171-14 Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808)

Summary

The purpose of this Code is to promote sustainable development which will assure a healthy and sound environment for present and future generations. Such development will be based on recognition of the fact that nature is worthy of protection and that our right to modify and exploit nature carries with it a responsibility for wise management of natural resources.

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Issuer

Sweden

Year

1998

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Ministry of the Environment and Energy Sweden (Government)

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Construction

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions