This project aims to further knowledge on how Sweden can govern a transition to a fossil-free welfare society. It will study tensions that can emerge between demographic groups, geography, socio-economic status and gender and anticipate the requirements and expected impacts on these different groups.
2019–2023
Sweden’s goal to become a fossil-free welfare society with net-zero emissions by 2045 calls for a deep reconfiguration of social systems. Transitioning to fossil-free society will require changes in current consumption patterns but also new practices with improved environmental and health benefits. These changes will disrupt the fundamentals of daily life such as food and transport. The impacts upon Swedish citizens will vary across socio-economic demographics, as well as gender and places of residence, which is why it is essential to identify policies that allow for a just transition.
The project aims to further knowledge on how Sweden can govern the transition to a fossil-free welfare state. The research will investigate:
The project is funded by Formas and will last three years.
Perspective / Three perspectives on how to get to a fair and just transport transition, for people that must use and work in transportation.
12 September 2023 / About Fossil fuels, Innovation and Transport
Journal article / This paper investigates the demand-side aspects of a just low-carbon transition, with a focus on the transport and food sectors in Sweden.
1 December 2022 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Food and agriculture, Pollution, Sustainable lifestyles and Transport
SEI working paper / Sweden aims to shift to fossil fuel free transport and food sectors by 2045. This paper discusses the gaps in these plans and how can they be addressed.
8 July 2022 / About Climate policy, Food and agriculture and Transport
SEI brief / Electric vehicle (EV) sales are rising; charging infrastructure will be key to successful integration in fossil free transport.
9 June 2022 / About Behaviour and choice, Fossil fuels and Transport
SEI report / Households in the EU will feel the impact of efforts to decarbonize the heating and transport sectors. What can be done to promote a just transition?
21 June 2022 / About Climate policy, Household energy, Mitigation, Public policy and Transport
Perspective / Three perspectives on how to get to a fair and just transport transition, for people that must use and work in transportation.
12 September 2023 / About Fossil fuels, Innovation and Transport
Perspective / To lower Sweden's individual footprint to less than 1 metric ton, transition policies need to consider variations across municipalities and those most at risk.
5 June 2023 / About Climate policy, Climate services, Food and agriculture and Transport
Perspective / Our project shines a spotlight on the potential of passenger cars, public transport and active mobility to help reduce Sweden’s transport emissions equitably.
31 May 2023 / About Climate policy and Transport
Perspective / Three lessons from Sweden's low-carbon policies in the time of energy crisis and recommendations to address climate change and social inequality.
8 May 2023 / About Climate policy, Household energy and Transport
Perspective / On World Food Day, we look at Sweden's just transition towards net-zero carbon emissions by diving into three key categories: footprints, health, and fairness.
16 October 2022 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Food and agriculture, Mitigation and Sustainable lifestyles
Past event / SEI Researchers will give presentations about the impacts of the transition to a low-carbon transport sector in Sweden.
06 September 2023 / About Cities, Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Pollution and Transport
Past event / SEI Researcher will present about the impacts of transport infrastructure in living environments.
06 September 2023 / About Climate policy, Energy access, Fossil fuels and Transport
Feature / New interactive map visualizes household emission footprints in Sweden, based on the Climate Calculator tool
11 October 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy and Sustainable lifestyles
Past event / SEI Researcher will present about the impacts of transport infrastructure in living environments.
06 September 2023 / About Climate policy, Energy access, Fossil fuels and Transport
Press release / About 40% of the Swedish population appears to be at greater risk from the adverse wealth and access effects related to a low-carbon transition.
5 December 2022 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Food and agriculture, Pollution, Sustainable lifestyles and Transport
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