A good living environment for humans and all other living things,now and for future generations.
Swedish people’s willingness to reduce their own emissions of greenhouse gases is continuing to increase. (15 december 2008)
The new Swedish National Parks plan covers a total of 13 new parks and extends the boundaries of seven of the 28 existing parks. (3 december 2008)
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has commissioned an international expert panel for evaluating the eutrophication situation in the Danish Sounds, the Kattegat and the Skagerrak. (10 november 2008)
Carbon dioxide emissions from new petrol and diesel cars in Sweden dropped by 3.7 percent during the first six months of 2008 compared to the entire year 2007, from 181 to 174 grams per kilometer. (20 october 2008)
The projects under the LIP and Klimp investment programmes are estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2.1 million tonnes a year, equivalent to just over three per cent of Swedish greenhouse gas emissions. (7 july 2008)
The Swedish EPA is providing EUR 51.7 million in grants to 31 local climate investment programmes throughout the country. (16 maj)
The Swedish EPA is supporting two development projects on drinking water management and the pulp- and paper industry in China. (6 maj)
Sweden is making progress towards a better environment – but not fast enough. Several major environmental problems are expected to persist beyond the target year of 2020. (31 mars)