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

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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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Introduction of the Climate Action Decision Support (CADS) Tool, developed to support cities on their path towards climate neutrality.

Our events

14/10
2026
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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!
19/10
2026
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.

List of UBC TALKS webinars