Major investment in climate and the marine environment in the environment budget
The Government is strengthening the environment budget. Particular priorities are climate and the marine environment, but funds have also been allocated for investments in the future management of predatory animals, the application of shore protection and regulatory reform. In addition, major climate investments are being made in other expenditure areas in the Budget Bill.
"Never before has a government invested so much in the environment. We in Sweden will do all we can to save the climate and become an pioneer country by driving the vehicles and creating the housing necessary to protect our climate", says Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren.
Joint initiative to present Swedish electric cars
The Swedish car and power industries are now joining forces to launch the next generation of green cars. Today sees the presentation of the cooperation project to create hybrid vehicles that can be charged with electricity directly from the wall socket. The Government is investing SEK 240 million to partially finance research into environmentally friendly vehicles. The Swedish Energy Agency is providing SEK 20 million in support of this new cooperation project.
Additional information needed for Government to examine applications for gas pipeline in Baltic Sea
Key information is missing from Nord Stream´s applications for permission to build a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. There is a significant amount of additional information required for the Government to be able to examine the applications. The applications must be supplemented with an environmental impact assessment of the entire stretch of the pipelines through the Baltic Sea, the results of the investigations conducted and information on alternative routes for the entire stretch of the pipelines. A request for the additional information has today been sent to Nord Stream.
"The Government will conduct a very comprehensive and thorough environmental assessment of how the project would affect the Baltic Sea environment. We have been clear in stating that we require high-quality background material and information on alternative routes for the entire stretch of pipeline," says Minister of the Environment Andreas Carlgren.
- Sweden to step up environmental cooperation with India 06 February 2008
- Applications for a gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea have reached the Government 16 January 2008
Areas of responsibility
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The Environment
Sweden's Environmental Quality Objectives, Chemicals policy, Ecocycle policy, Environment and health,Water and seas, Nature conservation and biological diversity,Environmental research, Environmental legislation, EU and International co-operation
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Energy and climate
Energy policy, Nuclear safety, Climate policy, Environmental friendly cars and fuels
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Housing and construction
Housing, Sustainable planning
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Sustainable Development
Swedish strategy for Sustainable Development, Coordination Unit for Sustainable Development
