Sweden: Strong international commitment
Swedish climate policy is characterised by a strong international commitment and close cooperation with all parts of Swedish society; from consumers and researchers to businesses and environmental organisations.
RENEWABLE. The new Swedish national target is sat at 50 percent renewable energy by 2020.
Energy policy on government level in Sweden is the responsibility of the Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communication. Together with the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of the Environment these three ministries form the political leadership for energy research funding in Sweden.
Swedish energy research is primarily organised through the Swedish Energy Agency and Vinnova. The Swedish Energy Agency has a mandate to create conditions for an efficient and sustainable energy use and a cost-effective Swedish energy supply. The Agency is responsible for Sweden’s national energy research programmes. Vinnova is the state’s innovation funding agency.
An external regulatory change – the introduction of green certificates – was influential in reinvigorating the innovation system for renewable energy technologies to make it what it is today. Today Sweden exhibits strong innovation in biomass and biofuels. Much of the development of the innovation system around these technologies could be linked to existing industrial bases in forestry and paper and pulp.
Follow the links below to learn more on Sweden's policies on climate, energy and renewable energy. Find also information on goals for lower CO2 emissions and suggested policy measures.
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