Case studies

In northern Sweden, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. To better understand how this affects reindeer husbandry and how impacts can be addressed, four Sámi districts carried out climate and vulnerability analyses and developed action plans.

In a changed climate, cloudburst events of sudden heavy rainfall may become more common and more intensive. Areas with hard surfaces (such as asphalt) and low-lying sites may be at risk of flooding. Cloudburst mapping provides an indication of the areas that are particularly vulnerable to this.

Contests are a method that can be used in the procurement process for major projects. The design of the new city park in Hyllie is an example of such a solution.

In 2014, Malmö experienced extreme precipitation, and such events are expected to happen more frequently as a result of climate change. The design of the new city park show how the City of Malmö has incorporated the consideration of climate issues into its planning and implementation work.

The ability to meet the challenges of climate change requires collaboration between different agents in society. Art can help to break down the barriers that represent obstacles to transitioning and climate adaptation.

Summer 2018 was extremely hot and dry in Sweden. So-called cultural crops have been proven to withstand the stress caused by drought better than our most common cereals. Cultural crops could therefore function as a good alternative in a changed climate.

How can the environmental and climate-related challenges of the future be communicated to children in an understandable and fun way? Creative and artistic approaches can be used as educational methods of conveying complex information.

Climate adaptation and social planning are complex areas. Without collaboration, there is a risk that underlying research and the decisions made will come into conflict with each other. In the municipality of Lerum, experts work together in order to identify common solutions.

With rising temperatures, the number of days with snow is gradually decreasing in parts of Sweden – particularly those parts away from the fell mountain chain. Ski resorts have therefore begun to store snow in order to ensure that they will be able to open at the beginning of the skiing season.

Those who work with climate adaptation in a municipality often work alone. This makes it important to identify forms of collaboration. Municipalities that work together in order to form a climate adaptation network can learn from each other and support each other in their work.