Talking Transformations Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/talking-transformation Research shows conversations matter - both for learning and inspiring action. In this new podcast collection, we are 'Talking Transformations' with thought leaders from government, industry, and academia. Our mission is to discuss current trends in science, technology, governance, and behaviours to transform our society and economy towards sustainability. 'Talking Transformations' is produced by the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. We release a mini-series several times a year, consisting of a bundle of episodes around a common theme. Our inaugural mini-series focuses on cities, climate, and change. Also, check out our regular long-form podcast 'Advancing Sustainable Solutions'. © IIIEE Lund University 437caec5-241a-53d8-afe5-0696efeb6b50 no en Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:40:07 +0200 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:37:43 +0100 https://img.transistor.fm/MptyrQdPXi5PfN-DQlyc0EQgQX420lmBXcP03A2BxfA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNTkzLzE2NjMy/NjQ0MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Talking Transformations serial IIIEE | Lund University Research shows conversations matter - both for learning and inspiring action. In this new podcast collection, we are 'Talking Transformations' with thought leaders from government, industry, and academia. Our mission is to discuss current trends in science, technology, governance, and behaviours to transform our society and economy towards sustainability. 'Talking Transformations' is produced by the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. We release a mini-series several times a year, consisting of a bundle of episodes around a common theme. Our inaugural mini-series focuses on cities, climate, and change. Also, check out our regular long-form podcast 'Advancing Sustainable Solutions'. Research shows conversations matter - both for learning and inspiring action. sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment Kes McCormick philipp.montenegro@iiiee.lu.se No No Collaboration and Cities - Talking Transformations with Pourya Salehi (ICLEI Research) 1 1 2 2 Collaboration and Cities - Talking Transformations with Pourya Salehi (ICLEI Research) full 5de63f0a-082b-42fc-bfb4-a4d9270ef7b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af815866 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 632 We don’t just need action, we need informed action. That’s the ambition behind the global research and action agenda for cities. In this episode, we discuss collaborative urban research and what co-creating means in practice. We interview Pourya Salehi who is the Head of the Urban Research Team at ICLEI. He discusses the importance of informed decision-making, genuinely engaging cities in research processes, and the role of research for transformative climate action in cities. We don’t just need action, we need informed action. That’s the ambition behind the global research and action agenda for cities. In this episode, we discuss collaborative urban research and what co-creating means in practice. We interview Pourya Salehi wh sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Missions and Cities: Spotlight on Europe - Talking Transformations with Matthew Baldwin (European Commission) 1 1 3 3 Missions and Cities: Spotlight on Europe - Talking Transformations with Matthew Baldwin (European Commission) full bd0c9f10-c8fc-46ab-b6a7-dabb6a9f20c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/999617c4 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 532 The mission to the moon – an extraordinary achievement by humanity. But can we take that mission approach and apply it to cities? In this episode, we discuss the mission for 100 climate neutral cities in Europe by 2030. We interview Matthew Baldwin from the European Commission and the inaugural Mission Manager for the Mission on 100 Climate Neutral Cities. He gives a glimpse into the thinking behind the mission and how cities can harness collaborations, innovation and financing. The mission to the moon – an extraordinary achievement by humanity. But can we take that mission approach and apply it to cities? In this episode, we discuss the mission for 100 climate neutral cities in Europe by 2030. We interview Matthew Baldwin from t sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Nature and Cities: Spotlight on Africa - Talking Transformations with Ingrid Coetzee (ICLEI Africa) 1 1 5 5 Nature and Cities: Spotlight on Africa - Talking Transformations with Ingrid Coetzee (ICLEI Africa) full 48168a54-d232-4f59-9536-3a591f53c0f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/347c3ca2 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 615 It’s time for Africa. A continent that is home to 1.2 billion people. But how are cities and communities responding to a changing climate and building resilience? In this episode, we discuss how cities in Africa are working with nature and biodiversity. We interview Ingrid Coetzee who is the Director of Biodiversity, Nature and Health at ICLEI Africa and the ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center. She talks about a host of initiatives in Africa and lessons on how to connect biodiversity, nature, cities and communities. It’s time for Africa. A continent that is home to 1.2 billion people. But how are cities and communities responding to a changing climate and building resilience? In this episode, we discuss how cities in Africa are working with nature and biodiversity. W sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Transport and Cities: Spotlight on India - Talking Transformations with Kunal Kumar (Pune Municipal Corporation) 1 1 6 6 Transport and Cities: Spotlight on India - Talking Transformations with Kunal Kumar (Pune Municipal Corporation) full fb59a213-9084-4529-96b7-2245b8dfbe5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/037b815d Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 468 The Taj Mahal, Bollywood, and a cricket powerhouse. India means many things to many people. It is also a country of some 1.3 billion people where mitigation and adaptation to climate change is rising up the agenda. In this episode, we discuss transformative urban action in the City of Pune in India. We interview Kunal Kumar who is Additional Municipal Commissioner from the Pune Municipal Corporation in India. He focuses on how the City of Pune is working with transport and in particular public transport and electrification of transport. The Taj Mahal, Bollywood, and a cricket powerhouse. India means many things to many people. It is also a country of some 1.3 billion people where mitigation and adaptation to climate change is rising up the agenda. In this episode, we discuss transformati sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Resilience and Cities: Spotlight on USA - Talking Transformations with Angie Fyfe (ICLEI USA) 1 1 4 4 Resilience and Cities: Spotlight on USA - Talking Transformations with Angie Fyfe (ICLEI USA) full 2d59f13a-868a-491f-b498-055cea2389b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21fd5aef Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 653 The ‘Race to Zero’ emissions is here, where cities around the world have recognised the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. In this episode, we focus on cities within the USA, and the ‘Race to Zero’ as well as the ‘Race to Resilience’. We interview Angie Fyfe, the Executive Director of ICLEI USA. She provides insights into how cities in the USA are combating climate change and building resilience, and she talks about the type of leadership needed for transformation. The ‘Race to Zero’ emissions is here, where cities around the world have recognised the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. In this episode, we focus on cities within the USA, and the ‘Race to sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Innovation and Cities – Talking Transformations with Rogier Vandenberg (WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities) 1 1 1 1 Innovation and Cities – Talking Transformations with Rogier Vandenberg (WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities) full 1e8fa15f-eda6-437e-b120-4d4a12c77dae https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a3ed0cb Medals at the Olympics, the Oscars in Hollywood, Nobel Prizes for scientists – but what about an award for cities working with sustainability? In this episode, we discuss the ‘Prize for Cities’ recognising transformative projects in cities around the world that are igniting innovation on sustainability and climate action. We interview Rogier Vandenberg – the Global Director for the Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities at the World Resources Institute (WRI). He provides a host of insights into the purpose, ambitions and impact of the ‘Prize for Cities’.

