Union of the Baltic Cities – Sustainable Cities Commission

In the upcoming policy package, the commission aims to establish a more systematic and ambitious approach to climate resilience and preparedness across the EU. The framework is expected to be adopted during the last quarter of 2026. As cities are at the forefront of climate change, witnessing the impact of climate change and working closely with adaptation and resilience, we encourage UBC member cities to participate in the open consultation.

The opening conference day felt less like a conclusion and more like a preview of what lies ahead for the Baltic Sea Region. From the outset, speakers made it clear that circularity is no longer a distant ambition but an active practice. Cities like Turku – the event host aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029 – demonstrated how circular solutions are already being tested in real-life environments, spanning construction, food systems and water cycles.