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News, Past events | 15 March 2022

Can Finland become a role model of decarbonization?

On Thursday, March 10th, 2022, the Alliance hosted a morning webinar addressing the question of Finland’s possible role model in decarbonization. The Chairman of the Alliance Pasi Mikkonen of Fortum welcomed an international audience of…

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News | 11 March 2022

London to expand Ultra Low Emission Zone across city

With its introduction of a congestion charge for entering central London in 2003, London set a record and paved the way for urban centers to shape mobility patterns which is extended the decades since. With…

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News | 28 February 2022

IPCC releases latest report, issues dire warnings

The Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability report released on February 27th, 2022, is the latest report from the IPCC on climate change. Analyzing the estimated impacts of climate change and the projected outcomes…

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Past events | 23 February 2022

Can Finland become a role model of decarbonization? – Webinar; March 10th, 2022 (8:00-9:00)

The European Union has mandated carbon neutrality by 2050 and is incentivizing pioneers through its 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030 mission. Finland has limited political influence globally. However, its strong industry offers opportunities…

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Uncategorized | 14 January 2022

EU launches push to increase rail travel

In December of last year, the EU launched a new initiative to support the green transition of mobility and transport in the block. According to Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans,…

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News | 17 December 2021

China’s efforts to preserve biodiversity

At COP15 in October, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the first five parks in a new national park network as well as the formation of a biodiversity fund to support the conservation of wildlife, flora,…

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News, Past events | 10 December 2021

Alliance-hosted webinar points the way towards climate-neutral cities

With the dates set for the Alliance’s 10th-anniversary Forum in Lahti on May 10th & 11th, 2022, the Alliance hosted an afternoon webinar on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, to kickstart dialogue with our partners and…

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News | 26 November 2021

EU Launches call for pioneer climate-neutral, smart cities

On November 25th, the European Commission announced the launch of a new call intended to attract cities with ambitious climate targets and an intention to reach carbon-neutrality by 2030. Through the call, the Commission will…

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Past events | 11 November 2021

WALCC Autumn webinar; November 24th, 2021 (13-16:30 EET)

To begin our journey towards the Alliance’s 10th anniversary Forum in Lahti next spring, we are hosting an afternoon webinar on Wednesday, November 24th. “The Transformational collaboration: lessons in sustainable change” webinar will bring together…

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Newsletters | 11 November 2021

WALCC newsletter; November 2021

Read our latest newsletter for a summary on the WALCC China Forum in Shenzhen (Oct. 30-31), a preview of the spring Forum, and an invitation to the WALCC Autumn webinar (Nov. 24). Download the newsletter

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