Johan O Sandström

Together, we are developing the sustainable, inclusive, and innovative northern cities of the future. The project Stronger Innovative Solution Structures in Thriving Northern Cities is an initiative aimed at strengthening the abil…

Five cities (Umeå, Luleå, Örnsköldsvik, Östersund and Sundsvall) have adopted a joint strategy for sustainable urban development, Thriving Northern Cities. RISE contributes with support in coordinating the collaboration and buildi…

Climate neutral Luleå 2030 is a collaborative initiative exploring innovative forms of cooperation, processes, and working methods to enable the transformative changes needed to accelerate the climate transition—both within and be…

Thanks to the joint effort of 28 partners from 10 European countries, a large testbed facility in Boekelermeer business park will prove how “Renewable Energy Valleys” can represent the optimal energy system for small to medium ind…

Together with Umeå Municipality, RISE has developes and tested new ways of working holistically with system innovation to increase the city's ability to adapt. The project will enable new ways of collaborating and working more joi…