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But climate conditions and shallow waters still make this part of the Arctic difficult to navigate.
But climate conditions and shallow waters still make this part of the Arctic difficult to navigate.
A new energy region According to the International Energy Agency, the global demand for energy will increase by 35–40 % over the next 20 years.
A new energy region According to the International Energy Agency, the global demand for energy will increase by 35–40 % over the next 20 years.
Despite all the new resources found in the US, and the fact that the US will become more or less self-sufficient with regards to energy in some years, it is estimated that 22 % of the world’s undiscovered oil and gas resources may be located in the Arctic.
Despite all the new resources found in the US, and the fact that the US will become more or less self-sufficient with regards to energy in some years, it is estimated that 22 % of the world’s undiscovered oil and gas resources may be located in the Arctic.
Is this a dilemma?
Is this a dilemma?
Some have advocated that the Arctic should be closed to further commercial activities.
Some have advocated that the Arctic should be closed to further commercial activities.
We believe that it is possible to manage economic activities soundly so as to ensure environmental protection and sustainable development.
We believe that it is possible to manage economic activities soundly so as to ensure environmental protection and sustainable development.
For example, Norway has been engaged in oil and gas activities in the Arctic since the early 1980s.
For example, Norway has been engaged in oil and gas activities in the Arctic since the early 1980s.
At the same time, we have been able to further develop our fish resources.
At the same time, we have been able to further develop our fish resources.
We have sought to strike a balance between different user interests in the sea areas while at the same time safeguarding the environment.
We have sought to strike a balance between different user interests in the sea areas while at the same time safeguarding the environment.
Fish stocks are taken into account in areas that have been opened up for petroleum activities.
Fish stocks are taken into account in areas that have been opened up for petroleum activities.
With the high environmental and safety standards, Norway has developed a successful petroleum industry.
With the high environmental and safety standards, Norway has developed a successful petroleum industry.
And we are continuing on this path in the Arctic.
And we are continuing on this path in the Arctic.
Sustainable resource management in the North Regional cooperation is essential to ensure that industrial progress in the Arctic does not come at the expense of the marine environment and living marine resources.
Sustainable resource management in the North Regional cooperation is essential to ensure that industrial progress in the Arctic does not come at the expense of the marine environment and living marine resources.
Commercial fisheries are not envisaged in the central Arctic Ocean in the near future.
Commercial fisheries are not envisaged in the central Arctic Ocean in the near future.
But adjacent waters, and the Barents Sea in particular, are home to some of the world’s richest fish resources, such as the Northeast Arctic cod.
But adjacent waters, and the Barents Sea in particular, are home to some of the world’s richest fish resources, such as the Northeast Arctic cod.
Back in 1988 the cod stock was at a low point.
Back in 1988 the cod stock was at a low point.
Today the cod stock is estimated to be ten times larger than it was 25 years ago.
Today the cod stock is estimated to be ten times larger than it was 25 years ago.
This development would not have been possible without the close and constructive fisheries cooperation between Russia and Norway.
This development would not have been possible without the close and constructive fisheries cooperation between Russia and Norway.
The results are literally being harvested by the fishermen.
The results are literally being harvested by the fishermen.
The catch value of the fish resources managed by Russia and Norway alone corresponds to more than two billion dollars.
The catch value of the fish resources managed by Russia and Norway alone corresponds to more than two billion dollars.
This is an example of good cooperation, but it is also an example of how different industries can coexist and thrive together.
This is an example of good cooperation, but it is also an example of how different industries can coexist and thrive together.
It illustrates the importance, and the opportunities, of sustainable management.
It illustrates the importance, and the opportunities, of sustainable management.
Climate change challenge When we talk about the Arctic, the climate challenge is key.
Climate change challenge When we talk about the Arctic, the climate challenge is key.
While the impacts of climate change are most severely felt in other parts of the world, the changes are most clearly seen in the Arctic.
While the impacts of climate change are most severely felt in other parts of the world, the changes are most clearly seen in the Arctic.
Over the last 100 years, temperatures in the Arctic have been rising twice as fast as the global average.
Over the last 100 years, temperatures in the Arctic have been rising twice as fast as the global average.
In September 2012, the extent of the Arctic sea ice was at a record low.
In September 2012, the extent of the Arctic sea ice was at a record low.
The Arctic Ocean is projected to become virtually ice-free in this century, perhaps only a few decades from now.
The Arctic Ocean is projected to become virtually ice-free in this century, perhaps only a few decades from now.
Biodiversity in the Arctic is being threatened by the warmer climate and the spread of organic pollutants.
Biodiversity in the Arctic is being threatened by the warmer climate and the spread of organic pollutants.
Arctic Ocean acidity is higher than previously predicted and higher levels of CO2 are a threat to marine life.
