Archive Note

This publication is part of GRID-Arendal’s archive. Some information may reflect the context, data and knowledge available at the time of original publication in 1997. It is retained for historical and reference value.

Overview

State of the Environment Norway 1997 presents an indicator-based overview of environmental conditions in Norway, using the Pressure, State, Response framework to connect human activities, changes in the natural environment, and society’s responses. Published by UNEP/GRID-Arendal in Arendal, Norway, the report was authored by Åke Bjørke and released on 30 May 1997.

The publication explains how environmental indicators can help translate scientific findings into accessible information for the public and decision-makers. By simplifying complex data while retaining essential meaning, indicators can support assessment, comparison, forecasting, early warning and evaluation against environmental goals.

What You’ll Find

Readers will find an explanation of environmental indicators and how they can be used to assess conditions and trends at national, regional and global scales. The publication outlines the Pressure, State, Response concept, showing how activities such as emissions place pressure on ecosystems, how those pressures affect environmental quality, and how society responds through measures such as restoration or regulation.

Why It Matters

Although published in 1997, this report remains a useful reference for understanding how environmental reporting has helped bridge science and policy. Its focus on clear indicators reflects GRID-Arendal’s continuing role in transforming science into compelling knowledge products that support environmental decision-making and public understanding.