Increasing scientific evidence of the severe consequences for human and natural systems from the impact of current and projected climate change is underlining the imperative of reaching an ambitious global agreement on climate change. In the months ahead the UN climate change negotiations have to move forward on a range of issues. Four areas constitute a core in these discussions;
– Commitments on deep emission reductions from industrialised countries
– The nature of developing countries commitments
– Decisions on a financial architecture to support mitigation, technology and adaptation in developing countries
– Governance structures to support the implementation of means and measures under a new Copenhagen Agreement.
The attached paper provides an overview of the negotiations and key Norwegian positions towards Copenhagen.
Norwegian Climate Policy - Positions Towards Copenhagen _short version_.pdf
Norwegian Climate Policy - Positions Towards Copenhagen _long version_.pdf
The Norwegian Government has also produced a number of one-pager briefs on the main Norwegian positions on various themes and subjects related to climate change. Please see attached policy notes for further details.
Norwegian Climate Policy - Shipping.pdf
Norwegian Climate Policy - CCS.pdf
Norwegian Climate Policy - Financing Proposal.pdfNorwegian Climate Policy - Polar Regions.doc
Norwegian Climate Policy - REDD.pdf
Norwegian Climate Policy - Goals and National Implementation.pdf
Norwegian Climate Policy - Polar Regions.pdf
For further information please contact:
Øystein Botillen
First Secretary
Tel: +258 21 48 01 00
E-mail: oybo@mfa.no