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Let me name a few examples: The High Reprsentative Catherine Ashton to Svalbard last March and Commissioner Damanaki to Tromsø this January as well as the talks beetween Prime Minister Stoltenberg and Van Rompuy this February.
Let me name a few examples: The High Reprsentative Catherine Ashton to Svalbard last March and Commissioner Damanaki to Tromsø this January as well as the talks beetween Prime Minister Stoltenberg and Van Rompuy this February.
I should also mention the Ministerial meeting of The Northern Dimension February 18th here in Brussels.
I should also mention the Ministerial meeting of The Northern Dimension February 18th here in Brussels.
The Northern Dimension is an arena where the Nordic countries, EU and Russia meet on equal footing.
The Northern Dimension is an arena where the Nordic countries, EU and Russia meet on equal footing.
We observe the development of EU Arctic policy.
We observe the development of EU Arctic policy.
It seems that we increasingly "read from the same page".
It seems that we increasingly "read from the same page".
That is positive.
That is positive.
The Arctic is also EU's neighbourhood.
The Arctic is also EU's neighbourhood.
We see a rapid change in the Arctic and increased interest from the rest of the world.
We see a rapid change in the Arctic and increased interest from the rest of the world.
We will contunue the constructive cooperation with the EU.
We will contunue the constructive cooperation with the EU.
We share the commitment for sustainable development, regional cooperation and engaging with Russia.
We share the commitment for sustainable development, regional cooperation and engaging with Russia.
The dynamic Arctic
The dynamic Arctic
The Arctic (High North) is Norway's number 1 foreign policy priority.
The Arctic (High North) is Norway's number 1 foreign policy priority.
Unlike Antarctica, the Arctic ocean surrounded by states.
Unlike Antarctica, the Arctic ocean surrounded by states.
In the Arctic there have been human and commercial activity since time immemorial.
In the Arctic there have been human and commercial activity since time immemorial.
The alarming climate change is of course bad news to all of us.
The alarming climate change is of course bad news to all of us.
Ice cover extent is record low.
Ice cover extent is record low.
But the meltinhg of the ice also provides new opportunities and access to new natural resources like petroleum and minerals.
But the meltinhg of the ice also provides new opportunities and access to new natural resources like petroleum and minerals.
In addition, new shipping routes (The Northeast passage) emerge as a consequence of the melting ice and more open waters.
In addition, new shipping routes (The Northeast passage) emerge as a consequence of the melting ice and more open waters.
Even though ther are still a limited number of sailings through the Northe Sea Route, it is on the rise.
Even though ther are still a limited number of sailings through the Northe Sea Route, it is on the rise.
The route provides big savings in terms of costs and time.
The route provides big savings in terms of costs and time.
But harsch weather conditions and remotness, and darkness and ice many months of the year, are still challenges.
But harsch weather conditions and remotness, and darkness and ice many months of the year, are still challenges.
Also Arctic tourism is on the rise due to climate change.
Also Arctic tourism is on the rise due to climate change.
Integrated and ecosystem based marine management is the key in finding the right balance between environmental concerns and economic activity.
Integrated and ecosystem based marine management is the key in finding the right balance between environmental concerns and economic activity.
We also have international cooperation on fisheries management.
We also have international cooperation on fisheries management.
The Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea stocks are among best managed in the world.
The Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea stocks are among best managed in the world.
In the Arctic we also have the legal framework in place.
In the Arctic we also have the legal framework in place.
There is international consensus that the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) applies to the Arctic Ocean.
There is international consensus that the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) applies to the Arctic Ocean.
That provides clarity and predictability.
That provides clarity and predictability.
There are only a few unresolved issues left.
There are only a few unresolved issues left.
The 2010 Norway Russia Maritime Delimitation Treaty and the Danish/ Canadian agreement on Lincoln Sea last year were important milestones.
The 2010 Norway Russia Maritime Delimitation Treaty and the Danish/ Canadian agreement on Lincoln Sea last year were important milestones.
Solutions based on UNCLOS.
Solutions based on UNCLOS.
The Arctic Council
The Arctic Council
We also have the political framework in place in the Arctic.
We also have the political framework in place in the Arctic.
The Arctic states take responsibility.
The Arctic states take responsibility.
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar forum for political cooperation at government level.
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar forum for political cooperation at government level.
The Arctic states recognise rights and responsibilities, and they have been successful in agreeing on a binding agreement on search and rescue.
The Arctic states recognise rights and responsibilities, and they have been successful in agreeing on a binding agreement on search and rescue.
A new oil spill preparedness instrument is about to be signed.
A new oil spill preparedness instrument is about to be signed.
The Council have got a new permanent secretariat in Tromsø - the Arctic capital of Norway.
The Council have got a new permanent secretariat in Tromsø - the Arctic capital of Norway.
