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In 2008, the Norwegian Red Cross continued its efforts to develop the Kabul Ambulance Service (KAS) into an operational and independent organisation.
Norges Røde Kors har fortsatt et målrettet arbeid i 2008 for å gjøre Kabul Ambulance Service (KAS) til operativ og selvgående organisasjon.
Today, the ambulance service is recognised in Kabul for its life-saving work and also received support from the Ministry of Public Health.
KAS er i dag anerkjent i Kabul for sine livreddende innsatser og mottok sin øvrige støtte av Ministry of Public Health.
Considerable support was provided to the ICRC appeal for Afghanistan.
Det ble gitt en betydelig støtte til ICRC appellen for Afghanistan.
In 2008, preparatory work was started on an agreement with the Norwegian Red Cross on cooperation within the health sector for 2009-2011.
I 2008 ble det satt i gang forberedende arbeid for en samarbeidsavtale med Norges Røde Kors på helsesektoren for 2009-2011.
The assessment indicated that humanitarian organisations could go into Ghormach and provide assistance.
Analysen viste at humanitære organisasjoner kunne gå inn og gi nødhjelp i Ghormach.
In close coordination and dialogue with UNAMA and the Norwegian Embassy in Kabul, ACTED has demonstrated its determination and ability to deliver water, health and sanitation services in cooperation with other NGOs.
ACTED har gjennom god koordinering og dialog med UNAMA og ambassaden i Kabul vist seg villige og kapable til å levere vann, helse og sanitære tjenester i samarbeid med andre NGO’er.
The HALO Trust is an important partner in our humanitarian disarmament efforts in Afghanistan.
Halo Trust utgjør en viktig brikke i vårt humanitære nedrustningsengasjement i Afghanistan.
Conclusion
Oppsummering
In 2008, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan was extremely serious.
I 2008 gikk den humanitær situasjonen fra vondt til verre.
The complex causes make the challenges particularly tough, and the need for humanitarian and transitional support is still urgent.
Det sammensatte årsaksbilde gjør utfordringene enda mer krevende og behovene for humanitær- og overgangsstøtte er fortsatt prekær.
Working with key, experienced partners in the field, Norway is an important humanitarian actor in Afghanistan and a strong supporter of the UN and OCHA.
Norge er gjennom sentrale og erfarne partnere i Afghanistan en viktig aktør på det humanitære feltet og har vært en sterk støttespiller for FN og OCHA.
Norway’s humanitarian support in Afghanistan has thus produced good results.
Dette har gitt gode resultater for norsk humanitær innsats i Afghanistan.
Given the continued difficult humanitarian situation, it is important to encourage broad support for OCHA’s efforts.
I den fortsatt vanskelige humanitære situasjonen er det viktig å bidra til bred støtte til OCHAs styrkede og fornyede innsats.
Norway will continue to provide support to organisations in Afghanistan that are working in our priority areas: refugees, humanitarian disarmament, health, and human rights.
Norge vil videreføre støtten til humanitære organisasjoner i Afghanistan innenfor satsingsområdene flyktninger, humanitær nedrusting, helse og menneskerettigheter.
In 2009, greater focus will be given to the situation in the border areas in Pakistan.
I 2009 vil innsatsen i økende grad ses i sammenheng med situasjonen i grenseområdene i Pakistan.
These additional challenges will have to be addressed through political and practical efforts.
Tilgangsproblematikken må adresseres gjennom politiske og praktiske midler.
The distinction between humanitarian and military actors will have to be made even clearer.
Skillelinjer mellom de humanitære aktørene og militære må kommuniseres enda tydeligere.
Afghanistan - 2009 Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP), OCHA.
Afghanistan - 2009 Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP), OCHA.
