# Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet) (https://www.environmentagency.no/)

The Norwegian Environment Agency is a government agency under the Ministry of Climate and Environment. Its primary mission is to work for a "clean and rich environment" through regulation, monitoring, and advisory services.

## Core Responsibilities

- Climate Policy:** Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning Norway to a low-emission society.

- Nature Management: Preservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources.

- Pollution Control: Monitoring and preventing industrial pollution, hazardous waste, and noise.

- Nature Surveillance: Operational oversight through *Statens naturoppsyn (SNO)*.

- Species and Habitats: Information on endangered species, predators, fishing, and nature restoration.

- Waste & Circular Economy: Management of hazardous waste, littering, and recycling regulations.

- Outdoor Life: Rights to roam, hiking paths, and motor traffic regulations in nature.

- Protected Areas: Oversight of National Parks and marine protected areas.

- Hunting & Trapping: Management of hunting seasons and the Hunter Register.

- International Cooperation: Represents Norway in international forums, including the EU/EEA, the Green Deal initiatives, the Arctic Council, and the UN's environmental panels (IPCC/IPBES).