Anna Maria Jönsson is a professor of ecosystem modelling at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lund University and a member of the Climate Policy Council.
What would you say are the most important points in the report?
It is still possible to reach the climate targets, but strong and immediate action is required.
How does this year’s report differ from previous ones?
This year, we evaluate the government’s climate policy over the entire term and then address the next government — whichever it may be — with recommendations on what needs to be done to reach the climate targets.
What do you hope will happen now, following the issues raised in the report?
With this approach, we hope to help the political parties in parliament strengthen and develop their climate policies ahead of the general election.
What are the next steps for you?
We have a meeting scheduled with the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Agriculture next week to answer questions about the report.
What has been your main contribution to the Council’s work and to the report?
My primary contribution has been to the sections concerning the land-use sector.
What is the Climate Policy Council?
The Swedish Climate Policy Council is an independent, multidisciplinary expert body that provides research‑ and knowledge‑based input for political decisions and action plans. The Council assesses whether the government’s overall policies are aligned with Sweden’s climate goals, particularly the target of net‑zero emissions by 2045.
The Council was established as part of the Swedish climate policy framework and publishes an annual report evaluating the government’s actions and offering concrete recommendations for the way forward. The climate policy framework was adopted by parliament in 2017 with broad cross‑party support, and is designed to remain in place across political blocs.