SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The specifications of Sweden’s sixteen environmental quality objectives
explain what is to be achieved and how the objectives are to be followed up
1. REDUCED CLIMATE IMPACT
The Swedish Parliament has adopted two
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Temperature
2.
Concentration
2. CLEAN AIR
The Swedish Government has adopted ten
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Benzene
6.
Particulate matter (PM10)
2.
Benzo[a]pyrene
7.
Ground-level ozone
3.
Butadiene
8.
Ozone index
4.
Formaldehyde
9.
Nitrogen dioxide
5.
Particulate matter (PM2.5)
10. Corrosion
3. NATURAL ACIDIFICATION ONLY
The Swedish Government has adopted four
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Levels of atmospheric
deposition
3.
Acidified lakes and
watercourses
2.
Acidifying effects of forestry
4.
Acidified soils
4. A NON-TOXIC ENVIRONMENT
The Swedish Government has adopted six
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Total exposure to chemical
substances
2.
Use of particularly dangerous
substances
3.
Unintentionally produced
substances with hazardous
properties
4.
Contaminated sites
5.
Knowledge about the
environmental and health
properties of chemical substances
6.
Information about dangerous
substances in materials and
products
5. A PROTECTIVE OZON LAYER
The Swedish Government has adopted two
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Turning point and recovery
2.
Non-harmful concentrations of
ozone-depleting substances
6. A SAFE RADIATION ENVIRONMENT
The Swedish Government has adopted four
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
2.
Radiological protection
principles
Radioactive substances
3.
Ultraviolet radiation
4.
Electromagnetic fields
7. ZERO EUTROPHICATION
The Swedish Government has adopted four
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Pressure on the marine
environment
3.
Status of lakes, watercourses,
coastal waters and groundwater
2.
Pressure on the terrestrial
environment
4.
Status of the marine environment
8. FLOURISHING LAKES AND STREAMS
The Swedish Government has adopted eleven
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Good ecological and
chemical status
7.
Threatened species and
restored habitats
2.
Unexploited and essentially
undisturbed watercourses
8.
Alien species and genotypes
9.
Genetically modified organisms
3.
4.
Quality of surface water supplies 10. Preserved natural and cultural
heritage values
Ecosystem services
5.
Structures and water flows
6.
Favourable conservation status
and genetic variation
11. Outdoor recreation
9. GOOD-QUALITY GROUNDWATER
The Swedish Government has adopted six
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Groundwater quality
4.
2.
Good chemical status
of groundwater
Good quantitative status
of groundwater
5.
Groundwater levels
6.
Conservation of natural
gravel deposits
3.
Quality of discharging
groundwater
10. A BALANCED MARINE ENVIRONMENT,
FLOURISHING COASTAL AREAS AND
ARCHIPELAGOS
The Swedish Government has adopted eleven
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Good environmental status
7.
Alien species and genotypes
2.
Good ecological and
chemical status
8.
Genetically modified organisms
9.
Preserved natural and cultural
heritage values
3.
Ecosystem services
4.
Shallow coastal areas
5.
Favourable conservation
status and genetic variation
6.
Threatened species and
restored habitats
10. Cultural heritage remains
under water
11. Outdoor recreation and noise
11. THRIVING WETLANDS
The Swedish Government has adopted nine
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Distribution of different types
of wetlands
6.
Alien species and genotypes
7.
Genetically modified organisms
2.
Ecosystem services
8.
3.
Re-established wetlands and
opportunities for species
to spread
Preserved natural and
cultural heritage values
9.
Outdoor recreation and noise
4.
Favourable conservation status
and genetic variation
5.
Threatened species and
restored habitats
12. SUSTAINABLE FORESTS
The Swedish Government has adopted nine
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
Qualities and processes
of forest land
6.
Alien species and genotypes
7.
Genetically modified organisms
2.
Ecosystem services
8.
3.
Green infrastructure
Preserved natural and
cultural heritage values
4.
Favourable conservation
status and genetic variation
9.
Outdoor recreation
5.
Threatened species and
restored habitats
1.
13. A VARIED AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE
The Swedish Government has adopted twelve
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Qualities and processes of
arable land
7.
Threatened species and
natural environments
2.
Pollutant concentrations
in agricultural soils
8.
Alien species and genotypes
9.
Genetically modified organisms
3.
Ecosystem services
4.
Variation in the agricultural
landscape
10. Preserved natural and
cultural heritage values
11. Cultural and built environments
5.
Favourable conservation
status and genetic variation
6.
Plant and animal genetic resources
12. Outdoor recreation
14. A MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN
LANDSCAPE
The Swedish Government has adopted eight
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Environmental status of
mountain areas
2.
Ecosystem services
3.
Favourable conservation
status and genetic variation
4.
Threatened species and
restored habitats
5.
Alien species and genotypes
6.
Genetically modified organisms
7.
Preserved natural and cultural
heritage values
8.
Outdoor recreation and noise
15. A GOOD BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The Swedish Government has adopted ten
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Sustainable settlement
structures
6.
Cultural heritage values in the
built environment
2.
Sustainable physical planning
7.
A good everyday environment
3.
Infrastructure
8.
Health and safety
4.
Public transport, walking
and cycling
9.
Sustainable use of energy
and natural resources
5.
Natural areas and green
spaces
10. Sustainable waste management
16. A RICH DIVERSITY
OF PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE
The Swedish Government has adopted nine
specifications for this environmental quality objective, concerning
1.
Favourable conservation
status and genetic variation
6.
Genetically modified
organisms
2.
Impacts of climate change
7.
Alien species and genotypes
3.
Ecosystem services and
resilience
8.
Biological cultural heritage
9.
Nature on the urban fringe
4.
Green infrastructure