@misc{9221178,
  abstract     = {{The land use, land-use change, and forestry sector (LULUCF) has historically been rather unregulated. Recent political developments have put pressure on countries to implement practices that increase net greenhouse gas (GHG) removals and improve the state of carbon sinks. One of these political developments is the European Union’s (EU) LULUCF Regulation, which as of now obligates Member States (MS) to meet binding removal targets. Another political development on the climate front is the energy sector's ambition to reach net-zero. Sweden is an interesting case as the country has one of the largest forest carbon sink and the highest share of renewable energy sources in the EU. Within the total energy-mix, around 30% consists of biomass where forest products account for over 80%. On these grounds, this study examines how the energy sector may be affected by the integration of the LULUCF Regulation. This is done by examining the Swedish Energy Agency’s report which outlines four scenarios that predict how the energy system will reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The analysis examines opportunities and challenges which arise when the sector becomes more regulated. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study assesses the extent to which each scenario may need to adapt to a future where biomass availability changes and carbon sinks are increasingly regulated. The findings reveal that the energy transition may be on firmer footing than previously assumed, however, the continued reliance on biomass without integration of the LULUCF sector risks undermining climate targets and intensifying conflicts of interest. If Sweden is to maintain its path toward a net-zero energy system, it is essential for harmonisation across climate, forestry and energy policy.}},
  author       = {{Hasselstrand, Malva Louise}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{The Role of LULUCF in Sweden’s Energy Transition}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}