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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
On our blog, process manager Madeleine Wahlund and the team in Lund describe three action-packed days during which financial experts, city process managers and finance departments, academia government agencies
"With the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030, the pace of the transition needs to increase significantly in Gävle," they write in their progress report. Just like in most other cities
Nearly 60 European cities and platforms have expressed their support for a joint declaration aimed at further accelerating cities’ climate transition. The document has now been submitted
In Malmö, emissions from residents’ consumption are to be cut in half by 2030. To achieve this, more people need to reduce their emissions in their daily lives. To reach out
Transitioning to climate-neutral and sustainable cities can both save billions and improve the quality of life for citizens. The Climate Investment Plan is a method and a tool
Local Climate City Contract business municipalities serve as a tool for creating a shared platform for climate transition in many of the 2030 Cities. In a new report
How businesses and municipalities are working together to support the business community and contribute to the climate transition – 100 examples. A new report presents various types of
Resilient and sustainable food systems are a key component of efforts to create climate-neutral and climate-resilient cities and communities. How can we move from research to action?
To achieve climate goals, organizations need to be structured to address all aspects of the climate transition. In its progress report, the City of Helsingborg discusses, among other things,
In Borlänge, car traffic is set to decrease by one-fifth by 2030. The municipality’s procurement of organic food is set to increase to at least 80 percent, and at least 30 percent
How can society’s laws and regulations better support the transition to climate-neutral cities? Within Viable Cities, municipalities and government agencies have government agencies several key areas to focus on
With strong ties to the region’s natural resources, local business research, Östersund is striving for long-term sustainable solutions. They aim to create a society where efficient energy use,
Kalmar Municipality’s long-term goal is to become one of Sweden’s leading municipalities in ecological sustainability, climate transition, and climate adaptation! How? Well, for one thing, 60% of
In Eskilstuna, they’re working on collaboration, reuse, logistics, civic engagement, and much more—they’re driving a climate revolution! Eskilstuna’s goal is to be climate-positive by 2045
The City of Lund is stepping up efforts to accelerate the transition toward achieving its goal of climate neutrality by 2030. The city needs to strengthen collaboration both internally and with
Stockholm was one of the first cities to receive the EU’s Mission Label for its climate efforts, and with that recognition, the city continues to work toward
In Gothenburg, there is a strong focus on developing the city’s ability to foster and harness citizen engagement in the environmental and climate transition, and in the spring of 2024, the city carried out
The 2024 Viable Cities Champions are Olha Yukhymchuk, Margot Wallström, and Stanislav Kukhtyk. The three are receiving the award because, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine,
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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