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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A sunny parking lot in Seppälä commercial district where applications of a green factor method are studied
How can cities strengthen resilience and preparedness in the face of increasing climate risks? In Jyväskylä, Finland, this question is being addressed through the project combining data, planning and collaboration to turn climate knowledge into practical action.
Theatre workshop in a kindergarten in Gdynia
The autumn–winter edition of the “I Walk to School/Kindergarten” campaign in Gdynia reached thousands of families and strengthened the belief that alternatives to travelling by car are common and natural.

Our events

10/06
2026
AI-generated illustration of a green city using multimodal transportation
Online
The interactive peer-learning session will take place online on 10 June at 10-12.30 EEST. Register to get the access link!
26/08
2026
Europe Forum Turku
Turku
European security, economy, and democracy are undergoing major changes – and these are directly reflected in the people’s everyday lives, for example in energy prices, changes to working life, and the sense of security. These issues will be explored at the ninth Europe Forum in Turku on 26–28 August 2026. 

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