The Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council has been the Government’s advisory body on environmental matters since 1968. The composition and tasks of the Council have varied over time. One important task has been to give the Government advice on topical questions or future issues related to the environment.

The Delegation for Sustainable Cities - a national arena for sustainable urban development

The Government has remodelled the Environmental Advisory Council so that it includes, as of 2008, the Delegation for Sustainable Cities – a national arena for sustainable urban development. The delegation is appointed by the Government from 2008-2010. The delegation works for a sustainable development of cities, population centers and housing areas. It stimulates the work for long-term well functioning and attractive city environments where high quality of life goes hand in hand with a better environment, economic growth, social cohesion and a reduced climate impact.

To the website of the Delegation: www.hallbarastader.gov.se

Former tasks The Environmental Advisory Council consisted in the years of 2007-2008 of a Scientific Council on Climate Issues and the Climate Committee. For more information about the Scientific Council on Climate Issues and the Climate Committee, please see "Former activities".