UBC EnvCom at Sundsvall 22-25 April

The EnvCom and UBC Agenda 21 event in Sundsvall will consist of several elements. On 22 April, directors on environment and city development will gather for the Directors' Forum to discuss the responsibilities and opportunities of environmental leadership and management of cities in the European Union. At the same time, TBestC cities will exchange good practices at their own workshop.

On 23-24 April, everybody will join together for an open conference on environment and city development. This conference will be dedicated to the five thematic focus areas of the Roadmap of Sustainable Baltic Cities - UBC Agenda 21 Action Programme 2004-2009: Good Governance and Management, Resources and Energy, Living Environment and Nature Protection, Transport and Economy, and Social Integration and Health. At the conference working group sessions will analyse the trends and developments in Baltic Cities, excursions will provide practical "lessons learnt" from Sundsvall and as an outcome new activities and projects will be designed.

The Union of the Baltic Cities is committed to support sustainable development in its member cities. The Roadmap of Sustainable Baltic Cities -UBC Agenda 21 Action Programme 2004-2009 shows us practical ways towards good city development. The Sundsvall event is expected to booster the implementation of our programme. As Sundsvall has over ten years experience of resulting sustainable development process, it is an ideal place for this kind of a meeting and learning experience.