Published 17 January 2009
Utgitt 17. jan 09
[2] Acronyms and explanations:
[2] Forkortelser og forklringer:
UNAMA = United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan OCHA = Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN) ICRC = International Committee of the Red Cross PRT = Provisional Reconstruction Team WFP = World Food Programme (UN) FAO = Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations WHO = World Health Organization UNDP = United Nations Development Programme UNICEF = United Nations Children’s Fund UNHCR = Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees HALO Trust = NGO specialising in the removal of the hazardous debris of war
UNAMA = United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan OCHA = FNs kontor for koordinering av humanitær bistand ICRC = Den internasjonale Røde Kors-alliansen PRT = Provisional Reconstruction Team WFP = Verdens matvareprogram FAO = FNs mat- og landbruksorganisasjon WHO = Verdens helseorganisasjon UNDP = FNs utviklingsprogram UNICEF = FNs barneorganisasjon UNHCR = FNs flyktningekommissariat Halo trust = Mineryddingsorganisasjon
Afghanistan – humanitarian report for 2008
Afghanistan – humanitær rapport for 2008
Joint Meeting of the Antarctic Treaty/Arctic Council
Utgiver: Utenriksdepartementet
Washington, 6 April 2009
6. april 2009
The Antarctic and the Arctic are far away from industrialised areas, but are nonetheless threatened by our modern society – by us, said Foreing Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Washington.
- The Antarctic and the Arctic are far away from industrialised areas, but are nonetheless threatened by our modern society – by us, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Remarks by Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway
Remarks by Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway
[Illustration: Title and Arctic in the background.]
[Illustration: Title and Arctic in the background.]
Secretary of State, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
Secretary of State, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
As chair of the Arctic Council, I am deeply honoured to speak to you on this important occasion.
As chair of the Arctic Council, I am deeply honoured to speak to you on this important occasion.
Thank you, Madam Secretary, for hosting this event and for inviting me to speak on behalf of Norway – a country with both an Arctic and an Antarctic identity.
Thank you, Madam Secretary, for hosting this event and for inviting me to speak on behalf of Norway – a country with both an Arctic and an Antarctic identity.
Fifteen years ago, some 90 years after Roald Amundsen as the first man in history reached the South Pole, in 1911, the Norwegian explorer Liv Arnesen became the first woman to reach the South Pole on skis alone and unassisted.
Fifteen years ago, some 90 years after Roald Amundsen as the first man in history reached the South Pole, in 1911, the Norwegian explorer Liv Arnesen became the first woman to reach the South Pole on skis alone and unassisted.
It took her 50 days to cover the 1 200 kilometres.
It took her 50 days to cover the 1 200 kilometres.
At the South Pole on Christmas Eve in 1994 she wrote in her diary: “Most goals can be achieved as long as the motivation is real and sincere enough.”
At the South Pole on Christmas Eve in 1994 she wrote in her diary: “Most goals can be achieved as long as the motivation is real and sincere enough.”
Goals, motivation and will.
Goals, motivation and will.
Real and sincere.
Real and sincere.
A guide for us all as we learn the dramatic truth about climate change that is unfolding right now at both poles.
A guide for us all as we learn the dramatic truth about climate change that is unfolding right now at both poles.
It is a clarion call for concerted action.
It is a clarion call for concerted action.
The polar regions are the world’s largest wilderness areas.
The polar regions are the world’s largest wilderness areas.
Their environmental value is immeasurable.
Their environmental value is immeasurable.
Their natural riches are immense.
Their natural riches are immense.
So too are the challenges they are facing.
So too are the challenges they are facing.
The Antarctic and the Arctic are far away from industrialised areas, but are nonetheless threatened by our modern society – by us.
The Antarctic and the Arctic are far away from industrialised areas, but are nonetheless threatened by our modern society – by us.
A hundred years ago, large parts of the Antarctic and the Arctic had not even been discovered.
A hundred years ago, large parts of the Antarctic and the Arctic had not even been discovered.
They are still among the areas of the world we know least about.
They are still among the areas of the world we know least about.
Knowledge is paramount.
Knowledge is paramount.
Today we know that some of the fastest and largest climate changes are taking place in the polar regions, and that our ability to understand the deeper meaning and implications of this knowledge may determine whether humanity will be able to cope with the challenges of global warming.
