klimathänsyn
Klimathänsyn is a term used to describe the practice of integrating climate change considerations into decision-making, policy development, and planning. It encompasses assessing how proposed actions may affect greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience, as well as how climate change may influence the outcomes of policies, projects, and procurements. The goal is to steer choices toward solutions that minimize climate impact and strengthen adaptability to a changing climate.
Klimathänsyn is applied across sectors such as infrastructure, land-use planning, housing, transportation, energy, and public procurement.
In many public sector contexts, klimathänsyn is embedded in guidelines, planning documents, and procurement rules to
Proper implementation of klimathänsyn can reduce environmental impact, lower long-term costs, and improve resilience of infrastructure
Climate adaptation, climate policy, environmental impact assessment, sustainability assessments.