Stockholm European Green Capital County Governor of Stockholm

Stockholm – European Green Capital County Governor of Stockholm, Per Unckel St. Petersburg September 29 2010 1

Stockholm County · 2% of Sweden's area · 2 million inhabitants – 20% of Sweden's population · 30, 000 - 40, 000 new inhabitants per year · 26 municipalities in Stockholm county · The largest municipality is the city of Stockholm (800, 000 inhabitants) · Sweden's leading and most dynamic region · 1/3 of Sweden's economy 2

Stockholm – winner 2010: has an outstanding, long historical track record of integrated urban management also confirmed by its ongoing credible green credentials. Ambitious plans for the future clearly demonstrate continuity. ” 3

A long history of smart environmental measures · Stockholm’s first water purification plant from 1904 · District heating was established already in the 1950 s · Congestion charges have been introduced · Stockholm has reduced CO 2 emissions by 25% per resident the last 15 years · Part of a national policy 4

A focused environmental strategy · Integrated approach - commitment on all levels · Tough sustainable goals · Absolute consideration of environmental implications when planning projects · Stringent environmental demands in all purchases and procurements · Awareness raising among inhabitants · Green mobillity 5

Regional plan for transport infrastructure in the Stockholm County 2010 -2021 · World leading region in public transportation · Major investments in railroads and roads – 100 billion SEK · 50% railroad – 50% roads · 50% regional/local financing – 50% national 6

Challenges for the future There are still many challenges to be faced: · A unified view of the sustainable objectives and of management by objectives · A common outlook regarding environmental investments · Ensuring that the city’s co-workers and residents are on track · Continuing collaboration at all levels – industry, academia and public sector · Promoting green technology 7

Stockholm as an international role model – promotion of experience · European Green Capital Conference · Professional study visits – knowledge exchange · Seminars and workshops · Local involvement – involve residents of Stockholm · Green capitals join forces 8

To sum up · Advanced politics – responsibility and attractiveness · Sustainability in city planning · Promotion of green technology 9