Today we know that some of the fastest and largest climate changes are taking place in the polar regions, and that our ability to understand the deeper meaning and implications of this knowledge may determine whether humanity will be able to cope with the challenges of global warming.
[Illustration: In August 2004 Senator Hillary Clinton visited Svalbard.]
[Illustration: In August 2004 Senator Hillary Clinton visited Svalbard.]
Seeing is believing.
Seeing is believing.
I am sure, Madam Secretary, that you remember how these climate changes were already clearly visible during your visit to Svalbard, in Norway’s High North, a few years ago.
I am sure, Madam Secretary, that you remember how these climate changes were already clearly visible during your visit to Svalbard, in Norway’s High North, a few years ago.
There are five points I would like to make on this occasion.
There are five points I would like to make on this occasion.
The first is that the ice is melting.
The first is that the ice is melting.
[Illustration: Melting ice.
[Illustration: Melting ice.
Two photos.
Two photos.
Taken 80 years apart.
Taken 80 years apart.
Nothing is the same.
Nothing is the same.
We should all be worried.
We should all be worried.
In the past few decades, the annual mean temperature in the Arctic has been rising at almost twice the rate as in the rest of the world.
In the past few decades, the annual mean temperature in the Arctic has been rising at almost twice the rate as in the rest of the world.
These dramatic changes are having global effects.
These dramatic changes are having global effects.
Ice melting in the polar areas will have implications in the form of rising sea levels and accelerating global warming.
Ice melting in the polar areas will have implications in the form of rising sea levels and accelerating global warming.
Other parts of the world may be much more severely affected by climate change.
Other parts of the world may be much more severely affected by climate change.
The effects are far more dramatic for the people of Central Africa, who are witnessing the drying up of Lake Chad.
The effects are far more dramatic for the people of Central Africa, who are witnessing the drying up of Lake Chad.
However, the polar areas are the key to understanding what climate change we can expect in the rest of the world.
However, the polar areas are the key to understanding what climate change we can expect in the rest of the world.
But the polar thaw is also political.
But the polar thaw is also political.
The freeze of the Cold War has been replaced by international cooperation both in the Antarctic and in the Arctic.
The freeze of the Cold War has been replaced by international cooperation both in the Antarctic and in the Arctic.
Cooperation is absolutely essential.
Cooperation is absolutely essential.
And this is why we are here.
And this is why we are here.
For decades we have been able to cooperate.
For decades we have been able to cooperate.
Which leads me to my second point: the international legal order in the polar regions.
Which leads me to my second point: the international legal order in the polar regions.
The Arctic and the Antarctic both have a polar climate, but they are fundamentally different.
The Arctic and the Antarctic both have a polar climate, but they are fundamentally different.
As you know, the name Antarctica means the opposite of the Arctic.
As you know, the name Antarctica means the opposite of the Arctic.
While the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land masses, the Antarctic is a land mass surrounded by oceans.
While the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land masses, the Antarctic is a land mass surrounded by oceans.
Antarctica has no permanent population except researchers.
Antarctica has no permanent population except researchers.
In the Arctic people have lived and prospered for thousands of years.
In the Arctic people have lived and prospered for thousands of years.
The five countries surrounding the Arctic Ocean – the United States, Canada, Russia, Denmark/Greenland and my own country, Norway – have internationally recognised sovereignty over land and, as a consequence, jurisdiction over maritime zones.
The five countries surrounding the Arctic Ocean – the United States, Canada, Russia, Denmark/Greenland and my own country, Norway – have internationally recognised sovereignty over land and, as a consequence, jurisdiction over maritime zones.
In the Antarctic, the situation as regards claims to sovereignty and jurisdiction was frozen in the Antarctic Treaty.
In the Antarctic, the situation as regards claims to sovereignty and jurisdiction was frozen in the Antarctic Treaty.
So this is a very different situation.
So this is a very different situation.
