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Sweden is facing a sharp increase in electrification that goes hand in hand with the climate transition. At the same time, grid capacity, peak demand, and long investment horizons risk becoming bottlenecks. Viable Cities and the City of Lund therefore brought together municipalities, energy companies, government agencies , and other stakeholders earlier this September
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
“The City of Malmö aims to be climate-neutral by 2030 and is one of the European Commission’s selected pilot cities tasked with leading the way in the transition. By 2030, the City of Malmö’s operations will also achieve net-zero emissions, and the residents of Malmö will collectively have halved
The Gotland Energy Network is a key piece of the puzzle in the island’s climate transition. It serves as a forum for dialogue on energy and transition issues among different sectors and between business and public organisations, with the goal of strengthening knowledge and collaboration
The Municipality of Ulricehamn joined the Climate Neutral Cities 2030 initiative a year ago. In their status report, they describe how they are tackling the climate challenge.
Here’s a little weekend reading from the north: “Örnsköldsvik is making the transition together, with the entire municipal group driving the change. We’re doing it step by step, together with people, businesses, and organizations throughout the municipality. Because we
A “15-minute city” in Lomma? Yes, it’s in the works. Lomma has already made—and plans to make—major investments to create one, through measures such as densification, the creation of public squares, and the concentration of retail, culture, and services
What’s happening right now in the local transition journey in the Municipality of Kristianstad? Quite a lot, it turns out. One exciting initiative is “Gården i centrum,” where local stakeholders—farmers, banks, public sector organizations, food companies, and insurance companies
A drone airport, a new bridge—the Karlsbron—and a modern port are some of the initiatives in Skellefteå Municipality aimed at promoting sustainable travel and transportation. In their progress report, process leaders Gustaf Ulander and Stina
“The climate challenge is complex, and complex challenges require new ways of working. And it is precisely these new ways of working that we have focused on in the municipality’s revised climate strategy.” So says Peter Larsson, municipal director of Örebro Municipality, in
“We don’t have time to wait! We need to implement and scale up the best solutions available right now. There are no copyright restrictions between municipalities. We have a great responsibility to learn from one another.” That
In October 2024, Valencia was hit by a catastrophic flood of enormous proportions, in which more than 200 people lost their lives and extensive property damage occurred—with ripple effects throughout society. This climate-related disaster has served as a wake-up call,
Green travel plans, procurement goals for a fossil-free vehicle fleet, and leveraging synergies from national initiatives. Swedish cities and government agencies are setting an example. At Sweden-Brazil Innovation Week in October, the work being done in Lund was among the topics highlighted.
Can public procurement contribute to better public health, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, a higher quality of life in cities, and better working conditions—while also supporting Swedish innovation? The answer is yes. By setting requirements for electrified construction and civil engineering projects, municipalities can
Sweden is raising its climate ambitions internationally and joining CHAMP, a global platform to accelerate climate action in cities. Viable Cities will coordinate Sweden's participation in the initiative.
Helsingborg becomes the ninth municipality to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on Zero Emissions Construction, the joint initiative between Infra Sweden, Fossil Free Sweden and Viable Cities.
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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