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Oct 23, 2019 · A city with a green vision. Oslo has been working towards the ambitious goals of its 2016 Climate Strategy. However, a new strategy for 2020-2030 was launched in August 2019 and it’s likely to be adopted by the end of this year, so let’s look at what the city is working on now, and its plans for an even greener future.
- Sustainable City Planning
- Car-Free Urban Living
- Green Entrepreneurship
Oslo is one of the fastest growing capitals in Europe, and has seen a lot of large construction projects over the last few decades. Sustainability has been a guiding principle for many of them. The new Oslo neighbourhood Vulkan, tucked in on a former industrial site by the river Akerselva, is a poster child for eco-friendly city planning. The devel...
Oslo’s politicians play an important role in the city’s ongoing green turn. Through their initiative Bilfritt byliv (‘car-free city life’), the local government has closed down street parking and limited traffic to make room for bikes, benches, green lungs, block parties and other things that make people happier and the air cleaner. Former car sanc...
In addition to the large-scale efforts of city developers and politicians, Oslo is full of smaller projects and businesses that do their part in making Oslo a greener city. Not far from the Oslo Central Station lies Losæter, a large city community garden and the workplace of Oslo’s first urban farmer. A bit further east, the so-called Landbrukskvar...
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Feb 21, 2023 · Oslo has successfully achieved the target air pollution figures set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranging between 10–12 µg/m³ since 2019. This is primarily due to the large amounts of greenery along with low carbon emissions. It is estimated that in Oslo alone, there are around 1,400km of forest roads and 2,100km of nature trails.
The 2019 European Green Capital. Since 2010, an annual European Green City Capital has been awarded to European cities with a population over 100,000 (the population of Oslo municipality is about 700,000). Oslo was the 2019 European Green Capital in recognition of high environmental standards, sustainable urban development, and green job creation.
Oct 5, 2019 · Oslo has always been green, in a sense, attuned to its natural beauty. The city is encircled by the Marka Forest, a nationally-protected area, and the Oslo Fjord, where ships embark for the Arctic ...
Preservation of Green Spaces: Oslo emphasizes the importance of urban greenery and biodiversity in creating a sustainable urban ecosystem. Renewable Energy Commitment: The city’s reliance on hydroelectric and solar power significantly reduces its carbon footprint. Efficient Transportation System: Oslo’s focus on public transport and non ...
From that moment, Oslo had one and a half years to dedicate to planning before the year began. City Government Decision 1022/18 - Strategy for Oslo European Green Capital 2019 sets out the principles and priorities for the planning and running of the year. The strategy designated involvement, joint contributions, and long-term value as guiding ...
