Alvesta's vision is to be the center of southern Sweden, integrating local living with global opportunities. Alvesta is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Alvesta is linking arms with Växjö. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Håbo is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Håbo is linking arms with Uppsala. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Landskrona is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Landskrona is joining forces with Malmö, together with Höör. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate action, with the EU leading the way and Swedish cities being pioneers.
Höör is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Höör is joining forces with Malmö, together with Landskrona. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate action, with the EU taking the lead and Swedish cities leading the way.
Trollhättan has been mobilizing for the climate transition for a long time - now the work is scaling up! Trollhättan 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 a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Lomma has been working strategically for a long time and is now increasing the pace even further. Lomma is one of 48 of Sweden's municipalities that are joining forces to meet the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Lomma is linking arms with Lund. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Mjölby is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Mjölby is linking arms with Linköping. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate transition, with the EU leading the way and Swedish cities being pioneers.
Tomelilla has an ambitious climate program and is working on developing a roadmap. Tomelilla is one of 48 municipalities in Sweden that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Tomelilla is linking arms with Kristianstad. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate action, with the EU taking the lead and Swedish cities leading the way.
Kristinehamn balances region-wide issues and residents' choices. Kristinehamn is one of 48 municipalities in Sweden that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Kristinehamn is linking arms with Karlstad. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate transition, with the EU taking the lead and Swedish cities leading the way.
Mörbylånga sees opportunities to accelerate the climate transition locally and contribute regionally, nationally and internationally. Mörbylånga is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Mörbylånga is linking arms with Kalmar, together with Falkenberg. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate transition, with the EU taking the lead and Swedish cities leading the way.
Falkenberg - a rural municipality with great capacity! Falkenberg is one of 48 municipalities in Sweden that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Falkenberg is linking arms with Kalmar, together with Mörbylånga. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate action, with the EU leading the way and Swedish cities being pioneers.
Luleå - northern Sweden's hub for the climate transition! Luleå is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
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 a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Värmdö - the archipelago's sustainable meeting place! Värmdö is one of 48 of Sweden's municipalities that are joining forces to meet the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate change in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Sundsvall is testing solutions and learning from others to move forward in the transition. Sundsvall is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and mobilize for the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Karlskrona is working with ambitious targets, collaboration and strategic approaches. Karlskrona is one of 48 Swedish municipalities that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Carbon sequestration and climate-neutral agriculture are in focus for Höganäs. Höganäs is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Höganäs is linking arms with Helsingborg. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is leading the way and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Gotland - a unique island with unique opportunities for mobilization and transition! Gotland is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and mobilize for the next phase of climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Falköping is joining forces to mobilize on several levels. Falköping 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. Falköping is linking arms with Gothenburg. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate action, with the EU taking the lead and Swedish cities leading the way.
Härryda is growing and changing with great strides! Härryda is one of 48 Swedish municipalities that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
In Boden, there is a local habit of working on a broad front. Boden is one of 48 Swedish municipalities that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate transition, with the EU taking the lead and Swedish cities leading the way.
In Arvika, drive and cohesion permeate the entire community - and are the basic force for the municipality's transition. Arvika is one of 48 Swedish municipalities that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is taking the lead and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Sandviken is working, together with Gävle, for new opportunities to mobilize the local business community. Sandviken is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Sandviken is hooking arms with Gävle. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate action, with the EU leading the way and Swedish cities being pioneers.
Ulricehamn joins forces - fair, equal and inclusive! Ulricehamn is one of 48 Swedish municipalities joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and join forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Ulricehamn is linking arms with Borås. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for urban climate action, with the EU taking the lead and Swedish cities leading the way.
Avesta - an enabler for the climate transition in Dalarna. Avesta is one of 48 municipalities in Sweden that are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis and are joining forces in the next phase for climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Avesta is linking arms with Borlänge. This is also part of a growing global mobilization for climate transition in cities, where the EU is leading the way and Swedish cities are pioneers.
