New Report Reveals Norwegian Labour Voters Want a Stricter Oil and Gas Policy
New Report Reveals Norwegian Labour Voters Want a Stricter Oil and Gas Policy
A new report, developed by the analysis agency Analyse & Tall SA in collaboration with Oil Change International, shows that a significant share of the Norwegian population wants emission cuts to happen within Norway and that Labour Party voters are ready for a political shift in oil policy. The report reveals that half of Norwegians believe that most or all emission cuts should take place domestically.
Read the report (only available in Norwegian)
The report also reveals an increasing concern among Labour Party (Ap) voters with the following key findings:
- Two out of three Labour voters say Norway should either stop exploring for new oil and gas or slow down exploration.
- More Labour voters support a stricter oil and gas policy than those who want to maintain or relax the current approach.
- Other voters are more likely to support Labour if the party adopts a stricter oil and gas policy.
These findings are especially relevant as the Norwegian Parliament prepares to debate a new climate white paper in June that will set the course for future climate action – including how emissions cuts are achieved. The fact that a significant proportion of the Norwegian population wants emission reductions to happen in Norway sends a clear message to political leaders.