Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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With better ocean management, it could be possible to harvest and produce more than six times more food from the world’s oceans that we do today, according to a new report.
Today, the Government is launching a new action plan - Food, People and the Environment - to promote sustainable food systems in the context of Norwegian foreign and development policy in the period 2019-2023.
Norway is increasing its core funding to six UN organisations, to a total of over NOK 3 billion. This is the highest amount of funding Norway has ever allocated to these organisations combined. Given the huge, unmet humanitarian needs in the world
The Norwegian Government is hosting the 4th Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction. The conference takes place in Oslo 25-29 November
‘Both Norway and the Caribbean island states have strong ties to the oceans, and we share a common interest in combating climate change and promoting a sustainable ocean economy. I look forward to discussing these topics with my Caribbean colleagues
Today, the Ministry of Finance has decided not to change the countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks.
We announce that the representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela have decided to continue the negotiation process facilitated by Norway.
‘The world has come a long way towards eliminating landmines, but unfortunately there is still a considerable way to go before we reach the goal of a mine-free world. A growing number of civilians are being maimed and killed as a result of renewed
On November 6th 2019 Norwegian air chief Major General Tonje Skinnarland declared Norway's F-35As operational, after completing a deployment in November meant to validate that they are able to operate the jets away from Norway's home base, Ørland
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Maria Moe as political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Mr. Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, as of 8 January 2020.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide visited Mogadishu on 10 June for talks with Somalia’s President and Prime Minister. She also met key humanitarian and diplomatic actors.
Norwegian Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide today visited the NATO exercise Noble Jump and observed Norwegian and allied soldiers who are part of NATO’s new rapid reaction force.
Norway will send a vessel to the Mediterranean, and will increase its contribution to Frontex. The Government has also indicated to the EU that it is prepared to provide additional support for efforts in the Mediterranean if needed. This was
The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 100 million to the relief effort in Nepal. ‘This means that Norway’s total support for the response to the earthquake disaster in Nepal comes to NOK 130 million. There is a huge need for
Three million Syrian children are unable to attend school because of the war. 'Education is vital for the children's future. We are now taking new and innovative steps to give children fleeing from war educational opportunities,' said Børge Brende,
'The earthquakes in Nepal destroyed half a million homes. There will be a huge need for support for reconstruction for a long time to come. We are now increasing Norway's support to Nepal to a total of NOK 230 million,' said Minister of Foreign
On May 4th Gassnova delivered its study on potential full-scale CCS projects in Norway to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. The pre-feasibility study shows that several industrial actors could be willing to continue studying the possibilites for
The Ministry of Finance has today decided to keep the level of the countercyclical capital buffer for banks unchanged. This is in line with the advice from Norges Bank.
‘I condemn today’s terrorist attack in Sousse in Tunisia. Once again, ruthless terrorists have carried out a brutal attack on civilians in the country. Our thoughts go to all those who have lost their loved ones,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 24. September.