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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
Biodiversity: EU increases the pressure
The UN Decade for the Restoration of Ecosystems has began, in October it is time for the UN Biodiversity Summit and now the European Parliament has adopted the Commission's proposal for a strategy on biodiversity Read more
Cycling could cut billions from public health costs
Swedes are one of the most sedentary peoples in the world, but municipal planning could improve people’s health considerably and save lives in the long term Read more
Top urban health and well-being trends 2021
Our way of life has a significant impact both on our health as well as on the Earth’s environment and climate. Read more
The European Commission’s adaptation strategy: 10 key points
The EU’s proposal for a climate change adaptation strategy states that adaptation is just as important as emissions reductions. Sweco’s CSO Mattias Goldmann summarizes the strategy in ten points and lists what you need to keep track of. Read more
The Happy, Healthy, City. A Dream or Tomorrow’s Reality?
Sweco experts examine our past and present to imagine a near future in which cities are hubs of health and happiness. Read more
Top 10 Important Sustainability Dates in 2021
Aside from Covid-19, we are facing increasing climate challenges. These will be taking centre stage during 2021, both in policy work around the globe, in the media and in people’s minds, with increasing expectations on us to keep track on what’s happening, when and why. Read more
Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves
By including urban environments into resilience strategies we might be able to react to multiple threats simultaneously. Read more
World leaders pledge to do more to combat biodiversity loss – we consider the built environment
A call to action from the United Nations, a response from our leaders and all reported in the world's press. Awareness awakened, promises and pledges made but will we see real climate action? Read more