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Norway pauses UN environment funding, raising plastics treaty fears

Published Monday, May 11, 2026

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Norway has paused its funding to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a decision that has raised concerns about its potential impact on global environmental efforts, particularly the ongoing negotiations for a plastics treaty. Norway has historically been UNEP's largest overall donor, contributing around $12 million annually.

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  • Norway has been the largest overall donor to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in recent years, contributing approximately $12 million (£9 million) annually to the fund over the three years to 2025.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article frames Norway's funding pause as a significant setback for global environmental efforts, particularly the plastics treaty, and questions the country's commitment given its oil and gas interests.

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