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The Antarctic

The Antarctic contains some of the last vast undisturbed areas of nature in the world. Plants, animals, ecosystems and cultural heritage in the Antarctic face an unrelenting growing pressure from traffic, environmental toxins and climate change. The

The Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO)

“The main aim and purpose of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) is to strengthen the participating nations’ national defence, explore common synergies and facilitate efficient common solutions.” The NORDEFCO structure includes political and

Training in the Norwegian language and social studies

The goal of training in the Norwegian language and social studies is that participants are to reach a level of skill in Norwegian that enables them to use or develop their competence in education, work and social life in general.

National Parents’ Committee for Primary and Secondary Education (FUG)

FUG’s role is to ensure that the voices of parents are heard in debates on education policy, and it also acts as the Ministry of Education and Research’s advisory and consultative body representing parents’ interests.

Web page: http://fug.no/

VEA – State School for Gardeners and Florists

VEA - State School for Gardeners and Florists, offers both full and part time courses at tertiary and secondary level.

Web page: http://www.vea-fs.no/

The Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees

The role of the Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees is to promote high-quality, ethical research, and to use preventive measures and investigations to help ensure that research in both the public and private sectors adheres to generally

Web page: http://www.etikkom.no/

National Parents’ Committee for Kindergartens (FUB)

FUBs role is to ensure that the voices of parents are heard in debates on kindergarten policy, and it also acts as the Ministry of Education and Researchs advisory and consultative body representing parents interests.

Web page: http://www.fubhg.no/

Areas of responsibilities

The Ministry of Education and Research’s task is to formulate future-oriented and coordinated policies for the education sector. The aim is to ensure that Norway has a good, efficient education system, as well as productive and creative research

Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism

Thursday 6 November 2014, the Ministry hosted the Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism. The Minister of Justice and public Security, Mr. Anders Anundsen, opened the Conference.

European policy

It is in Norway’s national interest to cooperate closely with the EU and to participate actively in the ongoing political processes in Europe. In order to successfully influence important decisions, Norway must be more clear and assertive, and more

The agreement on climate policy

Through the agreement on climate policy in the Storting, Norwegian politicians have adopted goals for climate policy and measures for how we will reach the goals.

Carbon credits

The Clean Development Mechanism The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) allows for investments in specific projects in developing countries that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to a sustainable development. CDM is also a quota

Export control

Under Norway’s export control system, a range of products, technology and services may only be exported from Norway if the exporter has obtained an export licence from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. See the categories below to learn more about the

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) - Opportunities for All: Human Rights in Norway’s Foreign Policy and Development Cooperation

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The white paper sets out the main priorities of Norway’s efforts to promote human rights in its foreign policy and development cooperation. It describes how Norway’s efforts to promote and protect human rights will be mainstreamed into all aspects

Film and media

The government aims to strengthen the Norwegian media and facilitate that all groups in society have a good media offer. Media is essential for freedom of expression and democracy. The need for credible, editor-controlled media of high quality is

Lotteries and gaming

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has the overarching responsibility for the administration of gaming and lotteries in Norway, with the exception of horse racing and horse trotting. The Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority is the specialist

Postal services

Postal services in Norway shall ensure that all citizens have access to high quality basic postal services. This is achieved through legislation and concessions.

Aviation

Aviation is one of the key elements in domestic transport in Norway as well as a vital international link. The industry is of international dimensions, and regulated to a high degree by international regulations, agreements and conventions. The

Professional goods and passenger transport operators

An operating license or permit is required for those who operate transport services by road or scheduled sea routes. The licensing and permit arrangements ensure safe and appropriate transport services for users and equal competition between

Sea transport and coastal management

A well developed and functioning maritime infrastructure is a key factor in the effective maritime transport of goods and passengers, wealth creation and sustaining and developing the coastal populations. A declared national objective is to transfer