News and press releases

The Swedish Energy Agency is allocating SEK 85 million within the research program “Human, Energy Systems and Society” (MESAM). In this call we welcome project proposals involving new working methods, processes, and tools that are examined in practice and can contribute to transitioning into sustainable energy systems for all. This call is primarily aimed at researchers working with perspectives and methods based in e.g. social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary research. Proposals should be submitted by August 31, 2022, 23.59 at the latest.

On 22 March, Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day takes place in Stockholm, a capital market day for companies within the sustainability sector (Sustaintech). More than 30 selected Swedish companies will participate, pitching their energy solutions to investors.

The Swedish Energy agency monitors the effects by the invasion of Ukraine on the Swedish and European energy markets. 

Waste management in Colombia, Energy efficiency in Somaliland and mobility solutions in China – these are just a few examples of projects that have started as a result of Smart City Sweden. The platform works to demonstrate sustainable city solutions from Sweden and welcomes delegations from all over the world. The result is over 20 projects on four different continents.

As the rules of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement are being negotiated during the international climate summit COP26 in Glasgow, the Swedish Energy Agency expands its Article 6 cooperation with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The expanded cooperation will strengthen Sweden’s efforts to support the reduction of global emissions in compliance with the Paris Agreement.

During COP26 Ghana and Sweden signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Article 6 of the Paris agreement.  

Smart City Sweden will host an event on sustainable construction for the cities of the future on November 2-3 at Expo 2020 in Dubai. It is possible to participate both physically and digitally. Welcome to the Swedish Pavilion!

Join us for a discussion on attribution of emission reductions to climate finance and carbon markets. Sign up now for the webinar held on the 27th of October. 

The Swedish Energy Agency is hosting a webinar on the development process and lessons learned for five Mitigation Activity Design Documents (MADDs).

Finally, it is clear which 23 cities, together with Viable Cities and four authorities, are rallying for climate-neutral and sustainable cities.