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Dear UBC colleagues,As the year draws to a close and the festive season approaches, I would like to extend my warmest Christmas greetings to all members of the UBC Sustainable Cities Commission community.
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
Extensive research has established that PFAS pose significant risks to both human health and the environment. Moreover, their persistence makes remediation efforts both technically challenging and financially burdensome. The EMPEREST project brings key messages about PFAS for decision-makers and practitioners!
Type: Publication
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
There is a growing concern raised over the pollution caused by hazardous substances. Research shows that high concentrations of varied hazardous substances in the environment, including the water cycle, are harmful for human health and for ecosystems. The EMPEREST project shares solutions and tools developed within the three years of the project in an international consortium!
Type: Publication
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
Dear UBC colleagues, As we all look forward to a well-deserved summer break filled with family gatherings, new adventures and time for hobbies, I would like to take this opportunity to inspire your plans for the autumn as well! We have prepared a range of exciting opportunities for you to collaborate, exchange ideas and get engaged in shaping sustainable urban transition agendas!
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
Dear UBC colleagues, As we enter the spring of 2025, our Commission activities are in full swing, and we are excited to share some fantastic news with you in this edition of the UBC Sustainable Cities Bulletin. We have a lot of exciting new openings and opportunities for increased collaboration that we can’t wait to explore with you!
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
UBC SCC Secretariat published the Annual report 2024 describing the Commmission's activities throughout the past year, in reference to the implementation of the UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2030. The report features highlights about the core topics of the Programme: water, mobility, energy, resource-efficiency, and biodiversity, including updates from the projects where the Secretariat…
Type: Publication
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
The methodological recommendations for the monitoring and assessment of PFAS in the aquatic environment were published by HELCOM – Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, in the framework of the EMPEREST project.
Type: Publication
Topic: Green governance, Water
It is a pleasure for me to introduce this autumn edition of the UBC Sustainable Cities Bulletin 2024! The articles featured in this issue are contributions from our active member cities exploring the power of cooperation in building sustainable cities – where citizens, governments, and business work together to create inclusive, but also resilient, smart and nature positive environments.
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
The UBC Sustainable Cities Commission co-developed the spring 2024 edition of the Baltic Cities Bulletin under the topic "Towards green and just transition". This edition of the Bulletin is devoted to green transition and cities’ efforts to follow more sustainable and equitable model of development. A wide variety of initiatives from different cities in the region gives a glimpse on how our…
Type: Publication
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
Dear UBC colleagues, Warm spring greetings from the UBC Sustainable Cities Commission! The world is preparing to bloom with green spaces and new ideas, and it’s a good time to share with you our latest materials, impacts and openings!
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Climate change, Energy
UBC SCC Secretariat published the Annual report 2023 describing the activities of the Commission throughout the past year. The report includes the highlights from the implementation of the UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2030, updates from the running projects, and glimpses from the key regional events.
Type: Publication
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
Dear UBC colleagues, This autumn has been very active in terms of new openings and exchange with our member cities on the important topic of climate change, and we are very happy to share with you some of the latest news regarding our joint activities supporting cities climate actions! 
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Climate change, Energy
Dear UBC colleagues, Summer has finally arrived even in Turku, and everyone is busy to finalise tasks before the holidays start. We hope that you find a moment to read about what the UBC Sustainable Cities Commission has been up to in the past month and, more importantly, what is awaiting you and us after the summer break!
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Climate change, Energy
Dear UBC colleagues, The first quarter of 2023 is almost over already, and we sincerely hope that you are all well and safe! Our year here at the UBC SCC Secretariat started with busy preparations for the 2nd call of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme in mid-March, where we succeeded to submit one proposal as a lead partner and two others as project partner, together with numerous UBC…
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Climate change, Energy
UBC SCC Secretariat has prepared the first Annual report summarising the activities of the Commission throughout the year 2022. It is the first report of its kind and will be further used to follow on the progress of the implementation of the UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2022–2030.
Type: Publication
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
Dear UBC colleagues,
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Climate change, Energy
This webinar was held by EC Network in co-operation with UBC Sustainable Cities Commission 08.09.2022.
Type: Publication
Topic: Energy
The webinar was held 05.07.2022 by Ekodoma in cooperation with UBC SCC.
Type: Publication
Topic: Energy
Dear UBC colleagues, The start of the year has been extremely challenging and sorrowful in our region, and once again we recognise the importance of cooperation, solidarity and mutual support in one of the most severe crises so far. Over 30 years we have been building together trust and partnerships that are essential for changing our region and cities to more inclusive, attractive, and…
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Biodiversity, Climate change
Leaflet with the core topics of UBC SCC and what we offer for your city.
Type: Publication
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Dear UBC colleagues,
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Climate change, Green governance
The EU has set an ambitious goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. Achieving this will require efforts on all fronts and governance levels from national to local. Even though cities are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, they are also uniquely positioned to take a leadership role in both mitigating and adapting to its effects. In 2021, the Union of the Baltic Cities has launched the…
Type: Publication
Topic: Biodiversity, Energy
The UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2030 is the guiding document for the whole network in the work for sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region. The Programme is an important step towards building a more inclusive, result-oriented, impact driven and dynamic city network and a platform for close collaboration towards a sustainable, green, safe and resilient Baltic Sea Region.
Type: Publication
Topic: Green governance
We have faced a very active second part of 2021, with various strategic frameworks we have co-developed with you, finalising large projects with pilots and solutions that can now be replicated in other cities, while the member cities' experiences and knowledge are being taken further to the regional policy level. Further, the year 2021 saw remarkable progress on the local level towards meeting…
Type: Sustainable Cities Bulletin
Topic: Energy, Mobility