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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.
- What Is Sustainability?
- The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2022
- Green Spaces
- Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions by 2030
- Climate Strategy
- Sustainable and Circular Consumption
- Transport
- Energy and Buildings
- Sustainable Food
- Social and Ethical Procurement
Sustainability refers to the ability of a country to meet its needs and evolve without having to compromise the ability of future generations to achieve the same. Cities that strive to be sustainableare characterized by their resilience and ability to adapt to rising issues with urbanization, as well as other economic, social, and environmental fac...
The Dutch company Arcadis has recently released the 5th edition of its long-anticipated report – The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2022. The report demonstrates that in a world confronted with a series of challenges like climate change, urbanization, and diminishing resources, in order to be truly prosperous, cities need to pursue sustainability...
The Norwegian capital is widely recognized for investing in preserving green spaces. A total of one million trees grow within the urban zone of Oslo and two-thirds of the area is located within the city’s boundary, consisting of forests, parks, and lakes. Oslo has successfully achieved the target air pollution figures set by the World Health Organi...
Oslo’s sustainability achievements hardly stop here. The city uses a lot of renewable energy, such as hydro power, which amounts to around 60% of its total energy consumption. The Norwegian capital’s emissions have reduced significantly since 2013 and are on track to achieving the objective of nearly zero emissions by 2030. Emissions are being reco...
Oslo’s Climate Strategy outlines the journey of implementing an outstanding example of a green transformation that serves to achieve the city’s climate goals while developing and upgrading the existing urban community. The city is set towards becoming one that produces no greenhouse gas emissions and that can better address climate change. A remark...
Oslo’s strategy for sustainable and circular consumption depicts perfectly how the city will facilitate sustainable and reduced material consumption in order to meet the criteria of the Procurement Strategy. The focus will be primarily on areas such as food, plastics, electronics, and textiles as well as building and construction materials. A colla...
Oslo has made a lot of progress when it comes to sustainable public transportation, with an increasing share of zero-emission buses. Along with these technologies, biogas is another crucial energy source for buses and heavy-duty vehicles such as waste trucks in the city. An interesting fact is that biogas used in Oslo is produced locally in the reg...
Over the past years, Oslo has gained experience in the requirement of fossil-free construction. It is estimated that by 2025, all construction sites commissioned by the city of Oslo will have zero emissions. This strategy has been adopted as a minimum requirement in all construction procurements. In 2019, the city also introduced standardized award...
Oslo’s new agreements on food from 2023 state that new suppliers must deliver more sustainable plant-based and seasonal foods. The city is continuously working on developing its portfolio of framework agreements that offer sustainable alternatives, as well as simplified and affordable choices. It is estimated that from 2018 to 2019 the share of fai...
The city of Oslo is currently the “Fairtrade capital” of Norway. It was the first in the country to offer clothes made from Fairtrade-certified cotton to the health sector through the joint venture agreement for washing and renting workwear and institutional clothing. The inclusion of more social clauses was also established in contracts with a hig...
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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.
- Emphasis on Green Spaces and Biodiversity. Oslo, known for its dedication to environmental sustainability, places a strong emphasis on preserving and enhancing green spaces throughout the city.
- Renewable Energy Usage. A cornerstone of Oslo’s sustainability strategy is its focus on renewable energy sources, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
- Public Transport and Reduced Car Dependency. Oslo’s approach to transportation is a key element of its sustainability, focusing on public transport and reducing car dependency.
- Waste Management and Recycling. Effective waste management and recycling are pivotal in Oslo’s sustainability efforts. Advanced Waste Management Systems.
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 ...
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.
May 4, 2022 · By Nick Romeo. May 4, 2022. Illustration by Kevin Lucbert. In September of 2019, roughly a dozen workers in Oslo, Norway, broke ground on the world’s first zero-emission construction site. They ...
