UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2022–2030
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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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Our news
Gävle is located by the Baltic Sea on the east coast of Sweden, approximately 170km north of Stockholm. The municipality is home to approximately 100 000 inhabitants. As climate risks, such as heatwaves, landslides, and storms are becoming more frequent, there is a growing focus on improving climate resilience within the municipality. With its recent history of flooding, climate risks related to water are considered a top priority.
Sustainable mobility as a driver of climate action
A strong recurring message throughout the webinar was that urban mobility is about much more than transport. Presenting results from the SUMPs for BSR project, Marcin Wołek (University of Gdańsk) and Maarja Käger (Institute of Baltic Studies) highlighted how mobility decisions influence land use, economic development, social inclusion and environmental outcomes.
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Brussels
How Local Leaders Turn Climate Ambition into Action
The Climate Budget Summit will bring together transformative trends from the city networks Union of the Baltic Cities and Eurocities, and local Mayors, decision-makers and practitioners driving the climate neutrality forward in their cities. With the moderation by HafenCity University Hamburg, we will link strategy, practice and research to examine how climate budgeting can support local climate ambitions!
Online
Webinar focused on procurement management framework self-sssessment tool
UBC TALKS - Webinars about sustainability topics in the Baltic Sea Region
UBC TALKS is a series of webinars launched by the UBC Sustainable Cities Commission to discuss various sustainability topics in the Baltic Sea Region.
Regularly organized since January 2020, the webinars traditionally take place on the last Tuesday of the month, 9.30–11.00 CET.
