expanding its international partnerships: Östersund and the Region of Jämtland Härjedalen have significant experience managing international cooperation initiatives focusing on urban-rural connections, education and eco-innovation. These partnerships have resulted in linkages and information exchange between Östersund and approximately 60 other cities/regions within the EU;
continuing the city’s active participation in the UCCN and hosting the Network’s 10th Annual Meeting in September 2016;
improving Östersund’s connections within the UCCN; and
sharing information regarding sustainable development in agriculture and food production.