Drammen

Drammen is a city in south-eastern Norway, located along the Drammensfjord and shaped by the river that runs through its centre. Surrounded by forests and hills, the city has a cold temperate climate with snowy winters and mild summers, and is increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change through heavier rainfall, flooding risks and changing weather patterns.

Once known primarily as an industrial and transport hub, Drammen has undergone a major urban transformation over recent decades, placing sustainability and quality of life at the centre of its development. The regeneration of former industrial and waterfront areas has helped redefine the city’s relationship with nature, mobility and public space.

Climate action in Drammen focuses on sustainable urban planning, low-emission mobility, energy-efficient buildings and climate adaptation. Public transport, cycling and walkability are key priorities, alongside investments in greener infrastructure and water management solutions designed to reduce flood risk and improve resilience.

Drammen’s approach combines long-term planning with practical urban innovation. Through cooperation between the municipality, businesses and local communities, the city is working to align climate neutrality with liveability, showing how smaller cities can use transformation and regeneration as drivers of a low-carbon future.

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