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Meld. St. 41 (2016–2017) - Norway’s Climate Strategy for 2030: a transformational approach within a European cooperation framework

Meld. St. 41 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

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Norwegian development policy adapting to change

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

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

Meld. St. 36 (2016–2017) - Setting the course for Norwegian foreign and security policy

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H-6/18 Laws and guidelines for planning and resource utilisation in coastal marine areas

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The peace engagement in Afghanistan

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Q-42/2015 Guidelines for processing child welfare cases where children have ties to other countries

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Meld. St. 28 (2012-2013) - Unique ideas, major assets

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Meld. St. 27 (2012-2013) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2012

Meld. St. 14 (2015–2016) - Nature for life

Norway’s national biodiversity action plan (Chapter 4–9)

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Meld. St. 32 (2012-2013) - Between heaven and earth: Norwegian space policy for business and public benefit

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“Fact 2008 - Energy and Water Resources in Norway”

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Norway’s main priorities for the 75th session of the UN General Assembly

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The Norwegian Government Policy for Electronic Commerce

The Norwegian Government policy for Electronic Commerce based on White Paper No. 41 1998-99 Electronic Commerce Vision Norway will continue to be at the forefront, while charting a conscious course with regard to the social aspects of IT development

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The Defence Budget 2001 - Short version

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