Stockholm’s Biochar Project, which won Bloomberg’s challenge in 2014, is hailed as an example of how a great idea in one city can inspire positive climate action in cities around the world.
Though Malmö is a national leader on climate adaptation, its resilience challenges continue to change as new pressures are felt, says the city’s senior strategist for resilience and climate adaptation, Magnus Qvant.
The Swedish city, which is also hosting its own smart city summit, has joined String to increase connectivity and develop the megaregion as a green hub and centre for green industrial technologies.
Matosinhos and the Province of Potenza have been recognised by the UN-led coalition Making Cities Resilient 2030 for pioneering strategies to reduce the impact of disasters including fires and earthquakes.
The Swedish city has been recognised for its proactive efforts to prepare for and mitigate climate-related hazards and joins the other hubs of Barcelona, Helsingborg, Manchester and Milan.
Each of the “Resilience Hubs” has developed local solutions to improve their ability to withstand and recover from various disasters and support shared learning.