Introduktionsbild i tryck (bild ett ej tryck) Implementing the Aalborg Commitments in Botkyrka
Introduktionsbild i tryck (bild ett ej tryck)Implementing the Aalborg Commitments in Botkyrka
77 500 residents
Young population – the average age of 37 makes us one of the youngest municipalities in Sweden
International population – more than half of the residents have a foreign background
Botkyrka – a part of the Botkyrka – a part of the Stockholm RegionStockholm Region
Stockholm – Capital of Stockholm – Capital of ScandinaviaScandinavia
Botkyrka with a total area of 197 km2 is situated south of Stockholm.
• Sustainable development in the municipality of Botkyrka according to
the Aalborg Commitments
• Certificate for sustainable development in all 150 municipal units
Two processes for Two processes for Sustainable Sustainable Development in BotkyrkaDevelopment in Botkyrka
1999 Signing of the Aalborg Charter
2004 Signing of the Aalborg+10
2005– Baseline review report and 2006 target setting process
2007 The Local Council concludes the Aalborg process
2007– Dialogue process, taking the 2008 results to the streets…
Taking the Aalborg Taking the Aalborg Commitments to the Commitments to the streets…streets…
The Aalborg process The Aalborg process in Botkyrkain Botkyrka
Su
gg
este
d C
hal
len
ges
an
d in
dic
ato
rs
Analysis: Governance
Analysis: Local management towards sustainability
Analysis: Natural common goods
Analysis: Responsible consumption and Lifestyle choises
Analysis: Planning and design
Analysis: Better mobility less traffic
Analysis: Local action for health
Analysis: Vibrant and sustainable economy
Analysis: Social equity and justice
Analysis: Local to global
Bas
elin
e R
evie
w
Development analysis: Growth and welfare
Development analysis: Urban planning
Development analysis: Climate and traffic
A Sustainable Botkyrka
2005 2006 2007
How the challenges were chosen
• Find the key challenges for sustainability
• The three dimensions of sustainability, social, economic and environment connect
• The challenges derive from the 50 Aalborg Commitments
• People living in Botkyrka have employment
• People living in Botkyrka feel at home
• Botkyrka has the best schools
• Botkyrka does not contribute to climate change
• People living in Botkyrka are well and in good health
• People living in Botkyrka have trust in each other and in the democracy
A sustainable Botkyrka A sustainable Botkyrka – challenges in a 30-year – challenges in a 30-year perspectiveperspective
Sustainable Development Sustainable Development mainstreamed in the mainstreamed in the management systemmanagement system Plans
and policies
Commitees
Units
A Sustainable Botkyrka
Certification
Municipal Council Long Term Plan
(results, targets and overall framework)
The perspective of Sustainable Develpment shall be shown in all activities of the municipality and should as a consequence be all-embracing in the municipal planning.
The Certificate for The Certificate for Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development– managing sustainability– managing sustainability
• Unit based process
• Economic, environmental and social aspects
• Benefits– structure– holistic approach to sustainability– long term thinking– being part of a greater context
The dialogue processThe dialogue process
2006Local participatory target setting process – focus groups
2007–2008 Broad dialogue with citizens and other stakeholders
www.botkyrka.se
Peter Nyberg Representing the Social Democratic [email protected]
Lars Olson Head of urban [email protected]
Vasiliki PapayannisRepresenting the Left [email protected]
Ingrid MolanderEnvironmental [email protected]
Ardavast ReshdouniRepresenting the Green [email protected]
Charlotte PerssonProcess [email protected]