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To succeed in the climate transition, Viable Cities is actively working with several international and EU partners. You can find the latest EU news here.

New call: ENUTC - European projects for sustainable urban development

29 January 2021

The world's cities are facing major challenges. We need to act quickly, forcefully and together to contribute to more sustainable urban development. You can now apply for support within ENUTC to explore how research and innovation in urban transition processes can contribute to sustainable urban development. The Swedish Energy Agency, Formas and Viable Cities together announce approximately SEK 28 million to Swedish actors in 7-9 projects.

Four projects to contribute to energy-positive neighbourhoods in Europe

18 December 2020

It is now clear which projects have been granted funds in the call for Energy Positive Neighbourhoods, a collaboration between Viable Cities and JPI Urban Europe. Cities4PEDs, Interact, PED-ID and Trans-PED, all with Swedish partners, are now tasked with facilitating learning between cities and countries to create energy positive neighbourhoods in Europe.

Europe's first Climate City Contract signed in Sweden today

11 December 2020

Today, December 11, 2020, is a big day for the climate transition in cities. The first climate contracts in Europe have now been signed by the political leadership of nine Swedish cities as well as by the Directors-General of four government agencies and Viable Cities. "Swedish cities are now taking the lead in Europe," says Allan Larsson, Chairman of the Board of Viable Cities.

Working together for climate neutral cities - from Umeå to the EU

21 September 2020

"It always seems impossible until it is done." Maria Vassilakou, EU mission board on climate neutral cities, quoted Nelson Mandela when she attended Transition Lab Forum 3, September 16-17.

She was one of many speakers who, over two days, gave strength and inspiration to continue working on the mission: Climate Neutral Cities 2030.

On the blog: Navigating Missions for Climate Neutral Cities

18 August 2020

In this article, Kes McCormick, program coordinator for the Sharing Cities Sweden initiative, briefly present the mission's approach with a focus on climate-neutral cities, which raises both exciting opportunities and vexing questions.

Helsingborg in final of European Capital of Innovation 2020

12 August 2020

The city of Helsingborg is one of 12 finalists in the European Capital of Innovation 2020. The winning city, announced during the European Research and Innovation Days (September 22-24), will receive one million Euros. We keep our fingers crossed.

External evaluation: Viable Cities gives Sweden international visibility

5 August 2020

Through the strategic innovation program Viable Cities, Sweden has become internationally visible as a country at the forefront of climate and sustainability in cities. This is shown by an evaluation three years after the start of the program.

Viable Cities in new Nordic partnership for climate-neutral cities by 2030

15 June 2020

Nordic Innovation has granted NOK 3 million to the project "Nordic Transition partnership", which aims to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality by 2030 in small and medium-sized municipalities. In the project, Viable Cities collaborates with Tampere in Finland, Reykjavik in Iceland and Smart Innovation Norway in Norway.

European Viable Cities Day 2019 and working with "Missions"

6 February 2020

On 11 December 2019, Viable Cities and the European Commission organized the European Viable Cities Day for the second year in a row. This is the same day that the European Commission's Chairman Ursula von der Leyen presented The European Green Deal.

Press release: Swede to lead EU research and innovation programme on sustainable cities

September 11, 2019

The European Commission has appointed Allan Larsson, Chairman in the Swedish innovation program Viable Cities, as vice Chairman in the steering group that will lead the work within the EU on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities. - That the European Commission appoints our Chairman to such an important role...

European Viable Cities Day December 2018

2 April 2019

In cooperation with the European Commission's Representation in Sweden, Viable Cities organized the European Viable Cities Day on 11 December in connection with Nobel Day. The theme was Research and innovation for Carbon Neutral Cities and a round table discussion was held with Jean-Eric Pacquet, Director General of the European Commission...

11th Dec 2018: European Viable Cities Day with Commissioner Carlos Moedas

November 26, 2018

Viable Cities and the European Commission are proud to invite you to our first European Viable Cities Day December 11th 2018 in connection to the Nobel Day. Our focus is on research and innovation for carbon neutral cities in Europe....

Take the opportunity to influence future calls within JPI Urban Europe 2020 - 2026.

18 September 2018

The strategic innovation program Viable Cities in collaboration with the EU initiative JPI Urban Europe invites to a national consultation for Sweden as part of the development of the initiative's new research and innovation agenda. Time: Monday, September 24, 12 - 15 pm Program...

Report from the annual meeting of the EU Innovation Partnership Smart Cities and communities

10 September 2018

Viable Cities Mikael Edelstam attended the annual meeting of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP SCC) in Sofia in June 2018. Here he reports from the meeting. Several hundred people gathered in Sofia for two days to meet with...

Travel report from Brussels

30 April 2018

On April 9 and 10, a delegation from Viable Cities visited the European Commission and the European Parliament. The delegation. The delegation consisted of program manager Olga Kordas, board chairman Allan Larsson and board member Mikael Anneroth. These three people summarized their impressions and conclusions in a trip report that...

General Assembly 2018

April 26, 2018

Documentation from member meeting and workshop for the call for proposals April 16, 2018 - Viable Cities' first member meeting and workshop for the call for proposals Viable Cities has had its first member meeting on April 16. During the meeting, the board that has so far served as an interim board for...

Viable Cities first member meeting and call for proposals workshop

April 16, 2018

Viable Cities has had its first general meeting on April 16. During the meeting, the board that has so far acted as an interim board for Viable Cities was elected and Chairman Allan Larsson was given continued confidence until the next AGM. After the AGM, a workshop was held with a...

Take the opportunity to influence the JPI Urban Europe program

April 10, 2018

What are the most urgent challenges in Europe's urban development? What are the most difficult challenges? What and how are these defined by different cities/municipalities and stakeholders? Within the framework of the European research and innovation initiative JPI Urban Europe, work is underway to...

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