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Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets

The Environmental Objectives Committee's proposal is not enough for Sweden to reach the climate goals for the forest. Reality has shown that more measures are required, it is completely obvious, says the committee's chairman Lars Tysklind (The Liberals).

Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets

The Green Light for the Norrbotniabanan

The Government gives the green light for the start of construction of the Norrbotniabanan railway between Dåva and Skellefteå. At the same time, eleven additional infrastructure projects receive the green light.

The Green Light for the Norrbotniabanan

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

Johan Kuylenstierna becomes the new director-general of the Environmental Protection Agency. This was announced by Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) at a press conference.

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

The Mission: Reviewing the Climate Policy Goals

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. The purpose is for them to be adapted more to the EU's legislation.

The Mission: Reviewing the Climate Policy Goals

The Minister: Trump's climate withdrawal can spread

It is obviously serious that the new President of the USA once again wants to leave the Paris Agreement, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals). .

The Minister: Trump's climate withdrawal can spread

Companies to get environmental permits faster

With, among other things, a new authority and fast track, environmental permits for companies' operations will be expedited, proposes an investigation. The time is ripe for a major change, says Environment and Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).

Companies to get environmental permits faster

The Government is Relaxing Shoreline Protection

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are easing the coastal protection. It will become easier for private individuals to build near small watercourses and lakes and easier for companies to start operations.

The Government is Relaxing Shoreline Protection

This is how nuclear power will be accelerated

The trial period for building new nuclear power can be shortened by three years. Moreover, the total permit fees will be halved, proposes a new investigation.

This is how nuclear power will be accelerated

Like the heat record: Wake-up call for the government

The earth has never been warmer than in 2024, states the EU's climate service Copernicus. The message "must be a wake-up call" for Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals), says the Social Democrats' climate policy spokesperson Anna-Caren Sätherberg.

Like the heat record: Wake-up call for the government

The Moderate Party and The Liberals broke agreement on primeval forests

The Social Democrats are accusing the Moderate Party and the Liberals of abandoning an agreement on the protection of natural and primeval forests within the Environmental Objectives Committee. The new proposal from the Tidö parties is watered down, according to Member Joakim Järrebring (S).

The Moderate Party and The Liberals broke agreement on primeval forests

The Government: Ban on Uranium Mining to be Lifted

Earlier this year, the government appointed a rapid inquiry to make uranium mining permitted in Sweden. Now, they are moving forward with plans to abolish the ban, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.

The Government: Ban on Uranium Mining to be Lifted

The Liberals want to ban Temu and Shein

The Liberals want to ban imports from Chinese low-price companies like Shein and Temu. .

The Liberals want to ban Temu and Shein

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

Sweden is resisting when heavyweights in the automotive industry want to change the EU's decision not to allow new petrol cars on the market after 2035. .

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

Investigator: No Offshore Wind Power Without State Support

New offshore wind power is to be built by the state designating where, proposes an investigation submitted to the government. But without government support, hardly any wind farms will be built.

Investigator: No Offshore Wind Power Without State Support

Pourmokhtari: More countries must take responsibility

A significant part of the world's countries do not take their responsibility for climate work, according to Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L), who expresses frustration after COP29 in Baku. .

Pourmokhtari: More countries must take responsibility

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

The Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has agreed on an agreement. Rich countries will pay 300 billion dollars per year to climate efforts in poorer countries – but many had hoped for much more.

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

The draft of the Climate Meeting: "Everyone will be dissatisfied"

A new draft has been presented at the UN climate meeting in Baku, where rich countries such as Sweden are expected to more than double their contributions to poor countries' climate efforts by 2035. Everyone will be dissatisfied when they go home, says climate policy researcher Mathias Fridahl.

The draft of the Climate Meeting: "Everyone will be dissatisfied"

The Climate Summit's Draft: "Everyone Will Be Dissatisfied"

A new draft has been presented at the UN climate meeting in Baku, where rich countries such as Sweden are expected to more than double their contributions to poor countries' climate efforts by 2035. Everyone will be dissatisfied when they go home, says climate policy researcher Mathias Fridahl.

The Climate Summit's Draft: "Everyone Will Be Dissatisfied"

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