Climate-neutral Tomelilla 2030

The transition process in Tomelilla

• Tomelilla Municipality is working to implement the doughnut economics model as a decision-making aid in its administration.
• A collaboration is underway with Kristianstad Municipality and other stakeholders to reduce the climate impact of agriculture.
• Tomelilla Municipality has recently been awarded funding for two projects within Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development's call for proposals Policylabb: Sustainable land use to achieve climate goals.
• The Skåneflex project, a new type of public transport, focuses on social sustainability and changing travel behavior.
• The municipality is strengthening its foresight capacity, both within the organization and together with residents.
• The climate action plan is being further developed, as is the governance of the climate program's targets.

Tomelilla Municipality's ambition and goal is to combine sustainable development, climate, quality of life, and citizen participation. This work is guided by the climate program and quality of life program, as well as the municipal council's strategic areas.

• The Climate Program 2024–2045 sets targets for reduced emissions, increased energy efficiency, transport transition, sustainable food production, and steering towards long-term climate goals. The ambition is for Tomelilla to be climate neutral within the planet's ecological limits. The program is adopted by the municipal council, and committees and operations then break down the targets into concrete activities.
• The Quality of Life Program 2030 focuses on environmental and social sustainability and aims to enable all residents to create their own quality of life. The program will provide opportunities for participation, equality, and public health, and the work is being carried out in collaboration with residents, businesses, and associations.
• The municipal council's strategic areas consist of three main areas:

1. Strategy area: Sustainable development. The basic needs of residents are met with consideration for future generations. Development takes place with consideration for the climate and the environment.

2. Strategy area: Participation and empowerment. Participation in society increases and residents feel that they can influence their everyday lives. Lifelong learning and residents' opportunities for self-sufficiency are facilitated.

3. Strategic area: Safety and health. Safety is and is perceived to be good. Conditions are in place for a good quality of life.

All goals and ambitions are formally decided by the municipal council, while committees and departments are responsible for breaking them down into operational goals and activities. The climate program and quality of life program are monitored via the so-called municipal portrait, which is an annual report on the municipality's ecological and social sustainability work, as well as a municipality-wide picture of how the geographical municipality relates to planetary boundaries and goal fulfillment visualized according to the Munk model.