Arctic Ocean acidity is higher than previously predicted and higher levels of CO2 are a threat to marine life.
But the most serious effects will be felt globally.
But the most serious effects will be felt globally.
As the Arctic warms, we can expect monsoon weather patterns to be affected.
As the Arctic warms, we can expect monsoon weather patterns to be affected.
And scientists project that the retreat of the ice in the polar areas will coincide with rising sea levels and accelerated global warming.
And scientists project that the retreat of the ice in the polar areas will coincide with rising sea levels and accelerated global warming.
Conclusion To conclude: What is common for our approach to all of these areas – climate change, new sailing routes, energy, and resource management – is the need for knowledge.
Conclusion To conclude: What is common for our approach to all of these areas – climate change, new sailing routes, energy, and resource management – is the need for knowledge.
Without knowledge we will not be able to face these tasks.
Without knowledge we will not be able to face these tasks.
Nor will we understand the complexity of the Arctic.
Nor will we understand the complexity of the Arctic.
Research and science will be essential in developing solutions for the Arctic in the future.
Research and science will be essential in developing solutions for the Arctic in the future.
It is in our common interest and it is our responsibility.
It is in our common interest and it is our responsibility.
I encourage you to take part in this.
I encourage you to take part in this.
The Arctic: Major Opportunities – Major Responsibilities
The Arctic: Major Opportunities – Major Responsibilities
The American University in Washington D.C., 14 November 2013
The American University in Washington D.C., 14. november 2013
Arctic Frontiers Conference, Tromsø 19 January 2009
Arctic Frontiers Conference, Tromsø 19. januar 2009
State Secretary Elisabeth Walaas held this Opening Address on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre at the Arctic Frontiers Conference in Tromsø 19 January 2009.
I utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støres sykdomsfravær holdt statssekretær Elisabeth Walaas denne åpningstalen under Arctic Frontiers Conference i Tromsø.
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It is a great pleasure for me to address this important conference on behalf of the minister of foreign affairs.
It is a great pleasure for me to address this important conference on behalf of the minister of foreign affairs.
First of all, being in Tromsø today has a special meaning.
First of all, being in Tromsø today has a special meaning.
Tromsø and Gaza are sister cities.
Tromsø and Gaza are sister cities.
The people of Tromsø therefore feel personally involved in the events that are unfolding, and feel a particular grief when they learn about the loss of civilian lives and the destruction in Gaza.
The people of Tromsø therefore feel personally involved in the events that are unfolding, and feel a particular grief when they learn about the loss of civilian lives and the destruction in Gaza.
Last week you marched through the streets here in Tromsø calling for an end to all hostilities.
Last week you marched through the streets here in Tromsø calling for an end to all hostilities.
I join you in your call, and I assure you that Norway is making every effort to help put an end to the violence we are now seeing every day.
I join you in your call, and I assure you that Norway is making every effort to help put an end to the violence we are now seeing every day.
I also want to mention professor Mads Gilbert of this university.
I also want to mention professor Mads Gilbert of this university.
We are all glad to see him back in Tromsø, in good health, while we thank him and his colleagues from NORWAC for their efforts to save lives in Gaza.
We are all glad to see him back in Tromsø, in good health, while we thank him and his colleagues from NORWAC for their efforts to save lives in Gaza.
The special relationship between Tromsø and Gaza is a reminder to us all of how the world is “shrinking”, and that human suffering is a concern to each and every one of us.
The special relationship between Tromsø and Gaza is a reminder to us all of how the world is “shrinking”, and that human suffering is a concern to each and every one of us.
“Worlds apart” is no longer a meaningful expression.
“Worlds apart” is no longer a meaningful expression.
Even here at the shores of the Arctic Ocean, events in the Middle East are on everyone’s mind.
Even here at the shores of the Arctic Ocean, events in the Middle East are on everyone’s mind.
The Arctic Frontiers conference is an outstanding illustration of Tromsø’s position as an international hub for High North activities.
The Arctic Frontiers conference is an outstanding illustration of Tromsø’s position as an international hub for High North activities.
And this university is a key element of this hub.
And this university is a key element of this hub.
Rector Aarbakke, you wrote an article in Nordlys last month in which you stated that the University of Tromsø is a success story.
Rector Aarbakke, you wrote an article in Nordlys last month in which you stated that the University of Tromsø is a success story.
I couldn’t agree more!
I couldn’t agree more!
One point from your article I want to mention is that in relative terms, the University of Tromsø is Norway’s most international university.
One point from your article I want to mention is that in relative terms, the University of Tromsø is Norway’s most international university.
The audience here today clearly reflects this.
The audience here today clearly reflects this.