]]> Medals at the Olympics, the Oscars in Hollywood, Nobel Prizes for scientists – but what about an award for cities working with sustainability? In this episode, we discuss the ‘Prize for Cities’ recognising transformative projects in cities around the world that are igniting innovation on sustainability and climate action. We interview Rogier Vandenberg – the Global Director for the Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities at the World Resources Institute (WRI). He provides a host of insights into the purpose, ambitions and impact of the ‘Prize for Cities’.

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:53:22 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 439 Medals at the Olympics, the Oscars in Hollywood, Nobel Prizes for scientists – but what about an award for cities working with sustainability? In this episode, we discuss the ‘Prize for Cities’ recognising transformative projects in cities around the world that are igniting innovation on sustainability and climate action. We interview Rogier Vandenberg – the Global Director for the Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities at the World Resources Institute (WRI). He provides a host of insights into the purpose, ambitions and impact of the ‘Prize for Cities’.

]]> sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Sustainability Entrepreneurship - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch 2 2 1 1 Sustainability Entrepreneurship - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch full 96bb1bc3-fe92-485b-90dc-1a4c1501c3d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a43bb148 In this podcast mini-series, we talk with members of the TRANSFORM project, which is a vibrant global partnership helping to accelerate sustainability entrepreneurship in local spaces and cities. The TRANSFORM project works specifically with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to experiment with fundamentally transformative business models and practices.

