The concentration of greenhouse gases shall be stabilized at a level that will prevent dangerous, man-made impacts on the climate system. Norway has large coastal and marine areas that are rich in species and ecosystems. The Norwegian Environment Agency is responsible for acquiring knowledge and implementing measures to preserve biodiversity as best as possible. Information about receiving training in hunting and fishing, as well as an overview of the relevant provisions. The Norwegian Environment Agency serves as both technical advisor and relevant authority in regard to developing and operating hydroelectric facilities, wind power facilities, and power lines, as well developing and implementing sustainable energy standards for biofuel. The departments primarily responsible for nature management are located in Trondheim, while the departments primarily responsible for climate and pollution issues are located in Oslo. The environment protection authorities aim to ensure that water in marine areas is of such a quality that it both preserves species and ecosystems and promotes human health and well-being. About SOE Norway; Contact. It is headed by Ellen Hambro. The goal of such monitoring is to obtain solid information that will serve as the basis for measures and political decisions, as well as to ensure that the general public has a right to information about the state of the environment, pursuant to the Environmental Information Act. It has offices in Trondheim for nature management and in Oslo for climate and pollution management. The Norwegian Environment Agency coordinates the work of establishing a cohesive, ecosystem-based water management. | Ministry of Climate and Environment. Noise is pollution, as defined in the Pollution Control Act. The Norwegian Environment Agency and the various country governors control that enterprises comply with the environmental rules and regulations. Both ecosystems and longstanding agricultural landscapes are on the verge of disappearing because of changes in the cultural landscape. It has offices in Trondheim for nature management and in Oslo for climate and pollution management. The Norwegian Environment Agency has approximately 700 employees. The Norwegian Environment Agency has the overall editorial responsibility. A new, bipartite target for noise pollution was established in 2007: 1) noise pollution shall be reduced by 10 per cent within 2020 compared with 1999; and 2) the number of people exposed to indoor noise levels of over 38 dB shall be reduced by 30 per cent within 2020 compared with 2005. The environment protection authorities aim to ensure that the water quality in marine areas helps preserve species and ecosystems and also promote human health and well-being. Norwegian greenhouse gas emissions have risen 4.2 per cent from 1990. We focus in particular on nature in densely populated districts, because such areas are easy to use in everyday life. Monitoring the state of the environment enables the authorities to implement measures for either preserving environmental values or preventing their deterioration. The Agency’s functions are to monitor the state of the environment and provide information, exercise authority, oversee and guide regional and municipal authorities, collaborate with authorities of relevant sectors, act as an expert adviser and assist in international environmental efforts. Affiliates. The Norwegian Environment Agency was created on 1 July 2013 through a merger of the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management and the Norwegian Climate and Pollution Agency. Address: P.B.8013 Dep, 0030 Oslo Promote a sustainable development and ameliorate the state of the environment both in our own region and in developing countries; Ensure that international agreements and regulations establish frameworks that do not undermine our national environmental policies. If our inspections uncover non-compliance with the regulations, we impose a deadline for rectifying the matter.