Background & Purpose

There is a great need to protect and preserve vulnerable marine and archipelago environments in the Baltic Sea for the future.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed establishing Nämdö archipelago national park in Värmdö municipality to safeguard a diverse marine landscape. At the same time, the opposition submitted around 180 motions concerning various environmental topics such as species protection and invasive species, which the parliament ultimately rejected.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament decided to establish Nämdö archipelago national park and turned down all the opposing motions.

Does this affect you?

  • Residents in Värmdö: Affected by new conservation rules and increased status in their local archipelago environment.
  • Nature visitors and boaters: Gain access to a protected national park with specific guidelines on how to move and act in nature.

In Practice

  • Nämdöskärgården in Värmdö municipality becomes a national park.
  • Special environmental rules and protections apply to the area to preserve nature.
  • The area is highlighted as Sweden's first marine national park in the Baltic Sea.