Environmental work for generations
Sweden was an early adopter of sustainable thinking. Back in the 1960s, it recognised that the rapid loss of natural resources had to be confronted, and took a lead in organising the first UN conference on the environment, held in Stockholm in 1972. Since then it has continued to work actively with environmental issues, both nationally and internationally.
Among other successes, Sweden’s proactive environmental policies have led to a reduction in acidification and eutrophication in bodies of water. Since 1990 the proportion of acidified lakes has been reduced from 17 to 10 per cent, and the downward trend continues.
At present, Sweden has the highest percentage of renewable energy in the EU (over 47 per cent). By 2020, at least half of the country’s energy should be renewable, a target the Government says is within reach.
Sweden has also been held up as a role model in water management. Tap water is drinkable, and in the summer you can swim in central parts of the capital, Stockholm. Although Sweden is a frontrunner in environmental policy, the Government recognises that there is plenty of room for improvement. For 2013-2016, Sweden will allocate approximately SEK 22 billion to environmental measures.
16 objectives
With its overall generational goal for 2020, Sweden’s environment policy is based on 16 environmental quality objectives (EQOs) sanctioned by the Government and Riksdag (parliament). These goals are:
Reduced climate impact
Clean air
Natural acidification only
A non-toxic environment
A protective ozone layer
A safe radiation environment
Zero eutrophication
Flourishing lakes and streams
Good-quality groundwater
A balanced marine environment, flourishing coastal areas and archipelagoes
Thriving wetlands
Sustainable forests
A varied agricultural landscape
A magnificent mountain landscape
In 2002, the Environmental Objectives Council, a special government-appointed body, was charged with co-ordinating and following up efforts to reach the EQOs. This responsibility was later taken over by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Results on work on the 16 objectives are presented on www.miljomal.se.
Interim targets
An interim target of reduced climate impact was decided on in 2009, and 13 further interim targets were added in 2012. The new interim objectives are within the areas of air pollution, dangerous materials, waste and biological diversity.
These 14 interim targets are intended to help manage the necessary societal changes that will be critical for reaching the EQOs as well as the generational goal. The interim targets also serve as guidance for Swedish authorities.
Environmental work for generations
Sweden was an early adopter of sustainable thinking. Back in the 1960s, it recognised that the rapid loss of natural resources had to be confronted, and took a lead in organising the first UN conference on the environment, held in Stockholm in 1972. Since then it has continued to work actively with environmental issues, both nationally and internationally.
Among other successes, Sweden’s proactive environmental policies have led to a reduction in acidification and eutrophication in bodies of water. Since 1990 the proportion of acidified lakes has been reduced from 17 to 10 per cent, and the downward trend continues.
At present, Sweden has the highest percentage of renewable energy in the EU (over 47 per cent). By 2020, at least half of the country’s energy should be renewable, a target the Government says is within reach.
Sweden has also been held up as a role model in water management. Tap water is drinkable, and in the summer you can swim in central parts of the capital, Stockholm. Although Sweden is a frontrunner in environmental policy, the Government recognises that there is plenty of room for improvement. For 2013-2016, Sweden will allocate approximately SEK 22 billion to environmental measures.
16 objectives
With its overall generational goal for 2020, Sweden’s environment policy is based on 16 environmental quality objectives (EQOs) sanctioned by the Government and Riksdag (parliament). These goals are:
Reduced climate impact
Clean air
Natural acidification only
A non-toxic environment
A protective ozone layer
A safe radiation environment
Zero eutrophication
Flourishing lakes and streams
Good-quality groundwater
A balanced marine environment, flourishing coastal areas and archipelagoes
Thriving wetlands
Sustainable forests
A varied agricultural landscape
A magnificent mountain landscape
In 2002, the Environmental Objectives Council, a special government-appointed body, was charged with co-ordinating and following up efforts to reach the EQOs. This responsibility was later taken over by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Results on work on the 16 objectives are presented on www.miljomal.se.
Interim targets
An interim target of reduced climate impact was decided on in 2009, and 13 further interim targets were added in 2012. The new interim objectives are within the areas of air pollution, dangerous materials, waste and biological diversity.
These 14 interim targets are intended to help manage the necessary societal changes that will be critical for reaching the EQOs as well as the generational goal. The interim targets also serve as guidance for Swedish authorities.
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