Initiated and hosed by KTH since 2017, Viable Cities is a strategic innovation programme focusing on the transition to climate-neutral and sustainable cities.

The programme’s mission is climate-neutral cities by 2030 with a good life for everyone within the planetary boundaries. This is to mobilise to change the way our cities operate in line with the national environmental and climate goals as well as our international commitments linked to the Global Sustainability Goals – Agenda 2030 – and the Paris Agreement.

Viable Cities’ Climate Neutral Cities 2030 initiative started in 2019 with nine Swedish municipalities. From autumn 2021, the initiative will involve 23 municipalities, which together account for 40% of Sweden’s population. With more than 110 members, Viable Cities is a catalyst for new forms of cooperation between universities cities, industry, research institutes and civil society.