After gaining direct political influence in 2013, MDG has also pushed heavily for the implementation of policies that encourage the use of electric cars, public transportation, biking and walking, while discouraging the use of carbon emitting vehicles. So far, several policies have been established over the past few years following MDG and other green parties' influence.

In the fall of 2000, Statoil drilled for the first time, but did not discover any oil (Naturvernforbundet, 2017). However, as this took place, political pressure against the Labor Party grew along with public unrest.  MDG voiced its opinion on the matter, and even though they had little influence at the time, other political parties and Norwegian environmental organizations expressed the same concern. In 2001, direct protests took place, with the most famous one located in Lofoten itself.