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 Government remodelled the Environmental Advisory Council so that in 2007 it consisted 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".

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

The Government has remodeled 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 2008-2011. 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.

The Delegation for sustainable cities:

	the Government intends to task the Delegation with managing the planned central government grant to measures for promoting the development of sustainable cities announced in the 2008 Budget Bill,
	promotes integrated planning and coordination between different sectors and competences,
	promotes joint efforts in city development projects by municipalities, market stakeholders and other partners as well as public participation in the planning process,
	assists export of environmental technology and promotes international cooperation on the development of sustainable cities,
	contributes to the development and dissemination of knowledge, and
	gathers and disseminates information about positive Swedish and international examples.