Climate Neutral Borlänge 2030 aims to create forms of collaboration, new processes and methods to enable the transformative changes needed to succeed in the rapid climate transition. Borlänge hooks arms with Avesta.
Borås aims to be fossil-free by 2030, and with that goal in mind, the municipality is taking overall responsibility as a cog in the transition. Together with companies, organizations and citizens, the whole of Borås is mobilizing in the true spirit of "knalle". They are working with green frameworks for financing, sustainability roadmaps for events, hackathons, citizen involvement, open dialogues and much much more. Borlänge hooks arms with Ulricehamn.
By integrating sustainability issues into its core activities, Enköping Municipality is acting proactively in the climate transition, and the municipality is investing in creating a culture where sustainability permeates both the municipal organization and the city. With tools such as a carbon budget and in-depth climate knowledge, the municipality works, among other things, with the role and potential of small businesses, urban planning where sustainability goals are to be reflected, reduced energy consumption in public premises using the EnOff model and influencing attitudes, behaviors for sustainable travel, and much more.
With broad inclusion, a climate program is designed for and with actors from public organisations, business, the non-profit sector and academia to include everyone who lives and works in the municipality. During the work, five areas have been identified that Eskilstuna's stakeholders need to focus on. No actor has control over all areas, but only with joint efforts is there potential to achieve climate change at the required pace.
Gävle municipality has an environmental strategy program with the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2035, including consumption-based emissions, and already has a comprehensive climate roadmap. In addition, Gävle will build one of Europe's most sustainable districts, Näringen. Gävle is linking arms with Sandviken.
Previous experiences and studies show that it is not technical solutions that are lacking for climate transition, but transformative ability and capacity for new system solutions. The initiative is therefore based on what kind of shift we believe must take place, what working methods we believe will be required, what skills and structures this requires, and how these should be anchored in the city's organization. Gothenburg hooks arms with Falköping.
Helsingborg's ambition is to offer its residents a high quality of life within the limits of the planet. The City of Helsingborg has an ambitious climate and energy plan with the goal of achieving zero emissions for the municipality's area by 2035. As part of this, a local Paris Agreement, Climate Agreement in Helsingborg, was launched in spring 2021. Helsingborg is hooking arms with Höganäs.
Järfälla will be at the forefront of environmental and climate work and the municipality is growing with thousands of planned homes and workplaces. The major urban development projects underway create both challenges and opportunities to make smart, sustainable choices for a climate-neutral municipality right from the start.
Kalmar is one of Sweden's fastest growing cities of residence - and also a distinctly rural municipality. This combination presents challenges but also opportunities for sustainable growth. There is a strong political will, with clear goals for the transition and the municipality has a lot to contribute. Kalmar is linked to Falkenberg and Mörbylånga.
The municipality of Karlstad is working on a broad front for the climate transition, from communication strategies and collaboration to climate investment plans and ambitious targets. Climate work permeates the entire municipality and Karlstad emphasizes that it should be easy for residents and businesses to make climate-smart choices. Karlstad has also organized the world's first "Student Citizens' Council for the Climate". Karlstad is linking arms with Kristinehamn.
Kristianstad is working with local stakeholders to achieve a climate-neutral, sustainable and resilient food system in Kristianstad, has recently adopted a sustainable development strategy that is followed up annually through a progress report, is mobilizing, together with local stakeholders, for increased energy production, reliable electricity distribution and efficient energy use, and is developing its methodology for business-oriented climate investment plans. Kristianstad is linking arms with Tomelilla.
Linköping has developed a climate investment plan for transport together with Linköping University, developed a category management model, worked on an environmental commuting analysis, allocated funds for test bed vouchers and launched a smart map where you can rent, share, swap, borrow, repair and buy recycled. Linköping is hooking arms with Mjölby.
