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Global to Local: Climate change post
Copenhagen
Sofia Arkelsten, MP Committee on Environment and
Agriculture Committee on EU Affairs
Role of the Parliamentarians
• Keep the global focus• Work with scientists – and economists• Be open to new facts• Communicate with voters• Deliver relevant, fair policy without
protectionist components
The Swedish Model
• Urgent issue. Political will. • Start:10 scientists. Different disciplines.• All Party Committee• Combined policy: Energy and Climate• Existing institutions. Binding targets.• International agreements. EU & Global
deal.
The Swedish Climate Policy
• Reducing emissions with 40% to 2020• Today 6 ton/person, aiming for1-2 ton• No emissions for Sweden 2050• ETS and national law• Carbon tax. Balanced with other tax
cuts.• Plans for 50% renewable, 20% energy
efficiency, fossil free transport sector 2030
Ideas for the future
• Aim globally – work locally• It works: Both economic growth
and reduced emissions• +50% GDP and still -12% GHG emissions• All politicians can – and shall - contribute• Find inspiration and strength in each
other
Ewa Björling, Minister for Trade
Gunilla Carlsson, Minister for International Development Cooperation
Ideas matter.People create change.
Thank you for your attention!