 🗓️Date: November 15, 2024 📍Venue: Technopolis, V. Gerulaičio 10, Vilnius 🏷️Early Bird Price till 10.23: €65. Special price for the members contributing to the event €50 🧩The event will be held in English. 🍀Greenwashing in Implementing ESG Policies. Event will be moderated by Živilė Vaškytė-Lubienė | Sustainability Professional | Moderator I Co-founder of ENOUGH ✅Greenwashing Environmental Session: Green Pretenders: Truly Sustainable or Just for Show? Moderator: Nino Inasaridze ✅Greenwashing Social Responsibility Session: The Dark Side of Sustainability Façade. Moderator: Gerda Žigienė, CESGA ✅Greenwashing Governance Session: Can We Trust Corporate Transparency? Moderator: Daiva Dėdinienė 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? As businesses worldwide continue integrating ESG strategies, the issue of greenwashing poses new challenges for transparency and trust. This conference will explore real-world examples, discuss detection methods, and provide practical insights for corporate leaders striving to implement genuine, effective sustainability policies. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬: 🌿Misleading Eco-friendly Claims: How to identify and avoid greenwashing 🌍Social Initiatives and Reality: From well-meaning policies to impactful actions 🏛️Governance Transparency: Best practices for ensuring accountability 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🎤#Keynote Presentations from renowned #experts on the global and local trends of greenwashing: #Sweden, #Finland, #Norway 🗣️Interactive Panel Discussions with industry leaders sharing their experiences and strategies 🤝#Networking Opportunities with fellow business executives, department heads, and sustainability professionals. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your understanding of sustainability practices, network with key decision-makers, and stay ahead of the trends impacting businesses today. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d7G42wSN #ResponsibleBusiness #NLCC #NordicBalticSustainableBusinessSummit #ESG #Greenwashing

The European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants have been in the spotlight earlier this week, as we joined colleagues from Norway, Lithuania, Iceland, and Liechtenstein at the Annual Meeting. Through the Grants, the 117 million Euros allocated to Lithuania have been invested in areas such as justice, health, civil society, innovation and culture. At the meeting, Ambassador Atle Konta Midttun highlighted the importance of the EEA and Norway Grants as a bridge between our countries, emphasizing that the success of these programs comes down to the dedicated people working toward positive change. Looking forward to continued cooperation and further strengthening of our bilateral relations! EEA and Norway Grants

Last Thursday, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Minister of National Defence of Lithuania, welcomed Norway’s ambassador to Lithuania for an important meeting. Together, they discussed our shared commitment to regional security and enhancing cooperation in defense. With NATO’s presence in the region stronger than ever, both nations reaffirmed their unity in safeguarding peace and stability in the Baltics. This meeting highlights the strong bilateral partnership between Norway and Lithuania, based on mutual respect and a common vision for a safer future. Krašto apsaugos ministerija | Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania

𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐂 – 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 Norwegian - Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania , Finnish-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania and Lithuanian Responsible Business Association (LAVA) invite you to join the 11th Sustainability Summit – a premier event focusing on greenwashing and its impact on the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies. 🗓️Date: November 15, 2024 📍Venue: Technopolis, V. Gerulaičio 10, Vilnius 🏷️Early Bird Price till 10.23: €65. Special price for the members contributing to the event €50 🧩The event will be held in English. 🍀Greenwashing in Implementing ESG Policies. Event will be moderated by Živilė Vaškytė-Lubienė | Sustainability Professional | Moderator I Co-founder of ENOUGH ✅Greenwashing Environmental Session: Green Pretenders: Truly Sustainable or Just for Show? Moderator: Nino Inasaridze ✅Greenwashing Social Responsibility Session: The Dark Side of Sustainability Façade. Moderator: Gerda Žigienė, CESGA ✅Greenwashing Governance Session: Can We Trust Corporate Transparency? Moderator: Daiva Dėdinienė 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? As businesses worldwide continue integrating ESG strategies, the issue of greenwashing poses new challenges for transparency and trust. This conference will explore real-world examples, discuss detection methods, and provide practical insights for corporate leaders striving to implement genuine, effective sustainability policies. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬: 🌿Misleading Eco-friendly Claims: How to identify and avoid greenwashing 🌍Social Initiatives and Reality: From well-meaning policies to impactful actions 🏛️Governance Transparency: Best practices for ensuring accountability 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🎤#Keynote Presentations from renowned #experts on the global and local trends of greenwashing: #Sweden, #Finland, #Norway 🗣️Interactive Panel Discussions with industry leaders sharing their experiences and strategies 🤝#Networking Opportunities with fellow business executives, department heads, and sustainability professionals. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your understanding of sustainability practices, network with key decision-makers, and stay ahead of the trends impacting businesses today. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d7G42wSN #ResponsibleBusiness #NLCC #NordicBalticSustainableBusinessSummit #ESG #Greenwashing

