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Faroese focus on oceans and climate
Seas the Future - Enhancing North Atlantic & global partnerships on oceans issues in a changing climate was the title of the COP 15 Side Event in Copenhagen on 16 December 2009.
The side event was organised and hosted by the Government of the Faroes in partnership with the Governments of Indonesia and Norway, the FAO and the Nordic Council of Ministers.
The aim was to focus on the vital role of oceans in global climate and sustainable development.
The UNFCCC Secretariat chose Seas the Future for one of its official webcasts, which can be viewed in its entirety on the unfccc.org website – click here to connect.
20/20 Vision - the new Faroese climate policy
The new Faroese climate policy, with its target to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 20% by 2020, is a realistic and ambitious path to a more sustainable national economy.
The aim is to decrease Faroese dependency on fossil fuels and stimulate the development of renewable energy alternatives, inspired by the realities of life in the middle of the North Atlantic.
“When it comes to making a real contribution in the Faroe Islands to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, our commitment won’t stop in 2020. But it starts now”, says Faroese Environment Minister, Annika Olsen.
