Mariestad, a town in southern Sweden, is leading the way as an exemplar model for sustainable development with its ElectriVillage – a new venture lead by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) that has set out to test and demonstrate sustainable transport solutions and energy systems.
ElectriVillage is totally unique. There is currently no other model area in the world that shows a combination of sustainable transport solutions and energy systems like ElectriVillage.
Through ElectriVillage, Mariestad’s municipality works to meet tough climate targets such as Agenda 2030 on a fossil-independent fleet and the Paris agreement. At the same time, conditions for social development are created with new business opportunities, more employment opportunities; new skills and increased attractiveness for the city.
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