SymbioCity
SymbioCity is a holistic and inclusive approach to sustainable urban development that transforms urban challenges into opportunities
SKL International and SALAR (Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions) use SymbioCity to support local, regional and national governments with the aim of improving living conditions through better urban planning. Based on the pioneering experience of Swedish cities, the methodology has been fine-tuned o meet the challenges of developing and transition countries, and applied in northern and southern Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. By integrating economic, enviromental, sociocultural and spatial dimesnions along with gender and pro-poor perspectives, we promote sustainable and inclusive cities for all.
Read more about SymbioCity at the SymbioCity website.
Cases
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KENYA SymbioCity for sustainable urban development
The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) and the Kenyan Council of Governors (COG) are starting up a multi-year programme focused on sustainable urban development in Kenya. The Kenya SymbioCity Programme will build the capacity of urban development stakeholders to guide Kenyan urban development in a more sustainable direction. The programme will be implemented as a joint partnership between SALAR and COG. SALAR will deliver the project through its subsidiary SKL International. A Project Implementing Unit will be established within COG which comprises project management and technical staff from COG and SKL International as well as seconded staff from the Urban Development Directorate (UDD).
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VIETNAM - SymbioCity 2.0 (global) for sustainable and inclusive cities
The global SymbioCity Approach 2.0 programme is based on the SymbioCity Approach concept and methodology, which has been further developed and managed by SKL International on behalf of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) since 2010. The SymbioCity Approach supports cities in planning sustainably and identifying inclusive and innovative solutions to urban challenges through synergies between different urban systems. The approach is largely founded on practical experience and expertise from Swedish local governments.
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INDONESIA - SymbioCity 2.0 (global) for sustainable and inclusive cities
The global SymbioCity Approach 2.0 programme is based on the SymbioCity Approach concept and methodology, which has been further developed and managed by SKL International on behalf of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) since 2010. The SymbioCity Approach supports cities in planning sustainably and identifying inclusive and innovative solutions to urban challenges through synergies between different urban systems. The approach is largely founded on practical experience and expertise from Swedish local governments.
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GLOBAL - SymbioCity 2.0 for sustainable and inclusive cities
The global SymbioCity Approach 2.0 programme is based on the SymbioCity Approach concept and methodology, which has been further developed and managed by SKL International on behalf of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) since 2010. The SymbioCity Approach supports cities in planning sustainably and identifying inclusive and innovative solutions to urban challenges through synergies between different urban systems. The approach is largely founded on practical experience and expertise from Swedish local governments.
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