Andreas Carlgren
Swedish politician and environmental minister
Born
July 8th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Served as the 8th Swedish Minister for the Environment from 2006 to 2010. Focused on policies related to sustainability, climate change, and environmental protection during tenure. Participated in the political landscape of Sweden and influenced national environmental strategies. Contributed to the development of various legislative efforts in favor of ecological preservation and renewable energy initiatives.
Served as Minister for the Environment
Promoted sustainable environmental policies
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