Sweden to step up environmental cooperation with India

The Government is increasing environmental cooperation with India. Sweden is opening an environment and energy office in Delhi.

A memorandum of understanding on technology and experience exchange has been initiated between the Swedish and Indian governments. Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren presented the initiative during his visit to Delhi today.

- The environment and energy office will arrange contacts between Swedish companies and India. This is important not least for smaller companies that are good at developing products and exporting, but need contacts with public authorities and companies here in India, says Mr Carlgren.

Sweden and India also intend to develop technological cooperation and experience exchange in the environmental area, on the basis of a memorandum of understanding. There will be a particular focus on sustainable cities and planning.

- We are now launching a long-term campaign for environmental partnership between the business sector and public authorities. We need increased cooperation so as to both develop the technology and exchange the experiences that are required to manage the climate challenge.

About 30 companies are represented in the Swedish delegation in India. Andreas Carlgren presented the initiative during the Swedish Trade Council seminar "Environmental Technology for Sustainable Urban Development", where the new concept SymbioCity was also unveiled.

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