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Luncheon Speech to EU Commission President Roy Jenkins.
Lunsjtale til EU-kommisjonens president Roy Jenkins.
“Aasta Hansteen was a pioneer in the promotion of women’s rights in Norway.
- Aasta Hansteen var en pioner i arbeidet for kvinners rettigheter i Norge.
In 1871, she wrote the opinion piece “Kvinners stilling i verden” (“The position of women in the world”).
I 1871 skrev hun kronikken ”Kvinners stilling i verden”.
On her 80th birthday in 1904, she was appointed an honorary member of the Norwegian Association for Women’s Rights.
På 80-årsdagen i 1904 ble hun utnevnt til æresmedlem i Norsk Kvinnesaksforening.
In its white paper on Norway’s petroleum policy, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced a change of practice in the naming of petroleum fields on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Olje- og energidepartementet varslet i petroleumsmeldingen en endring av praksis for navnsetting av petroleumsfelt på norsk sokkel.
One of the measures taken was to appoint an advisory committee on names, which currently consists of Karsten Alnæs (chair), Kristin Clemet, Per Egil Hegge and Marit Hauan.
Navnegruppen består av Karsten Alnæs (leder), Kristin Clemet, Per Egil Hegge og Marit Hauan.
“It is important that the names of large, independent developments have a signal effect beyond the continental shelf.
- Det er viktig at navn på større selvstendige utbygginger har en signaleffekt utover sokkelen.
This helps to emphasise that the petroleum industry belong to the entire Norwegian population,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Det er med på å understreke at petroleumsvirksomheten tilhører hele befolkningen i Norge, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
The Aasta Hansteen find was discovered in 1997.
Aasta Hansteen-funnet ble oppdaget i 1997.
It lies about 300 km northwest of Sandnessjøen.
Det ligger om lag 300 km nordvest for Sandnessjøen.
The operator, Statoil, expects to submit development and operation plans at the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013.
Operatøren Statoil forventer å levere inn plan for utbygging og drift i løpet av årsskiftet 2012/2013.
Start-up is planned for the fourth quarter of 2016.
Forventet oppstart er i fjerde kvartal 2016.
Norway concerned about the re-imprisonment of Father Ly in Vietnam
Norge bekymret for fengslingen av pastor Ly i Vietnam
Father Ly has spent over 16 years in prison as a result of his active engagement for democracy and human rights in Vietnam.
Pastor Ly har tilbrakt over 16 år i fengsel for sitt aktive engasjement for demokrati og menneskerettigheter i Vietnam.
“We urge the Vietnamese authorities to release Father Ly immediately, and to respect freedom of expression in accordance with Vietnam’s international obligations.
- Vi oppfordrer vietnamesiske myndigheter til umiddelbart å løslate pastor Ly, og til å respektere ytringsfriheten i tråd med sine internasjonale forpliktelser.
No one should be prosecuted and imprisoned for exercising the right to freedom of expression,” said Ms Larsen.
Ingen bør rettsforfølges og fengsles for å ha benyttet seg av sin ytringsfrihet, sier statssekretær Larsen.
The imprisonment of Father Ly is part of a trend of increasing persecution of human rights defenders.
Fengslingen av pastor Ly føyer seg inn i et mønster av økende forfølgelse av vietnamesiske menneskerettighetsforsvarere.
Father Ly is one of many who have been imprisoned in Vietnam for peacefully expressing their opinion.
Pastoren er dessverre en av mange som sitter fengslet i Vietnam for å ha uttrykt sin mening på fredelig vis.
“We also urge the authorities to release all other prisoners of conscience.
– Vi oppfordrer også myndighetene til å løslate alle andre samvittighetsfanger.
I am very concerned about the situation for political dissidents in Vietnam,” said Ms Larsen.
Jeg er bekymret for situasjonen til politisk opposisjonelle i Vietnam, sier statssekretær Larsen.
Since 2003, Norway and Vietnam have conducted annual human rights dialogues.
Norge og Vietnam har siden 2003 hatt årlige menneskerettighetsdialoger.
The next round of dialogue will take place in Oslo in the autumn of 2011.
