The issue of public procurement is a key part of the transition to climate neutrality. Procurement can be a powerful tool to drive a faster transition to climate-neutral and sustainable cities, but how? How can local authorities take a leading role? What are the key areas? What examples of new ways of working on this exist today?
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.
Several local actors with over 30,000 employees work together for climate-driven business and operational development creates power. The approach has been inspired by the UN Climate Convention and contributes to Uppsala's climate transition.
STUNS - The Foundation for Collaboration between Universities in Uppsala, business and Society is a collaboration platform based on Uppsala County's regional development strategy and the Agenda 2030 strategy.
The Rosendal area in Uppsala has been recognized for its innovative methods with a focus on sustainability. The development of the fourth phase is now underway, raising the bar even higher and making the district climate-positive. The land allocation competition begins in April, when companies can submit their proposals for housing with minimal climate impact.
Within the Climate Leader municipalities for public procurement initiative, Fossil Free Sweden has worked together with Helsingborg, Umeå, Uppsala, Växjö, Örebro and Östersund to identify the challenges of introducing climate requirements in public procurement.
Through simple technical solutions and behavioral changes, the energy peaks in the commercial kitchens in Uppsala are drastically reduced. The result is both lower overall energy demand and reduced energy costs.
How can students accelerate the transition to Climate Neutral Cities 2030? At Climate Breakfast 27, STUNS in Uppsala participates, which has long worked to develop the collaboration concept Stories, a concept where students within the framework of their studies solve sustainability challenges.
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.
Several Swedish cities are working on the transition to climate-neutral cities in 2030 within the framework of Viable Cities. During Climate Breakfast 2, Umeå, Uppsala and Malmö will share their experiences from the work of visualizing the climate transition based on some development projects where different tools have been used.
Welcome to an inspiring, undemanding meeting with themes that are important in the transition to climate-neutral cities.
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.
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