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

2. 2 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

3. 3 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.”

4. 4 A long history of smart environmental measures  Stockholm’s first water purification plant from 1904  District heating was established already in the 1950s  Congestion charges have been introduced  Stockholm has reduced CO2 emissions by 25% per resident the last 15 years  Part of a national policy

5. 5 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

6. 6 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

7. 7 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

8. 8 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

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