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  • The Government Extends Tropical Forest Initiative to 2035

    24/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

    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.

  • Record High Tropical Forest Loss in 2024

    21/05/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Tropical forest loss reached record levels in 2024, according to a report published today. Large-scale fires, mainly human induced, and intensified by rising temperatures and drought, were a major driver.

  • Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

    04/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

  • UN Summit: Defending international law more important than ever

    23/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in various events during the UN General Assembly high-level week. ‘In a world rife with conflict causing increasing polarisation, it is more important than ever to safeguard the UN and

  • Norway submits its new NDC under the Paris Agreement

    26/06/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Today, Norway submitted its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035 under the Paris Agreement. Norway’s NDC for 2035 is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70-75 per cent compared to 1990 levels.

  • Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords

    30/09/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.

  • Proposing a new ambitious climate target for Norway

    11/04/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The Norwegian government is proposing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70 to 75 percent by 2035.

  • Norwegian offshore wind development in New York

    21/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    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

  • Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest

    22/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    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.

  • Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

    03/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

  • Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

    12/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘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.

  • Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK

    16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common

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

    19/10/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    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

  • Norway to provide guarantees of NOK 2 billion for renewable energy in the Amazon and Central America

    07/11/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway is joining forces with Sweden and Denmark to provide guarantees totalling approximately NOK 2 billion to support renewable energy development in the Amazon and Central America. Together, the guarantees will unlock close to NOK 8 billion for

  • The time for climate change action is now

    07/04/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    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 to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter

    21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.

  • Norwegian Government to provide up to 3 billion USD to new fund to preserve tropical forests

    06/11/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

    For many years, Norway has been one of the largest donors of funding to protect the world’s rainforests. The Government is now proposing to allocate up to 3 billion USD to a new international fund designed to safeguard the world’s tropical forests

  • Norway and Brazil to cooperate on climate-friendly shipping

    19/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway and Brazil will work together to promote climate-friendly shipping. The aim is to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the Announcement of the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability

    02/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    It is with appreciation that Norway notes the conclusion of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). We offer our sincerest gratitude to our negotiating partners Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland for

  • The Oslo Call to Cali

    05/07/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Oslo Ministerial Dialogues on Nature 25 June, Co-Chairs’ statement by Minister Susana Muhamad and Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.

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