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SMHI represent Sweden in EU's efforts to EU's efforts to build a new infrastructure for Environment and Security in Europe. Kopernikus until now called GMES - Global Monitoring for Environment and Security will from now have a much stronger focus on the climate issue; understanding and monitoring …

As a part of the MarNIS-project, integrating vessel traffic monitoring, search and rescue and pollution combating, SMHI recently presented a new concept calculating when ships actually is expected to arrive to the harbour.

At sea, the shortest route isn't always the quickest. Waves, winds and currents are all significant factors when the skipper sets the course. SMHI is now working with one of the worlds largest service companies in shipping - GAC - to sell the Weather Routing service.

Raised sea levels of almost 1.5 metres in the Baltic could entail major problems for wastewater treatment. Plans are currently under development for a new treatment plant on the island of Gotland, which has to withstand the strains brought about by an altered climate.

Today's planning norms are based on historical information. However, the weather is likely to subject our buildings and factories to far tougher tests. Although there is great uncertainty surrounding the climate in the future, the risk assessments must be considerably sharpened up as we build for …

Extreme sea levels result in erosion and floods. SMHI is soon launching a new service for construction in areas close to the sea