In this episode, professor Sarah Burch, introduces the Transform project and highlights the importance of building capacity among SMEs to design and implement potentially transformative sustainability experiments. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, experimentation, and capacity-building in driving sustainability transitions, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of transformation as a complex, human-centered phenomenon.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> In this podcast mini-series, we talk with members of the TRANSFORM project, which is a vibrant global partnership helping to accelerate sustainability entrepreneurship in local spaces and cities. The TRANSFORM project works specifically with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to experiment with fundamentally transformative business models and practices.

In this episode, professor Sarah Burch, introduces the Transform project and highlights the importance of building capacity among SMEs to design and implement potentially transformative sustainability experiments. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, experimentation, and capacity-building in driving sustainability transitions, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of transformation as a complex, human-centered phenomenon.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:50:17 +0100 Björn Wickenberg & Kes McCormick. Music by Melker Wickenberg Björn Wickenberg & Kes McCormick. Music by Melker Wickenberg 1166 In this podcast mini-series, we talk with members of the TRANSFORM project, which is a vibrant global partnership helping to accelerate sustainability entrepreneurship in local spaces and cities. The TRANSFORM project works specifically with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to experiment with fundamentally transformative business models and practices.

In this episode, professor Sarah Burch, introduces the Transform project and highlights the importance of building capacity among SMEs to design and implement potentially transformative sustainability experiments. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, experimentation, and capacity-building in driving sustainability transitions, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of transformation as a complex, human-centered phenomenon.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> sustainability entrepreneurship, SMEs, transformation capacity, transformative business models, experimentation No A story of success and struggles: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Canada - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch 2 2 2 2 A story of success and struggles: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Canada - Talking Transformations with Sarah Burch full b3dea601-bf5f-4708-8bd7-9282e22ccd7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/12fad162 Sarah Burch, a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada, shares her insights on sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, specifically highlighting the case of 100 Kilometer Foods. This organization is a food distributor that aims to build deep relationships with local, sustainable, and regenerative farms, connecting their products to chefs in Toronto. Their goal is to support regenerative agriculture and food retail in big cities. Overall, the case of 100 Kilometer Foods provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, and highlights the importance of considering multiple aspects of sustainability in business practices.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> Sarah Burch, a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada, shares her insights on sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, specifically highlighting the case of 100 Kilometer Foods. This organization is a food distributor that aims to build deep relationships with local, sustainable, and regenerative farms, connecting their products to chefs in Toronto. Their goal is to support regenerative agriculture and food retail in big cities. Overall, the case of 100 Kilometer Foods provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, and highlights the importance of considering multiple aspects of sustainability in business practices.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:16:31 +0100 Björn Wickenberg & Kes McCormick. Music by Melker Wickenberg. Björn Wickenberg & Kes McCormick. Music by Melker Wickenberg. 719 Sarah Burch, a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada, shares her insights on sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, specifically highlighting the case of 100 Kilometer Foods. This organization is a food distributor that aims to build deep relationships with local, sustainable, and regenerative farms, connecting their products to chefs in Toronto. Their goal is to support regenerative agriculture and food retail in big cities. Overall, the case of 100 Kilometer Foods provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, and highlights the importance of considering multiple aspects of sustainability in business practices.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> sustainability entrepreneurship, SMEs, transformation capacity, transformative business models, experimentation No Building the ship while sailing it: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from the USA - Talking Transformations with Arnim Wiek 2 2 3 3 Building the ship while sailing it: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from the USA - Talking Transformations with Arnim Wiek full e5035cf8-22bb-49b0-a07e-af6e4ed795de https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3e86f1d The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a transdisciplinary solution-oriented sustainability project. Professor Arnim Wiek, shares his experiences and insights from working on the project and highlights the importance of cooperation and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. Arnim shares a specific example of sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, focusing on cooperative business models: a new food cooperative in Phoenix, Arizona, that developed a Cooperative Food Business Development and Training Program. One of the key findings from the Transform project is the co-evolution of developing cooperative food businesses and building supporting infrastructure and services to achieve sustainability goals.