Last week, the Norwegian Embassy proudly attended the international conference Defending Baltics: War Lessons from Ukraine, at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in Vilnius. The conference gathered military leaders, defense experts and policymakers to discuss the ever-evolving role of NATO, transformation of Europe’s defense industries amid a shifting security landscape, as well as threats posed by hybrid warfare and the increasing importance of cybersecurity. The conference drew on the latest developments from the battlefield in Ukraine, creating a platform for fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge between the Baltic states, NATO allies, and Ukraine itself. 🇺🇦 It was great to see Kyrre Lohne, Vice President of Government and Business Development at KONGSBERG, joining the conference to explain Kongsberg’s approach to addressing current challenges for European defense industries such as balancing the need for rapid innovation, scaling up of production and cross-border collaboration. 🇳🇴 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace A big thank you to the organizers, the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania, Locked N’Loaded, the Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius, Eastern Europe Studies Center and the Civic Resilience Initiative (CRI). ✨🌍 Locked N' Loaded (NGO) Eastern Europe Studies Centre Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius Krašto apsaugos ministerija | Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania Civic Resilience Initiative

#LietuvosDiplomatijosVadovas susitiko su naujuoju Norvegijos Karalystės ambasadoriumi Lietuvos Respublikoje Atle Konta Midttunu. Susitikimo metu aptartas Lietuvos ir Norvegijos dvišalis bendradarbiavimas, regioninio saugumo, gynybos ir bendradarbiavimo klausimai, Rusijos karas prieš Ukrainą bei parama šiai agresiją patiriančiai šaliai. 💬 „Lietuva ir Norvegija yra ypač artimos sąjungininkės ir bendramintės, o mūsų bendradarbiavimas Šiaurės ir Baltijos šalių aštuoneto bei NATO formatuose tampa vis aktyvesnis ir glaudesnis. Bendrai siekiame ir toliau stiprinti tiek dvišalį, tiek regioninį bendradarbiavimą, kad Šiaurės ir Baltijos jūros šalys būtų atsparios įvairioms grėsmėms ir regionas taptų dar saugesnis. Ir Lietuva, ir Norvegija esame tvirtai įsipareigojusios remti Ukrainą iki pergalės – tai yra mūsų strateginis prioritetas. Baltijos ir Šiaurės šalys lieka vienomis iš pirmaujančių Ukrainos rėmėjų paramos procentais BVP požiūriu“, – sakė ministras G. Landsbergis. Ministras padėko Norvegijai už norvegų karių dislokavimą NATO priešakinių pajėgų bataliono kovinėje grupėje Rukloje, pakvietė Norvegiją prisijungti ir prie NATO rotacinio oro gynybos modelio. Plačiau skaitykite 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d3TEmG8h

Today, The Ambassador of Norway to the Republic og Lithuania, Atle Konta Midttun, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis. During the meeting, bilateral cooperation between Lithuania and Norway, regional security, defense and cooperation issues, Russia’s war against Ukraine and support for the country in its fight against aggression were discussed. 🇳🇴🇱🇹 Lithuania and Norway remain close allies and like-minded countries. Side by side, we are working on strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation, and to make the Nordic and Baltic countries more resilient to various threats and enhance regional security. 🌍✨ 📸Photographer: Jurijus Azanovas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania | #StandWithUkraine

🌍✨Nordic-Baltic Youth Summit in Vilnius ✨🌍 On September 27, the Norwegian Embassy attended the first Nordic-Baltic Youth Summit at Vilnius Town Hall. The Summit welcomed participants of Youth councils and NGOs from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Åland, and the Faroe Islands. 🌍 From powerful speeches by President Gitanas Nausėda, to keynote speeches and panel discussions on future challenges and opportunities in policymaking and youth engagement in democracy, the energy was truly electric. The Summit fostered conversation, collaboration and a platform for Nordic-Baltic Youth to further cooperate, encourage, and engage youth in democracy and decision-making. A special thanks to the organizers: Nordic Council of Ministers, Lithuanian Youth Council (LiJOT), and the National Council of Swedish Childtrn and Youth Organizational (LSU)! 🌱 Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania Lietuvos jaunimo organizacijų taryba (LiJOT) Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius

🌍🔬 Data & AI in Life Sciences: International Collaboration 🔬🌍 Last week, innovators from around the world gathered at Oslo Innovation Week. In collaboration with LPO - Lithuanian Professionals in Oslo, Innovation Agency Lithuania, and the Lithuanian Embassy in Norway, we were honored to participate in this insightful event, bringing together experts from Norway and Lithuania to explore the future of healthcare through big data, AI, and life sciences. 🚀 Our Ambassador, Atle Konta Midttun, had the privilege of delivering an opening speech, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in driving innovation. Thank you to all the speakers and participants for fostering engaging discussions and meaningful connections. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare! 💡 📸 Photos by: Mantas Grauslys, MantoMedia #AI #BigData #HealthTech #Innovation #LifeSciences #Norway #Lithuania Innovation Agency Lithuania | Global Embassy of Lithuania in Norway LPO - Lithuanian Professionals in Oslo

Norwegian-Lithuanian Defence Industry Business Mission 🇳🇴🇱🇹 The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lithuania was honored to participate in the Norwegian-Lithuanian Defence Industry Business Mission on September 25-26, bringing together key players from both countries’ defense sectors. From an insightful visit to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to an engaging Defence Industry Seminar in Oslo, the mission provided a platform for productive discussions on defense cooperation, innovation, and shared experiences—especially in relation to engagements in Ukraine. Our ambassador delivered opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of strengthening ties and fostering collaboration in defense technology. Thank you to the Norwegian - Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Lithuanian confederation of industrialists, Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association (FSi), and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. We look forward to the continued growth of this partnership! 🤝 Embassy of Lithuania in Norway Norwegian - Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists FSi Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Martyna Skisaker Tomas Garuolis Kyrre Lohne