Norway's government, led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, has announced a historic initiative to combat nature loss, allocating 100 million kroner in the upcoming state budget.

This funding includes 30 million kroner for nature restoration, 20 million for the Natursats project to support local nature initiatives, and 50 million for a new nature map.

The initiative follows Norway's commitment to an international nature agreement signed in 2022, aiming to address environmental concerns highlighted by recent media revelations.

Despite internal disagreements within the government, Støre emphasizes the importance of balancing development with conservation, stating that nature cannot simply be preserved under a 'glass dome.

' The forthcoming nature report is expected to set clearer goals and provide municipalities with better tools to manage natural resources effectively.