Climate adaptation. Climate adaptation is about equipping society for new challenges, a crucial aspect of the transition process. Climate adaptation must be included as an aspect from the beginning of the planning process. This is to create opportunities to develop well-integrated, long-term solutions that contribute to sustainable societal develop- ment. The Municipality’s efforts linked to climate adaptation mainly relate to reducing the consequences of flooding in the event of increased precipitation and torrential rain. Both the adopted storm water plan and the water plan highlight the importance of taking preventative measures. According to the adopted storm water plan, the Municipality will follow the principles below for robust, long-term sustainable storm water systems. • Storm water facilities shall be planned and built so that they do not cause incon- venience to buildings and/or the surrounding area. The water plan also states that the Municipality should work with outreach, with information for citizens, property owners and others via the Municipality’s website and various information campaigns. The plan also stresses the importance of working internally to enhance expertise among officials and politicians. The Municipality’s efforts to support land owners in restoring wetlands can also be linked to climate adaptation, as peat-forming wetlands are important to the climate since they store and sequester carbon. Based on well-thought-out technical solutions and smart utilization of ecosystem services, we can add new qualities to the city. The in-depth Comprehensive Plan for the City of Enköping has identified not only the need for a flood risk assessment with measures for the Enköping river, but also the need for an action plan for climate adaptation. Prior to new detailed plans being drawn up, a storm water study is always carried out. In the detailed planning process, the Municipality works where possible with multi-functional spaces – strategically located areas in the urban environment where trees, green spaces, watercourses and ponds can perform several functions, such as contributing to temperature reduction and air enhancement, supporting biodiversity, serving as a meeting place for recreation and rest, and can also be used to deal with storm water and increased amounts of water when necessary. • Begin an action plan for Enköping Municipality’s Water Plan (Vattenplan – vägen till god vattenstatus). • Begin an action plan for Enköping Municipality’s Storm Wat...
Climate adaptation. Goal: Expand the implementation of climate adaptation practices that center on ecological transitions to ensure that rivers and stream and the Chesapeake Bay continue to maintain biological functioning as environmental conditions change.
Climate adaptation. It is important to not only focus on how society's climate impact can be reduced. We must also create the conditions for how we can be better equipped for the consequences of climate change today and in the future. A new climate adaptation plan was adopted in Växjö in 2021. The plan's development and action areas address, among other things, the design and location of buildings, ecosystem services, and the impact of climate on human health. Climate adaptation work is strongly integrated into the processes that handle physical community planning.
Climate adaptation. Climate adaptation must be included as an aspect from the beginning of the planning process. This is to create opportunities to develop well-integrated, long-term solutions that contribute to sustainable societal development. Based on well-thought-out technical solutions and smart utilisation of ecosystem services, we can add new qualities to the city. The in-depth overview plan for the City of Enköping has identified not only the need for a flood risk assessment with measures for the Enköping river but also the need for an action plan for climate adaptation. Prior to new detailed plans being drawn up, a stormwater study must always be carried out. In the detailed planning process, the municipality works where possible with multi-functional surfaces – strategically located areas in the urban environment where trees, green surfaces, streams and ponds can perform several functions such as contributing to temperature reduction and air enhancement, supporting biodiversity, be a meeting place for recreation and rest and can be used to handle rainwater and increased amounts of water when necessary. In the coming years, a new water plan and a surface water plan will be adopted and the implementation of its strategies will begin.
Climate adaptation. To mitigate the consequences of a changed climate and to develop Xxxxx’s proactive, systematic climate adaptation work, in May 2022 the Municipal Council decided on a climate adaptation programme. The programme provides an overall picture of the risks associated with a changed climate in Nacka municipality, and contains priority measures linked to the risks of torrential rain, increasing tempera- tures, rising sea levels and biological diversity, which are currently deemed to be the biggest climate-related risks for the community of Nacka. Nacka Municipality aims to integrate adaptation to the future climate into all planning and implementation.
Climate adaptation. In 2021, Gävle Municipality was hit by torrential rain that broke several Swedish records and is commonly referred to as a once-in-a-millennium downpour. Even before the downpour, Gävle Municipality was working on climate adaptation through steering documents such as a Storm Water Policy and Strategic Environmental Programme, but the downpour has of course added an extra element of urgency. Two of the cornerstones the efforts rest on today are the municipal planning tasks of focus- ing more in-depth on the city’s green and blue spaces, and formulating a Climate Adaptation Plan with the entire municipal group. The plan will propose actions for both the long and short term. In another move linked to climate adaptation, the investment budget was raised by SEK 100 million. The Municipality’s work on new construction will continue to be evolved, especially bearing in mind the enhanced knowledge and improved mod- xxxxxx tools brought about by the torrential downpour of 2021. Existing buildings and infrastructure are a major challenge in the ongoing process; new models, tools, pro- cesses and forms of collaboration need to be invented as they do not currently exist in Sweden. Gävle Municipality is also taking part in a project to find broader solutions. For example it is part of a research project involving the banking and finance industry to look at the potential for climate declarations for buildings. Another research pro- ject focuses more specifically on solutions for properties. Jointly, these projects have shown how important it is not to forget to work with actual buildings when it comes to climate adaptation; the approach could be both cheaper and more resilient than the larger-scale plans used by many municipalities. It is hoped that the research projects can be reported in 2023 and that new ones can begin.
