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The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice

When the climate conference in Baku enters its final stage, a lot of work remains. The financing issue is still in a deadlock, according to Sweden's chief negotiator Mattias Frumerie.
The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

The discussions at the climate meeting in Baku in Azerbaijan are progressing slowly. Now, hope is being turned to the other side of the planet, where another top meeting can function as a catalyst.
Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden continues to contribute with money to three important UN funds linked to the climate transition. But the contribution is being hollowed out, as it is not being adjusted for inflation.
Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Sweden will contribute with 200 million kronor to a new fund aimed at supporting countries that are vulnerable to damages and losses related to the climate, the government announces in a press release. .
Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Must improve – households need to sort more

Households must get better at sorting more waste and municipalities must ensure that it becomes easier to recycle and reuse. I am convinced that Sweden can be better than we are now, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari.
Must improve – households need to sort more

Kristersson skips the climate summit

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will not attend the UN climate summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting begins on November 11 with heads of state and government from around the world gathering, but Kristersson chooses to prioritize commitments at home.
Kristersson skips the climate summit

The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

If a Trump-led USA chooses to scrap its international climate work, the EU can take on a leadership role. This is stated by Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

"Monster Work" gets the go-ahead from the government

The Government says yes to a new sea-based wind farm on the west coast. Locally, The Moderate Party has warned that such "monstrosities" will lead to a "Liseberg at sea".
"Monster Work" gets the go-ahead from the government

The UN's environmental meeting was interrupted – major issues remain

The UN meeting COP16 in Colombia on biological diversity was concluded without addressing any of the most important issues. Decisions have been made, but we worked overtime, says Sweden's chief negotiator Charlotta Sörqvist.
The UN's environmental meeting was interrupted – major issues remain

Negotiations on Environmental Agreement Drag On

The negotiations at the UN meeting on biological diversity, COP16, are dragging on. The idea was that the meeting, which is being held in Colombia, would be concluded on Friday and lead to an agreement, but the countries are still too far apart on the major contentious issues, according to several media outlets.
Negotiations on Environmental Agreement Drag On

Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Too little, too slow, and too distant. Several environmental experts are directing criticism at the directives for the new policy instrument inquiry.
Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

An inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election.
Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

The world's countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of land and sea areas by 2030. The Environment Minister admits that it will be difficult to achieve for Sweden's part.
Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"

Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is reported to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee by the opposition parties S, V, and MP. They are obscuring how emissions can develop going forward, says Elin Söderberg, climate policy spokesperson for the Green Party.
The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"

Concern before climate meeting: May become a fiasco

EU countries are in agreement on an "ambitious and offensive" line ahead of the upcoming climate meeting in Azerbaijan. However, concern is great for a fiasco.
Concern before climate meeting: May become a fiasco

New Zoom trick gets millions rolling in

In the American election campaign, large campaign meetings held via Zoom have attracted more than a hundred thousand participants. Now, Swedish parties are looking at the phenomenon with envy.
New Zoom trick gets millions rolling in

Little interest in scrapping premium – 28 approved

The scrapping premium was highlighted as one of the government's climate initiatives. The first month has only seen 28 cases approved.
Little interest in scrapping premium – 28 approved

They think they'll reach the EU's climate targets – but are they mistaken?

The government expects to meet the EU's climate goals by 2030. But it doesn't depend on a lot of new climate measures, but mainly on a flexible way of counting.
They think they'll reach the EU's climate targets – but are they mistaken?

The Government wants to stop environmental toxins

The Government wants to reduce emissions of ammonia and greenhouse gases from agriculture, reduce environmental toxins in water and prevent the spread of invasive species in Sweden. Therefore, the Government proposes in its budget to allocate 260 million kronor for this purpose next year.
The Government wants to stop environmental toxins

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.
The new government will hold for two terms

The Government Wants to Give Municipalities Wind Power Support

The Government is luring municipalities with money – if they say yes to land-based wind power. The local resistance has increased and we want to change that now, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
The Government Wants to Give Municipalities Wind Power Support

The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

The Environment Minister pointed out at a press conference a scenario where Sweden meets the EU's climate requirements with the increased reduction obligation. But she did not mention that there is another equally likely scenario where the requirements are not met, which SVT has reported on.
The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

"Not enough to reach the climate goals"

The opposition believes that the government is fudging the numbers regarding the effects of the increased reduction obligation. The higher level will not lead to Sweden achieving the EU's climate goals by 2030, according to the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén.
"Not enough to reach the climate goals"

The Tidö Parties Reverse - Increase Reduction Obligation

A reduced reduction obligation was one of the Tidö Party's most important election promises. Despite this, it is now being increased.
The Tidö Parties Reverse - Increase Reduction Obligation

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