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