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Hilde Solli
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Mobility and just transition. PhD student in Human Geography at the University of Oslo and senior advisor on mobility and climate governance at the Agency for Climate in Oslo Municipality.And of cource opinions are my own
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EF member @hildesol.bsky.social showcases how Oslo's land-use planning reduces transport emissions, boosts climate resilience, preserves carbon, and promotes eco-friendly construction, highlighting collaboration and robust regulations as the key to success. 🌍🏙️

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Oslo’s Climate Shift in Urban Planning: From Tradition to Innovation | Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy
Land-use planning and related regulations are employed as purposeful planning tools in Oslo. Oslo municipality anchors its efforts in four key climate considerations: (a) planning for less transport and more public transport, walking, and cycling, (b) creating climate resilience, (c) preserving carbon in soil and vegetation, and (d) building in a climate- and nature-friendly manner. Among these, transportation has been most prevalent over time. For decades, Oslo’s planning philosophy has prioritized development from the city centre outward, focusing on densification around transport hubs. Weaknesses in how climate has been handled as part of planning have been identified at a national level. The Planning and Building Act and its implementation need to be strengthened. Oslo has led efforts to expand the interpretation and application of the Planning and Building Act, particularly in regulating emissions from construction. At a local level this relates closely with developing a broad approach spanning from green mobility to climate resilience through energy use, materials, and building activities. In the same year that the city council passed Oslo’s new climate strategy, a dialogue-based tool on these themes was implemented as part of the planning process. Today, the municipality is working to legalize this approach. Simultaneously, national experts have raised similar issues, and there is an interplay between levels of governance. Developing competencies in the municipality and internal networks and working with external networks in other parts of public administration and the building sector have been the main success factors in this work.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Stunning day again here in #Orkney! This morning, Mikaela Vasstrøm explored energy policy adaptation and governance for efficiency & justice, while Sandy Kerr discussed community benefits bridging land & sea. Plus, conversations on how #energytransitions & tech drive #sustainable local development.
April 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Klima i planlegging er et viktig virkemiddel! Jeg har skrevet om dette og understreker at mulighetene i plan og bygningsloven må tydeliggjøres. Innlegget bygger på artikkelen om Oslo’s Climate Shift in Urban Planning (…) som jeg tidligere har delt. www.kommunal-rapport.no/meninger/inn...
Innovasjon er truet av statlige bremseklosser
Mulighetene i plan- og bygningsloven for å regulere klimagassutslipp må tydeliggjøres.
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March 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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📖 The latest issue of the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy is here.

Research and city practitioners connect and share the knowledge and approaches needed for cities to meet their climate goals.

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Contents | Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy 3, 1
Background: Effective climate governance requires a deep understanding of individual cities. This paper delves into the complexities and disparities within the City of Nairobi, providing an overview that sets the stage for an in-depth examination of its ...
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March 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
In this commentary I explore how Oslo has used urban planning to cut emissions and preserve green areas, the work has expanded to meet the complexities of climate challenges. To succeed, strengthening local governance capacity, building competencies and networks in the municipality has been key.
Oslo’s Climate Shift in Urban Planning: From Tradition to Innovation | Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy
Land-use planning and related regulations are employed as purposeful planning tools in Oslo. Oslo municipality anchors its efforts in four key climate considerations: (a) planning for less transport a...
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March 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM