The Stockholm region has for a long time been a leader in green digital transition, using the innovation capacity within new green technology to foster business opportunities and economic growth. To reach the goals of 2040 and 2050, the Stockholm region is implementing policies promoting fossil-free energy, sustainable transport and mobility, and a resource efficient circular economy.
The Stockholm Region EU Office has been located in Brussels for 30 years and is continuously advocating for a sustainable, smart, and competitive transition at an EU level from a local and regional perspective. At the same time, promoting a just and inclusive transition, taking perspectives such as gender equality and skills into account. In line with these efforts, the Stockholm region EU office advocates on the basis of three key areas; sustainable growth, competitiveness and innovation.
During the following mandate period of 2025-2030 the office focuses on EU legislation concerning sustainable competitiveness and a just transition, monitoring initiatives such as the 2040 climate targets, the Clean industrial Deal, the Circular Economy Act and the New European Bauhaus.
For example, since a clean and fair energy transition is crucial for achieving climate goals, the office monitors EU legislation and initiatives such as carbon capture and storage. Furthermore, ensuring water resilience is essential for sustainable urban planning and climate adaptation and to secure good water quality and long-term supply.
Positions
Stockholm Region Association for European Affairs -Position paper on the European Union’s Climate Targets for 2040.
The Stockholm Region Association for European Affairs – Position paper on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF): Climate, environment and energy policy in the next Multiannual Financial Framework
