Historical archive
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Minister of Climate and Environment Ola Elvestuen shared the floor with youth delegate Sofie Nordvik when he gave his statement at the closing plenary of the climate conference in Madrid on Sunday.
The United Nations (UN) estimates that, by 2030, the global need for additional health workers will amount to 40 million jobs. The High-Level Commission will provide recommendations to heads of state and international organizations, and will create
Minister of Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen has decided to announce an open architectural competition for a new Viking Age Museum at Bygdøy in Oslo.
‘When associated gas is flared, or burned, during oil production, this is both harmful for the climate and a waste of resources. Norway is therefore providing NOK eight million to the World Bank initiative Zero Routine Flaring by 2030,’ said
"Every year more than 1.3 million tonnes of seafood are sent from Norway to the EU. That is equivalent to 170 fully loaded semi-trailers every day throughout the whole year. During the first three months of the year, a new record was set for seafood
"Norway strongly condemns the attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad and coalition forces in Kirkuk. It is the responsibility of the Iraqi government to ensure the protection and safety of diplomatic missions in Iraq", the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The sharp oil price decline since last year is dampening growth in the Norwegian economy. Growth in the mainland (or non-oil) economy is set to be moderate in 2015, and some competitive businesses must adapt to lower demand from the Norwegian
The new ownership policy facilitates value creation, today and in future. In the policy, the Government has developed and clarified its expectations of the companies, for example as regards transparency, diversity and responsible business conduct.
Norway intends to spend up to USD 50 million USD to purchase high-resolution images of tropical forests. The images will be made freely available for governments, researchers and NGOs all over the world. They will enable the monitoring of
Excellences, Chairperson, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by congratulating the Director General elect, Dr. Qu Dongyu. We look forward to cooperating with you. To outgoing Director General, Dr. José Graziano da Silva, we thank you for
By Minister of Agriculture and Food Olaug Vervik Bollestad FAO- Generalkonferans, Roma 2019
The Office of the Prime Minister has temporarily appointed Ms. Hannah Atic as political adviser to the Prime Minister, Ms Erna Solberg, from the 1st of March 2020 until the 16th og August 2020. Political adviser Mr. Peder Egseth has leave of absence
The Government is not asking the Storting for new authorisations to reduce the state’s ownership. The framework for the state’s exercise of ownership has remained unchanged since the early 2000s, and will continue to apply.
‘More than 200 000 people are affected by the floods in Myanmar, and many people have lost their lives. Myanmar has strengthened its disaster risk reduction and preparedness efforts, but the country still needs external help. Norway is providing NOK
‘I am very pleased that the Kosovo Assembly yesterday approved constitutional changes and new legislation that pave the way for the establishment of a Specialist Chambers,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
‘Norway has today been invited to enter into formal partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. I welcome this partnership, which will give us access to important political arenas and enhance the opportunities for Norwegian
Opening speech by Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, Ms. Solveig Horne, 03.09.2015
In today’s session of the Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg met Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Jarkarta today, for talks on climate and forest cooperation, maritime cooperation, business and human rights.
‘The conflict over Georgia’s occupied regions must not be forgotten. Eleven years on, Russian troops remain on Georgian soil and the conflict is still unresolved. Once again we call on Russia to comply with the August 2008 ceasefire agreement and
Fifteen years after the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, there are still very few women around the negotiating tables in peace processes. ‘Norway and South Africa are now taking steps to increase the