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Most of the trips we take are short and routine. To work. To school. To the gym. When more people walk, bike, or take public transportation, everyone in society benefits: people,
The City of Stockholm and the Municipality of Lund are mobilizing stakeholders in an innovative initiative to accelerate the transition to climate-neutral cities. The cities are placing particular emphasis on transportation
The journey toward the strategic innovation program known as Viable Cities began ten years ago. To further accelerate the transition and strengthen Viable Cities’ presence
The EU Cities Mission to create 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 includes seven Swedish cities: Gothenburg, Gävle, Helsingborg, Lund, Malmö, Stockholm, and Umeå.
Last week, Viable Cities’ chief storyteller, Per Grankvist, attended the Demo North Conference, where 250 decision-makers gathered to discuss how to attract 100,000 people
In Sweden, several researchers have worked closely with cities and national innovation stakeholders to help them steer sustainability transitions by facilitating learning
Piles are popping up all over Karlstad—on benches, by staircases, and especially in Stora Torget, where they’re four meters tall! The piles
The mobilization around the Mission for Climate-Neutral Cities is a movement across Europe. This week, Viable Cities has participated in discussions and workshops in connection with
Investments in climate transition can create both business opportunities and a more sustainable city. Research shows that climate investments can generate significant returns, including both direct economic returns and
The room was filled with warmth and energy during the Stockholm Spring School from April 24 to 26. The participants appreciated this, as the city did not put on
So far, new sustainable energy solutions have largely been limited to pilot projects focused on specific technologies, organizational solutions, or business models. How do we ensure that
On March 6, 2024, we launched a call for proposals that gives several Swedish cities the opportunity to accelerate their transition and lead the way for others within the Climate-Neutral Cities initiative
A thriving municipality experiencing growing pains. That is the socioeconomic situation in Kalmar. This conclusion can be drawn from an analysis of the Social Compass for
Viable Cities is on site in Brussels for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership policy conference as well as the kickoff for the first 48
Viable Cities, together with the Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative and its partners, is exploring collaboration between Sweden, the European Union, and the United States toward climate-neutral and
Today, Aktuell hållbarhet released its list of Sweden’s 100 most influential figures in sustainability. Viable Cities is climbing the ranks. Program Director Olga Kordas is now ranked 18th (up from 38th last year) and
A just transition means that the green economy must, in a manner that is as fair and inclusive as possible for all those affected, create decent job opportunities and
Starting April 8, cities across the EU and countries associated with Horizon Europe are invited to apply to join
Many universities are already actively contributing to climate transition of cities, but we need to step up our efforts! This applies not least to working with students as agents of change as part of
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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