Political priorities for the Ministry of the Environment
The Ministry of the Environment works to achieve sustainable development. The riches of nature must be used in way that will enable us to hand over a world in balance to our children and grandchildren. Priority areas in the Government´s environmental policy are action to respond to climate change, support for technology with minimal environmental impact and ensuring that the Baltic and the Skagerrak and Kattegatt are living seas. Market economy institutions, economic instruments and research and new technology are important tools in the work of the Ministry.
Press releases and speeches
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Carlgren receives positive indications from European Parliament ahead of finalisation of EU climate and energy package
Press release, 20 November 2008
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Mexico interested in Government´s sustainable cities initiative
Press release, 12 November 2008
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Speech by the Minister of the Environment, Andreas Carlgren, at Thinking Green Seminar in Nacka Strand, Stockholm
Speech, 15 October 2008
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Major investment in climate and the marine environment in the environment budget
Press release, 22 September 2008
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Andreas Carlgren visiting USA
Press release, 23 June 2008
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Upcoming EU presidencies: France, Sweden and the Czech Republic confirmed that they will work closely with the aim to finalize t
Press release, 02 June 2008
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Go-ahead for wind power at Stora Middelgrund
Press release, 28 May 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
Publications
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Ministry of the Environment - organisation and responsibilities
Information material , 12 November 2008
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Climate and energy investments
Information material , 01 October 2008
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Better management of the marine environment
Swedish Government Official Report, 25 June 2008
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The Swedish Government
Information material , 19 June 2008
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The path towards a new international agreement on the Earth's climate
Information material , 18 April 2008
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The Government's climate policy - Actions and initiatives in climate work
Information material , 16 April 2008
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This is the Ministry of the Environment
Information material , 10 April 2008
