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Norwegian Plastics Strategy

This strategy brings together the Norwegian Government’s plastics policy and describes most of the measures that have been implemented or are being implemented to reduce plastic litter and plastic pollution. It takes a comprehensive approach

Guyana leapfrogs into solar energy future with Norwegian forest payments

Guyana’s largest ever solar power projects will be financed thanks to the country’s low deforestation levels, following a landmark forest partnership between Guyana and Norway.

The Norwegian Statement at the Stockholm +50 Conference

Held by the Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment at the Stockholm + 50 conference. 2nd of May 2022.

By Minister of climate and environment Espen Barth Eide

Joint statement on climate

The text of the following readout was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Norway on the occasion of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s visit to Oslo, Norway.

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.

OECD Environmental Performance Review of Norway

On Friday 22 April, OECD launches the Environmental Performance Review of Norway 2022 and hands over their recommendations for Norwegian authorities on the way forward.

UNEA: Agreement in Nairobi on global deal against plastic pollution

World leaders agreed on a new international, binding agreement on plastic pollution through a full lifecycle approach to be finalised by 2024. The decision marks a historical achievement in the global cooperation against plastic pollution.

Opening remarks of the UNEA President

Opening remarks of the UNEA President, Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Mr. Espen Barth Eide, at the Opening Plenary of the Fifth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

By Minister of climate and environment Espen Barth Eide Opening remarks of the UNEA President

‘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

Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion

The Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – Preliminary Norwegian Positions

High ambitions, collective effort and urgent action are needed to speed up the transition to a sustainable, resilient, climate neutral and environmentally friendly future.

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.

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) - Norway’s Climate Action Plan for 2021–2030

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Regulations Relating to Pollution and Waste in Svalbard

Legal basis: Issued by the Ministry of Climate and Environment on 3 July 2020 with a legal basis in the Act of 15 June 2001 no. 79 Relating to the Protection of the Environment in Svalbard (Svalbard Environmental Protection Act) Section 66, Section

Read regulation at lovdata.no

The Norwegian Government’s hydrogen strategy

Towards a low emission society

Meld. St. 20 (2019–2020) - Norway’s integrated ocean management plans — Barents Sea–Lofoten area; the Norwegian Sea; and the North Sea and Skagerrak

Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 16 (2019–2020) - New goals for Norway’s cultural environment policy

Meld. St. 16 (2019–2020) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The cultural environment is a common good and a community resource contributing to both environmental, social and economic sustainability. In this white paper, the government is presenting its proposed new national goals for Norway’s cultural

Norway’s Fourth Biennial Report

Under the Framework Convention on Climate Change

Download report (pdf) Introduction This report is Norway’s fourth biennial report related to climate change under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The previous biennial reports were submitted in, 2014, 2016 and 2018 respectively.

Strategy on Land Use, Land Use Change and forestry sector

This strategy was submitted to ESA according to Protocol 31 Article 3 para 8(a) (iii). It outlines Norway’s strategy for the land use, land use change and forestry sector with a perspective of at least 30 years.

Norway's National Plan related to the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No. 269/2019 of 25 October 2019

Norway's nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement is to reduce our emissions by at least 40 per cent compared to 1990 levels by 2030. Norway will cooperate with Iceland and EU to fulfil their respective emission reduction targets