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  • Promoting Norwegian business interests abroad

    14/07/2015 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The promotion of Norwegian business interests abroad has always been one of most important tasks of the Foreign Service. In today’s changing world, this task is becoming more complex. The needs of Norwegian-based companies have also changed

  • Sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of human rights

    20/04/2015 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, trans and intersex (LHBTI) people experience serious violations of human rights throughout the world. They are excluded from educational institutions, the labour market and health services; they are subjected to

  • Management plans for marine areas

    11/10/2021 Article Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The purpose of the management plans is to facilitate value creation while also maintaining natural diversity. The Ministry of Climate and Environment is responsible for work with the management plans. Marine management is important in Norway, we

  • The agreement on climate policy

    12/12/2014 Article Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Through the agreement on climate policy in the Storting, Norwegian politicians have adopted goals for climate policy and measures for how we will reach the goals.

  • Carbon credits

    12/12/2014 Article Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The Clean Development Mechanism The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) allows for investments in specific projects in developing countries that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to a sustainable development. CDM is also a quota

  • The best interests of the child

    28/01/2015 Article Ministry of Children and Families

    Children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions is regulated in sections 31–33 of the Children Act. There may also be special provisions in other Acts concerning children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions. Before

  • Hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation

    29/09/2020 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    The outback is by age-old tradition very important also as a recreation arena in Norway, where a sizeable segment of the population go to enjoy hunting, fishing and trekking. These values, too, are promoted under the stewardship of sustainable

  • Soil protection

    Overview page Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Compared to many other countries, Norway has limited areas of arable land. Safeguarding food production requires strong soil protection measures, combined with better utilization of available farmland.However, soil conservation must be balanced

  • Mediation and parental cooperation

    10/02/2021 Article Ministry of Children and Families

    Married couples and cohabitants who have children under 16 and who move apart and parents considering legal action may be allowed up to seven hours of free mediation.

  • Children’s rights

    20/04/2015 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is at the forefront of international efforts to protect children’s rights and ensure compliance with the UN conventions and other international instruments relating to children.

  • International efforts to abolish the death penalty

    24/01/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The right to life and the respect for human dignity and inviolability are underlying principles on which all other human rights and the principles of the rule of law are based. The use of the death penalty is not consistent with these principles and

  • Museums and cultural heritage

    19/01/2023 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

    Our museums interpret the development of our society, the self-esteem of our nation and our shared standards of democracy and freedom of expression. Museums are the foundations on which our democracy rests, in that they are part of the essential

  • Film and gaming policy

    04/01/2024 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

    Films, computer games and other audiovisual productions are important forms of artistic expression that contribute to the public discourse in Norway. The film industry and the market for audiovisual productions are undergoing major change, partly as

  • International forest policy

    09/04/2024 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Norway is working for a close and committed international cooperation to address transboundary forest policy challenges, and to ensure sustainable management of forests worldwide.

  • Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services

    25/05/2023 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

    Broadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes

  • European cooperation

    13/06/2018 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

    EEA Grants The EEA Grants are Norway’s, Iceland’s and Liechtenstein’s contribution towards reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Funding is provided to 15 beneficiary states in Central and Southern Europe within a variety of different

  • Nordic cooperation

    29/09/2021 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

    The Nordic Council of Ministers is the key platform for Nordic cultural cooperation. Culture and the arts are the very cornerstones of the Nordic community.

  • International sports cooperation

    09/09/2021 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

    The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international cooperation on sport issues and is represented at the European Council and in various forums dealing with anti-doping and sports facilities. In addition, there is extensive

  • Agreement Norway - Aruba

    04/03/2016 Article Ministry of Finance

    Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of Aruba, for the exchange of information with respect to taxes.

  • Convention Norway - Argentina

    08/10/1997 Article Ministry of Finance

    Convention between The Kingdom of Norway and The Republic of Argentina for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital.

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