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Seas and coastlines - the need to safeguard species diversity

Norway has the second longest coastline in the world after Canada, with a length of 100,915 km including all the islands. The seabed and water are biological treasure troves that we will both protect and harvest in a sustainable manner. All

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses (PDF)

Recreational fisheries

Recreational fisheries is an important part of norwegian coastal culture. This is mirrored in a liberal set of rules applying to norwegian recreational fishermen.

OECD’s assessment of the Norwegian Economy

Every eighteen months the OECD presents a survey of the Norwegian economy. This survey is based on the Secretariat’s study prepared for the annual review of Norway by the Economic and Development Review Committee.

OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and lower inflation

OECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The survey points to increasing activity in the Norwegian economy. It also emphasises the

Meld. St. 12 (2023–2024) - White paper on public health and living conditions in the Sámi population – Summary

Meld. St. 12 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Review of Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement

Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide was presented with a report on Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement since 2012.

What the state owns

The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry. This currently includes 69 companies.

Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

Timeline: Seabed Minerals

This timeline provides an overview of the process of opening the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities on the seabed.

Cultural Heritage Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect archeological and architectural monuments and sites, and cultural environments in all their variety and detail, both as part of our cultural heritage and identity and as an element in the overall environment and

Read act at lovdata.no

Announcing three areas related  to CO2-storage

The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on missile attacks against Ukraine

Norway condemns Russia’s massive missile attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities today. At least 20 people have been killed, dozens are wounded, and there are huge material damages. It is extremely serious that the attacks yet again have hit

Norway supports fund for political prisoners in Belarus

The Norwegian government will contribute NOK 10 million to a humanitarian fund to support released political prisoners from Belarus and their families.

Norway aligns itself with new sanctions against Russia

Norway is aligning itself with the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The work to incorporate the sanctions into Norwegian law is under way. Norway is also aligning itself with the EU legislation that allows for profits generated by

Submission from Norway, 16th of February, 2010

Views on how to best advance the work in 2010, including the need for additional meeting time

Address at the OSCE Permanent Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's address at the OSCE permanent council (digital).

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 24 February

Urgent action is needed to keep the 1.5-degree target alive

Ladies and gentlemen, Urgent action is needed to keep the 1.5-degree target alive. Norway is stepping up its efforts. I am pleased to announce that we have submitted an enhanced climate target under the Paris Agreement. We will reduce emissions by

Action plan on physical activity 2005 - 2009

Action plan on physical activity 2005 - 2009

Electronic Services for Business and Industry

Plan of Action

The plan of action consolidates and supplements the principles and ambitions for 24-hour electronic administration, as laid down in the Report to the Storting (the Parliament) on ICT in the public sector in the area of services for business and