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New study: South Africa in a warmer climate

Warmer and drier, as well as heavier rainfall. South Africa is one of the regions that will be affected the most by climate change. A new research report shows how the climate will change and how...
Updated: 07 October 2009

Decision-makers from three continents on air quality course

The course focuses on air quality, the effects of air pollution and how urban air can be improved.
Updated: 06 October 2009

Northern Europe's largest soccer arena "wind-tested" by SMHI

Sweden's largest construction project starts this summer, creating the biggest arena in northern Europe. The arena will have an immense roof, featuring two large sections that can be opened. Prior to...
Updated: 17 June 2009

Climate visualised using new technology

What are the causes of global warming? What are the possible future scenarios? And what courses of action are available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? The climate issue can now be illustrated in...
Updated: 09 June 2009

Extreme climates over a hundred thousand years

Brand new analyses show Swedish climate change over a very long period. Over a hundred thousand years, the mean annual temperature can vary by more than 30°C.
Updated: 08 June 2009

SMHI course on Air Quality for India

In May, 25 decision-makers from various organisations and companies in India will come to SMHI for the tailored course Air Pollution Management - India. The course focuses on air quality, the effects...
Updated: 12 March 2009

SMHI heads Baltic Sea Regions new weather radar network project

SMHI is leading a major collaboration project to develop the next generation weather radar network for the Baltic Sea Region. Around 15 representatives for the meteorological institutes around the...
Updated: 19 February 2009

One hundred years of hydrology

Knowledge of our watercourses is currently a major focus - particularly considering increased flood risks in a changed climate. This year SMHI is celebrating the 100th anniversary of hydrology.
Updated: 05 June 2008

New way of displaying weather forecasts

The next generation of weather services are taking shape online. Thanks to new technology forecasts can be displayed in a completely different way to before, giving visitors more active images of...
Updated: 03 October 2007