Oslo's Climate Budget

The City of Oslo’s Climate Budget translates climate goals into concrete policy action and ensures systematic follow-up of measures and results. On this page, you will find information about the Climate Budget, how far the city has progressed in its climate efforts, what will be prioritised in the coming years, and how the Climate Budget functions as a governance tool.

Direct emissions

Oslo’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 will be reduced by

95 %

compared with 2009

Indirect emissions

Oslo’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions outside the municipality will be significantly lower in 2030 than in 2020

Energy

Oslo’s total energy consumption in 2030 will be reduced by

10 %

compared with 2009

Climate adaptation

Oslo’s resilience to climate change will be strengthened towards 2030, and the city will be developed to be prepared for the expected changes towards 2100

Natural carbon storage

Oslo’s natural environment will be managed to preserve natural carbon sinks in vegetation and soil and increase the uptake of greenhouse gases in forests and other vegetation by 2030

Direct emissions

Oslo’s greenhouse gas emissions is reduced by

30 %

compared with 2009.

Indirect emissions

Construction materials are the largest source of Oslo’s indirect emissions. The municipality sets climate requirements in its own construction projects and has increased its focus on renovation and greater reuse in municipal projects.

Energy

Oslo’s total energy consumption is reduced by

10 %

compared with 2009.

Climate adaptation

Oslo municipality sets requirements for stormwater management in all planning cases and projects across the city, and continues its work to strengthen blue-green infrastructure from the forest (Marka), through the city, and down to the fjord.

Natural carbon storage

In Oslo, more than 1,000 decares of carbon-rich land were developed between 2010 and 2020. Carbon uptake has decreased over the past ten years.

Direct emissions

Adopted measures will reduce Oslo’s greenhouse gas emissions by

70 %

in 2030.

Indirect emissions

Adopted measures will contribute to a more circular construction sector in Oslo, as well as more circular operations across the municipality’s own activities.

Energy

Adopted measures can make approximately 11 MW of capacity available. The future total power demand of heavy transport and the construction sector is estimated at around 100 MW.

Climate adaptation

Adopted measures will strengthen Oslo’s floodway and stormwater retention network and further develop blue-green areas that absorb and treat stormwater, regulate temperature, prevent drought, and stabilise the ground.

Natural carbon storage

Adopted measures will help preserve carbon-rich areas through a transition to more climate- and nature-friendly forestry practices, and by developing tools to make Oslo a land-use neutral municipality.