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Gävle is located by the Baltic Sea on the east coast of Sweden, approximately 170km north of Stockholm. The municipality is home to approximately 100 000 inhabitants. As climate risks, such as heatwaves, landslides, and storms are becoming more frequent, there is a growing focus on improving climate resilience within the municipality. With its recent history of flooding, climate risks related to water are considered a top priority.

Sustainable mobility as a driver of climate action

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

30th anniversary of sustainability cooperation This year, the Secretariat of the UBC Sustainable Cities Commission is celebrating 30 years from its establishment in the City of Turku, Finland. This date was celebrated at the annual Commission meeting on 7 September 2026, which brought together over 60 city representatives to reflect on achievements and discuss priorities ahead.

Join us in Gdańsk on 25–26 November 2026 for the Climate Resilience Roadshow equipping cities with the knowledge, tools, and connections to strengthen urban resilience and prepare for an uncertain future!

Visiting Europe’s first biodiversity park in Skanssi highlighted the value of learning in practice

Explore different co-creation processes that the cities implemented to plan inclusive engagement methods of local communities!

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.

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.

Cities and regions need access to practical knowledge and proven solutions to accelerate the energy transition. The EnTRA Platform responds to this challenge by bringing together the results of 18 European projects and invites interested experts to join its knowledge community!

How can cities move from plans to real change in their transport systems? Across the Baltic Sea Region, many municipalities are asking the same question.

By connecting climate objectives with financial planning and decision-making, climate budgeting helps cities ensure that resources are directed towards actions that support emissions reductions and long-term sustainability goals. It also strengthens transparency and collaboration across municipal departments.