Sweden’s former Minister of the Environment criticizes the government’s green policy – EURACTIV.com
Sweden’s former Minister of the Environment Per Bolund criticized the government’s climate policy ahead of the UN climate meeting “Stockholm + 50” in the capital on Thursday and Friday.
In an interview with Expressen on Wednesday (June 1), Bolund criticized its country’s current climate and environment minister Annika Strandhäll.
“Unfortunately, she has been characterized for not enforcing the necessary decisions. The pace of environmental work has slowed considerably. I think it’s sad to see, he says.
The government is not doing enough to meet the 1.5-degree target, which must be achieved by eight years at the latest, his spokesman added.
According to Strandhäll, reducing climate aid should not be considered “shameful”.
“It is an exceptional situation, with Russia’s war against Ukraine,” she told state-controlled TV company SVT, adding that “we are still one of the countries in the world that provides the most per capita in climate aid.”
“Stockholm + 50: a healthy planet for everyone’s prosperity – our responsibility”, a high-level meeting organized by Sweden and Kenya, welcomes 100 heads of government and climate ministers in Sweden’s capital on Thursday and Friday.
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced that she would attend the conference and welcome the guests, but her official participation was not announced until Tuesday, which was criticized by Bolund.
“It points to the somewhat dubious attitude that the Social Democrats have had towards this conference, and that is not the attitude we need. We need a government that makes the best of this opportunity, “he told Expressen on Wednesday (June 1).