Norwegian Agency Says Climate Change Law May Be Needed to Force Quicker Action on Long-Term Goals

COPENHAGEN—The fact that climate change’s impacts are not obvious to most people means that mitigation efforts could be “losing out” to other, more visible causes, according to Norway’s Climate and Pollution Agency (KLIF).

In a document delivered to the Environment Ministry March 18, the agency said a new climate law modeled on that of the United Kingdom could be needed to ensure the issue remains at the top of Norway’s agenda. The U.K. Climate Change Act of 2008 introduced a legally binding framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that includes regulatory requirements, regular risk assessments, and progress reports for many ...