Sweden's climate policy is under scrutiny as emissions rose by 6.4% in Q3 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to diesel deliveries. The Swedish Climate Policy Council's chair, Asa Persson, highlighted that recent political decisions, particularly fuel tax relief, are contributing to this rise. Recommendations for adjusting the reduction mandate and increasing fuel taxes as viable solutions have been dismissed by Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari, who favors the existing government's plan. Sweden aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, ahead of the EU, but immediate corrective measures are needed.
"The average global temperature rose 1.5 degrees (Celsius) above the pre-industrial average for the first time last year," said Asa Persson, chair of the Swedish Climate Policy Council.
"That's why we also suggest combining this measure with redistribution actions to support the most vulnerable groups, who have difficulty adopting alternatives to gasoline and diesel," added Persson.
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