Union of the Baltic Cities – Sustainable Cities Commission

Union of the Baltic Cities Sustainable Cities Commission is one of the thematic Commissions of the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC). Union of the Baltic Cities is a voluntary, proactive network mobilizing the shared potential of its member cities for democratic, economic, social, cultural and environmentally sustainable development of the Baltic Sea Region.

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The event opened with remarks from Anders Ekman, a local politician actively engaged in mobility issues in Gävle. He shared experiences of the city working towards reaching the ambitious climate goals, emphasising the importance of influencing the travel choices made by citizens. Like in many other cities, in Gävle, transport emissions and car dependency remain the key barriers to reaching climate goals. 
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Welcome to join three online training events designed to equip municipalities with the tools and knowledge to implement impactful plastic reduction strategies and contribute to the green transition of the Baltic Sea region. These events will inform you about the strategic, soft and technical approaches to plastic reduction, bring up experiences from cities that piloted concrete solutions, and open the source of even more inspiration: the digital BALTIPLAST Platform.

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28/04
2025
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Sopot
Over the course of one and a half days, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the most pressing blue economy issues facing the region such as shipping and ports, maritime security, and sustainable food production. The event will culminate in the co-creation of a roadmap guiding the region toward achieving the goals of EU Mission Oceans & Waters.
12/05
2025
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Szczecin
Welcome to the EMPEREST 4th international workshop in Szczecin, Poland! The workshop "Unlocking innovative solutions and developing capacities in the wastewater sector" will take place on 12-14 May 2025, with the public event on 13 May and a study visit on 14 May.

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