In Smart and Climate Neutral Lund 2030, an innovation team will be formed consisting of design companies, research institutions and a cross-sectoral team centrally located in the municipality. Climate-neutral Lund 2030 2.0 will build on the working methods, networks, methods and results that emerged in step 1. Lomma hooks arms with Lund.
Malmö focuses on implementing and developing seven roadmaps in priority areas, mobilizing more actors, and developing approaches and methods to scale, disseminate and share. At the heart of Malmö's approach is a new horizontal approach - Climate Transition Malmö. Malmö is linking arms with Höör and Landskrona.
Mariestad has been working on innovative green solutions for almost ten years, and the Climate Neutral Mariestad 2030 mission brings together everyone working for the climate in Mariestad - business, individuals and other actors - in Mariestad's transition arena. Together, they work for a climate-neutral association life, sustainable passenger transport to and from workplaces, sustainable construction, hydrogen as an energy source and board games as a tool. Together with the arena, the municipality is driving the transition in parallel with its largest urban transformation in modern times - Mariestad is growing sustainably.
New and ambitious climate and environmental goals are being developed in Nacka's new climate and environmental program. The municipality is working on initiatives in several areas, from mobility and urban planning to organization and procurement. Among other things, the municipality has invited to a land allocation competition focusing on innovative solutions for minimized climate impact throughout the life cycle, free lending at libraries of different types of meters for energy and climate advice, and offering a recycling market for private individuals. There are thus several initiatives underway in Nacka municipality for climate change adaptation, of varying scope and scale, and there is active follow-up to ensure that the right things are being done and done right.
The initiative in Stockholm aims to improve the ability of cities to manage the complex decision-making situations that arise and find appropriate measures to reduce emissions. An innovation team with the municipality, academia and business is established as the engine of the transition work. A digital decision support tool with simulation and visualization of the city's energy and transport system enables an overview of the consequences of measures and additional needs. The tool is based on existing data from a number of actors in Stockholm, but is generally applicable, and includes scenario analyses of the consequences of various measures.
The transition work in Skellefteå focuses on sustainable mobility, sustainable construction and sustainable industry. By mobilizing the whole community, they are working to increase biodiversity, promote sustainable transport, explore how public procurement can serve as a tool to reduce climate emissions, heat streets and buildings with waste heat and much more.
A central strategy in Umeå's work is to mobilize and strengthen partnerships and collaboration between partners, based on the Umeå Climate Roadmap's focus areas. Over 60 partners are part of Umeå's climate roadmap and collaborate and learn from each other to strengthen local climate work. With the municipality at the forefront, Umeå has developed a handbook on how to lead an effective climate transition, started an economic association to increase knowledge for circular construction and establish Byggåterbruket, and organized a construction recycling festival for students and staff.
In Uppsala, the focus in the coming years will be on improving energy and power efficiency and increasing the share of renewable electricity, setting high climate requirements in land allocation competitions and procurements, and investing in sustainable travel. The Uppsala Climate Protocol, which has been in place since 2010, brings together companies, public organizations, universities and associations that want to make concrete progress towards a climate-converted Uppsala. Uppsala hooks arms with Håbo.
Växjö municipality aims to be both fossil fuel-free and climate neutral by 2030. Therefore, a special focus in Växjö is on the transition to a sustainable transport system. But they are also building on investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, urban planning, circular flows and cooperation between different actors. Växjö is hooking arms with Alvesta.
Östersund will become climate neutral by 2030. To realize this, an action and climate investment plan for the municipality, companies and residents of the city will be developed. Linked to this, an analysis of socio-economic effects, emission efficiency linked to cost and side effects will be carried out, where the residents' acceptance of various measures will be investigated.
Örebro municipality's revised climate strategy clarifies six focus areas that are aimed at the municipal group, but the efforts relate to both the municipal group and the geographical area. Örebro has also set specific goals that they are working on together with other actors and the focus going forward is to implement the climate strategy's new working methods and implement prioritized activities.
