Naturvårdsverket

EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

31 clusters · 345 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: EU packaging regulation imposes new compliance burdens on businesses

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), specifically Regulation EU 2025/40, entered force on 12 August 2026. The framework establishes uniform recyclability targets, mandatory labeling, and phased-in re

Climate demonstrations and election debates in Sweden

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Gothenburg climate march draws thousands ahead of elections

Climate policy remains a central point of contention in Sweden, highlighted by ongoing debates and public demonstrations. Following large-scale protests in Stockholm, a climate march in Gothenburg drew between 5,000 and

Invasive plant species management in Europe

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Sweden manages invasive plant spread amid scientific debate

European nations are implementing various regulatory and logistical measures to manage the spread of invasive plant species. In Poland, new regulations target the Oriental bittersweet, requiring property owners to remove

Sweden outdoor municipality awards 2026

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Umeå named best outdoor municipality in Västerbotten

The 2026 Sveriges friluftskommun survey, conducted by Naturvårdsverket, Svenskt Friluftsliv, and Sveriges Fritids- och Kulturchefsförening, has recognized various Swedish municipalities for their outdoor recreation effor

Swedish outdoor municipality awards 2026

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Kalix named Norrbotten's top outdoor municipality for 2026

The ‘Sweden’s Outdoor Municipality 2026’ report has identified top-performing municipalities across different Swedish counties. In Blekinge, Ronneby was named the best outdoor municipality, tying for first place national

Sweden wildlife management and hunting policy debates

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Sweden updates hunting regulations and wildlife management policies

Sweden is experiencing shifts in its wildlife management and hunting policies. Initial debates focused on a proposal by the Social Democratic Party to drastically reduce the wild boar population from approximately 300,00

Sweden wild boar surge and regional swine fever threat

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Sweden and Finland face wild boar population and disease crises

Sweden continues to face a significant surge in wild boar populations, with estimates exceeding 570,000 before the hunting season. This increase, driven by mild winters and abundant food, has resulted in substantial agri