By looking beyond the disagreement on jurisdiction, it enabled a well functioning legal order that deals with the challenges at hand.
By looking beyond the disagreement on jurisdiction, it enabled a well functioning legal order that deals with the challenges at hand.
As in Antarctica, the legal framework in the Arctic is already in place.
As in Antarctica, the legal framework in the Arctic is already in place.
The Arctic Ocean is not governed by a special regime, or by a specific treaty.
The Arctic Ocean is not governed by a special regime, or by a specific treaty.
The Arctic fully benefits from the principles and regulations enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in addition to various environmental and fisheries agreements, IMO rules and other general regulations.
The Arctic fully benefits from the principles and regulations enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in addition to various environmental and fisheries agreements, IMO rules and other general regulations.
More than 150 states are parties to the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention.
More than 150 states are parties to the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention.
It reflects international customary law on a large number of key issues.
It reflects international customary law on a large number of key issues.
The five coastal states bordering the central Arctic Ocean have repeatedly and recently reaffirmed that the Law of the Sea provides a solid foundation for continued development of the international governance framework for the region.
The five coastal states bordering the central Arctic Ocean have repeatedly and recently reaffirmed that the Law of the Sea provides a solid foundation for continued development of the international governance framework for the region.
So the challenges in this region have more to do with a lack of implementation of existing rules than with an actual lack of rules.
So the challenges in this region have more to do with a lack of implementation of existing rules than with an actual lack of rules.
In other words: there is no lack of rules, there is a lack of policies.
In other words: there is no lack of rules, there is a lack of policies.
I see no need for a new, comprehensive international legal regime governing the Arctic Ocean.
I see no need for a new, comprehensive international legal regime governing the Arctic Ocean.
But I see a real need for governments to come together to develop policies and rules to manage growing human activity.
But I see a real need for governments to come together to develop policies and rules to manage growing human activity.
A real challenge, but this is why we have governments and diplomacy – to deal responsibly with challenges.
A real challenge, but this is why we have governments and diplomacy – to deal responsibly with challenges.
As a result of warmer waters in the polar regions, new sea routes are emerging.
As a result of warmer waters in the polar regions, new sea routes are emerging.
We see new potential for exploiting energy resources and increased human activity in a fragile polar environment.
We see new potential for exploiting energy resources and increased human activity in a fragile polar environment.
We observe this in the Arctic.
We observe this in the Arctic.
Sailing time from Rotterdam to Yokohama could be shortened by 40% if ships were able to sail east through the Northwest Passage or the Northeast Passage – or even to one day if they could sail straight across the Polar Basin.
Sailing time from Rotterdam to Yokohama could be shortened by 40% if ships were able to sail east through the Northwest Passage or the Northeast Passage – or even to one day if they could sail straight across the Polar Basin.
If we put all of these elements together and add relations between Russia and its Arctic neighbours, we may have a recipe for increased levels of conflict.
If we put all of these elements together and add relations between Russia and its Arctic neighbours, we may have a recipe for increased levels of conflict.
But it does not have to be that way.
But it does not have to be that way.
And it should not be.
And it should not be.
We have the legal instruments to avoid conflict, we have regional and circumpolar institutions, and we have an opportunity to develop new policies to meet new challenges together.
We have the legal instruments to avoid conflict, we have regional and circumpolar institutions, and we have an opportunity to develop new policies to meet new challenges together.
Cooperation in the Arctic is of more recent date than in Antarctica.
Cooperation in the Arctic is of more recent date than in Antarctica.
However, the Arctic Council, currently chaired by Norway, is playing an increasingly significant role.
However, the Arctic Council, currently chaired by Norway, is playing an increasingly significant role.
In addition to the governments of the United States, Canada, Russia and the five Nordic countries, permanent participants representing indigenous peoples take part – as well as a number of observer states.
In addition to the governments of the United States, Canada, Russia and the five Nordic countries, permanent participants representing indigenous peoples take part – as well as a number of observer states.
