Recommendations for better climate policy in Norway

The Klimaråd 2025 report provides a comprehensive evaluation of Norway's climate efforts and offers specific recommendations for policymakers. The key points include:

1. Need for Broad Climate Transition:

   • The report emphasizes the necessity for a wide-ranging transformation involving all sectors of society.
   • Highlights the importance of reducing emissions domestically and minimizing the global carbon footprint of exported and imported goods.
      

2. Recommendations for Climate Policy:

   • Report calls for the integration of climate, nature, and resource use considerations.
   • Suggests implementing green taxes and returning new CO₂ revenues to businesses and individuals.
   • Advocates for using the ASI principle (avoid, shift, improve; UFF in Norwegian) as a guiding principle in all decision-making.
      

3. Climate and Nature Interconnection:

   • The report stresses the inseparable link between the climate crisis and the nature crisis.
   • Recommends Norway to set a separate climate goal for halting nature loss and increasing carbon storage (LULUCF).
      

4. Energy Transition and Emission Reductions:

   • The report urges for accelerated efforts in energy production and efficiency.
   • Proposes a state package for new power production and energy efficiency, including local projects.
      

5. International Cooperation:

   • The report highlights the importance of adhering to international norms and agreements.
   • Encourages Norway to enhance its international climate finance efforts.

The report underscores the urgency of immediate action to meet climate goals and the need for a coordinated approach to climate and nature conservation.

Read more... (news item on website Klimastiftelsen)