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Norway and Morocco will cooperate on cutting emissions
12/06/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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
12/06/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentDuring 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
10/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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 change.
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Norway joins Brazil in leading innovative rainforest fund
17/04/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway 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
10/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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 efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss and
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Norway and Pakistan Sign New Climate Agreement
01/04/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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 can purchase.
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The Government Strengthens Norwegian Research Management in Svalbard with Updated Strategy and New Research Office
31/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityTo strengthen Norwegian research management in Svalbard and facilitate responsible international research cooperation, the government is now launching an updated strategy for research and higher education and a new research office in Svalbard.
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New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan
04/03/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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
28/01/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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 may contribute towards Norway’s climate targets.
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Brazil and Norway reinforce their bilateral climate, forests and biodiversity partnership
24/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentJoint 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
18/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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 of forest loss and resulted in major greenhouse gas
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Stepping Up Efforts Against Forest Crime
13/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentEnvironmental 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 INTERPOL to combat illegal tropical deforestation.
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International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil
07/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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
06/11/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentFor 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
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UN Summit in New York: We must actively defend international cooperation and international law
22/09/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis 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 reform the UN so that it can continue to play a vital
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Norway will implement EU rules to reduce deforestation
07/07/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and FoodPreserving 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. This regulation introduces new requirements for
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Norway Commits Up to USD 50 Million to Asian Development Bank’s Carbon Fund
01/07/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway’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 reach our goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030.
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Norway submits its new NDC under the Paris Agreement
26/06/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentToday, 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.
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New UN Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Established
23/06/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentA 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 prevention of pollution. The panel was formally
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Norway and Switzerland sign Agreement on cooperation on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal
17/06/2025 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe 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).