This document is the government's white paper laying out how it intends to meet its climate targets by 2030. It sets sectoral strategies of emissions reductions, notably with regard transport and the carbon tax. The government has proposed that it will increase the carbon tax to 2000 kroner per tonne of CO2 by 2030 on emissions not covered by the European ETS. The government has also introduced a tax on waste incineration.

Through this document, Norway recognises hydrogen as a key technology for its energy future, and sets its strategy to develop the low-carbon production and use of the gas. It seeks to ramp up technological development in order to make hydrogen competitive by 2030 in a number of sectors including transport.

This strategy aims at enabling Norway' private sector to be competitive and environmentally friendly, and enable the country to enjoy full employment, high income and low greenhouse gases emissions. The strategy focuses on green markets (including emissions trading and taxation), green and innovative procurement, research, energy infrastructure, climate risk, circular economy and exports of green solutions.

This document sets the government's National Transport Plan for the period 2018-2029. It notably deals with the sectoral emissions reductions targets, discussing higher rates of biofuels, technology improvements, transport-related infrastructure and urbanism, public transport and other active modes.

The White Paper states that everyone is responsible for climate change adaptation - individuals, business and industry and the authorities. It provides an account of what Norwegian authorities are doing to enable everyone to assume responsibility for climate change adaptation as effectively as possible, and establish a common framework for climate change adaptation across sectors and administrative levels. &nbsp; &nbsp;The White Paper states that projections on future climate and knowledge are essential for effective climate change adaptation. Adaptation work must always be based on the best available knowledge about climate change and how changes can be addressed. The government intends to ensure that the knowledge base for climate change adaptation is strengthened through closer monitoring of climate change, continued expansion of climate change research and the development of a national centre for climate services. &nbsp; &nbsp;According to the White Paper, adaptation policies and measures should build on the best available knowledge. Thus, the government plans for regular assessments of vulnerability and adaptation needs in Norway. Such assessments will be made if substantial new knowledge is available, related e.g. to the release of the assessment reports of the IPCC.

This framework law is intended to promote the implementation of Norway's climate targets as part of the transition to a low carbon society in Norway in 2050. In that regard, it seeks to promote transparency and public debate about the status, direction and progress of this work. The law enshrines the country's 2030 and 2050 emissions reductions targets, and the annual and five-year reviewing processes deriving from the Paris Agreement. The law came into effect on January 1, 2018 and was amended on June 25, 2021. Its climate target for 2030 is to reduce GHG emissions by at least 50-55% compared to 1990 levels (section 3) Its climate target for 2050 is to become a low-emission society by 2050. The target is to reduce GHG emissions by 90-95% compared to 1990 levels.&nbsp; Section 5 ensures that these climate targets are reviewed every five years and that they are consistent with Norway's NDCs under the Paris Agreement.

This law establishes and outlines the details of a compensation scheme for private property loss and damage due to natural disasters. It establishes a Natural Damage Claim Appeals Board to handle all claims and appeals. The law stipulates that claims may be filed for property lost or damaged by landslides, avalanches, storms, floods, storm surges, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

The Pollution Control Act targets pollution in a general way, prohibiting it in any way unless a specific permission has been issued. Pollutants taken into consideration include greenhouse gases. Under this law, industrial actors must therefore seek permits to emit greenhouse gases.

The purpose of the Act is to contribute to increased generation of electrical energy from renewable energy sources. It establishes a system of green certificates in Norway which are issued by the Norwegian state to renewable energy producers. Green certificates may be traded and they are subject to a quota obligation.

Offshore renewable energy production in Norway is governed by the Offshore Energy Act. Under this act, the construction of offshore wind power and other renewable energy production units/facilities at sea can only take place after the Norwegian Government has opened specific geographical zones for licence applications. The opening of zones requires that a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is carried out.

Norway First NDC (Second updated submission), Nationally Determined Contribution from Norway in 2022

Input from Norway to the technical dialogue of the Global Stocktake, Submission to the Global Stocktake from Norway in 2022

Input from Norway to the Global Stocktake, Submission to the Global Stocktake from Norway in 2022

Norway. 2022 National Inventory Report (NIR), National Inventory Report from Norway in 2022

Norway's Adaptation communication, Adaptation Communication from Norway in 2021

Pollution Control Act

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