According to the Paris Agreement, which Norway is a Party to, the global average temperature must be kept well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature. Norway has communicated a nationally determined contribution (NDC) in accordance with the Paris Agreement. In the NDC Norway commits to a target of an at least 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The NDC states that Norway intends to fulfil the commitment through a joint fulfilment with the EU and its member states. An agreement with the EU is not yet in place. In the event there is no agreement with the EU, the target of reducing emissions by at least 40 % compared with 1990 will be Norway’s NDC. This target is conditional on the availability of flexible mechanisms under the new climate agreement and on Norway being credited for participation in the EU ETS so that this counts towards fulfilment of the commitment.

The regulation bans the use of mineral oil for heating of buildings from 2020. The purpose of the ban is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The regulation will not be adopted until after the notification process is completed.