1 ministry of the interior the faroese climate challenge
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MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
THE FAROESE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
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MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
• To cut emissions of green-house gases by at least 20 % in 2020
• Emission cuts to be implemented domestically
• No “offsets” in this target • Transparent policy measures
by Government to be evaluated biannually by Parliament
AN AMBITIOUS AND REALISTIC TARGET
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MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
1. Heating
2. Land-based transport
3. Energy production
4. Ships and aviation
5. Renewable energy
6. Public awareness and education
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
To reduce GHG emissions from 760,000 tonnes to 610,000 tonnes
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MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
• Energy supply from locally based renewable energy resources
• Electrify house heating and land-based transport
• Sustainable food production from fuel efficient fishing vessels
• Support research in maritime clean-tech solutions
• Climate change research and monitoring
• Prepare for timely adaptation to climate change
ELECTRIFICATION AND OPTIMIZATION
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MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
• Cross-sector group mandated to propose emission reduction targets and climate action plan
• Public hearing of all major stakeholders
• Political consultation of all political parties on target and policy
• Emission cuts unanimously resolved by Parliament
• Climate action plan to be implemented by Government
BROAD SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE POLICY
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MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
• The Faroese Parliament has decided that the Government shall steer the ship on a green course towards a more sustainable future
• The Faroes do not wish to pass on the burden of climate change to future generations to come
• Our fight against climate change starts now but it does not end in 2020
THE FAROESE CONTRIBUTION