A sustainable Botkyrka a municipality in the Stockholm

A sustainable Botkyrka, a municipality in the Stockholm region. Presented by Jens Sjöström, Deputy Mayor of Botkyrka Municipality in the region of Stockholm. www. botkyrka. se

OVERVIEW l l l l l Introduction to Botkyrka The strength of Botkyrka A Sustainable Botkyrka How do we go from words to action? Mainstreaming but specific activities Support the civil Society to take more active role Results Conclusion Questions

Introduction: Botkyrka a part of Stockholm • POPULATION Citizens approx. 82, 000 • Ethnic diverse 100 nationalities and 70 languages • Young population Botkyrka Average 36. 4 years • GOVERNMENT Social Democrats, Left party and Greens.

Introduction to Botkyrka • Excellent communications • Trains and an extensive local bus network. 30 min. to the centre of Stockholm

Introduction: enriched Botkyrka globally

Introduction: The Strength of Botkyrka

A Sustainable Botkyrka • A 12 year journey • Political decision • Expectation from Muncicipal

How do we go from words to action and what do we do? • Our strategy for an intercultral Botkyrka • Ålborg Project 6 • European Coalition against Racism • Mainstream, but also specific activities

Support the Civil Society to take a more active role

Results l Rising pride, recognition and improved self-image l An intercultural approach l Strenthening the Citizenship and the sense of belonging

Conclusion

Contact information Jens Sjöström, Deputy Mayor E-post: jens. sjostrom@botkyrka. se Phone: +46 708861101 www. Botkyrka. se