In this episode, Lars Johansson from Viable Cities discusses the strategic innovation program aimed at achieving climate neutrality in 48 Swedish cities by 2030. The conversation focuses on the importance of breaking up silos within municipal governance to foster a more collaborative and networked approach. Johansson highlights the need for multi-level governance, stakeholder cooperation, and citizen engagement to address the complex problem of climate change. He shares insights on the quadruple helix approach, the EU cities mission, and the role of climate contracts in creating directionality and accelerating climate transition efforts.
