Understanding local government drivers for sustainable consumption (UNLOCK) aims to understand how incentive structures shape behaviour at the local level in Sweden in the pursuit of sustainable consumption by residents and local government.
Community garden work.
Photo: “Lund – Sweden” by Michael John Button, CC BY 2.0
The Unlock project identifies key needs, barriers and opportunities of local governments in Sweden in their work with sustainable consumption. Through targeted surveys, key stakeholder interviews and case studies the project will propose effective policy instruments and measures for reduced consumption related impacts on environment and health at the local level.
Specific aims to the project are:
Read about the project in Swedish: Drivkrafter för hållbar konsumtion
Team Leader: Cities, Communities and Consumption; Senior Research Fellow
SEI Headquarters
Journal article / This study explores the role of local policy actors in supporting sustainable consumption, taking food consumption in Sweden as an example.
Journal article / This article identifies opportunities for local governments in Sweden and beyond to play a prominent role in the transition to sustainable consumption.
Other publication / Svenska kommuners roll och möjligheter
SEI brief / This briefing examines how municipalities are managing sustainable consumption and what opportunities currently exist for them to further advance their work.
SEI brief / Rekommendationer för att utveckla arbetet med hållbar konsumtion på regional nivå
SEI brief / For Sweden to achieve its long-term environmental objectives, transformative societal changes will be required.
SEI report / Resultat från en enkätundersökning bland Sveriges kommuner med syftet att skapa en bättre förståelse för hur kommunerna arbetar med hållbar konsumtion.
Journal article / This paper explores the role of sustainability and footprint indicators in policymaking and in guiding society towards sustainable consumption practices.
Journal article / The state of knowledge on how local governments are supporting and promoting and sustainable consumption.
SEI brief / Hur kan kommunernas arbete med hållbar konsumtion vidareutvecklas? SEI publicerar nu rekommendationer till beslutsfattare på regional och lokal nivå.
Media coverage / Karin André intervjuas av Aktuell Hållbarhet om svenska kommuners arbete med hållbar konsumtion.
Past event / Learn about the challenges and opportunities local governments face in advancing sustainable consumption in their communities.
Project / This project will help Swedish authorities to map and reduce emissions generated by consumption.
Past event / A two-hour seminar on the PRINCE environmental footprinting research project.
Feature / Linköping launches its Summer Walking street, where the Good Life Goals – individual actions based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – inspire visitors.
