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International Energy and Climate Initiative Energy+ Key Features.
“We will begin a seismic survey of the petroleum resources in the previously disputed area as soon as the maritime delimitation treaty between Norway and Russia enters into force. The Government hopes to open these areas for petroleum activities, if
More than 150 countries and a wide range of organisations have reached agreement on a common framework for development cooperation at the high-level forum in South Korea. For the first time, China, India and Brazil are also on board.
“I am very impressed by the peaceful way in which the presidential, parliamentary and local elections were conducted in Zambia on 20 September, and the dignified transition of power from the outgoing president, Rupiah Banda, to the new president,
“I would like to congratulate Sexual Minorities Uganda on winning this important prize. It is a recognition of Sexual Minorities Uganda’s courageous efforts to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Uganda,” commented
The Norwegian government launched the International Energy and Climate Initiative - Energy+ together with the UN Secretary General on 10 October 2011. The initiative aims to increase access to modern energy and energy efficiency, and avoid emissions
Local authorities will receive over NOK5.6 billion in 2012 in connection with the introduction of the interaction reform. "This will give the local authorities the resources they need to resolve the new tasks that follow from the reform," says
Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim has visited one of Kenya’s many refugee camps for victims of the food crisis. He is seriously concerned about the situation in the Horn of Africa.
The Office of the Prime Minister has for the period 14 June 2011-30 November 2011 appointed Ms. Kjersti Stenseng (36), festival director, Lillehammer, as acting political adviser to Minister of Culture Anniken Huitfeldt.
The Government hereby announces Awards in Predefined Areas 2006 (APA 2006). (21.02.06)
Estonia and Norway will cooperate on green industry innovation. A separate programme for this purpose is being established through the EEA and Norway Grants, with a budget of close to NOK 50 million.
Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI. The recent report for Norway covers 2009 and
“The parliamentary elections in Morocco are an important step in the country’s democratisation process. I am pleased that the elections were conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway is concerned about the arrest of the prominent Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski. “Mr Bialiatski’s arrest gives grounds for serious concern,” commented Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Government proposes that local authorities receive a real income growth of NOK five billion in 2012. "The local authority sector has been prioritised in a down-to-earth budget," says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has published a report documenting discrimination of sexual minorities and proposing measures to combat violence and discrimination against this group. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
Norway is one of the largest contributors to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The visit reflects the high priority Norway gives to the High Commissioner’s efforts to promote human rights all over the world.
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to visit South Africa, Australia and Antarctica in December.
“Norway is very concerned about the re-imprisonment of Father Ly in Vietnam,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications met with the EU on the establishment of joint functional airspace block.