MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR THE FAROESE CLIMATE CHALLENGE

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR THE FAROESE CLIMATE CHALLENGE 1

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR AN AMBITIOUS AND REALISTIC TARGET • To cut emissions of greenhouse 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 2

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN To reduce GHG emissions from 760, 000 tonnes to 610, 000 tonnes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Heating Land-based transport Energy production Ships and aviation Renewable energy Public awareness and education 3

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR ELECTRIFICATION AND OPTIMIZATION • Energy supply from locally based renewable energy resources • Electrify house heating and landbased 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 4

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BROAD SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE POLICY • 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 5

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR THE FAROESE CONTRIBUTION • 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 6

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR For more information visit www. climate. fo 7