Neste dialogrunde vil finne sted i Oslo i løpet av høsten 2011.
Only a few years ago, even the Arctic states tended to ignore the region”, Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech 7 June.
Under møtet i Oslo 7 juni 2010 i Den arktiske parlamentarikerforsamlingen, ga Støre en briefing om Norges nordområdepolitikk.
The Minister’s address was based on the following points.
The Minister’s address was based on the following points.
Parliamentarians, delegates,
Parliamentarians, delegates,
I would like to thank my colleague Lene Espersen, Chair of the Arctic Council.
I would like to thank my colleague Lene Espersen, Chair of the Arctic Council.
The common Nordic objectives for their chairmanships provide a framework for discussions on how to develop the political cooperation in the Arctic.
The common Nordic objectives for their chairmanships provide a framework for discussions on how to develop the political cooperation in the Arctic.
There is nothing wrong with the map.
There is nothing wrong with the map.
Useful to look at the world from this perspective, with the Arctic in the centre.
Useful to look at the world from this perspective, with the Arctic in the centre.
Interest in the Arctic region is growing fast, in Norway and internationally.
Interest in the Arctic region is growing fast, in Norway and internationally.
This is a region where things are changing very fast.
This is a region where things are changing very fast.
Only a few years ago, even the Arctic states tended to ignore the region.
Only a few years ago, even the Arctic states tended to ignore the region.
Now, the Arctic is receiving serious consideration, for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons.
Now, the Arctic is receiving serious consideration, for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons.
I will focus on three main points: - the drivers behind the increased interest in the region – climate change (opening up new sailing routes), natural resources, and our neighbour Russia; - the fundamentals of the legal and political situation in the Arctic; and - the main challenges and opportunities ahead of us, and the special responsibility of the coastal states.
I will focus on three main points: - the drivers behind the increased interest in the region – climate change (opening up new sailing routes), natural resources, and our neighbour Russia; - the fundamentals of the legal and political situation in the Arctic; and - the main challenges and opportunities ahead of us, and the special responsibility of the coastal states.
Illustration: Climate change (ice melting).
Illustration: Climate change (ice melting).
Key driver (1): Climate change
Key driver (1): Climate change
(Bob Correll will be talking to you later today).
(Bob Correll will be talking to you later today).
From Copenhagen to the next climate summit in Mexico later this year.
From Copenhagen to the next climate summit in Mexico later this year.
Most environmental threats in the Arctic originate outside the region: heavy metals and other pollutants in food chains; radioactive pollution, black carbon.
Most environmental threats in the Arctic originate outside the region: heavy metals and other pollutants in food chains; radioactive pollution, black carbon.
“Front row seats”.
“Front row seats”.
The Arctic is not necessarily where the impacts of climate change will be most severely felt, but it is where they are first being seen.
The Arctic is not necessarily where the impacts of climate change will be most severely felt, but it is where they are first being seen.
The region is very important for climate change research.
The region is very important for climate change research.
And: We need to act.
And: We need to act.
Now is the time for firm action.
Now is the time for firm action.
Illustration: New sailing routes (map).
Illustration: New sailing routes (map).
The melting of the ice: opens up new opportunities for international shipping, a new situation for coming generations.
The melting of the ice: opens up new opportunities for international shipping, a new situation for coming generations.
Some of the main stakeholders are big economies like China, Japan and Korea, with high import/export volumes.
Some of the main stakeholders are big economies like China, Japan and Korea, with high import/export volumes.
Reflects the global character of the economic potential.
Reflects the global character of the economic potential.
The Arctic is and must remain an open region.
The Arctic is and must remain an open region.
Non-Arctic states have legitimate interests.
Non-Arctic states have legitimate interests.
An ice-free Arctic (but to what extent, and when/what parts of the year?) could shorten distances between the North Atlantic basin and East Asia by about 40% (may be equivalent to 18 days sailing).
An ice-free Arctic (but to what extent, and when/what parts of the year?) could shorten distances between the North Atlantic basin and East Asia by about 40% (may be equivalent to 18 days sailing).
Illustration: German and Russian ships (photo).
Illustration: German and Russian ships (photo).
