Climate budget training: Obtaining mandate and setting cooperation
This is the Module 2 of the Climate budget training course organised by UBC Sustainable Cities Commission together with the experts within the Climate-4-CAST project. Welcome to join us!
This module introduces how cities can begin climate budgeting in ways that reflect their local mandate and context – while meeting key prerequisites for success. Participants explore how to lay strong foundations, build internal capacity and foster cross-departmental cooperation. Practical examples from cities illustrate how different sectors can contribute climate actions and how collaboration enables tailored yet effective climate budgeting approaches.
📌 If you missed an introduction to the climate budgeting, please check the recording and materials from the Module 1 webinar!
Welcome to the online training on 29 January 2026 at 10.00-12.30 EET:
Participation is free and we welcome all interested participants (especially from local, regional and national public authorities). Make sure to invite relevant colleagues!
Agenda: Obtaining mandate and setting cooperation | Climate budget training
Welcome to the training: Introduction of the Climate-4-CAST project and the training course
Donald Alimi, HafenCity University Hamburg
Olena Zinchuk, UBC Sustainable Cities Commission
C40 overview of Climate Budgeting Programme and advise to the cities
Astrid Svensson, C40
How to start climate budgeting process: prerequisites and foundation, local context
Hannes Anagrius, Uppsala University
Kimberly Tatum, HafenCity University Hamburg
Moderated discussions and Q&A
breakout rooms
Building understanding and capacity across departments: city case examples
Riga, Latvia, Inga Pelša
Vienna, Austria, Philipp Sindelar
Case example: how to start climate budgeting in a specific strategic sector
Norderstedt, Germany, Herbert Brüning
Next module information
Olena Zinchuk, UBC Sustainable Cities Commission