This gives political significance to the Council, and strengthen its administrative capacity.
This gives political significance to the Council, and strengthen its administrative capacity.
The Arctic regional institutions like the Barents Cooperation and the EUs Northern Dimension also show increased interaction between countries, municipalities, companies and people in the North, including with Russia.
The Arctic regional institutions like the Barents Cooperation and the EUs Northern Dimension also show increased interaction between countries, municipalities, companies and people in the North, including with Russia.
The Arctic is in many senses an arena free from East-West confrontation where common interests on cooperation and sustainable development to seize opportunities are at the core.
The Arctic is in many senses an arena free from East-West confrontation where common interests on cooperation and sustainable development to seize opportunities are at the core.
A milestone this year is the Summit in Kirkenes 3-4 June on the 20 years' anniversary of the Barents Cooperation.
A milestone this year is the Summit in Kirkenes 3-4 June on the 20 years' anniversary of the Barents Cooperation.
"High North, low tension"
"High North, low tension"
Classical security policy have played an essential role in the security in the Arctic.
Classical security policy have played an essential role in the security in the Arctic.
5 Arctic member states are NATO countries.
5 Arctic member states are NATO countries.
Increasing situation awareness.
Increasing situation awareness.
Nordic Cooperation also relevant.
Nordic Cooperation also relevant.
Nordic declaration of solidarity (5 April 2011) - Pooling & Sharing Resources (Smart Defence).
Nordic declaration of solidarity (5 April 2011) - Pooling & Sharing Resources (Smart Defence).
Military presence promotes stability, predictability and emergency response.
Military presence promotes stability, predictability and emergency response.
Norwegian Coast Guard moved North and Joint Head Quarter place in Bodø.
Norwegian Coast Guard moved North and Joint Head Quarter place in Bodø.
In the Arctic we have to look at a broad interpretation of security.
In the Arctic we have to look at a broad interpretation of security.
Increased human activity provides higher risk of accidents and environmental degradation and larger maritime areas for surveillance.
Increased human activity provides higher risk of accidents and environmental degradation and larger maritime areas for surveillance.
We have made great efforts so far in civil monitoring and communication technology.
We have made great efforts so far in civil monitoring and communication technology.
Let me mention Barents Watch, Galileo, Svalsat.
Let me mention Barents Watch, Galileo, Svalsat.
Engaging Russia
Engaging Russia
Russia is the most important arctic state with major legitimate interests in the region in terms of her population, coastline and resources.
Russia is the most important arctic state with major legitimate interests in the region in terms of her population, coastline and resources.
I believe it is also Russia's interest to maintain low tension.
I believe it is also Russia's interest to maintain low tension.
Current cooperative and legal framework in the Arctic, simply promotes and defends Russian interests.
Current cooperative and legal framework in the Arctic, simply promotes and defends Russian interests.
The presence of strategic forces is not sign of regional tension.
The presence of strategic forces is not sign of regional tension.
But it is important to follow military developments closely.
But it is important to follow military developments closely.
NATO membership and EU relation have created clarity in relation to the USSR and to Russia.
NATO membership and EU relation have created clarity in relation to the USSR and to Russia.
Joint fisheries commission and border regime.
Joint fisheries commission and border regime.
Norway's bilateral cooperation with Russia is close and constructive.
Norway's bilateral cooperation with Russia is close and constructive.
The Norwegian Defence Minister visited Moscow recently.
The Norwegian Defence Minister visited Moscow recently.
We have good bilateral relationship with Russia.
We have good bilateral relationship with Russia.
Our cooperation is broadening and deepening in many sectors like the military, research and fisheries.
Our cooperation is broadening and deepening in many sectors like the military, research and fisheries.
But let me also be clear today that I am also concerned about the internal developments in Russia when it comes to media, human rights and civil society.
But let me also be clear today that I am also concerned about the internal developments in Russia when it comes to media, human rights and civil society.
New actors: No challenge to the existing framework
New actors: No challenge to the existing framework
We see increased interest for the Arctic from Asian states like South Korea, Singapore, Japan, India and China.
We see increased interest for the Arctic from Asian states like South Korea, Singapore, Japan, India and China.
It is understandable.
It is understandable.
The impacts of developments in the Arctic are global, like the new sea routes, environmental science and resource management.
The impacts of developments in the Arctic are global, like the new sea routes, environmental science and resource management.
The driving forces behind the increased interest are first and foremost commercial and research oriented.
The driving forces behind the increased interest are first and foremost commercial and research oriented.
Do the new actors challenge the existing framework?
Do the new actors challenge the existing framework?
I believe it is important to follow the developments and understand new actors' interests.
I believe it is important to follow the developments and understand new actors' interests.
