Union of the Baltic Cities

Union of the Baltic Cities Union of the Baltic Cities is a network mobilizing the shared potential of its member cities

The first IN-HABIT newsletter is finally out! 🏘️The   is working to advance inclusive, accessible and affordable housing...
26/05/2026

The first IN-HABIT newsletter is finally out! 🏘️
The is working to advance inclusive, accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities across Europe.

In this first edition, you will find:

• A welcome message from the project coordinators
• Highlights from recent events and exchanges
• An introduction to the IN-HABIT consortium and partners
and more!

Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/eurhonet/in-habit-insightsmay2026

Not in your inbox yet? Subscribe to receive future IN-HABIT updates: http://eepurl.com/jzcvNU

UBC Cities are invited to take part in online conference Ukraine & the EU: Accession Process & Funding Opportunities, ho...
19/05/2026

UBC Cities are invited to take part in online conference Ukraine & the EU: Accession Process & Funding Opportunities, hosted by UBC Task Force Ukraine, 11 June 2026.

The conference brings together two focused sessions:

SESSION I — Ukraine’s EU Accession (14:00–15:00)
SESSION II — EU Funding for Ukraine (15:05–16:00)

More information: https://ubc.net/event/60039/

Excellence In Road Safety Awards 2026The annual Excellence in Road Safety Awards recognizes and celebrates the achieveme...
15/05/2026

Excellence In Road Safety Awards 2026

The annual Excellence in Road Safety Awards recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Charter members contributing to safer roads across Europe. This year, the awards form part of the EU Road Safety Conference, which will take place on 23 November in Brussels.

Applications are invited across five categories:
– At work: Measures addressing road safety for employees, fleets, and work-related travel.
– Education: Initiatives that raise awareness and teach road safety skills.
– Technology: Innovative projects applying new technologies to prevent crashes and enhance safety.
– Urban: Initiatives that make cities and towns safer for all road users.
– Vulnerable road users: Actions protecting cyclists, pedestrians, people using personal mobility devices, and other at-risk road users.

More info: https://ubc.net/excellence-in-road-safety-awards-2026/

The Liveability project was created to support cities in addressing these challenges through new ways of working, learni...
13/05/2026

The Liveability project was created to support cities in addressing these challenges through new ways of working, learning, and governing together. Rooted in Public Interest Design (PID), the project explores how municipalities can strengthen resilience and adaptability through strategic thinking, co-creation, experimentation, and continuous learning.

At the centre of this work is the Liveability Design Approach (LDA), a capacity-building framework developed within the Liveability project that connects long-term visions with practical urban action.

As part of this work, participants are invited to take part in a two-part online workshop series exploring the Liveability Design Approach and its practical application. Participation is free of charge. While the two workshops together connect the strategic conditions needed for transformation with practical tools and methods for testing and implementing change, it is also possible to register for them independently.

Workshop 1
The Charter: Creating an Enabling Environment for Change
Date: 18 May 2026
Time: 14:00–15:30 CET
Online: please register https://eveeno.com/779352979
The first workshop introduces the Liveability Design Approach (LDA) and focuses particularly on the Charter for Designing Liveable Cities as a strategic framework for transformation. It will highlight how cities can use the charter for strategic conversations and practical examples will be shard in a workshop format how the charter can be implemented.

Workshop 2
Seeds of Change: From Experimentation to Transformation
Date: 08 June 2026
Time: 14:00–15:30 CET
Online: please register https://eveeno.com/363310482
The second workshop focuses on the practical implementation of change through urban practices, experiments, and pilot projects, the “seeds” of transformation. Building on the Liveability Practice Guide and the Liveability Training Programme, participants will engage in an interactive design sprint exploring how co-creation methods and how small-scale interventions can support long-term systemic change.

96th UBC Executive Board Meeting took place in Tallinn in conjunction with EUSBSR Annual Forum.On 11th of May the Estoni...
11/05/2026

96th UBC Executive Board Meeting took place in Tallinn in conjunction with EUSBSR Annual Forum.

On 11th of May the Estonian capital hosts the 96th UBC Executive Board Meeting in conjunction with the 17th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Together, these events form an intensive week of discussions, decisions, and joint planning for the region’s future.

More information: https://ubc.net/96th-ubc-executive-board-meeting-takes-place-in-tallinn-in-conjunction-with-eusbsr-annual-forum/

Katarzyna Ziemann, Chair of the Inclusive and Healthy Cities Commission sincerely thanked all the cities that contribute...
11/05/2026

Katarzyna Ziemann, Chair of the Inclusive and Healthy Cities Commission sincerely thanked all the cities that contributed to the preparation of the latest issue of the UBC Bulletin.

The issue dedicated to human rights implemented at the local government level clearly demonstrates how cities of the Baltic Sea Region translate shared values into concrete actions, programmes, and local policies. The submitted articles reflect the strong commitment of cities to building more inclusive, safe, and healthy local communities. Katarzyna Ziemann thanks the cities for sharing their experience and good practices.

More info: https://ubc.net/ci/

On 5 May, Russia launched attacks with guided aerial bombs on Ukraine including UBC associated cities of Zaporizhzhia an...
06/05/2026

On 5 May, Russia launched attacks with guided aerial bombs on Ukraine including UBC associated cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.

In Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were killed and 43 others were injured. The strikes hit several enterprises, an automobile repair shop, car washes, vehicles, a store, and nearby residential buildings.

In Kramatorsk, 5 people were killed in a strike on the city center, and 13 others were injured. The attack also damaged apartment buildings and vehicles, while parts of the city were left without electricity.

More info: https://ubc.net/bombing-attacks-in-zaporizhzhia-and-kramatorsk/

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has issued an appeal to its members and partners for further support to Ukra...
21/04/2026

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has issued an appeal to its members and partners for further support to Ukrainian communities.

The CoR thanks cities, regions and partners for the donations and initiatives already undertaken, while stressing the need to continue assistance to address ongoing disruptions to energy, water and heating services.

More info: https://ubc.net/committee-of-the-regions-appeals-for-further-support-to-ukrainian-communities/

The 1st Baltic Rectors’ Forum will be held in Gdańsk on 29 June 2026.The 1st Baltic Rectors’ Forum is designed to initia...
20/04/2026

The 1st Baltic Rectors’ Forum will be held in Gdańsk on 29 June 2026.

The 1st Baltic Rectors’ Forum is designed to initiate a permanent academic platform for cooperation in the Baltic Sea region, particularly in the fields of energy, security, technology and innovation.

The Forum will bring together rectors of major academic institutions located around the Baltic Sea, including Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Norway, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia.

More info: https://ubc.net/the-1st-baltic-rectors-forum-to-be-held-in-gdansk-in-june/

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