Events related to topic green-governance

Welcome to the 1st webinar of the BALTIPLAST training series: on 3 June we will introduce strategic approaches to tackle plastic pollution in cities. The event is open and we welcome participants interested to take forward the waste-free ambition in your cities!

The highly anticipated Urban Future 2025 (UF25) is set to take place in Łódź, Poland, from May 21-23, 2025, bringing together over 2,000 urbanists, city leaders, and change-makers from around the world. With an inspiring lineup of 250 speakers, 100 partners, and 150 mayors and city representatives, UF25 promises to be the most engaging and solution-driven event in the urban innovation space.

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.

The event "The changing landscape of Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning" will include inspiring presentations and an engaging workshop. You will hear about guidance and recommendations from the European Commission and learn about the revised TEN-T regulation, and dive into the experiences from Sweden on sustainable urban mobility. Directions and expectations, and how well the cities are prepared for the requirements - exciting discussions await!

The 2nd edition of the European Ocean Days will take place in Brussels from 3 to 7 March 2025, save the dates!

The UBC TALKS webinar on 26 November at 9.30–11.00 CET / 10.30–12.00 EET will explore various approaches to green public procurement and share best practices from the cities around the Baltic Sea. Chemicals, hazardous substances, single-use plastic – these are only some of the challenges that could be addressed through greener procurement practices. Join us and get inspired by different examples implemented in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, and Stockholm!

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".

Visit Visby in October for co-creation, policy dialogues and of course networking! Interactive workshops, panel discussions, and seminars invite participants to discuss challenges and to elaborate on solutions. Central to the forum, policy dialogues address the strategic objectives of the EUSBSR. These discussions range from large plenary sessions to focused panels, each tackling key aspects of the Strategy and exploring solutions to enhance the Baltic Sea Region’s development. The Networking Village serves as a social hub for informal exchanges and spontaneous connections.

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.

Four days of high-level policy sessions, workshops, participatory labs, an exhibition and regional tastings! Once again, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the Committee of the Regions have joined forces to create this unique event that brings together regional representatives, policymakers, experts, and citizens to exchange on cohesion policy and build their networks! 

Join the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns on 1-3 October 2024 in Aalborg! See how Local Green Deals are making the EU Green Deal a reality across Europe: The conference will bring to the forefront ongoing trends, challenges, and opportunities as well as demonstrate the potential of local governments to shape a new sustainable urban reality. How can we become powerful enablers by working together with key partners at multiple levels?

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Sustainable Urban Mobility Indicator online workshop on Thursday, 5 September 2024, from 9:00 to 11:30 CEST (10:00 to 12:30 EEST). Indicators are essential for monitoring the implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) and providing valuable data to cities and stakeholders on the progress and success of implemented measures.