Sweden, with a northern climate characterised by cold winters, mild summers, and extensive forests, lakes, and coastal areas, is advancing climate resilience through strong engagement in the Mission. Widespread adaptation efforts reflect the country’s sustained commitment to coordinated planning and long-term climate resilience.
The Mission in Sweden
Sweden, with a northern climate characterised by cold winters, mild summers, and extensive forests, lakes, and coastal areas, is advancing climate resilience through strong engagement in the Mission. A total of 14 local and regional authorities are participating in Mission Projects, supported by 8 Charter Signatories (regions/local authorities that have signed the Mission Charter and committed to striving toward climate resilience by 2030), and €7.81 million in
EU funding has been allocated.
Learn more about the Sweden National Adaptation Hub funded under the EU Mission
AdaptationHubs boosts coordination on climate adaptation, while helping national and local governments to share solutions and strengthen their approaches to managing climate risks.
Adaptation Hub Sweden is joint venture between two existing structures; Viable Cities and SMHI. The purpose is to facilitate multilevel governance when it comes to Climate- mitigation and -adaptation to reach the Mission Climate Neutral Cities 2030 with a good life for all within the limits of the planet.
Visit the Sweden AdaptationHub
Visit the Sweden Climate Adaptation Platform (CAP)
Climate Adaptation Platforms (CAPs) are national, regional, and local web-based hubs offering datasets, evidence-based information, tools, and case studies to drive climate resilience.
They contribute directly to the Mission by providing access to national, regional, and local climate datasets, evidence-based information and guidance, as well as practical tools and case studies to support adaptation action. Each CAP is tailored to the country, region or community that it serves to support the design and implementation of adaptation strategies and plans.
Many CAPs foster peer-to-peer learning. They also act as gateways for regional and local authorities to engage with wider initiatives and, thereby, align their actions with national and EU priorities.
Learn more about the national support organisations in Sweden: Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Swedish portal for climate change adaptation, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (support for climate adaptation planning), and Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner.
Read real world examples of climate adaptation in Sweden
In this success story, we share the experience of the Blekinge region in Sweden which has, through the Mission, developed new ways to raise awareness of climate risks and to ensure climate adaptation is a priority for policymakers.
Protected area adaptation in Sweden is part of a cross-border project, which also includes Norway and Finland. National parks are improving resilience towards several climate challenges alongside mitigation efforts and piloting climate-smart solution.
A real-time end-to-end satellite-based forest fire detection system for Sweden. This tool supports early detection and localisation of wildfires, allowing for faster responses and helping to prevent fires from spreading uncontrollably. Fully automated, the system plays a crucial role in reducing the risk and impact of wildfires.
