Klimatpolitiska rådet

Parties split over Sweden’s 2030 transport climate target as focus turns to electric cars

Much of the parties' climate policy is about cars. Virtually all parties want to support more people driving electric cars. But the parties are divided over the much-discussed transport target they are trying to reach by 2030. The Tidö parties think it's time to scrap the target.

Climate goals at risk as Sweden faces key 2030 deadline

Regardless of who wins the election this fall, the verdict on several climate goals will be clear by the end of the next term. The year 2030, the deadline for several goals, is now just a few years away. The next government must act quickly if the goals are to be met at all.

Government's climate policy rated insufficient by Climate Policy Council

The government's climate policy has not led to any significant emission reductions, according to the expert body, the Climate Policy Council. "We see that the policy during this mandate has been insufficient and has actually made it harder to achieve the climate goals," says the council's chairwoman Åsa Persson.

Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster

In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees. "The government does not share the council's view," he says in a comment to TT.

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

In the USA, science and research are being deliberately undermined by governing politicians. The same tendencies, to disregard facts and scientific findings that do not fit the policy, are also seen in Sweden, write over a thousand Swedish researchers on DN Debatt.

Swedish Climate Goals at Risk: Experts Criticize Kristersson's Leadership

The government's policy is not enough for Sweden to reach its climate goals by 2030, warn the experts in the Climate Policy Council. For me, it is obvious that Ulf Kristersson has lost control over the climate work, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind.

Sweden's Government Rejects Experts' Call for Higher Fuel Taxes

The Climate Policy Council wants to see an increased reduction obligation and higher fuel taxes already this year to quickly reduce Sweden's emissions. But Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) does not want that. It is a recommendation that does not align with any party's actual plan in the Swedish Riksdag.

Sweden Urged to Act Fast on Climate Goals as Time Runs Short

It's urgent if the climate goals are to be achieved, is the Climate Policy Council's message to the government. And the medicine prescribed is bitter – tighten the reduction obligation and raise the fuel tax.

The Climate Minister Rejects Climate Report

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

Five Good News for the Climate This Year

A significant victory for climate-protesting pensioners, an EU law on how nature should be restored and an end to British coal power. 2024 has offered some good climate news. Here are some of them.

Expert Council: Unable to Assess the Effect on Emissions

The Climate Policy Council cannot assess the size of the net effect of the government's proposal for increased reduction obligation and lower tax on fuel on Swedish emissions.