The Norwegian government has acknowledged the difficulty in meeting its ambitious climate goals of halving emissions by 2030. Current projections indicate that Norway will only achieve a 26.3% reduction, less than half of the target.

To address this shortfall, the government plans to purchase carbon credits from other EU countries, a move that has sparked criticism from opposition parties.

Critics argue that relying on carbon credits is a missed opportunity to invest in domestic emission reductions.

Despite these challenges, the government insists it remains committed to its climate objectives, emphasizing new policies aimed at reducing emissions in transportation, industry, and waste management.