Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate

Climate change

Iceland aims to achieve carbon neutrality before 2040 and to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement.

National parks and other protected areas

There are a large number of protected areas in Iceland, to which varying rules apply depending upon the aim of the protection accorded them, the nature of the area and the accord reached with…

Government news

Visit of Commander, JFC Norfolk: Iceland's key role in North Atlantic Defence Cooperation

29 April 2026

Arctic Security Forces Roundtable convenes in Iceland

31 March 2026

Bilateral Dialogue between Iceland and Canada

26 March 2026

What we do

The Icelandic Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate formulates and enforces the Icelandic government policy for environmental affairs.

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Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate

Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson

Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson took office as Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate on 21 December 2024.