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Turning towards Green Economy –
Norwegian experience
24 April 2012, Sofia
A green economy - what do we need ?
Consistent legislation and solid institutions
A vast range of policy instruments
Open information
Sector integration and sector responsibility
Research and monitoring
International cooperation
The strategic goals of the Norwegian Government – a global view
Key priorities for the Norwegian foreign policy
Taking advantage from the emerging global economy
Further internationalization of the Norwegian economy
FDI attraction
The EEA Agreement
EEA and Norway GrantsTwo Memoranda of Understanding signed in June 2011
Priority sectors EEA Grants
• Environmental protection and management
• Climate change and renewable energy
• Civil society
• Human and social development
• Protecting cultural heritage
Priority sectors Norway Grants
• Green industry innovation
• Decent work and tripartite dialogue
• Human and social development
• Justice and home affairs
Increased competitiveness of green enterprises, including greening of existing industries, green innovation and green entrepreneurship
Available funds for projects: at about 12 mill. EUR Expected outcomes are:
a) Realisation of business opportunities of
greening of the European economy
b) More use of environmentally friendly technologies. Programme management – Innovation Norway
PA 21 Green Industry Innovation Programme – an opportunity for the private sector
Projects to be funded
•To support projects which are both good for business and good for the environment•All projects have to aim at a final result of improving the environmental performance of enterprises•Additionally, projects need to fall inn under one (or more) of three categories:
•Environmental innovation•Greening of new and existing enterprises•Entrepreneurship
Suggested activities
•Improvement of technolgy and processes•Innovative services and smart purchasing•Implement EU technology standards on environment•Strategies for greening of management and production•Development of publict strategies for green ind. dev.•Cross-cutting training and awareness-raising•Promotion of female and young entrepreneurship
Bulgarian private entities in partnership with Norwegian private entities
Bulgarian NGO’s and Bulgarian public entities with a mandate that includes issues related to the development of the buisness environment in Bulgaria
Target groups
Good practice – Solar park in Pripechene
Results - the energy produced for 1 year opertaion
Washing the laundry at 60 degr. C 2 401 058 times
Using a 60W bulb 40 704 896 hours
Using a 20W energy saving bulb 120 334 677 hours
Making cup of coffee 167 345 789 cups
Toasting bread 318 234 554 toasts
Cooling beer 383 040 100 litre
Boiling breakfast eggs 576 156 320 eggs
Squeezing lemons 10 981 352 267 lemons
Working on computer 11 552 522 hours
Ironing shirts 34 656 019 shirts
Watching TV 23 729 211 hours