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This research paper evaluates a staged co-creation process used in four European pilot regions to involve diverse citizen groups—including youth and vulnerable populations—in designing 'soft' climate adaptation measures. The study identifies four recurring typologies of adaptation measures and outlines the facilitators and barriers to effective citizen engagement in municipal climate policy.

This research paper evaluates a two-year knowledge co-production process focused on urban heat vulnerability in Malmö, Sweden. It argues that collaborative adaptation processes can inadvertently reinforce vulnerability and reproduce power imbalances through epistemic injustice, identifying seven specific unintended consequences and providing four recommendations for future practice.

This report examines the implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS) for municipal stormwater management in Sweden. It finds that while NbS principles are widely embedded in municipal planning, they are rarely called by that specific name. Key barriers to adoption include a lack of standardized cost data—especially for operations and maintenance—and a failure of policy frameworks to fully account for the multiple co-benefits of NbS. The report recommends standardizing cost libraries, clarifying stakeholder responsibilities, and broadening the focus of co-benefits to include heat island reduction and carbon sequestration.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the real estate portfolios of the MAVERIC consortium partners, detailing the Swedish real estate investment landscape, accounting standards for asset valuation, and the specific portfolio compositions of several major institutional investors.

This research paper assesses the environmental and societal impacts of three urine concentration technologies—alkaline dehydration, nitrification-distillation, and ion-exchange with struvite precipitation—within a planned residential area in Malmö, Sweden, to provide guidance for scaling up nutrient recovery for a circular economy.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute uses Sweden as a case study to examine equity in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. It argues that focusing solely on public charging as a metric for success is contradictory, as private charging is the dominant strategy for cost and grid flexibility. The analysis reveals a correlation between higher disposable income and higher private charger density, particularly in urban areas, while car density is higher in regions where charger access remains low. The authors recommend systematic data collection at the postcode level to identify and address structural inequalities in infrastructure deployment.

This fact sheet analyzes financial instruments for sustainable urban investment in nine Swedish cities. It highlights a significant funding gap for climate neutrality by 2045, noting that while these cities have raised 31.2 billion SEK through 52 green bonds for projects like renewable energy and clean transport, current investment plans are insufficient. The report details municipal funding inflows (taxes, grants, debt) and outflows, and notes that alternative financing like blended finance and crowdfunding are not yet utilized in the studied Swedish context.

The SDG Localization Baseline 2030 report examines the practical implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local and regional levels. It identifies systemic barriers including weak governance, lack of policy alignment, and limited financial resources, while emphasizing the critical role of local governments in service delivery and the need for better integration of local actors in national and global decision-making processes.

This document is a Green Bond Fact Sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative detailing a SEK 1bn (USD 106m) green bond issued by Fastighets AB Balder on June 5, 2019.

This 2011 report analyzes transport-related CO2e and pollutant emissions in Tallinn, finding that while overall vehicle mileage and GHG emissions rose by nearly 50% between 2000 and 2009, local pollutants like NOx and PM decreased due to better engine technology. It highlights that municipal service vehicles contribute about 10% of the city's transport CO2e, with city buses and waste trucks being the largest contributors. The report recommends implementing eco-driving training, which could save up to 2,660 tons of CO2e and nearly 1 million euros annually for municipal companies. Broader recommendations for Tallinn include congestion charging, low-emission zones, and prioritizing public transport and cycling over private car use.

This factsheet examines sustainable urban development in nine Swedish cities (Gothenburg, Linköping, Lund, Malmö, Nacka, Örebro, Östersund, Västerås, and Vellinge) that have utilized green bonds. It highlights the challenges of rapid urbanization, such as a potential welfare finance gap of up to 200 billion SEK, and showcases specific solutions in energy-efficient building (e.g., wooden frames in Östersund), electrified transport (e.g., Gothenburg's bus fleet), and nature-based solutions for flood management (e.g., Linköping's watercourse widening). The document emphasizes the critical role of municipalities in helping Sweden reach its net-zero emissions goal by 2045.