1. 1 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR THE FAROESE CLIMATE CHALLENGE

2. 2 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR To cut emissions of green- house gases by at least 20 % in 2020 Emission cuts to be implemented domestically No “offsets” in this target Transparent policy measures by Government to be evaluated biannually by Parliament AN AMBITIOUS AND REALISTIC TARGET

3. 3 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR 1.Heating 2.Land-based transport 3.Energy production 4.Ships and aviation 5.Renewable energy 6.Public awareness and education CLIMATE ACTION PLAN To reduce GHG emissions from 760,000 tonnes to 610,000 tonnes

4. 4 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR Energy supply from locally based renewable energy resources Electrify house heating and land- based transport Sustainable food production from fuel efficient fishing vessels Support research in maritime clean-tech solutions Climate change research and monitoring Prepare for timely adaptation to climate change ELECTRIFICATION AND OPTIMIZATION

5. 5 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR Cross-sector group mandated to propose emission reduction targets and climate action plan Public hearing of all major stakeholders Political consultation of all political parties on target and policy Emission cuts unanimously resolved by Parliament Climate action plan to be implemented by Government BROAD SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE POLICY

6. 6 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR The Faroese Parliament has decided that the Government shall steer the ship on a green course towards a more sustainable future The Faroes do not wish to pass on the burden of climate change to future generations to come Our fight against climate change starts now but it does not end in 2020 THE FAROESE CONTRIBUTION

7. 7 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR For more information visit www.climate.fowww.climate.fo