PowerPoint-presentation

The Swedish climate change adaptation portal

EEA , 19 June 2013sa Sjstrm, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Beach erosion in Ystad. Photo: SGI

Landslide in Vagnhrad 1987. Photo: SGI

Some background2007: Commission on Climate and Vulnerability : Sweden Facing Climate Change - Threats and Opportunities2009: The County Administrative Boards are given responsibility for coordinating climate change adaptation regionally. SMHI are tasked to support with climate information2012: SMHI is tasked to establish the National Knowledge Centre for Climate Change Adaptation2013: The County Administrative Boards are given the additional task to investigate local adaptation work and to develop regional action plans.

2Based at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological InstituteA resource for everybody with a responsibility for, or interest in, Swedens adaptation to the impacts of climate changeProvides tools and information to help society cope with a changing climate, now and in the futureLinks science, policy and practice, bringing together the decision makers, businesses, research providers and organisations that make adaptation happenCollects, develops and shares research, information and good examples to facilitate sound decision makingRuns the Climate change adaptation portal, www.klimatanpassning.se The Swedish National Knowledge Centre for Climate Change Adaptation2012 -

Who works with adaptation today?NATIONALLY no government authority has overall responsibility. Around 30 authorities have sector responsibilities.

REGIONALLY the County Administrative Boards have the overarching responsibility. Environmental protection, social care, communications, animal protection, agriculture, reindeer herding, planning, regional development, cultural heritage, the built environment, civil defence, emergency handling, rescue services.

LOCALLY the council has legal responsibility for controls and permits, for example under the Planning and Building Act. Water and sanitary systems, energy and waste, hospitals and schools. Emergency planning and rescue services.

AND ALSO trade associations, insurance companies, government, industry and an increasing interest from the general public.

FOCUS AREAS 2013Establish the CentreIncrease visibility and understanding of adaptationSupport the County administrative boardsDialogue for InnovationDecision support, develop the PortalMain target groups: regional and local authorities, other government agenciesIPCC

ChallengesResources Lack of national targetsNo national coordinationDifficult to meet high expectationsDesigning the tools and examples areas of the platform

SO MUCH TO DO!!!

Thank you!sa Sjstrm, SMHIasa.sjostrom@smhi.se

www.klimatanpassning.se

klimatanpassning@smhi.se