Last September, a German commercial freighter sailed along Russia’s northern coast, escorted by a Russian ice-breaker.
Last September, a German commercial freighter sailed along Russia’s northern coast, escorted by a Russian ice-breaker.
This was a pioneering undertaking.
This was a pioneering undertaking.
A sharp increase in cruise tourism in the Svalbard area.
A sharp increase in cruise tourism in the Svalbard area.
Illustration: Energy resources in the Arctic (map)
Illustration: Energy resources in the Arctic (map)
Key driver (2): Potential for petroleum resources
Key driver (2): Potential for petroleum resources
First, we must protect traditional industries: natural, renewable resources, such as fish.
First, we must protect traditional industries: natural, renewable resources, such as fish.
Global interest in petroleum resources.
Global interest in petroleum resources.
A very important driver for change.
A very important driver for change.
The resources are vast.
The resources are vast.
Undiscovered resources, in the Arctic, may amount to 30% gas and 13% oil (of total).
Undiscovered resources, in the Arctic, may amount to 30% gas and 13% oil (of total).
In technical terms: these resources are becoming more accessible.
In technical terms: these resources are becoming more accessible.
Huge investment costs.
Huge investment costs.
The pace of development of alternative sources, renewables.
The pace of development of alternative sources, renewables.
But: we must not forget what has happened in the Gulf of Mexico.
But: we must not forget what has happened in the Gulf of Mexico.
Illustration: Moscow, Russia.
Illustration: Moscow, Russia.
Key driver (3) for change: Russia
Key driver (3) for change: Russia
Russia – now finding its place on the global scene after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Russia – now finding its place on the global scene after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Relations Norway–Russia.
Relations Norway–Russia.
The whole cooperation reshaped.
The whole cooperation reshaped.
Norway and Russia share a border along 192 km.
Norway and Russia share a border along 192 km.
People, politics, trade, science, students, health, NGOs, culture, sports, etc.
People, politics, trade, science, students, health, NGOs, culture, sports, etc.
In 1990 approximately 3 000 people crossed the border, now 110 000.
In 1990 approximately 3 000 people crossed the border, now 110 000.
One example: education, bilateral cooperation: Bodø.
One example: education, bilateral cooperation: Bodø.
I also will return to Russia later.
I also will return to Russia later.
Illustration: Ilulissat, Greenland, the participants.
Illustration: Ilulissat, Greenland, the participants.
Fundamentals – legal
Fundamentals – legal
Representatives of the five Arctic coastal states met at Ilulissat in 2008 and in Ottawa in March 2010.
Representatives of the five Arctic coastal states met at Ilulissat in 2008 and in Ottawa in March 2010.
Sent an important signal to the world.
Sent an important signal to the world.
All land in the Arctic belongs to established national states.
All land in the Arctic belongs to established national states.
And, remember, there are people living here in the north.
And, remember, there are people living here in the north.
Important role of the indigenous peoples.
Important role of the indigenous peoples.
States have the same rights and responsibilities here as elsewhere, in accordance with international law.
States have the same rights and responsibilities here as elsewhere, in accordance with international law.
This is not a lawless situation.
This is not a lawless situation.
Illustration: the Arctic is an ocean (map).
Illustration: the Arctic is an ocean (map).
Between the states lies an ocean.
Between the states lies an ocean.
The rights and responsibilities of the coastal states extend into the ocean in accordance with the principles that apply to all seas.
The rights and responsibilities of the coastal states extend into the ocean in accordance with the principles that apply to all seas.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
All states abide by its provisions, including the US, which has not yet ratified the convention.
All states abide by its provisions, including the US, which has not yet ratified the convention.
(The differences between the Arctic and the Antarctica.)
(The differences between the Arctic and the Antarctica.)
Law and order.
Law and order.
Another example: the recommendation of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf with regard to Norway.
Another example: the recommendation of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf with regard to Norway.
the primacy of international law,
the primacy of international law,
the need for adequate presence,
the need for adequate presence,
the right balance between conservation and development, and
the right balance between conservation and development, and
the necessity of international cooperation.
the necessity of international cooperation.
Norway’s view: a good thing that other countries pay attention to the Arctic.
