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“Municipalities have direct control over only 7–20 percent of emissions, yet through procurement, planning, and land allocation, they can still steer development in the right direction,” says “Minister of Urban Development” Olga Kordas
Six government agencies forces with Viable Cities and “our” 48 cities to accelerate the climate transition. What does the agencies’ work entail? Read the Swedish Transport Administration’s progress report at
Ahead of the 2026 election, Aktuell Hållbarhet is launching the “Sunshine Government,” tasked with developing the climate measures Sweden needs. The magazine has appointed seven “ministers” with deep roots in
The government is presenting its spring budget without one of the most thoroughly studied and equitable policy tools for reducing emissions from the transportation sector—the mode-neutral travel deduction. A reform that
We’re celebrating our program director, Olga Kordas, who came in second on the list of the most influential figures in sustainability!
Halfway there! Fossil-Free Sweden and Viable Cities are joining forces today to work together to ensure that public procurement drives demand for fossil-free
Viable Cities has now published a new report that highlights how local energy systems can become a key building block in the climate-neutral cities of the future. In the report, EnergyNet and
The municipality of Östersund is now very close to becoming a fossil-fuel-free municipal organization. All passenger cars except one run on fossil-free fuel, while heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment run on HVO and biogas.
Today, Viable Cities is launching a call for proposals that complements the Climate-Neutral Cities 2030 initiative, which currently involves 48 cities.
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In the midst of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, an initiative focused on building capacity for recovery, resilience, and climate transition has
How is the climate transition progressing in the municipality of Mariestad? In their progress report on our blog, you can read about concrete steps to establish
Want to help save the world? The Viable Cities innovation program is on a mission to create a climate-neutral and sustainable world. We’re now looking for interns who want to make a difference
Vendela Karlsson is studying Visualization and Text Design at Mälardalen University in Eskilstuna. Here, Vendela talks about her experiences during her internship with the Viable Cities communications team in
Through the exhibition *The Luleå Way*, conveniently located in a gallery in the heart of the city, the municipality and major industrial players share the story of the local transition. It is a
Wind power is a priority area in Kristinehamn Municipality’s climate transition. Thanks to early planning and political consensus, the municipality has facilitated wind power development that has led to
“Umeå is now seriously stepping up its climate efforts. Through major investments, strong political leadership, and close collaboration across the entire municipal group, we are taking important steps toward
The City of Linköping is working hard to get all local stakeholders on board with the climate transition. Mayor Mikael Sanfridson is proud: “The business community, civil society, the university, and our young people –
“We are taking responsibility for the climate transition in Håbo. Through fossil-free procurement, a new climate and energy plan, and a transition team, we are showing that we mean business.” That
“We are particularly proud that, at the end of 2024, we adopted our Group-wide Climate Roadmap, which identifies eleven priority areas where we need to
Viable Cities is a strategic innovation program with the mission of achieving climate-neutral cities by 2030, ensuring a good quality of life for all within the planet’s limits. The program is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova and Formas and coordinated by KTH.
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