Recommendations for better climate policy in Norway

The Norwegian green think tank Klimastiftelsen recently presented their report with recommendations for better green policy to the minister of research and higher education Sigrun G. Aasland. The report was written by the Climate Council 2025 (Klimaråd 2025), which included Vigdis Vandvik (CeSAM) and Kikki Kleiven (Bjerknes center) from UiB.

By: Dagmar Dorothea Egelkraut

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Klimaråd 2025
Photo: Klimastiftelsen

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 (external link)).
       
  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.

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