Norway’s view: a good thing that other countries pay attention to the Arctic.
Will engage in dialogue with others on the approaches we find in these policy documents.
Will engage in dialogue with others on the approaches we find in these policy documents.
Example: preliminary signals from the European Parliament advocating a Treaty for the Arctic.
Example: preliminary signals from the European Parliament advocating a Treaty for the Arctic.
Idea abandoned for the reasons I have mentioned.
Idea abandoned for the reasons I have mentioned.
The Arctic is an ocean.
The Arctic is an ocean.
Rights and responsibilities.
Rights and responsibilities.
Illustration: Map, delimitation line.
Illustration: Map, delimitation line.
Norway – Russia.
Norway – Russia.
Agreement
Agreement
On 27 April 2010, a historic agreement was reached between Norway and Russia on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, after 40 years of negotiation.
On 27 April 2010, a historic agreement was reached between Norway and Russia on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, after 40 years of negotiation.
During President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo.
During President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo.
The agreement reached, including the course of the delimitation line, is in full accordance with international law.
The agreement reached, including the course of the delimitation line, is in full accordance with international law.
The disputed area of 175 000 square kilometres, has been divided into two parts of approximately the same size.
The disputed area of 175 000 square kilometres, has been divided into two parts of approximately the same size.
The negotiations have been completed, but some technical work remains to be done.
The negotiations have been completed, but some technical work remains to be done.
The aim is to sign the agreement in the next few months.
The aim is to sign the agreement in the next few months.
After this it must be approved by the Norwegian Storting, and the Russian Duma.
After this it must be approved by the Norwegian Storting, and the Russian Duma.
What we needed to reach an agreement/breakthrough: a) stability on both sides, governments, negotiators, people who knew each other, over time; b) economic and political incentives/potential; and c) trust.
What we needed to reach an agreement/breakthrough: a) stability on both sides, governments, negotiators, people who knew each other, over time; b) economic and political incentives/potential; and c) trust.
The agreement: modern approach, detailed regulations and procedures, ensuring efficient and responsible management of hydrocarbon resources.
The agreement: modern approach, detailed regulations and procedures, ensuring efficient and responsible management of hydrocarbon resources.
Modern technology.
Modern technology.
Possible hydrocarbon resources in the area were an issue in the negotiations.
Possible hydrocarbon resources in the area were an issue in the negotiations.
The negotiations have been based on the Law of the Sea and rules and principles for maritime delimitation.
The negotiations have been based on the Law of the Sea and rules and principles for maritime delimitation.
According to the agreement, the close fisheries cooperation with Russia will continue.
According to the agreement, the close fisheries cooperation with Russia will continue.
The agreement will not affect the allocation of fishing quotas.
The agreement will not affect the allocation of fishing quotas.
Fisheries issues will continue to be dealt with by the Joint Commission.
Fisheries issues will continue to be dealt with by the Joint Commission.
(See also the agreement’s annexes.)
(See also the agreement’s annexes.)
The Grey Zone Agreement – a provisional practical arrangement for fisheries control and enforcement in a defined area of the Barents Sea – will no longer apply when the delimitation agreement enters into force.
The Grey Zone Agreement – a provisional practical arrangement for fisheries control and enforcement in a defined area of the Barents Sea – will no longer apply when the delimitation agreement enters into force.
The agreement confirms that the Law of the Sea applies to the Arctic Ocean.
The agreement confirms that the Law of the Sea applies to the Arctic Ocean.
The fact that Norway and Russia reached agreement sends a strong message to other nations.
The fact that Norway and Russia reached agreement sends a strong message to other nations.
Illustration: Arctic Council’s logo.
Illustration: Arctic Council’s logo.
Fundamentals – political
Fundamentals – political
Well established pattern of international cooperation in the Arctic: the Arctic Council (Lene Espersen’s address), the Barents Council, NEAFC (North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission) and good neighbourly bilateral relationships.
Well established pattern of international cooperation in the Arctic: the Arctic Council (Lene Espersen’s address), the Barents Council, NEAFC (North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission) and good neighbourly bilateral relationships.
Russia: a key actor.
