Swedish Cities in Action: Mission-Oriented Approaches for Climate-Neutral Cities

Webinar Invitation: Swedish Cities in Action — Mission-Oriented Approaches for Climate-Neutral Cities

May 6, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Hosted virtually — link will be sent to all registered participants

Cities account for just 3% of Earth’s land area — yet generate nearly 70% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. How can cities take the lead in driving climate-neutral change?

SACC Texas, in collaboration with the Green Transition Initiative and Viable Cities, invites you to an insightful webinar exploring Sweden’s mission-driven strategies for achieving climate-neutral cities by 2030. This event will highlight actionable methodologies, pioneering collaborations, and real-world examples from Swedish city leaders and innovation agencies.

Program Highlights:

• Welcome Remarks
  Linda Andrén, Executive Director, Green Transition Initiative

• Climate City Contracts: A Mission-Driven Process
  Charlotte G Brynielsson, Sustainability Strategist, Climate City Contract 2030

• System Demonstrator: Creating Role Models
  Björn Svensby Kurling, Programme Manager, Dept. of Community Development, Vinnova

• The City of Stockholm’s Climate Action Journey
  Annika Jacobsson, Special Coordinator for Climate Action, City of Stockholm

• Moderated Q&A
  Moderated by Jorn Verbeeck, Urban Strategist, Dark Matter Labs / Viable Cities

About the Organizers:

The Green Transition Initiative (GTI) is a joint effort by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C., Business Sweden, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Vinnova. Its mission is to position Sweden as a strategic partner for U.S. cities in their urban sustainability transformation. Viable Cities is Sweden’s leading strategic innovation program for climate-neutral cities by 2030.

👉 Register now to secure your spot!
(Link will be shared closer to the event)

For more information:
🌐 www.gti-sweden.se
📩 linda.andren@gti-sweden.se