Miljømyndighetene
Miljømyndighetene refers to the environmental authorities in Norway. These bodies are responsible for implementing and enforcing environmental protection laws and regulations. The primary environmental authority at the national level is the Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet). This agency works under the Ministry of Climate and Environment and plays a crucial role in setting environmental standards, managing natural resources, and addressing pollution.
In addition to the national agency, there are county governors (statsforvalteren) in each county who also have
The collective mandate of Miljømyndighetene is to safeguard Norway's natural environment for present and future generations.