Sweden is rapidly enhancing its defenses against extreme weather conditions, with the government emphasizing water management in its updated climate adaptation strategy.

However, delays in implementation raise concerns, as a critical inquiry aimed at aiding municipalities won't conclude until 2025. The nation already faces significant impacts from heatwaves, floods, and droughts, with experts predicting these events to become more frequent and costly if proper adjustments are not made.

Despite the urgency, the recent budget saw reduced funds for climate adaptation, sparking criticism.

The climate minister cites unclear responsibilities, not lack of funds, as the primary challenge, promising that the strategy will transition from "words to action" by clarifying roles and accelerating preventive measures.