Last updated: 29/07/2009 // 2009 may be termed the “year of the climate”. What is the Norwegian approach to climate change and to mitigating the effects of emissions?
Due to the climate changes caused by CO2 emissions there is an urgent need for the nations of the world to find solutions to our common challenge. In December, the world leaders will meet in Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Conference. Preparing for this event, Norway is taking an active approach in the negotiations, aiming for an agreement with ambitious goals. In the articles below Norway´s positions and initiatives in this process will be presented.
Read about:
Overwiew- Norwegian positions towards a climate agreement.
Goals and national implementation.
The importance of carbon capture and storage in reducing emissions.
Norway’s proposal of auctioning of emission allowances.
Norway´s support for a comprehensive initiative towards reductions in emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.
The need to include international shipping in the climate agreement.
The climate change in the Polar Regions and how knowledge about these processes are of crucial importance in understanding global implications.