Events related to topic climate-change

This module deepens climate budgeting by examining how to assess the financial costs and benefits of climate actions compared with business-as-usual scenarios. Participants explore different impact assessment methods used by cities, including cost-efficiency and cost–benefit analyses, and learn how these calculations inform scenario-building. The module also demonstrates how results can be visualized and explained in an accessible way – ensuring that complex financial insights effectively support informed decision-making.

This module focuses on building a robust climate actions portfolio grounded in existing strategies and supported by credible emissions data. Participants learn how emissions baselines and action-level calculations are developed, including data sources and emissions factors, and how challenges are addressed in practice.

The third People and Planet Conference will bring together researchers, businesses, and practical actors to explore scientific findings and innovative solutions for planetary health. Together, we will examine the synergies and contradictions between biodiversity, health, and the economy, and discuss how to foster vibrant regions that benefit both people and the rest of nature. Our aims are:

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 this: participation is free!

The UBC TALKS webinar about climate budget concept and tools on 2 December 2025 at 9.30–11.00 CET / 10.30–12.00 EET will host international experts ready to share best practices in launching climate budgets in cities, introduce the tools for comprehensive calculations, and to invite everyone to the intensive training course starting in the autumn 2025 and finishing with the Climate Budget Summit in 2026! Don't miss the chance to improve your knowledge, and bring other relevant city departments on board.

As cities across Europe and the Baltic Sea Region face increasing climate risks, the need for robust and nature-inclusive urban strategies has never been more urgent. This year's meeting aims to catalyse action by providing a unique platform for municipal leaders, experts, planners, and practitioners to collaborate on building cities that are not only resilient to climate change but also rich in biodiversity and nature.

Together with Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), World Maritime University (WMU), and Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) - the City of Malmö is hosting a pivotal conference on Future-proofing Our Port Cities, taking place 30 September – 1 October 2025. The conference brings together decision-makers, representatives from business, academia and the public sector from across Europe to jointly discuss future strategies for Europe's coastal and port cities in light of climate change.

As cities face growing challenges from climate change, this edition of the UBC TALKS webinar will explore how to develop practical, scalable solutions to strengthen climate resilience and disaster preparedness. The discussion will feature expert insights, concrete examples and actionable strategies to support local governments in turning risks into opportunities for climate-proof and resilient urban development.

Join Interreg BSR at the Programme Conference to uncover the hidden powers behind Interreg’s impact. Together, we’ll reveal the invisible mechanisms that drive Interreg’s success, explore inspiring project achievements that extend far beyond borders, and witness first-hand how Interreg’s magic transforms one community, one city, and one region at a time. We'll uncover long-lasting synergies it builds, paving the way for even more synergies to come with fresh funding.

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".

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.

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.