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Outcomes of COP27

Andreas Gyllenhammar provides an in-depth analysis of the key outcomes and business implications of this year’s UN Climate Conference, COP27. Read more

Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sweco

Gearing up for COP27

Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Sweco, dives into the expectations and analyses the setting of this year’s UN Climate Conference, COP27. Read more

The imperative of energy efficiency

The cleanest and cheapest source of energy is the one not being used. Current challenges related to energy security, energy prices and the mitigation of global warming make it clear that energy efficiency has a significant untapped potential. Read more

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Beyond the playground

What can urban and town planners do to secure the health and well-being of children in public spaces, and why does it matter? Read more

The healthy building as key contributor to a healthy city, Illustration by Sweco.

Listen to the Urban Insight podcast

Welcome to the Urban Insight podcast – where science, facts, data and expertise mix with entertainment and an interest in planning and developing future sustainable societies. Read more

IPCC for the construction sector

The extreme weather events that we have seen lately are caused by climate change, climate change is caused by us and it will get worse – but we can still avoid disaster. Read more