Russia: a key actor.
Major legitimate interests: “half of the Arctic”, more than half of the region’s resources (perhaps as much as 70%), scientific traditions.
Major legitimate interests: “half of the Arctic”, more than half of the region’s resources (perhaps as much as 70%), scientific traditions.
President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo: confirmed the positive dynamics in the Norwegian–Russian bilateral relationship, a “responsible” Russia, meeting international commitments.
President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo: confirmed the positive dynamics in the Norwegian–Russian bilateral relationship, a “responsible” Russia, meeting international commitments.
Illustration: Map (and text), Arctic Council member countries.
Illustration: Map (and text), Arctic Council member countries.
The Arctic Council and Norway’s views
The Arctic Council and Norway’s views
As my Danish colleague described, it is the only truly circumpolar organisation.
As my Danish colleague described, it is the only truly circumpolar organisation.
Increasing role.
Increasing role.
Has grown in strength over the past three years.
Has grown in strength over the past three years.
Now the predominant organisation for cooperation in the Arctic.
Now the predominant organisation for cooperation in the Arctic.
Secretariat in Tromsø.
Secretariat in Tromsø.
Policy shaping, not decision making.
Policy shaping, not decision making.
The question of observers.
The question of observers.
Senior Arctic officials tasked with conducting a process to develop a stronger decision-making role for the Council re: legally binding agreement on search and rescue.
Senior Arctic officials tasked with conducting a process to develop a stronger decision-making role for the Council re: legally binding agreement on search and rescue.
Furthermore, we need to establish the Council as an international body with regular budgets and a permanent secretariat.
Furthermore, we need to establish the Council as an international body with regular budgets and a permanent secretariat.
Need consensus on this – decisions at 2011 Ministerial Meeting.
Need consensus on this – decisions at 2011 Ministerial Meeting.
Regarding shipping, topical issue: development of a code for ships operating in polar areas – IMO.
Regarding shipping, topical issue: development of a code for ships operating in polar areas – IMO.
Agreement on search and rescue: first legally binding agreement to be negotiated in the scope of the Council.
Agreement on search and rescue: first legally binding agreement to be negotiated in the scope of the Council.
Hope to make progress at next meeting later in June in Oslo.
Hope to make progress at next meeting later in June in Oslo.
Illustration: The report “Melting snow and ice.
Illustration: The report “Melting snow and ice.
A call for action”.
A call for action”.
(Gore and Støre).
(Gore and Støre).
Environment, climate change, melting ice: the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment commissioned by the Arctic Council (2004).
Environment, climate change, melting ice: the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment commissioned by the Arctic Council (2004).
Conclusions: the retreat of the sea ice is accelerating.
Conclusions: the retreat of the sea ice is accelerating.
Minimum summertime sea ice extent in the Arctic Ocean already reduced by 35%.
Minimum summertime sea ice extent in the Arctic Ocean already reduced by 35%.
The inland ice cap of Greenland is also shrinking.
The inland ice cap of Greenland is also shrinking.
Presented in the report on melting ice and snow, by Al Gore and myself.
Presented in the report on melting ice and snow, by Al Gore and myself.
Tromsø April 2009 – Copenhagen December 2009.
Tromsø April 2009 – Copenhagen December 2009.
Melting snow and ice.
Melting snow and ice.
A call for action.
A call for action.
I sent it to all my colleagues all over the world.
I sent it to all my colleagues all over the world.
Common interests of Arctic states – this does not imply exclusiveness.
Common interests of Arctic states – this does not imply exclusiveness.
All the same, forces of international economic cooperation, globalisation, etc. apply here as elsewhere.
All the same, forces of international economic cooperation, globalisation, etc. apply here as elsewhere.
Norway therefore welcomes new permanent observers, countries with real interests in the region, as well as the European Commission.
Norway therefore welcomes new permanent observers, countries with real interests in the region, as well as the European Commission.
We must give observers a greater role to make sure the Council maintains its relevance and political influence and to prevent the possible development of competing channels for cooperation.
We must give observers a greater role to make sure the Council maintains its relevance and political influence and to prevent the possible development of competing channels for cooperation.