Monday this week, on World Ocean Day, I celebrated the ocean in a kayak with my sister. Experiences like this should not be taken for granted.
The covid crisis has taught us many things, as how connected we all are and how much we depend on each other - and a living nature.
As CO2 emissions are estimated to go down with 4 to 7 percent this year as a consequence of the covid crisis (Source: Global Carbon Project) If we are to reach the 1,5 degree target set in the Paris-agreement , equivalent reductions must be made every year this coming decade (source: IEAs Global Energy Review).
However, national authorities have made economical crisis packages that will affect the climate in the coming decades with increased CO2-emissions.
In Norway, the oil industry has gotten tax leave for up to 100 billion NOK in order to keep investments up. The equivalent rescue packages for a green transition is set to 3,6 billion NOK.
Scientists says this is an attempt to breath fresh life into a dying industry. Norway knows the transition must and will come, the only question is if it’s one we regulate by making real investments that matter in the green transition, or continuing falsely like we have with one foot in each camp. It’s time to chose a side Norway. The climate can’t wait.
Kayaking in World Ocean Day