Transition Lab Forum 17
March 11-13 in Lund
Klimate Neutral Lund and Lomma 2030 and Viable Cities invite you to Transition Lab Forum 17 where we will delve into financial transition for climate neutral cities.
Climate change is already here and is visible and noticeable in different ways, for example extreme weather events such as heat waves, torrential rain and floods are becoming more frequent. This means that, in addition to reducing emissions, we need to adapt society to cope with these pressures. If we do not invest in climate adaptation and mitigation, the costs of the consequences of a changing climate could be enormous, for example through the destruction of infrastructure.
Research shows that while municipalities have strong political commitment and climate action plans with clear targets, the plans have lacked a description of the total financial resources needed for implementation. And it is not enough for the municipality as an organization to change. The municipality needs to work with a range of actors to ensure that the transition takes place at the pace and scale required.
During Transition Lab Forum 17 in Lund March 11-13 we explore the role of different actors in creating the conditions for the financial resources and investments needed for faster climate transition and adaptation. This applies to municipalities, municipal companies, other public organizations, financial actors, business, academia, civil society and citizens. In Sweden and Europe, many actors are mobilizing for climate-neutral cities in 2030. To succeed, we need to explore new paths, test, evaluate, and learn from each other. We hope to see you in Lund!
We will touch on issues such as:
Target groups for this forum are:
The Viable Cities mission is Climate Neutral Cities 2030 with a good life for all within the planetary boundaries. Within the Climate Neutral Cities 2030 initiative, 48 Swedish cities are working together with several national government agencies and Viable Cities to lead the way in the climate transition. The cities have taken it upon themselves to test new ways of working and solutions, to learn from each other and to work towards the mission: to create cities that work well for the people who live in them, that are good for the economy of citizens, businesses and society - and - that are good for the climate. The Transition Lab Forum, which Viable Cities organizes three times a year, is a central arena for shared learning within the initiative. Over three days, we deepen and accelerate knowledge and understanding together on a theme that is important for accelerating the transition to Climate Neutral Cities 2030.
March 12, 10:00 - 12:00
During the live broadcast of the Transition Lab Forum Live, we will be able to deepen and broaden our knowledge of the main theme of the conference over the course of two hours. Experts, researchers and other professionals will be on stage. What is being done today within the theme, and how can we further accelerate the work in the transition to climate-neutral cities?
Welcome to
Olga Kordas, Program Manager Viable Cities
Anders Almgren, Municipal Executive Chairman in Lund
Robert Wenglén, Municipal Executive Chairman in Lomma
March 12, 15:00 - 17:00
During the afternoon of March 12, you will have the opportunity to choose one of several parallel workshops.
Host: Viable Cities
In this workshop, Viable Cities presents an overview of ongoing initiatives linked to public procurement as a cascading transition tool. This map is then used as a starting point to identify together where many experiences already exist and what knowledge or policy gaps need to be filled.
Target group: process managers, business developers, procurement officers, companies, researchers
Host: Viable Cities
How can the Doughnut Economy, Mother Economy and Just Transition take us there? Crash course in the economic system, beyond today's economy. The workshop provides radical approaches and perspectives on how we can be inspired to develop how we work with investments and finance linked to climate transition.
Host: CoAction Lund
During the workshop, we collaborate with the actors in CoAction: the system demonstrator in Lund, a transition arena where local actors from the municipality, companies, associations and academia work together to achieve Climate Neutral Lund 2030. Collaboration is crucial for a rapid transition, as no actor can implement the change alone. The municipality's role as coordinator and mobilizer has proven to be an important success factor.
We invite you to discuss how we can justify long-term municipal investments in actions that create value in the long term, even if the results are not immediate. How do we look at cost and value over time and in different organizational contexts, and what funding models can support this work?
Host: Viable Cities
Strategic dialogue between the seven Swedish cities working on climate investment plans within the European context of the EU Cities Mission. Together with actors from the financial sector.
Invitations and notifications are made in a separate order.
15.00 - 17:30
Brunnshög is working on a smarter and more sustainable future based around the people who will live there, with their future needs in focus.
Practical details: Participants will be met by the organizer in the entrance hall of AF-borgen for a joint tram ride to Brunnshög (group ticket will be arranged for everyone). After the tour, participants will be guided to Stadshallen by the organizer.
Please note that this track runs until 17:30.
March 13, 8:30 - 11:00
During the morning of March 13, you will have the opportunity to choose one of several parallel sessions.
Host: Viable Cities and Lund Municipality
Lund wants to know HOW they can mobilize a local climate investment fund? This workshop will be a first step in such work where we get an insight into Lund's challenge and initiatives.
We also take a look at initiatives in the field from Stuttgart, Bogotá and Spain. Together we will then explore how this can be done in a Swedish context with Lund as an example.
Host: Viable Cities and Lund Municipality.
In this workshop, we will hear more about Lund's work to mobilize and further develop the financial sector to accelerate society's climate transition and adaptation.
More info to come.
Host: Viable Cities
Supporting a transition in agriculture is a key issue for many of our municipalities. This is partly about reducing emissions, but also about supporting a resilient and sustainable food system and building a market for more sustainably produced products. This workshop will address these issues with a focus on carbon sequestration and how we can think about financing for increased carbon sequestration and agricultural transition. The discussions will be supported by presentations from researchers and experts in the field
We will be in the central parts of Lund. Here is general info about places to stay in Lund: https://visitlund.se/en/accommodation-and-travel.
