Ministry of Climate and Environment (Norway)
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Publications 23
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Norway working to strengthen UN in a more turbulent world
In a world marked by war, instability and heightened geopolitical tensions, global leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly High-level Week. Key priority areas for the Norwegia...
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Andfjorden becomes Norway’s largest marine protected area
The Government has today established the Andfjorden Marine Protected Area in the municipalities of Andøy, Harstad and Senja. Covering approximately 1,848.5 km², the protected area is equivalent to ...
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Norway and Morocco will cooperate on cutting emissions
Norway and Morocco have signed a new agreement outlining cooperation to reduce emissions from Morocco’s power sector.
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Norway and Kenya sign a statement of intent on the Paris Agreement’s article 6
During Kenya’s President William Ruto’s official visit to Norway this week, Norway and Kenya signed a statement of intent under the Paris Agreement’s article 6.
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Clear UN Support for Legal Climate Obligations
Norway voted in favor when the UN General Assembly on 20 May adopted a resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on states’ obligations in the face of climate...
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Norway joins Brazil in leading innovative rainforest fund
Norway joins Brazil as co-chair for a new international fund for tropical rainforests, announced on Thursday in Washington, D.C.
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Norway contributes NOK 780 million to the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution
Norway is contributing NOK 780 million over four years to the world’s largest environmental fund, the Global Environment Facility (GEF). GEF provides support to developing countries in their effort...
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Norway and Pakistan Sign New Climate Agreement
Norway and Pakistan have signed a new agreement for closer climate cooperation. The agreement paves the way for cutting emissions in Pakistan that can be converted into climate credits which Norway...
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The Government Strengthens Norwegian Research Management in Svalbard with Updated Strategy and New Research Office
To strengthen Norwegian research management in Svalbard and facilitate responsible international research cooperation, the government is now launching an updated strategy for research and higher ed...
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New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan
Norway and Jordan have signed a new agreement on climate. The agreement can help reduce emissions from the waste sector in Jordan.
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Norway and Zambia will cooperate on cutting emissions
Norway and Zambia have signed an agreement that will both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy access in Zambia. The cooperation is organized under the Paris Agreement Article 6 and m...
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Brazil and Norway reinforce their bilateral climate, forests and biodiversity partnership
Joint Statement between the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Ms. Marina Silva, and the Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen:
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Norway Joins Global Effort Against Forest Fires
Norway is joining two new international initiatives to combat forest fires. The initiative was launched at the UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil. Last year, forest fires were one of the leading causes ...
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Stepping Up Efforts Against Forest Crime
Environmental crime is among the world’s most profitable forms of organized crime and a serious threat to climate, nature, and people. Norway is now strengthening its cooperation with the UN and IN...
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International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil
Norway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.
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Norwegian Government to provide up to 3 billion USD to new fund to preserve tropical forests
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 ...
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UN Summit in New York: We must actively defend international cooperation and international law
This year marks the UN’s 80th anniversary. One of the key topics of discussion for world leaders as they convene in New York for this year’s UN General Assembly High-level Week will be how to refor...
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Norway will implement EU rules to reduce deforestation
Preserving rainforests and other tropical forests is crucial to reduce climate change and halt loss of biodiversity. The Norwegian Government will implement parts of the EU Deforestation Regulation...
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Norway Commits Up to USD 50 Million to Asian Development Bank’s Carbon Fund
Norway’s commitment to the carbon fund will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help mobilize private green investments in developing countries. It will also be an important step for Norway to reac...
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Norway submits its new NDC under the Paris Agreement
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 compa...
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New UN Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Established
A new UN panel has been established in the field of pollution. The panel aims to build a shared knowledge base for global action on the safe management of chemicals and waste, as well as the preven...
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Norway and Switzerland sign Agreement on cooperation on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal
The bilateral agreement, signed during the Longship Launch event in Oslo, will strengthen cross-border cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
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Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”
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 ...
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Record High Tropical Forest Loss in 2024
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 ...
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Norway and the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on clean industry and energy
Today, Norway and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a Green Industrial Partnership. The agreement marks a new milestone in the longstanding Norwegian-British cooperat...
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