Embracing green in a cold climate

59.9 deg north seems an unlikely latitude to be pushing the frontiers of the green agenda but Oslo recently beat 13 other cities to win the mantle of European Green Capital for 2019 has set itself some pretty ambitious targets.
Oslo claims to be a city that puts its people first. Many central areas are now traffic-free, which means that streets and squares bustle with people who can enjoy a meal or who just want to get where they’re going on foot or by bike.