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Today, Viable Cities is launching a call for proposals that complements the Climate Neutral Cities 2030 initiative, which currently involves 48 cities. "It is through the power of many that we can truly enhance cities' ability to accelerate the climate transition to...
The municipality of Boden is a clear example of how climate change is happening at all levels simultaneously, from local to global. Here, Stegra is building the world's first large-scale green steel mill, and here, data servers provide heat that enables year-round cultivation in the northern climate. If...
Today, Viable Cities program director Olga Kordas and John Hultén, program director for Shift Sweden, have co-authored an opinion piece in Aktuell Hållbarhet arguing that Sweden must push for sustainable urban development in the EU's next framework program for research and innovation...
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. In the research project "Sustainable Avesta," it is realizing...
Climate change requires small and large efforts in all areas of society. Preschool children in Sundsvall municipality get to meet Smaskis to be inspired to adopt sustainable eating habits, and cyclists are encouraged to cycle all year round. The municipality is also working to ensure that the digital transformation...
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 citizens. And they do so with pleasure. The annual Food and Summer Festival is a sustainable event, and thousands of games have been facilitated with loans...
Kate Raworth and the doughnut model play a central role in the climate transition work in Tomelilla Municipality. Through the project 'Foresight through the doughnut model', residents are involved in exploring future scenarios. For example, children and parents have co-created a place for community and conversation in...
Broad political support for climate commitments has been important for Alvesta Municipality. They are one of the 25 municipalities that joined the Climate Neutral Cities 2030 initiative almost a year ago. During the year, they have formulated the municipality's goals and ambitions in terms of...
civil society citizens are central to the local transition journey in Eskilstuna Municipality. The Climate Hope Meeting, Knowledge Festival, World Environment Day, Litter Pick-up Days, Mobility Week, and Earth Hour—every year, a series of events are organized to increase engagement and awareness of environmental and climate issues. Now, plans are underway...
Borås City is a hub for creativity, innovative design, street art, e-commerce, and world-leading research in textiles. Borås also boasts magnificent nature, top-class sporting events, and a thriving business. And, last but not least, an entrepreneurial spirit that thinks outside the box, a "can-do" attitude that constantly...
How can we make the transition as quickly as possible? Växjö Municipality is enlisting the help of researchers from Linnaeus University to find out what the city needs to focus on in order to speed up the climate transition. In 2025, the Climate Council published its first report with recommendations. About this and...
The importance of mobilizing for climate change together with many actors is central to Arvika Municipality. "There is a strong interest in participating and contributing to the development of Arvika's climate arena. The actors involved all see the need for social development...
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.
The biggest climate villain in Järfälla municipality is transportation. To change this, the municipality is working with several large employers to reduce emissions from commuting and business travel. Since 2011, emissions from municipal employees' travel to and from work have...
Involving the local business community in climate change is obviously part of the transition. In Sandviken municipality, this is particularly important as the municipality's industries account for 50 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, companies have strong incentives to transition in order to...
"Working to achieve Climate Neutral Cities 2030 is a commitment to the future. For Landskrona, this means that we are taking active responsibility for the transition together with a national and European network," says Torkild Strandberg, Chairman of the Municipal Council Chairman Landskrona. More...
The City of Stockholm aims to be climate positive by 2030. How will this be achieved? One important initiative is the STOLT system demonstrator. "In just one year, STOLT has grown into a vibrant arena for collaboration and innovation. We are already seeing new solutions being tested in...
Climate-smart mobility is a focus of the transition work in Kalmar Municipality. The goal is 60 percent sustainable modes of transport by 2035. "This requires conscious social planning, but also a large dose of behavioral change," they write in their status report.
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