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Norway operates F-35s on biofuel

Norway is the first country to operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 'A historic climate initiative that can strengthen Norwegian preparedness,' said the Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Meld. St. 32 (2015–2016) - Svalbard

Meld. St. 32 (2015–2016) Report to the Storting (white paper)

In the past, comprehensive white papers on Svalbard have been presented approximately every 10 years. The white papers have each contributed to guiding the archipelago’s development for a number of years, and the comprehensive review process has

Norway Increases Support for Mine Clearance in Ukraine

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a global leader in using mine detection dogs and is clearing large areas in Ukraine of mines and explosives. Norway is increasing its support for this work by NOK 164 million in 2025.

Norwegian Government Pension Fund and the Santiago principles

Norway supports the international guidelines for sovereign wealth funds, the so called Santiago-principles or Generally Accepted Practices and Principles for Sovereign Wealth Funds (GAPP).

NOU 2015: 15 - Environmental Pricing (Summary)

Report from a Green Tax Commission

Chapter 1 Executive summary (50,4 kB) Chapter 2 The Commission (63,8 kB) Chapter 3 Summary (225,1 kB) Chapter 12 The recommendations of the Commission (100,6 kB)

Proposition No. 25 to the Storting (2008-2009) -

Proposition No. 25 to the Storting (2008-2009) Local growth and hope for the future The rural and regional policy of the Norwegian Government Summary of White Paper No. 25 (2008–2009) The document in PDF format (1,3 Mb)

Guidance note on ensuring respect for the humanitarian principles

As part of its work to ensure that the humanitarian principles are respected in the field, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has drawn up a guidance note on this issue, in consultation with a number of the organisations that receive funding from

Animal Welfare Act.

Meld. St. 13 (2017–2018) - The Government Pension Fund 2018

Meld. St. 13 (2017–2018) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 18 (2012-2013) - Long-term perspectives – knowledge provides opportunity

Meld. St. 18 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper) Summary

Norwegian defence-related cooperation with the Baltic states

Norsk politikk i etterkrigstiden har bare i mindre grad vært rettet mot Baltikum. Uavhengigheten for de baltiske stater i 1991 endret imidlertid dette. TekstutgaveTekstutgave (pdf-format, krever Acrobat reader, kan lastes gratis ned her.

Climate Change Act

The purpose of this Act is to promote the implementation of Norway’s climate targets as part of its process of transformation to a low-emission society by 2050.

Read act at lovdata.no

Implementation proposition - Norwegian defence reform - Short version

The implementation proposition. A short version Government proposition No. 55 (2001-2002) (pdf)

NORDCAPS - MOU between Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden

Letter of intent concerning the legal status of forces engaged in NORDCAPS activities

Letter of intent concerning the legal status of forces engaged in NORDCAPS activities Considering that the Ministers of Defence of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden on the 2 nd> of April 1997 agreed to establish NORDCAPS, Having established, in

The Norwegian Defence Budget 2003

(11.10.2002) On the 3 rd> of October The Government presented a defence budget for 2003 amounting to NOK 29.6 billion. This represents an increase in real terms of NOK 1 billion compared with the defence budget proposed last year by the previous

Meld. St. 4 (2018–2019) - Long-term plan for research and higher education 2019–2028

Meld. St. 4 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 34 (2012-2013) - Public Health Report

Meld. St. 34 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper) Summary

Business and industry in Norway - The structure of the Norwegian economy

Business and industry in Norway - About Norwegian trade and industry

The Norwegian welfare state is based on a profitable business sector trading with other countries. This publication presents a brief overview of Norwegian industry. We will also touch on the driving forces and trends that have created our current