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Region Västra Götaland has ambitious regional climate targets. The region has declared that by 2030 it will no longer be dependent on fossil energy. That means that in 2030, emissions of greenhouse gases will be reduced by 80 % compared with levels in 1990. In addition, greenhouse gas emissions caused by the consumption of the residents of western Sweden, no matter where in the world they occur, will decrease by 30 % compared with 2010. Region Västra Götaland is an industrial region and 40% of the regional greenhouse gas emissions come from the industry. The electrification of industry and the transport sector is therefore an important part of the task of mitigating the regional impact on climate. At the same time, it represents one of the greatest industrial transitions in our time. For the transition to succeed, access to appropriate expertise is required in new and existing areas and at all levels.
The Västra Götaland regional development strategy goal for 2030 is to become a robust and cohesive, equal, and open, fossil-independent, and circular region. The Region Västra Götaland strives to make sure that the region is a part of the transition to a green, sustainable, and competitive society by unifying force for climate work and environmentally driven development in the territory. Through broad networks, project support and collaborative environments, ideas can develop, and effective efforts being created jointly. Biodiversity, reduced climate impact, sustainable consumption and increased resource efficiency are priority areas.
Climate 2030 – Västra Götaland in transition
Astrid Burhöi
Region Västra Götaland
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Josef Gustafsson
Region Västra Götaland
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County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland
CO2-emissions, loss of biodiversity, climate adaptation and future energy demands from industry and transport sectors
Västra Götaland was established as a region in 1998 and has since then been active in the ENCORE network with permanent representation in the Steering Group. Västra Götaland organized a Steering Group meeting in 2013. Before that, County Administrative Board of Göteborg and Bohus was active since 1994 and organised the 3rd ENCORE conference in 1997.
Several ongoing EU Life projects and Interreg projects
Sven Swedberg
Director Nature Department
In this picture, Sven is presenting the milestones of ENCORE's history and what the network is all about as part of the great 30-year ENCORE gala in Arnhem 2023
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Nardono Nimpuno
Head of Environment and Climate Action Unit, Environmental Protection Department
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