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Plenary Session III: Creating Sustainable Blue Economies

Remarks by Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at Our Ocean Palau, 13 April 2022. The speech was delivered by ambassador Bjørn S. Jahnsen.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Norway and the Oceans. Speech given by the Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Ladies and gentlemen. I could reel off a long greeting list here. But I will consolidate and say: Dear friends of the ocean, It is a great pleasure and honour to welcome you to One Ocean Week and to this One Ocean Conference being held at the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Government’s One Ocean Conference in Bergen, 17 April 2023.

A Route to a Healthy Ocean, Prosperous People and Thriving Economies

Remarks by Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Cooperation, at the side event on sustainable ocean planning during Our Ocean Palau, 14 April 2022: A Route to a Healthy Ocean, Prosperous People and Thriving Economies. The speech was

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

60 countries now support the Norwegian initiative against fisheries crime

In 2018, Norway and eight other countries initiated a global ministers’ declaration against fisheries crime - known as the Copenhagen Declaration. Last week, nine new countries signed the declaration, which is now supported by a total of 60

The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

Opening address by the Prime Minister at the One Ocean Summit

'At home we are working on new shipping segments like ferries, aquaculture vessels and offshore vessels, making them electric, non-pollutant, helped with support from Enova and other mechanisms. We are also establishing marine climate partnerships,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bergen

Statement at the Ocean Panel meeting in Glasgow

We are members of the Ocean Panel because we agree that the oceans are essential to human survival and to solving some of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. Not least, climate change.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26

The Prime Minister´s dinner speech at the One Ocean Summit’s dinner

´Our governance should always be knowledge-based, science-founded. There will be no green shift, there will be no Paris goals reached, there will be no zero-emission society, if we do not focus on knowledge and science, said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Bergen

State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at a workshop of the Ocean Decade Alliance, in the margins of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona

In Barcelona, Maria Varteressian underlined Norway’s strong involvement in the UN Ocean Decade. She highlighted that a holistic, integrated approach to ocean management is needed in order to secure the coexistence of different uses of the ocean

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets

On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. ‘It is more important than ever to ensure clean and productive oceans,’ said

Closer cooperation between Norway and Japan

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday. Norway and Japan are entering into a strategic partnership designed to promote increased cooperation in a range of areas, in particular

Strengthened energy ties to Belgium

A large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent

Norway gives green light for seabed minerals

On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible

Norway increases funding of marine protected areas

Norway announces additional NOK 20 million in support to the Blue Action Fund. The Blue Action Fund works to protect vulnerable coastal and marine areas and to improve livelihoods and food security for coastal communities.

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.

Strengthening cooperation on the green transition

Norway and Japan have agreed to cooperate more closely on the green transition. This will open up major opportunities for Norwegian companies.

Many climate solutions to be found in the oceans

According to an updated report from the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, ocean-based climate solutions can provide 35 % of the cuts in emissions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050. The report was presented at the

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 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.

High-Level Closing: Looking to Our Ocean 2023

Closing remarks by Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at Our Ocean Palau, 14 April 2022. The speech was delivered by ambassador Bjørn S. Jahnsen.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim