October 9, 2026

A Joint Effort for Local Energy Transition

Sweden is facing a sharp increase in electrification that goes hand in hand with the climate transition. At the same time, grid capacity, peak demand, and long investment horizons risk becoming bottlenecks. Earlier in September, Viable Cities and the City of Lund therefore brought together municipalities, energy companies, government agencies , and other stakeholders to discuss how local energy solutions can be scaled up and contribute to the transition of the national energy system.

September 25, 2026

Climate, Security, and Emergency Preparedness

Coordinating climate transition, climate adaptation, security, and emergency preparedness is not just beneficial—it is an absolute necessity. By integrating these areas, cities can reduce their overall risk exposure, protect critical infrastructure, and generate significant cost savings. In conjunction with National Emergency Preparedness Week, Viable Cities is now publishing an overview of the topic.

September 23, 2026

Climate Breakfast #46: When Demand and Solutions Can Come Together to Cut Construction Emissions in Half

The construction industry and clients together are a powerful driving force behind the transition. The construction industry demonstrates what is possible and welcomes higher ambitions, while clients create demand for the necessary solutions.

September 15, 2026

Every tenth of a degree counts

Global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees, likely within the next few years, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Viable Cities comments on the report: The focus now is on limiting the extent of the excess, how long it lasts, and how quickly we can reverse the trend.

14 October 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Transition Lab Forum 22: Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030—Here’s How We’ll Get There!

A warm welcome to Transition Lab Forum 22 Live on October 3, 2026, organized by the City of Malmö and Viable Cities.

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04 December 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

European Viable Cities Day

Viable Cities and the European Commission Representation in Sweden are pleased to invite you to the ninth European Viable Cities Day on December 4, 2026.

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