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Developing low-carbon energy systems is a cornerstone of achieving carbon neutrality targets set in cities' climate and energy plans. The UBC TALKS webinar on 15 December 2020 showcased examples from on implementing sustainable energy solutions, presented local collaboration in energy planning in Area 21 project, as well as introduced a new funding instrument - European City facility aiming at…
Type: Video
Topic: Energy
It has been acknowledged that even though countries are increasingly adapting to climate change at the local level, there are considerable limits and barriers to adaptation, which can hinder a society from dealing with climate change effects. The aim of this report is to provide resources for municipal officers and experts to deal with the barriers to adaptation. The report provides a background…
Type: Publication
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
The webinar on 27 October 2020 continued exploring the topic of "Local work on the Sustainable Development Goals in UBC Cities", this time focusing on how cities can integrate SDGs in their strategies and what are the experiences of working with SDGs on local level.
Type: Video
Topic: Green governance
The cities play an important role in the successful implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our webinar on 22 September 2020 explored how to get started with the Voluntary Local Review (VLR) process, presented advice from the European Commission and shared experiences.
Type: Video
Topic: Green governance
Cities and municipalities in the Baltic Sea Region often share similar issues, being part of a network like the UBC facilitates cooperation and finding common solutions. Elina Rantanen (Turku), Dagmara Nagorka-Kmiezkiec (Gdansk), Dovydas Kaminskas (Taurage), Irena Šakalienė (Klaipeda), Guntars Ruskuls (Riga), Steffen Nozon (Rostock) and Kaspars Varpins (Liepaja) are interviewed.
Type: Video
Topic: Green governance
Steffen Nozon Mobility coordinator from the Hanseatic City of Rostock talks about sustainable development, climate adaption and mobility.
Type: Video
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
Irena Šakalienė, Head of City Management Division Klaipeda City Municipality and co-chair of the UBC SCC speaks about climate change, extreme weather events and the importance of education in regard to climate resilience.
Type: Video
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
Dovydas Kaminskas, Mayor of Taurage speaks about sustainable development projects in Taurage, air pollution, cooperation and networking.
Type: Video
Topic: Green governance
Elina Rantanen, UBC Vice President and Chair of the City Council of the City of Turku speaks about common drivers for sustainable development, the BSR and Turku’s role in the UBC.
Type: Video
Topic: Green governance
Kaspars Varpins, Chairman of the UBC Safe Cities Commission from Liepāja Municipal Police talks about safety, climate change and adaptation in Liepāja.
Type: Video
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
Guntars Ruskuls Head of Strategic Management Board Riga City Council at the City Development Department, discusses Riga’s sustainable mobility situation, coastal erosion and the benefits of networking.
Type: Video
Topic: Green governance, Mobility
UBC TALKS is a monthly webinar series aimed to share best practices among UBC cities. The third webinar was held on 24 March 2020 and it focused on environmental data disclosure to CDP, the benefits and challenges that cities face.
Type: Video
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
Dear UBC colleagues, We hope that you had a refreshing end to 2019 and are now ready to take on whatever challenges and opportunities the year 2020 will bring. It’s a new decade and time to renew ourselves and reactivate our UBC network. The most important element of our network is our members: the cities and municipalities around the Baltic Sea Region. We want to engage you and your city in new…
Type: eBulletin
Topic: Energy, Mobility