Norway's greenhouse gas emissions have reached their lowest level since 1990, with a significant drop of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023, according to Statistics Norway.

This reduction, amounting to 2.3 million tons of CO₂ equivalents, is largely attributed to decreased industrial activity, increased electrification in oil and gas production, and a rise in electric vehicle usage.

Despite this progress, Norway remains off track to meet its Paris Agreement target of a 55% reduction from 1990 levels by 2030. Critics argue that some of the reductions are temporary, driven by reduced industrial activity and the use of biofuels, which may not sustain long-term change.

The government is considering purchasing carbon credits abroad to meet its commitments, a move that has sparked debate about the effectiveness of domestic policies.