Örnsköldsvik intends to establish a long-term transition arena and increase capacity for the climate transition. The focus is on processes, platforms and networks that promote knowledge sharing and collaboration between the municipality, business, citizens and academia. A common methodology for measuring and analyzing emissions is developed, and innovation processes are used to identify possible measures for reducing climate impact.

Climate communication builds trust and collaboration between stakeholders, as well as commitment to drive change.

The 2030 initiative also aims to mobilize citizens' power in the climate transition. Citizen dialogues, test bed vouchers and innovation development are important elements to include more perspectives and strengthen the democratic anchoring of climate work.

Deep dive into Örnsköldsvik's transition

In the city's latest update, they talk about the work, the transition arena, the project portfolio and much more.

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In the picture: Charlotte Wedberg, Environmental Strategist, and Henric Barkman, Process Manager, Climate Neutral Karlstad 2030.

Aline Kärrbäck, process manager for Climate Neutral Örnsköldsvik 2030, aline.karrback@ornskoldsvik.se 

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In Örnsköldsvik, we have worked actively with the municipal group's emissions and continue to do so - but now look forward to taking the next big step together with the business community to jointly reduce the municipality's geographical emissions. In addition, we want to take advantage of the creativity and creative power that exists in Örnsköldsvik by linking citizen dialogue and co-creation to our climate work.
Anna-Britta Åkerlind (C)
Municipal Executive Board Chairman in Örnsköldsvik municipality

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The city is currently working on collecting good examples of how they mobilize and work for the climate transition. They will be here soon!

Örnsköldsvik's declaration of intent

Climate City Contract 2030 is an effort to manage the climate transition that we need to implement in a short time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees. It is an agreement between municipalities, government agencies and Viable Cities, in which all parties undertake to make a concrete contribution to accelerating the climate transition. The letter of intent is a preparation for signing the contract next year. 

Örnsköldsvik invests and tests

To achieve deep change, we need to move from fragmented projects to an ecosystem of efforts that all pull in the same direction. Cities are doing this together with Viable Cities, funders government agencies and other partners, in different constellations and with different objectives. It is about moving beyond dealing with symptoms and instead focusing on underlying problems in our social structure. Here you will find the initiatives and studies within the city that have been granted funding under Viable Cities.

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Viable Cities The Climate Contract in the City

Örnsköldsvik mobilizes long-term - based on trust and innovation. Örnsköldsvik is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and mobilize in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of the...

Örnsköldsvik works internationally

Gävle is part of the NetZeroCities 112 Mission Cities, selected since 2022 to pioneer the EU Cities Mission.