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Ghana genebank becomes the 100th depositor to Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The deposit of new seeds from the Ghana genebank is an important step towards ensuring the long-term protection of the country’s major food crops.

Energy Transition – from fossil fuels to renewables

Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Marte Mjøs Persen, held this speech at the round table conference about renewable energy hosted by DNV, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and the German embassy in Norway on 5th November 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen

Regulations relating to a requirement to keep dogs on a leash in Svalbard

The purpose of these regulations is to protect people and the fauna in Svalbard from dogs that are not on a leash.

Read regulation at lovdata.no

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' measures to combat Human Trafficking under the Governments's Plan of Action

Report on efforts carried out 2007

This report gives an account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' follow-up of the Government's Plan of Action and will form part of the inter-ministerial working group's overall report on Norway's efforts to combat human trafficking.

Regulations to the implementation of control of the export of strategic goods, services and technology

Laid down by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 4 July 2007 pursuant to the Act of 18 December 1987 No. 93 relating to control of the export of strategic goods, services, technology, etc., cf. Royal Decree of 18 December 1987 No. 967 on delegation

What is Norway doing to promote women, peace and security?

Norway plays an important role in international efforts to implement the UN Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security. The summary of the Progress Report on what Norway has done in this field in 2011 is now available in Norwegian and

Invitation to tender: Scheduled regional air services Røros–Oslo v.v. from 1 December 2012

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications invites to an open tender procedure for regional scheduled air services on the route Røros-Oslo v.v. from 1December 2012 to 31 March 2016.

Regulation for universal design of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions

Laid down by Royal Decree. 21st June 2013 pursuant to Act 20 June 2008 No. 42 on the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of disability (Discrimination and Accessibility Act) § 2, § 11 and § 16.

On motives for participation in the Framework Programme

Faugert & Co Utvärdering AB (a part of the Technopolis Group) has conducted a study on motives and deterrents for Norwegian participation in the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and

Invitation to tender: Scheduled regional air services in Finnmark and North-Troms 1 April 2013 – 31 March 2017

The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites tenderes to an open tender procedure for scheduled regional air services in Finnmark and North-Troms for the period 1 April 2013 - 31 March 2017.

International migration 2011-2012

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report , “International Migration 2011-2012 - IMO report for Norway”, is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD

Recommendation of December 21st, 2011, on the exclusion of the company Shikun & Binui Ltd.

The company Shikun & Binui Ltd. was recommended for exclusion from the Government Pension Fund Global because of its activities in the building of Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem. Please find the recommendation here (pdf)

Recommendation of November 15th, 2010, on the exclusion of the companies FMC Corporation and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan

The companies FMC Corporation and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan were recommended for exclusion from the Government Pension Fund Global because of their purchase of phosphate minerals from Western Sahara. Please find the Council’s recommendation

Property Relations Between Spouses

You can download the brochure Property relations between spouses here (PDF).

Aracruz

Regarding Aracruz Cellulose SA

Meld. St. 32 (2019–2020) - The Government Pension Fund 2020

Meld. St. 32 (2019–2020) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Roadmap for ramping up production capacity in the defence industry: Norwegian Government earmarks NOK 967 million for boosting the defence industry

The Norwegian defence industry produces important materiel for Norway, Ukraine and its allies, but the current production capacity is insufficient to meet needs. The Minister of Defence and the Minister of Trade and Industry today announced the

Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine

Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Per Olav Skurdal Hopsø as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Statement from Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on ceasefire negotiations: 'Expect more from both parties'

‘It is critical that both Hamas and Israel do more to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. The whole world is watching and expects both parties to demonstrate willingness to reach an agreement’, says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. ‘Gaza is a man-made