The ongoing High North activities here are currently being reinforced by the establishment of Tromsø High North Cluster (ThinC), a project organisation lead by the University of Tromsø.
The ongoing High North activities here are currently being reinforced by the establishment of Tromsø High North Cluster (ThinC), a project organisation lead by the University of Tromsø.
The cluster now includes four high-ranking research institutes and private companies.
The cluster now includes four high-ranking research institutes and private companies.
In my opinion, the High North Cluster will contribute significantly to the implementation of the Norwegian Government’s High North strategy.
In my opinion, the High North Cluster will contribute significantly to the implementation of the Norwegian Government’s High North strategy.
Our aims are increased opportunities, activity and presence in the North, and a knowledge-based future for the northernmost parts of our country.
Our aims are increased opportunities, activity and presence in the North, and a knowledge-based future for the northernmost parts of our country.
We have come together here in Tromsø on the very last day in office of the Bush administration, represented among us by Assistant Secretary James Slutz, who will speak to us later today.
We have come together here in Tromsø on the very last day in office of the Bush administration, represented among us by Assistant Secretary James Slutz, who will speak to us later today.
On his last day in office!
On his last day in office!
Let me take this opportunity to commend President Bush’s team for the Presidential directive establishing the policy of the United States with respect to the Arctic region, which was presented earlier this month.
Let me take this opportunity to commend President Bush’s team for the Presidential directive establishing the policy of the United States with respect to the Arctic region, which was presented earlier this month.
We very much welcome the directive’s focus on the implementation of the international Law of the Sea and on full utilisation of the existing cooperative frameworks to successfully meet the future challenges in the High North.
We very much welcome the directive’s focus on the implementation of the international Law of the Sea and on full utilisation of the existing cooperative frameworks to successfully meet the future challenges in the High North.
And it is with great expectations that we look forward to cooperating with the Obama administration in the Arctic, as well as in all other areas, starting from tomorrow.
And it is with great expectations that we look forward to cooperating with the Obama administration in the Arctic, as well as in all other areas, starting from tomorrow.
I also welcome the European Commission’s communication on the Arctic region, aiming at increased awareness in the European Union of Arctic matters and sound development of human activity in this area.
I also welcome the European Commission’s communication on the Arctic region, aiming at increased awareness in the European Union of Arctic matters and sound development of human activity in this area.
Commissioner Borg, also present among us here, will play a key role in the follow-up of the Commission’s policy on the Arctic.
Commissioner Borg, also present among us here, will play a key role in the follow-up of the Commission’s policy on the Arctic.
Russia is soon expected to publish an Arctic strategy, called “Strategy for the Exploitation of the Arctic 2020”.
Russia is soon expected to publish an Arctic strategy, called “Strategy for the Exploitation of the Arctic 2020”.
We hope that the Russian strategy will lead to even closer cooperation.
We hope that the Russian strategy will lead to even closer cooperation.
Deputy Minister Donskoi will tell us more about Russian activities in the Arctic later this morning.
Deputy Minister Donskoi will tell us more about Russian activities in the Arctic later this morning.
With melting ice and growing prospects of increased human activity the vast Russian areas in the north cannot be left without a sufficiently strong presence and an adequate level of activity.
With melting ice and growing prospects of increased human activity the vast Russian areas in the north cannot be left without a sufficiently strong presence and an adequate level of activity.
Russia has legitimate interests in the Arctic region and a lot of knowledge and capabilities, expertise and opportunities to offer.
Russia has legitimate interests in the Arctic region and a lot of knowledge and capabilities, expertise and opportunities to offer.
For instance, the Russians have more icebreakers than the rest of the world combined.
For instance, the Russians have more icebreakers than the rest of the world combined.
I would like to highlight some of the legal aspects and the existing cooperative frameworks that regulate activity in the Arctic, and then move on to say something about three key areas of human activity where developments may significantly change the picture in the Arctic – transportation, energy and science.
I would like to highlight some of the legal aspects and the existing cooperative frameworks that regulate activity in the Arctic, and then move on to say something about three key areas of human activity where developments may significantly change the picture in the Arctic – transportation, energy and science.
But first of all: a main reason why interest in the Arctic is growing is, sadly, the environment and climate change.
But first of all: a main reason why interest in the Arctic is growing is, sadly, the environment and climate change.
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity.
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity.
The international financial crisis will pass, but the damage to the environment will be with us for generations.
The international financial crisis will pass, but the damage to the environment will be with us for generations.
The Arctic climate is warming rapidly and much larger changes are foreseen.
The Arctic climate is warming rapidly and much larger changes are foreseen.
The sea ice is retreating, the Greenland ice-sheet is melting and the permafrost is thawing.