Climate adaptation. In Karlstad Municipality, climate adaptation shall be included as an aspect early on in the planning process. This is fundamental in assuring sustainable societal develop- ment in both the short and long term. Well thought-out solutions and utilization of ecosystem services contribute to a more robust and sustainable municipality. In its detailed development planning process, the Municipality strives to enable mul- tifunctional spaces – strategically located spaces where e.g. trees, flower beds, green spaces, watercourses and ponds can add a range of different functions. This could include supporting biodiversity, managing storm water and torrential rain, decreasing temperatures, air improvement, and creating meeting places for recreation. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) has identified Karlstad as being one of 18 areas in Sweden at significant risk of flooding in lakes and watercourses. For Karlstad the significant risk relates to flooding both in the Klarälven river and in Lake Vänern, which could affect large parts of the city. In recent years, the Municipality has therefore made a concerted effort to increase the level of knowledge and ambition when it comes to floods. Based on measurements, information, data and experiences, different types of analysis have been conducted, increasing knowledge and insight among civil servants and politicians. From 2023, the internal climate adaptation net- work, which has been dormant for some time, will be reactivated in order to build on the Municipality’s climate adaptation efforts. The Municipality has a set flood programme, a flood preparedness plan, as well as risk and vulnerability analyses. Critical societal operations that could be affected by a flood are identified and analysed with regard to how the operations, functions and accessibility can be retained as the water rises. 2018 saw the completion of a com- prehensive protective embankment around the Central Hospital area, while the storm water system was also reinforced. Karlstad municipality intends to resume its participation in the Making Cities Resilient (MCR2030) network, after a few years’ break. An application was submitted in late 2022. MCR2030 was launched in 2021 by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction to promote local initiatives. In Sweden the work is coordinated by MSB. By joining this initiative, the Municipality gains access to a network and tools to build resilience against accidents, and create a sustainable,...
Climate adaptation. Kalmar Municipality, like the rest of Sweden and the rest of the world, will be impacted by climate change. The effects of climate change include flooding that threaten communities, infrastructure and companies; high temperatures that pose risks to the health and well-being of humans and animals; and water shortages that affect food production and trade, and increase the presence of pests, diseases and invasive non-native species. The long-term goal of Kalmar Municipality’s climate adaptation efforts is for the Municipality to be resilient to climate change. Human health, nature, cultural heritage and economic interests must be protected. Kalmar Municipality’s first Climate Adaptation Plan describes climate effects and their consequences, i.e. why the Municipality needs to address these issues, and outlines what needs to be done, based on what is currently known, and what general meas- ures are needed in order to make progress. The Climate Adaptation Plan is mainly directed at the municipal group’s operations, which are expected to integrate climate adaptation into their regular work and are responsible for implementing the meas- ures in the plan, including setting priorities and scheduling. Discussing and striving for climate adaptation will also be a natural part of work on becoming climate neutral. Preventing and mitigating climate change is an important part of Climate Neutral Kalmar 2030.
Climate adaptation. The City of Helsingborg has long worked with climate adaptation. One example is Mariastaden, a district built just over 20 years ago and with a fully integrated, above-ground storm water system. Climate adaptation is integrated into the proces- ses that regulate physical planning. For example the City of Helsingborg has guide- lines for new development in risk areas, and has in its Comprehensive Plan adjusted the density of new residential areas to the topographical and geological conditions for managing storm water and torrential rain. At the same time, there is a need for climate adaptation to deal with the future climate also in existing development. Helsingborg’s goal for its climate adaptation efforts is that the city should be robust in the face of future climate change. Since the future is uncertain, the City must assume a flexible approach. Helsingborg strives to work with nature-based climate adaptation solutions wherever possible, and to minimize emissions where the City builds defences out of concrete, for example. Achieving a city robust in the face of future challenges calls for broad collaboration between government agencies, uni- versities, real estate owners and different organizations. There is also a need to review both regulations and financing opportunities. The City works on an action plan for climate adaptation, which will be adopted in 2023. The plan highlights priority areas for investment over the next few years. In addition, Helsingborg is trying to establish a collaboration between the City’s com- panies and administrations, which all work on the issue under their respective areas of responsibility. The major gain of a broader collaboration is the opportunity for joint use of resources and multifunctional spaces, thus reducing climate impact and also paving the way for innovative solutions.
Climate adaptation. Umeå Municipality has a changing general planning and is working to make new specialisations for different areas in need of change. The focus is on working where the needs are greatest or making additions to an issue that is not sufficiently addressed. Climate adaptation is an integral part of the overview plan and its related deepening and strategies. However, Umeå Municipality has a need to strengthen the connection and coordination between measures for climate adaptation and the transition to climate neutrality. Climate security is a growing area that requires more focus in a climate of change and where extreme weather becomes more common. It is important that the measures support each other and other strategic objectives. It can be anything from climate-adapting buildings, to city trees and green spaces that can contribute to a socially sustainable city, climate neutrality and climate adaptation at the same time.
