Past events
UBC TALKS about green public procurement
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The UBC TALKS webinar on 26 November at 9.30–11.00 CET / 10.30–12.00 EET will explore various approaches to green public procurement and share best practices from the cities around the Baltic Sea. Chemicals, hazardous substances, single-use plastic – these are only some of the challenges that could be addressed through greener procurement practices. Join us and get inspired by different examples implemented in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, and Stockholm!
Data-driven Decision-making in UBC Cities: Climate Reporting with CDP-ICLEI Track
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Join us on 12 November 2024 at 10:30-11:15 (UTC+02:00) for the webinar "Data-driven Decision-making in UBC Cities: Climate Reporting with CDP-ICLEI Track".
EUSBSR Annual Forum 2024 in Visby
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Visit Visby in October for co-creation, policy dialogues and of course networking! Interactive workshops, panel discussions, and seminars invite participants to discuss challenges and to elaborate on solutions. Central to the forum, policy dialogues address the strategic objectives of the EUSBSR. These discussions range from large plenary sessions to focused panels, each tackling key aspects of the Strategy and exploring solutions to enhance the Baltic Sea Region’s development. The Networking Village serves as a social hub for informal exchanges and spontaneous connections.
Smart Cities in Smart Regions 2024 Conference
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The fourth Smart Cities in Smart Regions Conference will take place on 9-10 October 2024 at the campus of LAB University of Applied Sciences in the beautiful city of Lahti, Finland.
European Week of Regions and Cities 2024
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Four days of high-level policy sessions, workshops, participatory labs, an exhibition and regional tastings! Once again, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the Committee of the Regions have joined forces to create this unique event that brings together regional representatives, policymakers, experts, and citizens to exchange on cohesion policy and build their networks!
10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns
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Join the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns on 1-3 October 2024 in Aalborg!
See how Local Green Deals are making the EU Green Deal a reality across Europe: The conference will bring to the forefront ongoing trends, challenges, and opportunities as well as demonstrate the potential of local governments to shape a new sustainable urban reality. How can we become powerful enablers by working together with key partners at multiple levels?
UBC TALKS about sustainable urban mobility planning
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Join us on 24 September 2024 for an insightful UBC Talks webinar where we will delve into the potential of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). As cities across the Baltic Sea Region aim for climate neutrality and the wellbeing of their citizens, SUMPs gain a foothold as a strategic tool to promote active and sustainable mobility.
UBC Sustainable and Planning Cities Commission seminar in Gdansk
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Sustainable transformation for resilient coastal city
The event will focus on Gdańsk harbour and riverside areas as case studies, allowing creative flow and exchange of experiences among representatives of different UBC cities. The development strategy of Gdańsk encourages seeking new solutions and implementing adaptive measures to make public spaces more green, inclusive and accessible. At the joint seminar, we will get to plan such spaces together – as a group of sustainability experts, city planners, and architects.
Sustainable Urban Mobility Indicator Workshop
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We are pleased to announce the upcoming Sustainable Urban Mobility Indicator online workshop on Thursday, 5 September 2024, from 9:00 to 11:30 CEST (10:00 to 12:30 EEST).
Indicators are essential for monitoring the implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) and providing valuable data to cities and stakeholders on the progress and success of implemented measures.
EMPEREST project 2nd workshop in Gdańsk
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The program of the EMPEREST international workshop will focus on the topic “Technical solutions for removing organic micropollutants from wastewater”.
Innovative nature-based solutions for innovative cities
Hybrid workshop about innovative nature-based solutions for innovative cities organised in Gdansk, organised as an EU Green Week partner event.
Urban Future 2024
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The Urban Future conference week is held in Rotterdam, Netherlands on June 5-7, 2024. It brings together activists and influencers who represent different areas like mobility, energy, real estate, public transport, housing, urban planning, tech and public administration. The event creates a platform for sharing information on what has worked and what mistakes to avoid when it comes to sustainability. Participants have an opportunity to learn from different fields and they get to bring something new about sustainability back to their own cities.