Sweden’s 16 environmental objectivespoint the way to a sustainable society.
Here you will find best practice examples from the investment programmes within the sustainable cities sector.
Attractive stormwater ponds and buildings for refuse sorting have made Drabanten in Nybro both popular and environmentally friendly. The energy saving is estimated at 648 MWh/year, and 104 tonnes fewer of household refuse end up being landfilled annually.
Västra hamnen is a pilot project that shows how it is possible to create residential areas that are more ecologically sustainable and at the same time offer a pleasant environment for residents.
The goal for Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm, Sweden, was to halve the overall environmental impact compared with if the area had been built in the early 1990s.