Trondheim
#DemonstrationCity
Trondheim is Norway’s third-largest city, centrally located in the middle of the country along the Trondheim Fjord. The municipality envisions a future built on deep collaboration between citizens, academia, and industry to create a city for everyone. Social sustainability is at the core of their strategy, focusing on building inclusive, safe, and strong communities where no one is left behind. Simultaneously, the municipality is leading an ambitious green transition, committed to taking responsibility for the climate by becoming a climate-neutral society by 2030.
City Overview
Tartu is a Demonstration City, working on urban greening and regeneration to strengthen climate resilience and quality of life. By integrating co-creation, youth engagement and nature-based solutions, Tartu is developing inclusive approaches to transform public spaces and support sustainable urban development.
Local Focus & Challenges
Tartu faces climate challenges such as heat stress and changing precipitation patterns, with vulnerable neighbourhoods often lacking access to quality green spaces.
ClimaGen supports Tartu in integrating co-creation, innovation and youth engagement into local regeneration strategies.
Key Actions in ClimaGen
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Urban greening and regeneration measures
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Youth engagement and educational activities
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Co-creation with communities
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Nature-based solutions for resilience
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Cross-city learning and exchange
Local Partners
ClimaGen in Tartu is led by the municipality and supported by local universities, research organisations, civil society groups and innovation partners.
Territorial Implementation Overview
The areas contributing to the implementation process.
NTNU
NTNU – the Norwegian University of Science and Technology – is Norway’s largest university. The Smart Sustainable Cities group contributes a transdisciplinary approach and extensive experience from major European urban transition initiatives, including the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities and several New European Bauhaus (NEB)–related Horizon Europe projects.
SINTEF
SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest independent research organisations and a non-profit research institute. We employ more than 2000 people. More than 90% of our annual turnover derives from contract research for industry and the public sector in Norway and internationally. SINTEF is multidisciplinary, with expertise in technology, natural sciences, medicine, and the social sciences.
NYHAVNA UTVIKLING
Nyhavna Utvikling AS is the driving force behind the transformation of the industrial area Nyhavna into a vibrant, future-oriented district in Trondheim. Owned by Trondheim Municipality and Trondheim Port Authority, the company is dedicated to creating a sustainable urban area where history meets modern innovation. Their mission involves responsible property development and management, aiming to establish new workplaces, green urban spaces, housing and services while preserving cultural heritage. Through a commitment to high-quality, eco-friendly solutions, Nyhavna Utvikling ensures that the new district will be a diverse and accessible asset for the entire city.
Rosendal Teater
Our mission is to be a vibrant hub and leading regional engine room for artists, arts organisations and audiences to reimagine what the performing arts and the world around us can be. The theatre co-produces and presents two seasons per year of performances, parties, concerts, installations, film screenings, festivals, residencies, discursive events, as well as other kinds of social events. RT also runs its own cafe, which provides the organisation with very special, informal and social conditions for gathering people of all ages and backgrounds to gather, meet and hang out around food, drink and art events.
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