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Meld. St. 32 (2014–2015) - Norwegian Interests and Policy in the Antarctic

This is the first time a Norwegian Government has presented a white paper that provides a complete overview of Norway's interests and policy in the Antarctic. Norwegian Antarctic policy is based on recognition of the need to maintain Norway's

Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) - Globalisation and trade: Trade policy challenges and opportunities for Norway

Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

The white paper presents ongoing changes in the Norwegian and global economy, as well as global trade cooperation. It also discusses the consequences these changes have on the Norwegian efforts to negotiate and take advantage of trade agreements in

Meld. St. 20 (2014–2015) - Update of the integrated management plan for the Barents Sea–Lofoten area including an update of the delimitation of the marginal ice zone

Meld. St. 20 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

the purposes of the management plan on the basis of new measurements of sea ice extent. No changes to the framework for commercial activities in the Barents Sea-Lofoten management plan area are being proposed at present. In 2020, the Government will publish

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

arrangement for the exclusion of investments deemed to be in violation of international law, based on advice from the Petroleum Fund’s Advisory Commission on International Law. Exclusion of individual companies is one of several responsible investment tools

Meld. St. 13 (2014–2015) - New emission commitment for Norway for 2030 – towards joint fulfilment with the EU

There are plans to establish a national emissions trading system in 2016. An environmental protection law was adopted in 2014, and a climate change law is being drafted and according to plan will be adopted in 2015. Latin America Several Latin American

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) - Opportunities for All: Human Rights in Norway’s Foreign Policy and Development Cooperation

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The white paper sets out the main priorities of Norway’s efforts to promote human rights in its foreign policy and development cooperation. It describes how Norway’s efforts to promote and protect human rights will be mainstreamed into all aspects

Norway’s Arctic Policy for 2014 and beyond - a Summary

The world is turning its attention towards the Arctic now more than at any time in the past. The Arctic is a region of significant and increasing geopolitical importance. It is key to our ability to understand and manage climate change, and its

Meld. St. 7 (2014-2015) - Long-term plan for research and higher education 2015–2024

in particular demand, while there may be a surplus of people trained in economic-administrative subjects, social sciences, law and the humanities. A need for more people with advanced ICT education has also been documented. Educational institutions, employers

Meld. St. 27 (2013-2014) - Diverse and value-creating ownership

some potential challenges associated with state ownership which suggest limiting the extent of direct state ownership in commercial companies and strengthening private ownership. These relate to potential conflicts between the state’s different roles,

NOU 2014: 5 - MOOCs for Norway

New digital learning methods in higher education

International Council for Open and Distance Education Professor Olav Torvund, Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law, UiO Project team for evaluation of MOOC platforms for UiO, consisting of Jesper Kjellemyr Havrevold, Tomm Eriksen, Tore Bredeli

Meld. St. 25 (2013-2014) - Education for Development

fundamental framework for business development and growth are: good governance, compliance with the principles of the rule of law, legislation that ensures a good investment climate, and access to financing and a skilled workforce. Education is often required

Meld. St. 21 (2013-2014) - Financial Markets Report 2013

branches of foreign credit institutions in Norway. Mortgage companies primarily provide mortgages to fund housing purchases and commercial activities, whilst finance companies primarily engage in financial leasing, car purchase financing, card-based lending and

Convention Norway - Belgium

Convention between The kingdom of Norway and The kingdom of Belgium for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and for the prevention of fiscal evasion.

Convention Norway - Cyprus

authorities of the Contracting States shall notify each other of any significant changes that have been made in their taxation laws. Article 3 General Definitions For the purposes of this Convention, unless the context otherwise requires: the term “Norway“

Protocol Norway - Brazil

Protocol amending the Convention between the Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and

Agreement Norway - Niue

assistance through exchange of information that is foreseeably relevant to the administration and enforcement of the domestic laws of the Contracting Parties concerning taxes covered by this Agreement. Such information shall include information that is foreseeably

NOU 2013: 10 - Natural benefits – on the values of ecosystem services

Summary and recommendations.

Meld. St. 33 (2012–2013) - Climate change adaptation in Norway

Meld. St. 33 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

plankton species that prefers higher temperatures but is less nutritious have increased. Spawning of C. finmarchicus and the commercially most important fish species is normally synchronised. A decline in C. finmarchicus and an increase in plankton species

Meld. St. 23 (2012-2013) - Digital Agenda for Norway

Meld. St. 23 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

adopt a wide range of policy instruments. The public sector regulates, assigns rights, and imposes obligations by means of laws and regulations. It allocates funds in some areas and collects taxes and duties in others. The public sector is a major procurer

Meld. St. 37 (2012-2013) - Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the North Sea and Skagerrak (Management Plan)

Meld. St. 37 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

environmental status, pressures and impacts on the environment, and environmental risk. Studies have also been carried out to assess commercial activities and social conditions and ecological goods and services. Particularly valuable and vulnerable areas Particularly