As an example, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports research project on Asian Interests in the Arctic.
As an example, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports research project on Asian Interests in the Arctic.
Let me be clear that Norway supports new permanent observers.
Let me be clear that Norway supports new permanent observers.
We believe they will strengthen the Arctic Council's role and that we can profit from the expertise of non-Arctic states.
We believe they will strengthen the Arctic Council's role and that we can profit from the expertise of non-Arctic states.
As you know, some Arctic states are sceptic to include all new applicants.
As you know, some Arctic states are sceptic to include all new applicants.
Norway aims for consensus on positive decision (one package) at the Ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council in Kiruna 15 May this year.
Norway aims for consensus on positive decision (one package) at the Ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council in Kiruna 15 May this year.
EU Arctic policy
EU Arctic policy
Norway welcomes the joint communication on the Arctic from the Commission and EEAS from June 2012.
Norway welcomes the joint communication on the Arctic from the Commission and EEAS from June 2012.
It shows a stronger engagement on Arctic issues through cooperation and dialogue with Arctic states, which is very positive.
It shows a stronger engagement on Arctic issues through cooperation and dialogue with Arctic states, which is very positive.
The EUconfirms existing legal framework as basis for Arctic governance, and highlights three areas where EUs contribution can be particularly valuable:
The EUconfirms existing legal framework as basis for Arctic governance, and highlights three areas where EUs contribution can be particularly valuable:
sustainable development,
sustainable development,
engagement with Arctic states
engagement with Arctic states
and indigenous peoples
and indigenous peoples
I believe this is a good basis for developing a more comprehensive EU approach to the Arctic region and a common understanding of developments in the Arctic.
I believe this is a good basis for developing a more comprehensive EU approach to the Arctic region and a common understanding of developments in the Arctic.
The Arctic is characterised by cooperation and respect for international legal order.
The Arctic is characterised by cooperation and respect for international legal order.
Both the legal and the political framework are in place.
Both the legal and the political framework are in place.
Hence, there are no race for resources among states.
Hence, there are no race for resources among states.
Norway's objectives in the Arctic is to maintain a stable and secure Arctic and to manage resources and the environment in a sustainable manner.
Norway's objectives in the Arctic is to maintain a stable and secure Arctic and to manage resources and the environment in a sustainable manner.
Our most valuable resource in the Arctic is the human being.
Our most valuable resource in the Arctic is the human being.
And knowledge is the basis for sustainable development and seizing the opportunities in the Arctic (High North).
And knowledge is the basis for sustainable development and seizing the opportunities in the Arctic (High North).
My government will continue to exercise sovereignty in a consistent and predictable manner.
My government will continue to exercise sovereignty in a consistent and predictable manner.
We will still be a driving force for cooperation with other countries in a spirit of openness and trust.
We will still be a driving force for cooperation with other countries in a spirit of openness and trust.
We see the EU as an important and constructive partner to achieve these goals.
We see the EU as an important and constructive partner to achieve these goals.
The Arctic - Norwegian Perspectives
The Arctic - Norwegian Perspectives
Minister Vidar Helgesen's speech at the seminar on research, innovation and space technology in the High North.
Statsråd Vidar Helgesens innlegg på seminaret om forskning, innovasjon og romteknologi i Nordområdene.
The seminar was arranged by the Norwegian EU delegation in cooperation with the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Space Centre and the North Norway European Office.
Seminaret var i regi av den norske EU-delegasjonen i samarbeid med Forskningsrådet, Norsk romsenter og Nord-Norges Europa-kontor.
It gives me great pleasure to be here today.
It gives me great pleasure to be here today.
Norway and EU are close cooperation partners.
Norway and EU are close cooperation partners.
Economically – obviously – since Norway is an EEA country and part of the internal market.
Economically – obviously – since Norway is an EEA country and part of the internal market.
But also politically.
But also politically.
We adhere to the same values and principles: democracy and human rights.
We adhere to the same values and principles: democracy and human rights.
We put strong emphasis on international law as the basis for peaceful cooperation between states.
We put strong emphasis on international law as the basis for peaceful cooperation between states.
These values and principles have served us well in the Arctic.
These values and principles have served us well in the Arctic.
It is crucial that we make sure that they continue to do so.
It is crucial that we make sure that they continue to do so.
The overall goal for Norway’s Arctic policy is to ensure that the Arctic remains an area of peace, stability and international cooperation.
The overall goal for Norway’s Arctic policy is to ensure that the Arctic remains an area of peace, stability and international cooperation.
10 % of Norway’s population live north of the Arctic Circle.
10 % of Norway’s population live north of the Arctic Circle.
80 % of our sea areas are north of the Circle.
80 % of our sea areas are north of the Circle.
80 % of maritime traffic in the Arctic passes through Norwegian waters.
