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The Norwegian Government's Arctic Policy

People, opportunities and Norwegian interests in the Arctic - Abstract

Norway’s Arctic policy revolves around security, stability and interest-based international cooperation. For us, foreign and domestic policy converge in the Arctic.

The Norwegian Government's action plan for export

The Norwegian Government's action plan for export encompasses topics such as the overall trade policy situation, the global economic crisis created by the corona pandemic and the competitive situation for Norwegian companies abroad.

Meld. St. 8 (2019–2020) - The state’s direct ownership of companies

Meld. St. 8 (2019–2020) Report to the Storting (white paper)

In the white paper on ownership policy, the Government describes why the state has direct ownership interests in companies, what the state owns and how the state exercises its ownership.

The Government’s action plan for green shipping

Norway will play a part in developing a sustainable shipping sector for the 21st century.

Revised strategy for combating work-related crime (2019–)

The Government presented its strategy for combating work-related crime in 2015. The strategy was revised and updated in 2017, and it has now also been subject to a new revision in February 2019.

Meld. St. 18 (2018–2019) - The health industry

Meld. St. 18 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

How to achieve gender balance at the top in business

Tips for better gender balance at the top.

Meld. St. 9 (2018–2019) - Wholesale and retail trade – when the customer is always online

Report on Norwegian Flag State Performance

At its 31 session in 2014 the FAO Committee on Fisheries adopted the Voluntary Guidelines on Flag State Performance as a complementary tool in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Norwegian National Action Plan for a Healthier Diet – an outline

The objectives of the Public HealthReport to the Storting (White paper) Meld. St. 19 (2014-2015) Coping and opportunities - provide the foundation for the National Action Plan for a Healthier Diet:

Meld. St. 27 (2016–2017) - A greener, smarter and more innovative industry

Revised strategy for combating work-related crime

Work-related crime is a growing challenge involving serious consequences both for workers and undertakings and for society as a whole. The government presented its revised strategy for combating work-related crime February 13th 2017.

Meld. St. 19 (2016–2017) - Experiencing Norway – a unique adventure

Meld. St. 19 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Norwegian salmon farming

In a White Paper presented to the Parliament in March 2015, the Norwegian government proposed a completely new system for regulating the growth in the salmon farming industry. The proposed system ensures predictability, and relies on environmental

Final report: Future North

Final report from 'Knowledge Gathering -Value Creation in the North'.

Meld. St. 27 (2013-2014) - Diverse and value-creating ownership

Facts about Fisheries and Aquaculture 2013

The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has published a booklet containing facts on Norwegian seafood production - consumption and export, fisheries and catches, aquaculture and research and innovation. The booklet was published in

Strategy for the Mineral Industry

The Government wants Norway to be an attractive country for mining activities. This is the background for presenting a strategy for the mineral industry.

A Guide to Human Rights Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains

The Norwegian Government wishes to contribute to strengthening the role of Norwegian businesses as engines for sustainable development and poverty reduction, while at the same time supporting the efforts of the UN and the ILO to promote responsible

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

Meld. St. 32 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper)