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‘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 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.

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.

New regulation on field safety in Svalbard – guides must be approved

Government has implemented a new regulation on field safety in Svalbard intended to ensure continued responsible development of tourism in a time of increasing activity and rapid climate change. The regulation includes, among other things, an

Amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act provides better protection for polar bears and seabirds

Norway’s Parliament - Stortinget - has adopted the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act to reduce disturbance of polar bears and seabirds.

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 designed to safeguard the world’s tropical forests

Meld. St. 31 (2023–2024) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024

Chapter 1

NOU 2024: 2 - In interaction with nature

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

Norway and Brazil to cooperate on climate-friendly shipping

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.

Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous

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 ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

Report No. 8 to the Storting (2005–2006) -

Report No. 8 to the Storting (2005–2006) Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea and the Sea Areas off the Lofoten Islands Recommendation of 31

Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council 2023–2025

The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum for Arctic issues. The overall objective for Norway’s chairship of the Council will be to promote stability and constructive cooperation.

Climate change, hungerand vulnerability

Strategy for climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and the fight against hunger

At the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in November 2021, Norway pledged to double its climate finance to developing countries by 2026. This includes a commitment to at least triple funding for climate change adaptation, in line with the Paris

Solutions for U-864 - the submarine wreck outside Fedje in Vestland

English summary of the report from the expert committee, which has assessed further measures for the submarine U-864.

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)

Regulations relating to alien organisms

Adopted by Royal Decree of 19 June 2015 under sections 2, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 66 of the Act of 19 June 2009 No. 100 relating to the management of biological, geological and landscape diversity (the Nature Diversity Act), section 7 of the Act of

Not Straightforward

Short version of the official report by the Expert Group on policy instruments to promote circular activities

On 26 May 2025, the expert group launched its report on instruments to promote a more circular economy. The report points out that our consumption, both private and in business, must be directed towards goods and services with a lower climate and

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

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.