Protecting vulnerable communities from urban heatwaves
Discover how six European cities are adapting to extreme heatwaves, protecting vulnerable communities and implementing urban heat risk solutions. Read more
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Sweco event: Circular neighbourhoods at the New European Bauhaus Festival
Sweco hosts a one‑day public satellite event on 11 June in Brussels, bringing together experts to explore climate‑neutral, circular neighbourhoods through dialogue, case studies, and hands‑on workshops. Read more
COP30 Outcomes – An architecture for implementation
The world is not winning the fight against the climate crisis, but it is undeniably still in it, the UN climate chief Simon Stiell said in Belém, Brazil, after countries at COP30 reached a deal on Saturday. Read more
Can COP30 define the decade ahead?
On 10 – 21 November 2025, climate policy makers, scientists, civil society, journalists and the business sector all gather for two weeks in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th UN Climate Convention – COP30. Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Sweco, dives into the expectations and analyses the setting of the summit. Read more
Managing heatwaves in European cities: Strategies and solutions
As cities across Europe grapple with the intensifying impacts of climate change, managing heatwaves has become a crucial concern. Urban areas are facing severe heat effects, including the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, which significantly raises temperatures compared to surrounding areas. Read more
The hidden dangers of critical infrastructure failures
The hidden dangers of critical infrastructure failures extend far beyond power outages and broken roads—they can unleash devastating ripple effects across entire cities. Read more
Seven steps to protect Europe’s vital infrastructure
Learn seven steps to protect Europe's vital infrastructure against climate change and build resilience. Read more
What cities can do to prepare for rising temperatures
A recent Sweco study predicts that European cities will experience an increase in both the number of heatwave days per year and the maximum temperatures during these events. These extreme heat events pose significant risks to public health, energy infrastructure and economic productivity in urban areas. Read more
Climate change fuels increased flood risks
Critical infrastructure failures resulting from rainfall-induced floods pose substantial risks to society, public health, economies and the environment. Recent heavy flooding in Europe proves that rainfall can shut down cities, leading to enormous damage and costs. Read more
Strategies to combat heatwaves in European cities
The impacts of heatwaves are already being felt worldwide. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of heatwave days increased by 94 per cent globally compared to the period from 1986 to 2005. Read more