The sea ice is retreating, the Greenland ice-sheet is melting and the permafrost is thawing.
The impacts will be dramatic and they will affect the rest of the world through further global warming and rising sea levels.
The impacts will be dramatic and they will affect the rest of the world through further global warming and rising sea levels.
Long-term preservation of the Arctic as we know it today depends on a strategy to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases to a sustainable level.
Long-term preservation of the Arctic as we know it today depends on a strategy to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases to a sustainable level.
The effects of climate change on the Arctic Ocean are dramatic.
The effects of climate change on the Arctic Ocean are dramatic.
All states, and in particular the Arctic states, have a shared responsibility to protect the Arctic Ocean against irreversible damages to its ecosystems.
All states, and in particular the Arctic states, have a shared responsibility to protect the Arctic Ocean against irreversible damages to its ecosystems.
Due to the climatic changes, opportunities to exploit formerly inaccessible resources are now arising.
Due to the climatic changes, opportunities to exploit formerly inaccessible resources are now arising.
However, exploitation entails inherent dilemmas.
However, exploitation entails inherent dilemmas.
The eco-systems in the Arctic are particularly vulnerable.
The eco-systems in the Arctic are particularly vulnerable.
Any future exploitation of natural resources in these areas must be based on the best available scientific knowledge and thorough environmental impact assessments, to ensure safe and environmentally sound activities at all times.
Any future exploitation of natural resources in these areas must be based on the best available scientific knowledge and thorough environmental impact assessments, to ensure safe and environmentally sound activities at all times.
These climatic changes may also lead to changes in the migration patterns of important fish stocks.
These climatic changes may also lead to changes in the migration patterns of important fish stocks.
Commercial fisheries may expand into the Arctic Ocean.
Commercial fisheries may expand into the Arctic Ocean.
Wherever commercial fisheries take place, an effective management regime is imperative in order to prevent depletion of stocks.
Wherever commercial fisheries take place, an effective management regime is imperative in order to prevent depletion of stocks.
Norway will therefore take the initiative to discuss the possible establishment of a regional fisheries management organization or arrangement with the other coastal states of the Arctic Ocean to supplement existing mechanisms.
Norway will therefore take the initiative to discuss the possible establishment of a regional fisheries management organization or arrangement with the other coastal states of the Arctic Ocean to supplement existing mechanisms.
Norway stands ready to share its experience from developing and implementing the integrated management plan for the Barents Sea and believes that this plan could serve as a model for the management of other maritime areas – including the Arctic Ocean.
Norway stands ready to share its experience from developing and implementing the integrated management plan for the Barents Sea and believes that this plan could serve as a model for the management of other maritime areas – including the Arctic Ocean.
The Arctic Council, which is playing an increasingly significant role, is the only truly circumpolar organisation.
The Arctic Council, which is playing an increasingly significant role, is the only truly circumpolar organisation.
Norway is presently chairing the Council until its 6th Ministerial Meeting here in Tromsø in late April, when chairmanship will be handed over to Denmark.
Norway is presently chairing the Council until its 6th Ministerial Meeting here in Tromsø in late April, when chairmanship will be handed over to Denmark.
In preparing for that meeting, Norway has stressed the need to focus on Arctic climate change and topics related to the Arctic Ocean.
In preparing for that meeting, Norway has stressed the need to focus on Arctic climate change and topics related to the Arctic Ocean.
We would like to see the Arctic states send a clear message on the extent of the Arctic ice melting to the COP-15 meeting on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
We would like to see the Arctic states send a clear message on the extent of the Arctic ice melting to the COP-15 meeting on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
We need to strengthen the Arctic Council itself, too, in order to address the impacts of climate change, particularly on the Arctic Ocean.
We need to strengthen the Arctic Council itself, too, in order to address the impacts of climate change, particularly on the Arctic Ocean.
The continuing work under the Arctic Council to develop environmental standards for the exploitation of natural resources is extremely valuable.
The continuing work under the Arctic Council to develop environmental standards for the exploitation of natural resources is extremely valuable.
In addition, we must increase the impact of the Arctic Council as a provider of guidelines, best practices and knowledge to other international forums.
In addition, we must increase the impact of the Arctic Council as a provider of guidelines, best practices and knowledge to other international forums.
Lately, China, Italy, South-Korea, Japan and the European Commission have increased their focus on the Arctic region and applied for observer status in the Arctic Council.
Lately, China, Italy, South-Korea, Japan and the European Commission have increased their focus on the Arctic region and applied for observer status in the Arctic Council.
I firmly believe that the Arctic Council has an unreleased potential for cooperation between the Arctic states and non-Arctic observers.
I firmly believe that the Arctic Council has an unreleased potential for cooperation between the Arctic states and non-Arctic observers.