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a transdisciplinary solution-oriented sustainability project. Professor Arnim Wiek, shares his experiences and insights from working on the project and highlights the importance of cooperation and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. Arnim shares a specific example of sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, focusing on cooperative business models: a new food cooperative in Phoenix, Arizona, that developed a Cooperative Food Business Development and Training Program. One of the key findings from the Transform project is the co-evolution of developing cooperative food businesses and building supporting infrastructure and services to achieve sustainability goals.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:56:10 +0100 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 1191 The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a transdisciplinary solution-oriented sustainability project. Professor Arnim Wiek, shares his experiences and insights from working on the project and highlights the importance of cooperation and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. Arnim shares a specific example of sustainability entrepreneurship in small firms, focusing on cooperative business models: a new food cooperative in Phoenix, Arizona, that developed a Cooperative Food Business Development and Training Program. One of the key findings from the Transform project is the co-evolution of developing cooperative food businesses and building supporting infrastructure and services to achieve sustainability goals.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> sustainability entrepreneurship, SMEs, transformation capacity, transformative business models, experimentation No Knocking on impacts and learning: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Sweden - Talking Transformations with Barry Ness 2 2 4 4 Knocking on impacts and learning: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Sweden - Talking Transformations with Barry Ness full 1a14cead-6379-4043-879b-27c2142d42d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83aed94b Barry Ness, Director of Lund University's Center for Sustainability Studies, discusses his involvement in the Transform project and his work with sustainability experimentation. Barry shares his experiences with a regional brewery, where he has been working on a hydroponic hop growing experiment. The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and create a more sustainable production process. Overall, the interview provides valuable insights into the complexities of sustainability transformation and the need for collaborative efforts to drive meaningful change.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> Barry Ness, Director of Lund University's Center for Sustainability Studies, discusses his involvement in the Transform project and his work with sustainability experimentation. Barry shares his experiences with a regional brewery, where he has been working on a hydroponic hop growing experiment. The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and create a more sustainable production process. Overall, the interview provides valuable insights into the complexities of sustainability transformation and the need for collaborative efforts to drive meaningful change.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:17:36 +0100 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 671 Barry Ness, Director of Lund University's Center for Sustainability Studies, discusses his involvement in the Transform project and his work with sustainability experimentation. Barry shares his experiences with a regional brewery, where he has been working on a hydroponic hop growing experiment. The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and create a more sustainable production process. Overall, the interview provides valuable insights into the complexities of sustainability transformation and the need for collaborative efforts to drive meaningful change.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> sustainability entrepreneurship, SMEs, transformation capacity, transformative business models, experimentation No From a technical to social focus: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Mexico - Talking Transformations with Jose Di Bello 2 2 5 5 From a technical to social focus: Lessons on Sustainability Entrepreneurship from Mexico - Talking Transformations with Jose Di Bello full b0843ec5-fa58-472c-a3f1-1c9f3dffd2cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3a68697 The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a research initiative focused on sustainability entrepreneurship. Professor Jose Di Bello, discusses the project's approach, key lessons, and challenges. Jose shares his experience working with small businesses in the Global South, highlighting the importance of community engagement and participation in sustainability initiatives. Jose highlights the importance of experimentation and testing new solutions in the field, which the Transform project has enabled.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a research initiative focused on sustainability entrepreneurship. Professor Jose Di Bello, discusses the project's approach, key lessons, and challenges. Jose shares his experience working with small businesses in the Global South, highlighting the importance of community engagement and participation in sustainability initiatives. Jose highlights the importance of experimentation and testing new solutions in the field, which the Transform project has enabled.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:18:46 +0100 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 824 The conversation revolves around the Transform project, a research initiative focused on sustainability entrepreneurship. Professor Jose Di Bello, discusses the project's approach, key lessons, and challenges. Jose shares his experience working with small businesses in the Global South, highlighting the importance of community engagement and participation in sustainability initiatives. Jose highlights the importance of experimentation and testing new solutions in the field, which the Transform project has enabled.

