Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Energy-driven consumption of fossil fuels has increased the amount of CO2 emissions in the atmosphere, leading to a rise in the land surface air temperature.
To avoid global warming over 1,5 degrees, global carbon emissions must be reduced by 45 % worldwide by 2030, compared to 2010 levels. Societies all over the world not only need to shift to a more sustainable way of life, but also adapt to challenges such as warmer temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise. For this reason, there is increasing pressure for cities to implement smart and sustainable solutions to reduce their CO2 emissions and prepare them to face future challenges.
Sweden offers a range of innovative solutions within energy, waste management, mobility, and many other areas related to sustainable development. For instance, Sweden’s waste-to-energy systems is a remarkable example, where waste is recycled for district heating, electricity, biogas, biofertilizer, and materials. This way, the amount of waste is reduced and used as a renewable and environmentally safe energy source.
