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Climate adaptation

Boden is actively working to reduce risks from flooding, heavy rainfall, heat and changing water flows. Through smart planning, new solutions and strong cooperation, we protect people, buildings and nature as the climate changes.

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What is climate adaptation?

Climate adaptation means preparing society for the effects of climate change.
It is about reducing risks and protecting people, buildings and nature as weather becomes more extreme.

Even if we reduce emissions, the climate will continue to change in the coming decades.
This is why we need to both reduce our climate impact and adapt to a warmer and wetter climate.

How are we affected by climate change?

The climate in northern Sweden is changing faster than in many other parts of the country. In Boden, we see several clear trends:

Warmer temperatures

Winters are becoming milder with fewer days of snow and more days above zero. Summers are becoming longer and warmer.

More precipitation

Heavier rainfall, especially in autumn and winter, increases the risk of flooding and affects roads, buildings and natural areas.

Changing water flows

Snow melts earlier in spring and water levels vary more. This can lead to both high flows and periods of drought.

Longer growing season

This affects agriculture and forestry and makes it easier for invasive species to spread.

What is Boden Municipality doing?

Boden works long-term and systematically with climate adaptation. We have a clear plan that guides the work and ensures that adaptation is an integrated part of the municipality’s development.

The municipality receives high national ratings for its climate adaptation efforts. Boden is repeatedly among the best in Sweden in IVL and Svensk Försäkring’s national survey – proof of clear priorities, strong knowledge and good collaboration.

Three key success factors!

  • We have worked with climate adaptation for many years, which means many employees already include it in their daily work.
  • There is clear political support for prioritising climate adaptation, which ensures that knowledge and data are developed and used in planning.
  • There are strong groups and partnerships where different actors solve issues together.

The climate adaptation plan

The latest plan was adopted in June 2024 and describes how we ensure that Boden remains safe and sustainable as the climate changes. The plan is based on research and scenarios from the UN’s climate panel.

The plan includes:

1. Risk analysis
Which climate changes affect Boden – for example more rain, warmer winters and changing water flows.

2. Measures
How we manage these risks, such as:

  • improved stormwater solutions
  • flood protection
  • adapting roads, buildings and public services

3. Integration in planning
Climate adaptation is part of the municipality’s comprehensive plan and guides how we build new areas and develop Boden.

4. Collaboration
We work together with authorities, businesses, researchers and residents.

Climate adaptation in practice

Examples of Boden’s climate adaptation work:

Kvarnängen’s stormwater park is an example where function meets recreation. It handles large volumes of rainwater and reduces flood risks.

We use advanced models that show how water moves during heavy rainfall. These models guide planning to avoid damage.

Climate adaptation is included in the municipality’s long-term planning and influences how new areas are designed and built.

Wetlands are restored to improve water management, reduce flood risks and strengthen biodiversity.

The Stormwater Group and the Boden Lakes Group bring together different departments and actors to solve water and climate issues.

Here we work with nature conservation, climate adaptation and local services in cooperation with villages and associations.

These include special sections on climate, environment and risk to strengthen long-term planning.

An initiative that links climate adaptation with climate mitigation and strengthens Boden’s overall transition.

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Contact

Citizen Service

E-mail: kommunen@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 620 00