Case studies

Växjö Municipality has been working on the problems of flooding and surface runoff for many years. When there is heavy rain, the drainage network is unable to cope with the volume of water. The water needs to be retarded and this is done in areas including under a parking surface and on a football …

The protected historic building Höglunda Manor in Värmland was at risk of sliding down into the adjacent river. A varying groundwater level means that the ground is unstable. Risk-reduction works have been under way for a long time, involving the construction of a terrace and stabilisation of the …

Heavy rain and flooding leads to a major strain on sewage treatment works. Large incoming flows in treatment works contribute to sewage not being purified and running directly out into lakes and watercourses. When there are high incoming flows at Västra Stranden Sewage Works in Halmstad, something …

Häckenstad Farm outside of Västervik was flooded in 2010, resulting in significant production losses. Four years later, the farm is largely protected from future flooding thanks to the construction of wetlands that trap water and reduce the speed water flows. This intervention has dried up land …

Green bonds are being trialled in Gothenburg as a way to finance the city’s environmental efforts. The bonds provide funds for various projects concerning climate adaptation and limiting emissions that have an impact on the climate.

Building what are known as rain borders can solve the problem relating to water purification and flooding. Rain borders also create an attractive environment for people, insects and birds. The largest rain border thus far has been built in Gothenburg.

Climate demonstrations that provide an opportunity for visitors to interact with a climate expert from SMHI are held in the mobile Geodome. The aim of these demonstrations is to increase engagement and to educate visitors about the causes of climate change and its effects both globally and locally.

In Skåne, the county administrative board is endeavouring to place time limits on all water-rights judgements, regardless of whether they apply to agricultural irrigation or industrial uses. The aim is to make the use of water sustainable in an altered climate.

Järfälla Municipality, north-west of Stockholm, has a long tradition of incorporating good green structures when planning. The green spaces reinforce the municipality’s ecosystem services, reduce the risk of flooding and preserve water quality, biodiversity and social added value. Water is seen as …

In Skåne, Bromölla Municipality is conducting a joint water supply project with its neighbouring municipality in Blekinge, Olofström. The aim is to secure access to reserve water from Olofström in the event of water shortages, for example when there are longer dry periods in the future. At the same …