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Contribution Agreement Concluded: Norway Delivers US$ 56 Million In Results-Based Support For Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Climate Goals

The Contribution Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Norway (Partners) in September 2022, was signed on October 19th by Rut Krüger Giverin, Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, and Djoko

NOU 2024: 2 - In interaction with nature

– Nature risk for industries, sectors and society at large in Norway

Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

‘I am hoping for a historic decision from the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi’

Minister of Climate and the Environment Espen Barth Eide is travelling to Nairobi where Norway will hold the presidency of the fifth session of United Nations’ Environment Assembly. One of Norway’s key goals is to take a decision to start the

Meld. St. 14 (2020–2021) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021

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Norwegian offshore wind development in New York

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest

Leaders will build on Glasgow legacy to establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27

The COP26 Presidency is inviting world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and

Meld. St. 30 (2023–2024) - International cooperation on nuclear safety and security in a changed Europe

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The Government Extends Tropical Forest Initiative to 2035

Preserving the rainforests is the most impactful climate and nature action Norway supports internationally. With this extension, the government reaffirms its commitment by continuing the rainforest initiative to 2035.

Closer cooperation between Norway and Germany to develop green industry

Norway and Germany are expanding cooperation to increase production of renewable energy and to develop green industry. The two countries have issued two joint declarations outlining the next steps in their cooperation in the areas of hydrogen,

Environmental Information Act

The purpose of this Act is to ensure public access to environmental information and thus make it easier for individuals to contribute to the protection of the environment, to protect themselves against injury to health and environmental damage, and

Read act at lovdata.no

Motor traffic on uncultivated land and in watercourses

The purpose of this Act is to regulate motor traffic on uncultivated land and in watercourses on the basis of overall considerations of the public interest, with a view to protecting the natural environment and promoting public wellbeing.

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The time for climate change action is now

Global greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise, and it will take immense efforts to limit the warming of our planet. A new UN climate report concludes that we need more climate action and faster.

Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest

Ecuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.

Meld. St. 29 (2020–2021) - Norway’s integrated plan for the conservation of areas of special importance for marine biodiversity

This white paper presents the Government’s proposals for further development of the element of its ocean management regime concerning the conservation of areas of importance for marine biodiversity.

Ot.prp. nr. 52 (2008-2009) - Proposition No. 52 (2008–2009) to the Stortingconcerning an Act relating to the management of biological, geological and landscape diversity (Nature Diversity Act)

High-Level Closing: Looking to Our Ocean 2023

Closing remarks by Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at Our Ocean Palau, 14 April 2022. The speech was delivered by ambassador Bjørn S. Jahnsen.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Morrow Battery Cell Factory in Arendal

'Now, in order to speed up the transition, we will always need someone who dares to think big, take the lead, seize the opportunities and move ahead, and Morrow is one of them', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Arendal

Norway’s Report on Demonstrable Progress under the Kyoto Protocol

Status report as of December 2005

T-1453 E / 2006 ISBN 82-457-0402-4 This report seeks to document Norway’s progress in meeting its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, both at home and on the international scene. It gives a snapshot of trends in emissions and describes the policy

National Strategy against Antibiotic Resistance

The Norwegian National Strategy Against Antibiotic Resistance 2015-2020 lays out the Government’s goals for work over the coming years and the steps needed to achieve these.