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27 October 2025

Transition, Trade and Trust – Industry Decarbonisation in Uncertain Times

Written by Per Andersson

In Geneva on 23 and 24 October 2025, the Forum on Trade, Environment and the SDGs (TESS) organised its first annual conference "Trade Cooperation Pathways for Climate Action, Resilience and Justice". The event gathered leading experts from the worlds of trade and climate policymaking, including LeadIT's Head of Secretariat, Per Andersson.

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Per Andersson, Head of LeadIT Secretariat speaking at . "Trade Cooperation Pathways for Climate Action, Resilience and Justice" TESS Conference. Photo: TESS

3 October 2025

From GERD to Green Growth: Ethiopia’s Cement Industry at a Crossroads

Written by Arati Davis, Jane Birch

Built with more than 10 million tonnes of cement, the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a powerful symbol of Ethiopia’s economic transformation. The shift from a largely agriculture-based economy is fueling the growth of industry, particularly cement production. New homes, schools, and hospitals are essential, but they also bring the risk of rising emissions.

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3 July 2025

AI and data solutions – LeadIT at Almedalen 2025

Written by Jane Birch

LeadIT at Almedalen 2025, as part of the Engaging India event, hosted a panel discussion to explore how AI and data solutions are being used to support industry decarbonization and consider future developments and challenges.

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LeadIT panel discussion, right to left: Per Andersson, Annika Ramsköld, Rémy Kolessar, David Högnelid, Erik Enecker and Rupila Mehra. Photo: Engaging India at Almedalen

3 July 2025

Leadership for Inclusive Industrial Transition

Written by Arati Davis, Jane Birch

LeadIT's first-ever Global Business Leader Summit brought together senior industry executives, innovators, and institutional partners from across regions and sectors to explore how in a time of geopolitical uncertainty business can drive green industrial transformation.

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Leadership for Inclusive Industrial Transition