Environment  Norway steps up its response to climate change 18/02/2008 :: Norway is at the forefront of efforts to secure reductions in CO2 emissions internationally, and has also set itself the target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. + More |
Environment  Climate change on the agenda for northern neighbours 03/01/2008 :: Climate change and environmental issues were the main agenda items when Nordic ministers met in Oslo to discuss how the Nordic countries can work together and learn from each other to ensure an effective response to climate-related challenges. + More |
Environment  Active environmental policy promotes peace 23/12/2007 :: Global climate change not only threatens the environment, but also poses a danger to international peace. Norway links climate change to development. + More |
Environment  Norwegian Gold in the Barents Sea 13/01/2007 :: Due to its vast natural resources, the importance of the High North stretches far beyond Norway’s borders. A recent article in Newsweek International highlights the strategic importance of Norway and the High North as a future European gas province. + More |
Environment  Norway to purchase CO2 quotas for international air travel 11/01/2007 :: The Norwegian Government will purchase CO2 emission quotas to offset the pollution caused by international air travel by government employees. The hope is that others will follow Norway’s example and that this will reduce total greenhouse gas emissions. + More |
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