Hotel Lundia
Centrally located at Lund C.
Price from 1445 SEK incl. VAT and breakfast/person. A small buffet is served every morning with a selection that includes bread, cold cuts, boiled eggs and fresh fruit. The breakfast buffet at Lundia does not include hot dishes.
Booking: Hotel Lundia
Elite Hotel Ideon
Located along Lund's Tram, Ideontorget stop.
Price from 1490 SEK incl VAT and breakfast buffet/person
Booking: Details - Elite Hotel Ideon, Lund
Hotel Planetstaden
Dalbyvägen 38, near E22.
Price: Classic room (1 guest) : 1445kr incl VAT per night, incl breakfast buffet, evening meal and gym access. Paid parking can be pre-booked subject to availability.
Booking: Conference, spa and hotel near Lund city center | First Hotels,
Note! The days are divided into different target groups. You will see the days available to you when you register. Most activities on days 2 and 3 are available to everyone.
Where: Stadshallen, Stortorget 9
Where: Concert Hall, Stadshallen, Stortorget 9
In this first session, we will delve into innovative solutions for financial transition, investment mechanisms for accelerating the climate transition, and strategies and approaches that are important to engage the business community as part of the city's local transition journey.
We serve a vegetarian lunch from Taperian.
Where: Concert Hall, Stadshallen, Stortorget 9
Arena Climate City Contract is used to build relationships and develop process/interfaces between cities and government agencies in the Climate City Contract 2030 process. It is a recurring meeting place between cities, government agencies and Viable Cities for collaboration on Climate City Contract 2030.
Where: Amfi, Stadshallen, Stortorget 9
For the first time, we bring together the key actors responsible for investment, financing and business development in the municipality and municipal companies, to build our joint capacity and accelerate our learning in climate investment plans and financial transition.
Where: We meet at Lund's old observatory in Stadsparken. Guides in orange reflective vests are on site.
The audio walk Farewell Falsterbo is an example of how to tell about and illustrate climate futures. The climate transition means that we as a society face a number of difficult choices. What is worth preserving and at what cost? How do we reduce suffering in the climate crisis? What choices will our decisions have on people and the environment? The audio walk Farewell Falsterbo takes place in 2072 when the worst storm in 200 years is about to hit Skåne. In Skanör-Falsterbo, a family is celebrating Christmas when the storm alarm goes off. The waves move closer to the house and the family flees to the nearest church. What happens next is the result of decisions made over decades: did we work together or did the lines of conflict deepen?
Practical preparations:
Bring headphones and a fully charged phone.
Feel free to bring a power bank if you know that your phone will easily discharge during the day.
Dress for the weather
Download the Climaginaries app in Google Play or App Store. Press start and read the instructions.
Download the audio walk called "Farewell Falsterbo: version for any beach"
Where: Botulfshörnan , Stadshallen.
During the evening, Lund invites you to HållBAR, a recurring after-work event initiated by employees of Lund Municipality and in collaboration with the Sustainability Forum at Lund University. Mira Norrsell shares her best tips for creating your own HållBAR in your city. This will be followed by local humor and recycled jokes with Sweden's loudest librarian Hanna Voog.
Good to know:
18:30 Admission, food and drinks.
Food and drinks will be served at cost price by Taperian in the same venue.
19:30 Spy and apply Lundakoncetpet HållBAR & stand-up with Hanna Voog
20:10-21:30 Mingle
Where: Amfi, Stadshallen, Stortorget 9
Host: Climate Neutral Lund and Lomma 2030
Live podcast together with CoAction Lund and Climate for Dummies run by Yasemin Arhan Modéer and Mattias Goldmann
CoAction Lund is a scalable and innovative effort to achieve climate neutrality in energy and mobility by 2030.
Where: Concert Hall, Stadshallen, Stortorget 9
This is the open part of the Transition Lab Forum, where you can participate both physically and digitally. More info about speakers and panels will be available in the body of this page.
Where: Stadshallen, Stortorget 9
Standing vegetarian lunch is served.
Where: We rotate in different groups between Amfi, Stadshallen, Gamla Elverket and
International Institute for the Environment, IIIEE.
Climate Neutral Cities 2030 meets Lund's Transition Arena. Together with actors from the transition arena including Climate Neutral Lund and Lomma 2030, we talk about how we can accelerate the transition together.
Where: AF-borgen, Sandgatan 2
Parallel tracks on different themes. The tracks can be found in the body of this page.
Where: Botulfshörnan, Stadshallen
We celebrate during a joint dinner that Viable Cities is present throughout the country with nodes in Stockholm, Umeå and now also in Lund.
Where: AF Borgen, Sandgatan 2
Parallel workshops with different tracks to choose. The tracks can be found in the body of this page.
Where: AF Borgen, Sandgatan 2
We summarize and conclude the Transition Lab Forum and present action points for further work.
Where: AF-Borgen, Sandgatan 2
Vegetarian lunch is served.
Here is a map with the locations we will be at. All locations are approximate, click on the location for link to Google Maps and directions.
Lindholmen Conference
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RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
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YESBOX and Rollin Bistro's Backyard
(YESBOX Google Maps)
(Rollin Bistro Google Maps)
Gothenburg Central Station
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Find your way around Lindholmen Conference Center. Note that the Demo Studio is on the second floor, other rooms are on the ground floor. RISE room (for Open Learning) is located a bit away in the neighboring building.
Lindholmen Conference
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