Six MPs have submitted a proposal to develop and enact dedicated legislation for the Oslofjord, modeled on the Marka Act. The proposers argue that the Oslofjord is in crisis, with steep declines in fish stocks and loss of natural values, and that the current fragmented management regime is inadequate. They contend that an Oslofjord Act would enable comprehensive, long-term management and establish stronger national standards for land use, pollution control, and nature conservation.
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The Storting calls on the government to develop and present a proposal for dedicated legislation on the Oslofjord (the Oslofjord Act), modeled on the Marka Act (Act of 5 June 2009 no. 35 on nature areas in Oslo and nearby municipalities), with the aim of ensuring comprehensive, long-term and binding management of the Oslofjord and its ecosystem. The Act should, among other things: ensure holistic and ecosystem-based management of the Oslofjord that binds all relevant authorities to protect and restore the fjord's natural values; strengthen protection of biodiversity, outdoor recreation, and public access to the shoreline and fjord; establish stricter national standards for land use, pollution, and environmental impacts affecting the Oslofjord ecosystem, including building projects in the Oslofjord watershed and management of riparian zones, with the State Governor given enhanced authority to uphold these interests; and improve coordination between the state, regional and municipal authorities.
The Storting calls on the government to establish additional protected areas in the Oslofjord and to assess expansions of the Færder and Hvaler national parks.