Miljødirektoratet

government agency

Miljødirektoratet, or the Norwegian Environment Agency, is a governmental body responsible for environmental protection and the implementation of environmental laws and policies in Norway. Established to promote sustainable development, it oversees various aspects of environmental management, including pollution control, biodiversity conservation, and climate change initiatives. Recently, the agency has raised concerns over Norway's compliance with EU directives related to wastewater treatment, highlighting potential environmental consequences for critical waterways like the Oslofjord.