Klimatkommunerna

Klimatkommunerna (The Climate Communities) started as a network in 2003 and was transformed into an association in 2008. As of February 2015 the association has 38 municipalities and county council members with altogether roughly 3 million inhabitants.

The overall aim of Klimatkommunerna is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Sweden. The association supports municipalities that want to work with the climate change issue and be a proactive participant in the national climate work, by highlighting the opportunities, barriers and driving forces that are important for achieving good results.

Members of Klimatkommunerna meet regularly and exchange experiences of local actions, lobby towards the national level and show in debate articles, a monthly newsletter and social media how much is already happening on the local level.

Klimatkommunerna disseminates information and experiences on local climate change initiatives and raise awareness on climate issues. The association also cooperates on an international level with other similar networks and other Covenant of Mayors Supporting Structures.

Source : Klimatkommunerna official website