The Arctic Council has an untapped potential for cooperation and policy shaping – to prevent conflict in dealing with increased transport, the search for energy and the environmental effects of increased human activity.
The Arctic Council has an untapped potential for cooperation and policy shaping – to prevent conflict in dealing with increased transport, the search for energy and the environmental effects of increased human activity.
These issues are being given top priority during the Norwegian chairmanship, as also reflected in the Norwegian Government’s High North Strategy.
These issues are being given top priority during the Norwegian chairmanship, as also reflected in the Norwegian Government’s High North Strategy.
My third point concerns knowledge and science.
My third point concerns knowledge and science.
[Illustration: Troll research station, Antarctica.]
[Illustration: Troll research station, Antarctica.]
A common characteristic of both polar regions is the importance of international scientific collaboration.
A common characteristic of both polar regions is the importance of international scientific collaboration.
Ever since the first International Polar Year, in 1882–83, cooperation between scientists from many nations has been a defining feature of activity in these regions.
Ever since the first International Polar Year, in 1882–83, cooperation between scientists from many nations has been a defining feature of activity in these regions.
While the International Arctic Science Committee and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research are the long-term platforms for international scientific cooperation, the fourth International Polar Year has provided an impetus for bipolar science.
While the International Arctic Science Committee and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research are the long-term platforms for international scientific cooperation, the fourth International Polar Year has provided an impetus for bipolar science.
The tasks at hand are larger and more complex than any nation can undertake alone.
The tasks at hand are larger and more complex than any nation can undertake alone.
The Arctic Council and the Antarctic Treaty cooperation are the critical forums in this regard.
The Arctic Council and the Antarctic Treaty cooperation are the critical forums in this regard.
In the Arctic Council we have agreed to initiate an Arctic Legacy Project.
In the Arctic Council we have agreed to initiate an Arctic Legacy Project.
It will strengthen international scientific cooperation in the long term and ensure that the world community can capitalise on the investments made during the International Polar Year.
It will strengthen international scientific cooperation in the long term and ensure that the world community can capitalise on the investments made during the International Polar Year.
At this Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, Norway will propose a similar project in this context, and I would also suggest that the Arctic Council and the Consultative Meeting establish close cooperation on these projects.
At this Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, Norway will propose a similar project in this context, and I would also suggest that the Arctic Council and the Consultative Meeting establish close cooperation on these projects.
Specifically, the aim of the Arctic Legacy Project is to enhance scientists’ access to polar areas and strengthen efforts to recruit young researchers to polar science.
Specifically, the aim of the Arctic Legacy Project is to enhance scientists’ access to polar areas and strengthen efforts to recruit young researchers to polar science.
Norway has a long tradition of polar exploration and science.
Norway has a long tradition of polar exploration and science.
As I mentioned, in 1911 Roald Amundsen was the first to set foot on the South Pole.
As I mentioned, in 1911 Roald Amundsen was the first to set foot on the South Pole.
Explorers like Liv Arnesen and many others have followed in his footsteps – or tracks.
Explorers like Liv Arnesen and many others have followed in his footsteps – or tracks.
Since the days of the pioneers, Norway has taken active part in polar research in both the Arctic and the Antarctic.
Since the days of the pioneers, Norway has taken active part in polar research in both the Arctic and the Antarctic.
Our research station Troll in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, was opened as an all-year station in 2005.
Our research station Troll in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, was opened as an all-year station in 2005.
Earlier this year the Norwegian Minister of the Environment hosted 15 high-level climate officials, including eight of his colleagues, at the research station for discussions on climate change.
Earlier this year the Norwegian Minister of the Environment hosted 15 high-level climate officials, including eight of his colleagues, at the research station for discussions on climate change.
Again, as is often the case, you find that seeing is believing.
Again, as is often the case, you find that seeing is believing.
At 79 degrees north, in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, ten countries have established permanent research facilities.
At 79 degrees north, in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, ten countries have established permanent research facilities.