Music by Melker Wickenberg

]]> sustainability entrepreneurship, SMEs, transformation capacity, transformative business models, experimentation No Climate Governance and the EU Cities Mission: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Naghmeh Nasiritousi (the Swedish Institute of International Affairs) 3 3 1 1 Climate Governance and the EU Cities Mission: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Naghmeh Nasiritousi (the Swedish Institute of International Affairs) full caa9cede-1477-485e-89fd-110dbd978155 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71871faf This episode discusses the concept of silos in climate governance and the role of the EU Cities Mission in bridging these silos. Naghmeh Nasiritousi, senior research fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, explains how silos hinder effective climate action and the importance of addressing them. The conversation highlights the need for governance innovations, such as the EU Cities Mission, to bring together various actors and sectors to achieve climate neutrality in cities. The mission's boundary-spanning nature and its potential to bridge silos are emphasized, along with the challenges posed by structural issues like power imbalances and competing interests.

]]> This episode discusses the concept of silos in climate governance and the role of the EU Cities Mission in bridging these silos. Naghmeh Nasiritousi, senior research fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, explains how silos hinder effective climate action and the importance of addressing them. The conversation highlights the need for governance innovations, such as the EU Cities Mission, to bring together various actors and sectors to achieve climate neutrality in cities. The mission's boundary-spanning nature and its potential to bridge silos are emphasized, along with the challenges posed by structural issues like power imbalances and competing interests.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:35:43 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 490 This episode discusses the concept of silos in climate governance and the role of the EU Cities Mission in bridging these silos. Naghmeh Nasiritousi, senior research fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, explains how silos hinder effective climate action and the importance of addressing them. The conversation highlights the need for governance innovations, such as the EU Cities Mission, to bring together various actors and sectors to achieve climate neutrality in cities. The mission's boundary-spanning nature and its potential to bridge silos are emphasized, along with the challenges posed by structural issues like power imbalances and competing interests.

]]> sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Breaking Up Silos for Climate Action: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Björn Hugosson (the City of Stockholm) 3 3 2 2 Breaking Up Silos for Climate Action: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Björn Hugosson (the City of Stockholm) full a913b9f9-d170-4979-a044-d6bba7c50d9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fac67a68 This episode shares insights on the challenges and advantages of working across departments and the impact of a climate investment plan on fostering inter-departmental cooperation. Björn Hugosson, Chief Climate Officer at the City of Stockholm, discusses the importance of breaking up silos within organizations to accelerate climate work. He highlights the need for horizontal collaboration and the benefits of the EU Cities Mission, which aims to make 100 European cities climate neutral by 2030. 

]]> This episode shares insights on the challenges and advantages of working across departments and the impact of a climate investment plan on fostering inter-departmental cooperation. Björn Hugosson, Chief Climate Officer at the City of Stockholm, discusses the importance of breaking up silos within organizations to accelerate climate work. He highlights the need for horizontal collaboration and the benefits of the EU Cities Mission, which aims to make 100 European cities climate neutral by 2030. 

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:37:11 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 625 This episode shares insights on the challenges and advantages of working across departments and the impact of a climate investment plan on fostering inter-departmental cooperation. Björn Hugosson, Chief Climate Officer at the City of Stockholm, discusses the importance of breaking up silos within organizations to accelerate climate work. He highlights the need for horizontal collaboration and the benefits of the EU Cities Mission, which aims to make 100 European cities climate neutral by 2030. 

]]> sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Collaboration and Sustainability as a "Sauce": insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Christiaan Norde (City of Amsterdam) 3 3 3 3 Collaboration and Sustainability as a "Sauce": insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Christiaan Norde (City of Amsterdam) full aeca8ad2-b97f-4653-a0bb-f8fe5104e743 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce1fef9d In this episode, Christiaan Norde from the city of Amsterdam discusses the Breaking Up Silos project, focusing on the importance of sustainability and climate action across various departments. He highlights the challenges and benefits of working within and across organizational silos, the role of Amsterdam as a mission city, and the impact of the EU Cities Mission on climate neutrality efforts.

