Compiling knowledge and documentation
Corresponds to the Research and Assessment Department. Among other things, this department is responsible for maintaining an overview of the status of the environment and the progress being made in efforts relating to the environment. It is also responsible for coordinating environmental research and environmental monitoring.
Developing environmental policy
Corresponds to the Policy Development Department. Among other things, the department deals with government assignments, consultation exercises and the efforts being made within the EU and at international level.
Implementing environmental policy
Corresponds to the Policy Implementation Department. Among other things, the department handles cases where the Agency is the decision-making agency, regulations, guidance and the provision of support within the field of environmental law.
The rest of the organisation
There is also an Operational Support Department, the Director General’s Office and strategic functions. These organisational units are responsible for managing and supporting the entire Agency with regard to various issues concerning follow-up, personnel matters, IT and communication.In total, the Agency has around 600 staff at its offices in Stockholm and Östersund.