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