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
The Government is increasing environmental cooperation with India. Sweden is opening an environment and energy office in Delhi.
- The environment and energy office will arrange contacts between Swedish companies and India. This is important not least for smaller companies that are good at developing products and exporting, but need contacts with public authorities and companies here in India, says the Minister for the Environment, Mr Andreas Carlgren.
- Press Release: Sweden to step up environmental cooperation with India
- Speech: Speaking notes at the Swedish Trade Council seminar "Environmental technology for sustainable urban development", India New Delhi, 4th february
- Speech: Speaking notes at Sustainable mobility, India, 6th february
- Speech: Climat Change: Vision 2050
- Applications for a gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea have reached the Government 16 January 2008
- EU and Swedish initiatives on climate change and development presented in Bali 14 December 2007
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
