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The Report on Energy Stocks in the Government Pension Fund Global

On 12 June, the Storting deliberated Meld. St. 14 (2018-2019), Energy Stocks in the Government Pension Fund Global. The report proposed omitting equity investments in companies classified as exploration and production companies from the benchmark

Response to the warning of the European Systemic Risk Board on vulnerabilities in the residential real estate sector in Norway

Response to the warning of the European Systemic Risk Board on vulnerabilities in the residential real estate sector in Norway

Reply to ESA: Request for information concerning the exportability of Norwegian sickness benefits, work assessment allowance and care allowance

Reply to EFTA Surveillance Authority, in response of their letter dated November 4th 2019: Request for information concerning the exportability of Norwegian sickness benefits, work assessment allowance and care allowance.

Modernisation of the Monetary Policy Regulation

In the Financial Markets Report for 2016, the Ministry of Finance announced that work had begun to modernise the Monetary Policy Regulation. The current regulation was laid down in 2001. The wording of the current regulation reflected the challenges

Regulations relating to harvesting of the fauna on Svalbard

The fauna shall be managed in such a manner that the natural productivity and diversity of species and their habitats are maintained, and Svalbard’s natural wilderness is protected for future generations. Controlled and limited harvesting may take

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Regulations relating to camping activities in Svalbard

The purpose of these regulations is to regulate camping activities so that they do not damage the virtually untouched environment in Svalbard with respect to continuous areas of wilderness, landscape, flora, fauna and cultural Heritage.

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Regulations relating to motor traffic in Svalbard

The purpose of these regulations is to regulate the use of motor vehicles and aircraft on the basis of overall considerations of the public interest, including opportunities for the general public to experience the wilderness in Svalbard, and with a

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Green Shift in the North Sea

Energiminister holdt dette innlegget på SINTEF sitt Green Shift- seminar i Brussel den 30.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Scheduled air services (helicopter) between Værøy and Bodø

On June 5, 2008 the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a tender for scheduled air services (Helicopter) on the route Værøy - Bodø during the period August 1,2008 to July 31, 2011. All EEA air carriers are invited to tender.

Norway's arctic policy

The report "Norway's arctic policy: Creating value, managing resources, confronting climate change and fostering knowledge. Developments in the Arctic concern us all." was presented by Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Minister of Foreign Affairs, 

Evaluation of the grant scheme for Norwegian – Russian collaboration projects in health and related social issues 2009-2011

The purpose of the evaluation was to obtain information about the ability of the Grant Scheme for the period 2009-2011 to contribute to the aims outlined in the collaboration programme (Samarbeidsprogram 2009), in the 3rd Barents Collaboration

Recommendations from 2010, 2012 and 2014 regarding the companies Repsol S.A. and Reliance Industries Limited

On 1 December 2010 the Council on Ethics recommended the exclusion of the companies Repsol YPF (now Repsol S.A) and Reliance Industries Limited from the Government Pension Fund Global. The companies were partners in a joint venture which was

Recommendation to exclude the companies The Babcock & Wilcox Co. and Jacobs Engineering Group Plc

The companies were recommended for exclusion because of their involvement in the production of nuclear weapons. Please find the recommendation here.

Evaluation of Nordic World Heritage Foundation (2008-2013)

På oppdrag fra Miljøverndepartementet og Unesco har Vista Analyse AS gjennomført en evaluering av Nordic World Heritage Foundation (NWHF). NWHF er et kategori 2-senter under beskyttelse av Unesco, som følge av en avtale mellom den norske

The IA Agreement 2014-2018

The Letter of Intent regarding a more inclusive working life (the IA Agreement) is based on a tradition of cooperation and trust between the authorities, employees and employers in Norway, both centrally and locally. This is the fourth letter of

Recommendation of March 20, 2013, on the observation of the company Royal Dutch Shell plc.

Please find the Council's recommendation here. Please find the Ministry's press release here.

Recommendation of March 20, 2013, on the observation of the company Eni Sp.A

Please find the Council's recommendation here. Please find the Ministry's press release here.

Barriers to digitalization

Executive summary of KPMG report to the Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation

On the assignment from the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, KPMG has undertaken a mapping and analysis of barriers for digitalization among Norwegian Companies.

Recommendation of June 25, 2012, to exclude the company WTK Berhad Holdings

The Council on Ethics recommended the exclusion of the company WTK Berhad Holdings in june 2012. Please find the recommendation here. Please find the Ministry's press release regarding the exclusion of the company here.

Recommendation of April 18, 2013, to exclude the company Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd.

The Council on Ethics recommended to exclude the company Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd in April 2013. Please find the recommendation here. Please find the Ministry's press release here.