Newsom Hosts Swedish Delegation, Signs International Climate Agreement

Their letter of cooperation states goals that include expanding electric public transportation and vehicle charging infrastructure.

(L-R) Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell meet at the Stanford Mansion in Sacramento, Calif., on Feb. 20, 2024. Courtesy of Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Looking to expand on climate agreements between the governments of California and Sweden initiated in 2017, Gov. Gavin Newsom welcomed officials from the Nordic nation Feb. 20 to sign a letter of cooperation renewing the partnership.

“California and Sweden have led the world in taking ambitious climate action, and now we’re partnering to do even more,” Mr. Newsom said in a press release. “From advancing zero-emissions technology to collaborating on our clean energy transition, our work together will benefit communities from Stockton to Stockholm.”