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The first nine years of the Viable Cities strategic innovation program have now been evaluated. The evaluation shows how the program has evolved into a key platform for climate transition in Swedish cities.
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
A ripple effect that’s unfolding somewhat behind the scenes. That’s how one might describe what’s currently happening in the local energy sectors across Sweden
An inspiration, partner, and best ally. Last week, CitiES2030, a Spanish counterpart to Viable Cities, presented Olga Kordas with an official award for her work on
Today we are launching the third call for proposals under the Climate-Neutral Cities 2030 initiative.
– This call for proposals is an important step in our ongoing efforts to mobilize
Several of the cities participating in the Climate-Neutral Cities 2030 initiative are actively collaborating with event organizers to explore how they can work together toward climate neutrality. During this
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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