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04/06/2007
Press release
Ministry of the Environment
Most of the global ice and snow cover is rapidly declining. This will have large global, regional and local consequences for human beings and nature. This is the main message of the UNEP report “Global Outlook for Ice and Snow” which was presented
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18/04/2008
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
- Labour migration contributes to continued economic growth in Norway. We have to attract the skills needed in the labour market. The Government therefore wants to put the conditions in order for an effective labour migration, said the Minister of
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06/12/2006
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 28 and 29 November Mr Erik Solheim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development hosted a two-day conference in Oslo on the current use of conditionality in the International Finance Institutions.The first day of the conference was open to
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18/05/2007
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Israel has the right to defend itself, but we call for restraint,” said Foreign Minister Støre. “The continual rocket attacks against Israel are unacceptable, but an Israeli escalation of the situation will strengthen the position of the
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21/05/2007
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: A new internet service for Svalbard Global Seed Vault has been launched on regjeringen.no. The website provides easy access to news about the project, links to partners and resources and factual information about the
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13/12/2010
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Human Rights Dialogue with Indonesia was formally launched in Jakarta in April 2002, and is considered by both Norway and Indonesia to be a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. The Dialogue consists of political consultations on state
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10/02/2010
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Back to main page Oslo Two-day high-level conference on “Multidimensional and Integrated Peace Operations: Trends and Challenges” Oslo, 29–30 October 2007 Agenda Participants Opening Address Conference Proceedings Summary Conference Background Note
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21/04/2008
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
"As a friend of Zimbabwe and the region, I strongly appeal to you to strengthen your efforts to find a solution. The Government of Zimbabwe must respect basic democratic rules and human rights - and prevent violence", Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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27/03/2008
News story
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
The Conference “Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Saving Seeds for Eternity?” included as speakers representatives from a range of organizations and areas of expertise that contributed to the development of the Seed Vault. Read more in the summary of
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11/04/2008
Parliament answers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- In politics it is rarely wise to rule out options in advance. Norway and many other countries in the world are following developments in China closely. At present, however, the Government does not believe that a boycott would be an effective way
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28/03/2008
Press release
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The Ministry of Justice has received the report on the loss of the anchor-handling vessel “Bourbon Dolphin”- A special commission of enquiry chaired by appellate court judge Inger Lyng has clarified the course of events and causal factors in
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29/02/2008
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 14 March appointed Ms. Lotte Grepp Knutsen (34), communications advisor, Oslo, as political advisor to Minister of Children and Equality Anniken Huitfeldt. She succeeds Ms. Marthe Scharning Lund, who has
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05/03/2008
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway’s environmental policy is in line with OECD recommendations. This is confirmed by the OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030, presented in Oslo today.
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24/09/2007
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The UN has become an important actor - as mediator, as peacebuilder and as a catalyst for justice and accountability. Sometimes it succeeds. Other times political conflicts get in the way - not surprisingly as its working environment is often
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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21/11/2000
Guidelines/brochures
Arbeids- og administrasjonsdepartementet
All central government agencies are to draw up service declarations for their users by the end of 2000. The Ministry of Labour and Government Administration (AAD) is therefore presenting this guide on how agencies can organize their work on drawing
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01/10/2007
Speech/statement
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Helga Pedersen made the opening speech at the workshop “Arctic Coastal Zones at Risk”. The workshop was held at the Norwegian Institute of Air Research in Tromsø 1 October 2007.
The workshop is
By
Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Helga Pedersen
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24/10/2002
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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29/08/2002
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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19/09/2007
Speech/statement
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Speech by Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Energy Anita Utseth at RAO/CIS , Norwegian Embassy, Hydro, Statoil, INTSOK Banquet “Le vernissage” 10 September 2007
By
State Secretary Anita Utseth
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24/09/2007
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
"We need to develop a framework that both ensures that global emissions are reduced cost efficiently, and at the same time provide development countries with new and stronger incentives for participating in the new agreement", Stoltenberg said in