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Norway: How the energy transition clashes with human rights

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Published: October 24th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Reindeer herding is a Sámi tradition. But this tradition is being threatened by the energy transition.

European companies are keen to invest in wind energy projects in Norway. The largest project with six wind turbines is located on the Fosen peninsula. But there is a dispute here. Two of the turbines violate the human rights of the indigenous Sámi, who breed reindeer in the area. While the Sámi are still waiting for alternative pastures, Swiss-owned Nordic Wind is already considering the construction of additional turbines on the Indre Fosen peninsula.

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