Content about environment and climate
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Sweden’s National statement at the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16)
National statement delivered by Minister Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari at the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) in Cali, Colombia, 29 October 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Follow-up of UN framework for biodiversity at CBD COP16
The UN global agreement to halt and reverse the ongoing loss of biodiversity – the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework – was adopted in 2022. Implementation efforts are being followed up at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) taking place in Cali, Colombia on 21 October–1 November 2024.
Published · Article from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Sweden's National Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
National Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard on behalf of Sweden. New York, September 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari attends 68th IAEA General Conference in Vienna on 17 September
On 17 September, Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari is attending the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference. Sweden’s participation is focused on highlighting Sweden’s new nuclear energy policy in the international arena, and also the consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion for Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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SMHI donates diesel generator to hospital in Ukraine
In connection with Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari’s visit to Ukraine in recent days, the Government decided to instruct the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) to transfer a diesel generator to Ukraine. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, together with the European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has been in contact with a Ukrainian hospital that is in great need of this support, and will promptly make arrangements for the generator to be transported to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Five northern European countries conclude international arrangements on transport and storage of carbon across borders
A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Sweden signs USD 250 million guarantee to save Amazon region
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is now issuing a record guarantee of USD 250 million to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Seven countries in the Amazon region will be able to borrow up to USD 460 million for sustainable investments. The agreement was signed in connection with the IDB’s Annual Meeting on 8 March in the Dominican Republic.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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"Sweden, France and Denmark calls for new global rules on exporting textile waste to developing countries"
Opinion piece by Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister for Climate and the Environment in Sweden, Christophe Béchu, Minister for Ecological Transition and Cohesion of the Territories in France and Magnus Heunicke, Minister for the Environment in Denmark, published in Dagens industri, March 25 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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HRH Crown Princess Victoria visits Bangladesh with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
The visit to Bangladesh will take place on 18–21 March on the occasion of HRH The Crown Princess’s role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP Assistant Secretary General Ulrika Modéer will also take part.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Speech by Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari, at UNEA-6
Speech by Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari, at UNEA-6 in Nairobi, Thursday 29 February 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Minister for Climate and the Environment attending UNEA-6 in Nairobi
Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari is attending the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi on 27–29 February. Items on Ms Pourmokhtari’s agenda include climate change, plastic pollution, circular economy and threats to biodiversity.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Renewed strategic partnership between Sweden and France
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Emmanuel Macron have signed a renewed strategic innovation partnership declaration between Sweden and France. It includes new areas such as nuclear energy, forestry and security.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden taking part in several international climate transition initiatives
At COP28 in Dubai, Sweden joined a number of international initiatives to speed up the climate transition in various ways. These include a declaration to triple global capacity of nuclear energy, and initiatives for carbon pricing and climate transition in industry.
Published · Article from Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Competitiveness and green transition in focus when Prime Minister received Petteri Orpo and Ursula von der Leyen
On Friday 19 January, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Stockholm. Topics discussed during the visit included current EU issues, support to Ukraine, competitiveness and the green transition.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister to receive Petteri Orpo and Ursula von der Leyen
On Friday 19 January, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. A joint press conference will be held in the afternoon.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Historic agreement at COP28
The negotiations at the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, concluded on 13 December. The conference culminated in an agreement that could herald the beginning of the end for fossil fuels.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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“Climate transition strengthens Sweden’s competitiveness and increases our growth”
Opinion piece of 30 November 2023 by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch, Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell.
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International cooperation to triple global capacity of nuclear energy
On Saturday 2 December at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, French President Emmanuel Macron and the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry – together with heads of state and government, ministers and industrial leaders from some 20 countries – launched a declaration for strengthened cooperation in the area of civil nuclear energy.
Published · Article from Ebba Busch, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s national statement at COP28, Dubai
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Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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The Government’s participation in UN Climate Change Conference COP28
From 30 November to 12 December, the world is gathering in Dubai for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). The Swedish Government is being be represented there by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch, Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell.