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India and Norway Renew Green Environmental Cooperation Commitment
India and Norway met in Oslo to discuss protecting the environment.
The meeting took place on September 10 and 11, 2026.
They talked about plastic waste, pollution, recycling and climate change.
They also discussed oceans, carbon markets and environmental research.
Both countries said they want to work more closely on these issues.
This cooperation is part of their Green Strategic Partnership.
That partnership was strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway in May.
The two countries also want to cooperate in areas such as clean energy, research and sustainable growth.
India and Norway held the 12th Joint Working Group meeting on Environment in Oslo on September 10–11, 2026.
Discussions covered plastic pollution, circular economy, climate change, emissions, carbon markets and sustainable ocean management.
Officials reviewed cooperation involving marine pollution, environmental research, chemical pollution, waste recycling and ocean management.
The countries reaffirmed their commitment to environmental and climate cooperation under the Green Strategic Partnership.
The partnership was upgraded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s May visit to Norway, which also included talks on clean energy and sustainable growth.
- Who
- Officials from India and Norway, including India’s Environment Ministry delegation led by Secretary Tanmay Kumar, participated.
- What
- The 12th India-Norway Joint Working Group on Environment reviewed and strengthened bilateral environmental and climate cooperation.
- Where
- The environmental meeting took place in Oslo, Norway.
- When
- The meeting was held on September 10–11, 2026; related bilateral discussions also took place in May and June.
- Why
- The countries aimed to advance cooperation on climate change, pollution, recycling, sustainable oceans and other priorities under the Green Strategic Partnership.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 12th Meeting of the India-Norway Joint Working Group on Environment
- Date
- September 10–11, 2026
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Indian delegation
- Led by Environment Ministry Secretary Tanmay Kumar
- Main topics
- Plastic pollution, circular economy, climate change, emissions, carbon markets and sustainable ocean management
- Cooperation reviewed
- Marine pollution, environmental research, chemical pollution, waste recycling and ocean management
- Partnership framework
- Green Strategic Partnership
Quotes
Indian Embassy in Norway
The Indian diplomatic mission in Norway, which issued the statement on the meeting.
“The meeting also reviewed ongoing India-Norway cooperation in marine pollution, environmental research, plastic and chemical pollution, waste recycling and ocean qmanagement. The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening environmental and climate cooperation under the Green Strategic Partnership.”
thehansindia.com
May-Elin Stener
Norway’s Ambassador to India.
“Pleased to meet Aparna Ray Joint Secretary (Policy Planning and Research), MEA. We discussed evolving global priorities and ways to strengthen the multifaceted partnership between Norway and India. I look forward to continuing our close cooperation,”
thehansindia.com
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