80 % of maritime traffic in the Arctic passes through Norwegian waters.
Almost 90 % of our export revenues are from offshore economic activities and resources.
Almost 90 % of our export revenues are from offshore economic activities and resources.
Our long coastline, maritime traditions and ability to innovate go hand in hand.
Our long coastline, maritime traditions and ability to innovate go hand in hand.
The Norwegian Arctic is experiencing a higher level of economic growth than the rest of the country.
The Norwegian Arctic is experiencing a higher level of economic growth than the rest of the country.
This region expects to see a 6–7 % growth in exports in the coming years.
This region expects to see a 6–7 % growth in exports in the coming years.
The Arctic is important to us as an Arctic nation.
The Arctic is important to us as an Arctic nation.
The Arctic represents major opportunities, but also major responsibilities, and we have important interests to safeguard.
The Arctic represents major opportunities, but also major responsibilities, and we have important interests to safeguard.
This calls for an ambitious Arctic policy.
This calls for an ambitious Arctic policy.
For Norway, the Arctic remains a key foreign policy priority.
For Norway, the Arctic remains a key foreign policy priority.
Peace, stability and international cooperation are needed to secure wealth creation and sustainable development in the Arctic.
Peace, stability and international cooperation are needed to secure wealth creation and sustainable development in the Arctic.
Successful international cooperation depends on a robust and predictable legal and institutional framework.
Successful international cooperation depends on a robust and predictable legal and institutional framework.
This is clearly the case in the Arctic too.
This is clearly the case in the Arctic too.
The coastal states bordering the Arctic Ocean agree that the Law of the Sea provides the legal framework needed to address the present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
The coastal states bordering the Arctic Ocean agree that the Law of the Sea provides the legal framework needed to address the present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
Clear and indisputable borders make cooperation easier.
Clear and indisputable borders make cooperation easier.
In 2010, Norway and Russia signed the Treaty on Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
In 2010, Norway and Russia signed the Treaty on Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
This treaty is a good example of the application of the principles of international law in practice.
This treaty is a good example of the application of the principles of international law in practice.
In addition to a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders adhere to, we also need well-functioning institutions to address Arctic issues.
In addition to a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders adhere to, we also need well-functioning institutions to address Arctic issues.
The Arctic Council, which has been strengthened in recent years, is crucial in this respect.
The Arctic Council, which has been strengthened in recent years, is crucial in this respect.
The indigenous peoples in the Arctic participate actively in the Arctic Council as permanent participants.
The indigenous peoples in the Arctic participate actively in the Arctic Council as permanent participants.
Their contribution to the Council’s work is indispensable.
Their contribution to the Council’s work is indispensable.
They have first-hand knowledge of the Arctic environment and are directly affected by the impacts of global warming and other environmental degradation.
They have first-hand knowledge of the Arctic environment and are directly affected by the impacts of global warming and other environmental degradation.
The Arctic Council produces ground-breaking reports on the Arctic.
The Arctic Council produces ground-breaking reports on the Arctic.
Its extensive work on climate change has been particularly important.
Its extensive work on climate change has been particularly important.
[It has proven beyond doubt that the climate is changing at a fast rate, with serious and far reaching consequences.]
[It has proven beyond doubt that the climate is changing at a fast rate, with serious and far reaching consequences.]
New challenges have been met by legally binding agreements between the Arctic states.
New challenges have been met by legally binding agreements between the Arctic states.
Among the important issues that have been addressed are search and rescue and marine oil pollution in the Arctic.
Among the important issues that have been addressed are search and rescue and marine oil pollution in the Arctic.
The establishment of the Arctic Council secretariat in Tromsø [(the biggest city in the Norwegian Arctic)] in 2012, was a milestone in the Council’s nearly 20 years of existence.
The establishment of the Arctic Council secretariat in Tromsø [(the biggest city in the Norwegian Arctic)] in 2012, was a milestone in the Council’s nearly 20 years of existence.
The US took over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council at the recent Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit, Canada.
The US took over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council at the recent Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit, Canada.
We welcome the US priorities for their chairmanship period, which include a special focus on climate change.
We welcome the US priorities for their chairmanship period, which include a special focus on climate change.
Norway believes it is important that the business sector is included in discussions on the development of the Arctic, in order to find safe and sustainable answers to the challenges in the north.
Norway believes it is important that the business sector is included in discussions on the development of the Arctic, in order to find safe and sustainable answers to the challenges in the north.
We therefore warmly welcome the establishment of the Arctic Economic Council, which will open its own secretariat in Tromsø this spring.
We therefore warmly welcome the establishment of the Arctic Economic Council, which will open its own secretariat in Tromsø this spring.
The Arctic Council is a best practice example of regional cooperation.
The Arctic Council is a best practice example of regional cooperation.