Nordic Urban Futures

Public lecture with Romina Rodela, Senior Researcher and Associate Professor in Environmental Governance and Management at Södertörn University, Sweden and UNESCO Chair Fellow

Urban areas are facing growing challenges such as climate change, population growth, and the need for sustainable development. In response, “urban futuring” initiatives are emerging, which use speculative thinking and creativity to imagine more sustainable urban futures. These initiatives aim to inspire collective action by envisioning better alternative futures and are particularly prominent in Sweden, where they involve collaboration with local actors. This lecture will present the findings from a project that mapped 62 urban futuring activities across Sweden, highlighting their diversity, focus on vulnerable areas, and the increasing role of civil society in shaping equitable and resilient urban futures.

Language: English

Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Event website: Nordic Urban Futures – Eurac Research