Umeå as a meeting destination
Umeå is the fastest-growing region in northern Sweden. The city's vision is to reach 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, while ensuring that growth is guided by social, environmental, cultural and economic sustainability.
The city of Umeå
Umeå has set the ambition of becoming climate neutral by 2030. Sustainability is an important part of the city's long-term development, and when you visit, we hope you'll have the opportunity to be part of that journey.
Responsible choices
We provide guidance on how you can make informed choices to help organise your meeting in a responsible way. By making thoughtful decisions regarding areas such as transportation, local food and certified venues, you can help reduce the environmental and climate impact of your event.
Tips – How to get started
As a meeting organiser, you can further improve your event through your own choices and priorities. By focusing on areas such as transportation, food, waste management and resource use, you can help reduce the environmental and climate impact of your meeting. Here are some of our best tips to get you started.
