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When implemented correctly, cities’ climate transition helps meet several of Sweden’s and Europe’s most important goals and needs, such as increasing the competitiveness of the business sector and ensuring reasonable, predictable energy prices. This is according to Olga Kordas, program director at Viable Cities, writing in *Aktuell Hållbarhet*.
Avesta Municipality is one of the municipalities that joined the “Climate-Neutral Cities 2030” initiative a year ago; it is joining forces with Borlänge Municipality and the entire Dalarna region, as well as with the local business community, to accelerate the transition.
The climate transition calls for both small and large-scale efforts across all areas of society. Preschoolers in the municipality of Sundsvall get to meet Smaskis to be inspired to adopt sustainable eating habits, and cyclists are encouraged to ride year-round. The municipality is also working to
Cities are increasingly at the center of global climate action. Following Sweden's engagement in CHAMP, a delegation of Swedish representatives participated in COP30-related events in November 2025. In this article we gather key insights.
An important part of the climate transition in Höganäs Municipality is promoting circular consumption and sustainable lifestyles among residents. And they do so with pleasure. The annual Food and Summer Festival is a sustainable event, and thousands of
Kate Raworth and the Doughnut Model play a central role in the climate transition efforts in the municipality of Tomelilla. Through the project “Foresight Through the Doughnut Model,” residents are involved in exploring future scenarios; for example, children and parents have collaboratively created a space
Broad political support for climate commitments has been important to the Municipality of Alvesta. It is one of the 25 municipalities that joined the “Climate-Neutral Cities 2030” initiative nearly a year ago. Over the course of the year, the municipality has formulated its goals
civil society and citizens play a central role in the local transition journey in the municipality of Eskilstuna. The KlimatHopp Meeting, the Knowledge Festival, World Environment Day, Litter Pickup Days, Mobility Week, and Earth Hour—every year, a series of events is organized to increase engagement with and awareness of
“The city of Borås is a hub for creativity, innovative design, street art, e-commerce, and world-leading research in textiles. Borås also boasts magnificent natural scenery, top-notch sports experiences, and a rich business. And, not least, an entrepreneurial spirit that thinks
How can we make the transition as quickly as possible? The City of Växjö is enlisting the help of researchers from Linnaeus University to determine what the city needs to focus on to accelerate the climate transition. In 2025, the Climate Council published its first report
The importance of mobilizing for the climate transition together with many stakeholders is central to the Municipality of Arvika. “There is strong interest in participating and contributing to the development of the Arvika Climate Arena. The stakeholders involved see
Earlier this fall, Karlstad Municipality co-hosted the Transition Lab Forum, which focused on how climate transition, climate adaptation, and preparedness are interrelated. In the status report, Henric Barkman and Charlotte Wedberg discuss this and much more.
Transportation is the biggest contributor to climate change in Järfälla Municipality. To address this, the municipality is working with several major employers, among other initiatives, to reduce emissions from commuting and business travel. Since 2011, emissions from
Involving the local business community in the climate transition is, of course, an integral part of the transition. In the municipality of Sandviken, this is particularly important, as the municipality’s industries account for 50 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions; at the same time, these companies have strong incentives
“Working toward the goal of Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030 is a commitment to the future. For Landskrona, this means that we are taking an active role in the transition together with a national and European network.” This is according to the municipal executive board’s Chairman
The City of Stockholm aims to be climate-positive by 2030. How will this be achieved? One key initiative is the STOLT system demonstrator. “In just one year, STOLT has grown into a vibrant hub for collaboration and innovation. We are already seeing
Climate-smart mobility is a key focus of the transition efforts in Kalmar Municipality. The goal is for 60 percent of transportation to be sustainable by 2035. “This requires conscious urban planning, but also a significant shift in behavior,” they write in their progress report.
Financing the climate transition is a challenge and crucial to achieving the goal of climate-neutral cities by 2030. In response to this, Viable Cities is launching the Viability Fund for Cities. Now fully operational,
From data to participation—facts and analysis combined with broad internal participation. These are the guiding principles for the climate transition efforts in Enköping Municipality. Here, there is a transition forum with five transition teams (managers + relevant employees) and a
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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