Presentation Sveriges Milj

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Swedens environ-mental objectives
The Swedish Parliament has set a number of
environmental objectives to promote sustainable
development. These goals guide environ-mental
efforts in Sweden.They point the way to a
sustainable society.
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Generational goal
The overall goal of Swedish environmental policy
is to hand over to the next generation a society
in which the major environmental problems in
Sweden have been solved, without increasing
environ-mental and health problems outside
Swedens borders. RIKSDAG DECISION ON
THEENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES
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Bullet points of the generational goal

• Ecosystems are on the way to recovery
• Biodiversity and the natural and cultural
  environment are conserved
• Human health is subject to a minimum of adverse
  impacts from factors in the environment
• Materials cycles are resource-efficient and, as
  far as possible, free from dangerous substances
• Natural resources are managed sustainably
• The share of renewable energy increases and use
  of energyis efficient
• Patterns of consumption of goods and services
  cause the least possible problems for the
  environment and human health

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The Riksdag has adopted 16 objectives for
environmental quality in Sweden
Good-Quality Groundwater A Balanced Marine
Environment, Flourishing Coastal Areas and
Archipelagos Thriving Wetlands Sustainable
Forests A Varied Agricultural Landscape A
Magnificent Mountain Landscape A Good Built
Environment A Rich Diversity of Plant and Animal
Life
Reduced Climate Impact Clean Air Natural
Acidification Only A Non-Toxic Environment A
Protective Ozone Layer A Safe Radiation
Environment Zero Eutrophication Flourishing Lakes
and Streams
ILLUSTRATIONS TOBIAS FLYGAR
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The environmental objectives system promoting
cooperation at several levels

• Nationella miljökvalitetsmål sju huvudansvariga
  myndigheter
• Andra myndigheter med ansvar i miljömålssystemet
• Regionala miljömål länsstyrelser
• Lokala miljömål kommuner

• National environmental quality objectivesEight
  national lead agencies
• Other government agencies with responsibilities
  within the environmental objectives system
• Regional environmental objectivesCounty
  administrative boards
• Local environmental objectivesLocal authorities
  (municipalities)

The business sector, stakeholder organisations
andthe public are crucial to achieving the
objectives.
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What the objectives mean in practice
For each environmental quality objective, there
are specifications that fleshout its practical
implications. They guide interpretationof the
objectives and serve as criteria for assessing
progress towards them.
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Example of an environmental quality
objective Zero Eutrophication Nutrient levels in
soil and water must not be such that they
adversely affect human health, the conditions for
biological diversity or the possibility of varied
use of land and water.
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Example of an indicator Swedish emissions of
nitrogen oxides to air
SOURCE SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Strategies and milestone targets in priority areas
An All Party Committee of MPs develops strategies
and proposes milestone targets, policy
instruments and measures. The Government
identifies the areas to be given priority.
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Are we moving in the right direction?
RIKSDAG DECISION
IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES IN SOCIETY
Environmental objectives
GOVERNMENT BILL
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PROGRESS
EVALUATION EVERY 4 YEARS
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Want to know more?
Further information is available on the
Environmental Objectives Portal www.miljomal.se
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