In today's cities, we travel in a way that is unsustainable, generating high emissions and using far more resources than the planet can sustain, while creating unequal conditions for citizens. To transform mobility and places for a climate-neutral future, we need radical implementation of existing and new solutions that can be scaled up and create the new normal. During Transition Lab Forum 16 in Gothenburg, we will delve into the future of places and mobility as a key issue in the transition to Climate Neutral Cities 2030.
The energy system needs to be transformed to phase out fossil fuels and achieve climate neutrality. To create a resilient, secure and just energy transition, new forms of energy production are needed that combine large-scale, centralized production with small-scale, decentralized production in new ways. This systemic shift presents challenges and opportunities. As we focus on putting new technological systems in place and making energy use more efficient, we also need to consider how it affects people's economic and social situations and living environments. During this Transition Lab Forum, we will explore how the municipality, together with other stakeholders, can ensure a fair and sustainable energy transition.
In Sweden and Europe, many actors are mobilizing for climate-neutral cities in 2030. During Transition Lab Forum 14 in Östersund, we will delve into how we can integrate places, visits and events in the development of climate-neutral cities and communities. Places that are inclusive, attractive and competitive and that contribute to a good life for everyone within the limits of the planet.
During Transition Lab Forum 13 in Kristianstad, we will delve into how climate adaptation and climate change can be integrated into the development of a sustainable food system, which is more resilient, with increased competitiveness and which contributes to a good life for everyone within the planetary boundaries. What is being done today, and how can we further accelerate the transition to climate-neutral cities while adapting society to a changing climate and creating competitiveness and a good life for all?
How we transport ourselves and goods is one of the biggest challenges to achieving climate neutrality. At Transition Lab Forum 12, we take a deep dive into the future of mobility as a key issue for the transition to climate-neutral and sustainable cities by 2030. What methods and approaches are available for how actors can lead and work together to promote climate-smart mobility to accelerate the transition to climate-neutral cities?
Building communities and growing cities requires large amounts of resources. How we use resources is therefore of great importance for the possibility to keep climate impact down. At Tranistion Lab Forum 11, we will focus on how we can use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way, for example, how recycling can be given more space in new construction and renovation. We will touch on topics such as innovation procurement and land allocation competitions, how it can be used to make the built environment more climate smart.
How do we secure a climate-smart, sustainable energy supply in an increasingly electrified world? A lot is happening in the energy sector now that has major consequences for cities' efforts to become climate-neutral, in a troubled world. Coordinated and bold investments need to be made and climate investment plans are gaining importance. Energy saving, efficient electrification and faster introduction of renewable energy are some things we will delve into at Transition Lab Forum 10 in Uppsala on October 13.
During the Transition Lab Forum 9, a number of key actors working in different ways on the issue of climate-smart mobility met. Among other things, it was about mobile hubs and shared mobility; quite simply: How do we manage our everyday trips without a car? We also got an insight into the host city Helsingborg's work on climate change. The event was organized together with Drive Sweden during H22.
During Transition Lab Forum 8, we shared experiences from Skellefteå as part of the transition in northern Sweden, and we explored some key issues in the transition process and Climate City Contract 2030 - multi-level governance, sustainable construction, business strategies for sustainability and citizen engagement. The power of the transition in the north is a golden opportunity to use to accelerate the climate transition throughout Sweden and the world.
Viable Cities' mission is climate-neutral and sustainable cities by 2030. Drive Sweden's vision is to create sustainable and safe mobility systems for people and goods that are accessible to everyone. We are now launching a collaboration to accelerate the climate transition: Climate Smart Mobility 2030. During our first joint event, we explored the transition to climate-neutral urban mobility through international perspectives, panel discussions and inspiring examples.
Within Viable Cities, nine cities are developing climate investment plans to mobilize transition capital, both from municipalities and other actors, to make cities climate-neutral by 2030. This work will help overcome thresholds for a faster and profitable climate transition.
Transition Lab Forum 5 explores how short- and long-term investments for climate transition can create both business opportunities and a more sustainable city. Research shows that climate investments can generate significant benefits, both direct economic gains and added value such as jobs, cleaner air and better health.
During the afternoon of November 6, we further developed Climate City Contract 2030 as part of the ongoing process in the nine cities of the Climate Neutral Cities initiative. We explored how digital tools can help us to make better and more transparent decisions, and provide a shift in climate work. Using the City of Gothenburg as an example, we delved into how we organize development work in the city, focusing on the development of the climate contract, but also what is needed in the cities to be able to accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral city.
Carl Mossfeldt leads a discussion with four politicians from the City of Gothenburg: Blerta Hoti, Municipal Councillor (S), Grith Fjeldmose, Municipal Councillor (V), Karin Pleijel, Municipal Councillor (MP) and Emmyly Bönfors Jansson (C). Viable Cities Allan Larsson and Gunnar Björkman, City of Stockholm, reflect on the way forward and Program Manager Olga Kordas concludes the conference.
How can we accelerate the transition to climate-neutral and inclusive cities by 2030 with digital tools as enablers? We will get examples of digital tools used, but also what they were used for and why. We will focus on visual modeling for analysis and decision-making and on how citizens can be involved in urban development using Minecraft.
To increase our resilience, we need to make the choices more concrete and understandable to more people. This is where digital tools, such as digital twins, can be a valuable help. Simply put, a digital twin is a digital copy of a city that makes it possible to test and experiment with possible ways of developing the city "on the drawing board". Not to mention creating experiences, evoking emotions and engagement that can contribute to new behaviors.
Forum 3 is about how sustainable communities can be shaped by everyone together, from a concrete, practical perspective with inspiration and good examples, both to engage citizens and to shape local Climate City Contract. Day 2 will focus on financing the climate transition and how to engage citizens in it.
Forum 3 is about how sustainable communities can be shaped by everyone together, from a concrete, practical perspective with inspiration and good examples, both to engage citizens and to shape local Climate City Contract. Day 1 will focus on different pathways to civic engagement.
