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NOU 2023: 25 - The transition to low emissions

Climate policy choices towards 2050

World’s countries reach agreement on conservation of marine biodiversity in the high seas

Following intense negotiations over several years, agreement was reached late on Saturday evening on an instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Norway is very pleased with the

Norwegian Action Plan on Animal Welfare

Recommendation of 13 December 2002 by the Ministry of Agriculture, approved in Council of State on the same date 01.12.2006.

Travelling with dogs in Norway

The Norwegian Act on responsible dog management. This Act sets out the general requirements for dog management in Norway. Information on the most essential requirements when travelling with dogs in Norway follows below.

Statement on conflict and food security

Statement by the Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim in the open debate of the Security Council on conflict and food security.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim New York, 19 May

More than 30 000 new seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard received more than 30 000 new seed samples from 21 countries from Palestine and Sudan among other countries.

New seeds to Svalbard vault enhances global food security

Some 22 000 new seed samples from 10 gene banks in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and Europe will be deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on 14 February 11:00 CET.

Statement on shipment of grain from Odesa

Today’s shipment of grain from Odesa is an important first step in reducing global food insecurity.

Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference

‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Norwegian satellites may help developing countries in the fight against illegal fishing

A newly launched UN-report claims that over 1/3 of the worlds fish stocks are suffering from overfishing. Norway will now do more to cooperate with developing countries to solve the problem of illegal fishing.

Norway to strengthen cooperation with Brazil to address global challenges

The Norwegian Government is today launching a new strategy to enhance cooperation with Brazil.

Increased Tariffs on Agricultural Goods and Fertilizers from Russia and Belarus

The government has decided to increase tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizer goods from Russia and Belarus in line with similar measures implemented by the EU.

Norwegian seafood for Chinese consumers

China is an important market for Norwegian seafood. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers had the chance to taste high-quality Norwegian seafood.

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood

Negotiators from Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a new funding period for EEA and Norway Grants and on tariff-free quotas for Norwegian seafood exports to the EU.

Brazil – a growing market for Norwegian seafood

Norwegian clipfish has an important place in Brazilian cuisine, and it is now possible to export Norwegian salmon to Brazil as well.

Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement for 2026

Norway and Russia have reached a fisheries arrangement for 2026.

The Land Act

Statement at debate on food security and nutrition

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at a debate on food security and nutrition at the Continental Humanitarian Summit, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 26 May.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Malabo, 26 May

Statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim’s statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Berlin, 24 June