There is one more reason to visit Norway now if you were searching for one. While the Scandinavian nation has always been nature-rich and a stickler to conservation, it is all set to turn greener. Yes, as per a newly-announced move, Norway is now the first country in the world to ban deforestation, making it perfect for those who love to travel to greener spaces.
The country’s decision to ban deforestation has been hailed and is expected to have a major impact on an international level. The ban translates to the fact that the Norweigan government will no longer award any deforestation contracts that are clearly aimed at felling trees. A pledge for the ban was taken by the country’s parliament, also putting in motion Norway’s national biodiversity action plan.
It has to be noted that Norway is sticking to its pledge, made in 2014 at the UN Climate Summit in New York. The nation took a pledge, which said that they would “promote national commitments that encourage deforestation-free supply chains, including through public procurement policies to sustainably source commodities such as palm oil, soy, beef and timber.”
Needless to mention, it is a significant move and is bound to make a global impact. Other nations are expected to follow suit, with Norway setting a very clear precedent. The action plan also includes efforts to protect the rich biodiversity via Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global. This translates to the fact that the nation would not use any product that has its roots in deforestation, further curbs any supply for such products from outside the country, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Paraguay, and Indonesia.
It has to be noted that Norway has also been aiding rainforest conservation on the other hand; the nation aided Brazil in the same with an aid of $1 billion in 2008.
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