]]> In this episode, Christiaan Norde from the city of Amsterdam discusses the Breaking Up Silos project, focusing on the importance of sustainability and climate action across various departments. He highlights the challenges and benefits of working within and across organizational silos, the role of Amsterdam as a mission city, and the impact of the EU Cities Mission on climate neutrality efforts.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:38:49 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 789 In this episode, Christiaan Norde from the city of Amsterdam discusses the Breaking Up Silos project, focusing on the importance of sustainability and climate action across various departments. He highlights the challenges and benefits of working within and across organizational silos, the role of Amsterdam as a mission city, and the impact of the EU Cities Mission on climate neutrality efforts.

]]> sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No The Mission Approach as a Catalyst for Silo Breaking: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Lars Johansson (Viable Cities) 3 3 4 4 The Mission Approach as a Catalyst for Silo Breaking: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Lars Johansson (Viable Cities) full fbac625a-e061-46a6-b4cc-955bc70338fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/9221a036 In this episode, Lars Johansson from Viable Cities discusses the strategic innovation program aimed at achieving climate neutrality in 48 Swedish cities by 2030. The conversation focuses on the importance of breaking up silos within municipal governance to foster a more collaborative and networked approach. Johansson highlights the need for multi-level governance, stakeholder cooperation, and citizen engagement to address the complex problem of climate change. He shares insights on the quadruple helix approach, the EU cities mission, and the role of climate contracts in creating directionality and accelerating climate transition efforts.

]]> In this episode, Lars Johansson from Viable Cities discusses the strategic innovation program aimed at achieving climate neutrality in 48 Swedish cities by 2030. The conversation focuses on the importance of breaking up silos within municipal governance to foster a more collaborative and networked approach. Johansson highlights the need for multi-level governance, stakeholder cooperation, and citizen engagement to address the complex problem of climate change. He shares insights on the quadruple helix approach, the EU cities mission, and the role of climate contracts in creating directionality and accelerating climate transition efforts.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:39:28 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 945 In this episode, Lars Johansson from Viable Cities discusses the strategic innovation program aimed at achieving climate neutrality in 48 Swedish cities by 2030. The conversation focuses on the importance of breaking up silos within municipal governance to foster a more collaborative and networked approach. Johansson highlights the need for multi-level governance, stakeholder cooperation, and citizen engagement to address the complex problem of climate change. He shares insights on the quadruple helix approach, the EU cities mission, and the role of climate contracts in creating directionality and accelerating climate transition efforts.

]]> sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No Critical Collaboration and Local Integration of Sustainability Goals: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Sara Gustafsson (Linköping University) 3 3 5 5 Critical Collaboration and Local Integration of Sustainability Goals: insights from the Breaking Up Silos project - Talking transformations with Sara Gustafsson (Linköping University) full ce98dca2-6dba-41cd-b97f-23f81bcbc770 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b8935a6 This episode discusses the importance of breaking up silos within municipalities to achieve sustainability and climate neutrality. Sara Gustafsson, professor at Linköping University, shares her insights on the challenges and benefits of breaking up silos, the EU Cities Mission, and the key lessons learned from governing energy transitions.

]]> This episode discusses the importance of breaking up silos within municipalities to achieve sustainability and climate neutrality. Sara Gustafsson, professor at Linköping University, shares her insights on the challenges and benefits of breaking up silos, the EU Cities Mission, and the key lessons learned from governing energy transitions.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:40:05 +0200 IIIEE | Lund University IIIEE | Lund University 501 This episode discusses the importance of breaking up silos within municipalities to achieve sustainability and climate neutrality. Sara Gustafsson, professor at Linköping University, shares her insights on the challenges and benefits of breaking up silos, the EU Cities Mission, and the key lessons learned from governing energy transitions.

]]> sustainability, transitions, transformations, climate change, cities, urban, green, nature, environment No