Physical planning

Planning and land use

We present geological information for planning at the regional and local level – for efficient, secure, climate-adapted and sustainable land use.

Rock materials for construction

Construction requires building materials. In Sweden, we use about 100 million tonnes of aggregates every year for roads, railways and concrete.

Sea and coast

The sea is a natural resource. It provides us with valuable services such as energy, food, raw materials, recreation and transportation routes. In order to secure these services for the future, there is a need for sustainable planning and management based on sound knowledge of the ocean and its ecosystems.

Hazards

Geological information can be used to try to prevent and minimise the effects of various types of hazards.

Natural values

Throughout history, geological conditions have shaped and influenced human culture. The availability of materials, energy and favourable land conditions have driven the development of society. For this reason, nature and the world around us encompass a vast quantity of values related to geology.

Contaminated areas

One of Sweden's national environmental quality objectives is A Non-Toxic Environment. SGU plays an active role in efforts to achieve this environmental quality objective through its responsibility for implementing surveys and measures in contaminated areas.

Energy

Geology, energy use and climate are closely interrelated. Geological knowledge and information helps us, for example, to locate various energy raw materials and to see traces of previous climate changes.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS)

One way to reduce the large-scale emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is to capture and store carbon dioxide in the bedrock. In some parts of Sweden the bedrock could be suitable for the storage of carbon dioxide.