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title: Norway’s national climate target falls woefully short of ambition needed to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C
date: 2025-06-30T15:19:56Z
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June 30 2025 – Norway has announced its national climate target or [Nationally Determined Contribution](https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/2025-06/Norways%20NDC%20for%202035..pdf) (NDC), which is the official climate action roadmap the country will take between now and 2035.

Norway is one of the top fossil fuel expansion countries in the world and [350.org](http://350.org) is outraged by the lack of emission reduction ambition and clear phase out of oil and gas extraction projects.

**_“Norway’s national climate target falls woefully short of what’s needed to keep the 1.5__°C global temperature rise target alive. Norway has shown total reluctance to commit to a clear phase out of oil and gas projects and is unequivocally burying its head in the sand – ignoring science and perpetuating the climate crisis._ _As a wealthy nation, choosing to opt for insufficient climate ambition is an injustice to the most vulnerable people and the planet.__”_** Andreas Sieber, Associate Director of Policy and Campaigns, [350.org](http://350.org)

[**350.org**](http://350.org)**’s analysis of Norway’s NDC:**

- The headline target of a 70-75% emissions reduction by 2035 falls short of Norway’s fair share (at least 80% by 2035) and hinges on the use of international flexibility mechanisms, rather than a fully domestic approach.
- Norway has once again opted not to set a climate neutrality target for 2050, instead aiming for a 90-95% emissions reduction by mid-century.
- Despite advice from the climate committee, Norway is resisting calls for a clear plan to phase out oil and gas production, signaling an intention to extend fossil fuel extraction contrary to scientific recommendations for a hard end date in line with 1.5°C warming. In the medium term, this is short-sighted as global oil demand is peaking and Norway needs a more solid approach for its likely stranded oil assets.
- While Norway indicates that renewable energy will expand – albeit with a controversial emphasis on bioenergy – it fails to commit to a specific renewable energy target for 2035. Norway fails to set sectoral energy targets unlike most other countries which have already submitted their NDC ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

**Media contacts**

Rachel Brabbins, <rachel.brabbins@350.org> // 55 (21) 98299 8251