Sweden

Sweden has developed the SWECIA programme, which aims at creating a capacity for advanced analysis and assessment that combines climate, economy and impacts into a consistent framework. The programme looks into the adaptation process itself, focusing on learning from past and present success stories and on identifying bottlenecks in adaptation.

Climatools

The Climatools research programme is run by the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) on behalf of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. It consists of developing different tools that will assist decision makers adapt to the consequences of climate change at local and regional level. The focus of the programme is principally on areas such as health, habitation and infrastructure as well as tourism and outdoor life. For more information go to the Swedish Defence Research Agency's website.

Swedish Climate Change Bill

In order to meet EU targets and maintain a leading role in climate and energy conversion, the Swedish government implemented a package of measures in the area of climate and energy. In the Budget Bill in 2008 the Swedish government invested over €550 million in reducing climate impact and adaptation to climate change between 2009 and 2011.

The Government's climate and energy policy targets by 2020 are:

• 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
• at least 50 percent renewable energy.
• 20 percent more efficient energy use.
• at least 10 percent renewable energy in the transport sector.