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This will have to be a gradual process based on verified reductions over time.
This will have to be a gradual process based on verified reductions over time.
Our efforts should be anchored in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which has been a cornerstone of our collective security for more than 40 years.
Our efforts should be anchored in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which has been a cornerstone of our collective security for more than 40 years.
It has prevented the most alarming proliferation scenarios from becoming a reality.
It has prevented the most alarming proliferation scenarios from becoming a reality.
It has enabled non-nuclear weapon States to benefit from civilian nuclear applications.
It has enabled non-nuclear weapon States to benefit from civilian nuclear applications.
It has committed nuclear weapon States to disarm.
It has committed nuclear weapon States to disarm.
However, despite its good record, the NPT is now under growing strain.
However, despite its good record, the NPT is now under growing strain.
We must develop a common vision of how to strengthen this vital treaty, and this should be the main objective for the NPT Review Conference in 2010.
We must develop a common vision of how to strengthen this vital treaty, and this should be the main objective for the NPT Review Conference in 2010.
We cannot afford to repeat the failure of the 2005 Conference.
We cannot afford to repeat the failure of the 2005 Conference.
Legally binding CTBT is imperative It is therefore of utmost importance that we develop a common approach to the nuclear threat.
Legally binding CTBT is imperative It is therefore of utmost importance that we develop a common approach to the nuclear threat.
A legally binding and comprehensive ban on nuclear testing is crucial.
A legally binding and comprehensive ban on nuclear testing is crucial.
This would effectively prevent the development of a new generation of nuclear weapons.
This would effectively prevent the development of a new generation of nuclear weapons.
It would enhance our common efforts to prevent horizontal nuclear proliferation and a new nuclear arms race.
It would enhance our common efforts to prevent horizontal nuclear proliferation and a new nuclear arms race.
A legally binding CTBT is one of the preconditions for achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.
A legally binding CTBT is one of the preconditions for achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.
Norway has therefore on a number of occasions urged all remaining countries, whose ratification is necessary for entry into force, to ratify the CTBT, and has provided funding for activities to this end.
Norway has therefore on a number of occasions urged all remaining countries, whose ratification is necessary for entry into force, to ratify the CTBT, and has provided funding for activities to this end.
Importance of ratification by the United States With the new U.S. administration there is now a new window of opportunity.
Importance of ratification by the United States With the new U.S. administration there is now a new window of opportunity.
Prior to his election, President Barack Obama expressed strong support for the CTBT.
Prior to his election, President Barack Obama expressed strong support for the CTBT.
Ratification by the United States would have a tremendous impact not only on the CTBT, but also on the NPT.
Ratification by the United States would have a tremendous impact not only on the CTBT, but also on the NPT.
Meanwhile, pending entry into force, we must uphold the existing norm of non-testing.
Meanwhile, pending entry into force, we must uphold the existing norm of non-testing.
Norway expects all States that possess nuclear weapons to maintain their unilateral moratoria.
Norway expects all States that possess nuclear weapons to maintain their unilateral moratoria.
CTBT is verifiable We must provide political and financial support to help the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) complete the International Monitoring System (IMS) and the other elements of the global verification regime.
CTBT is verifiable We must provide political and financial support to help the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) complete the International Monitoring System (IMS) and the other elements of the global verification regime.
Indeed, much progress has been achieved in recent years.
Indeed, much progress has been achieved in recent years.
The assertion that the CTBT cannot be verified is not valid.
The assertion that the CTBT cannot be verified is not valid.
Reaching agreement on a legally binding ban on the production of fissile materials for weapons purposes is also essential in this respect.
Reaching agreement on a legally binding ban on the production of fissile materials for weapons purposes is also essential in this respect.
Such an agreement must be transparent and verifiable so that the international community can be confident that no nuclear warheads are being produced in secrecy.
Such an agreement must be transparent and verifiable so that the international community can be confident that no nuclear warheads are being produced in secrecy.
Likewise it is essential to make progress in the destruction of military stockpiles of fissile material, or the conversion of these materials for peaceful uses.
Likewise it is essential to make progress in the destruction of military stockpiles of fissile material, or the conversion of these materials for peaceful uses.
Disarmament and peaceful use should go hand in hand.
Disarmament and peaceful use should go hand in hand.
United States and Russia must take a lead in nuclear disarmament The number of nuclear warheads must be significantly reduced.
United States and Russia must take a lead in nuclear disarmament The number of nuclear warheads must be significantly reduced.
Given the fact that the United States and Russia possess more than 95 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons, they must take the lead.
Given the fact that the United States and Russia possess more than 95 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons, they must take the lead.
The bilateral United States –Russian START and SORT treaties, which limit the number of strategic and deployed arms, need to be replaced by new binding agreements on further cuts in strategic nuclear arsenals.
The bilateral United States –Russian START and SORT treaties, which limit the number of strategic and deployed arms, need to be replaced by new binding agreements on further cuts in strategic nuclear arsenals.
And other nuclear weapon States will then have to follow suit.
And other nuclear weapon States will then have to follow suit.
We must reduce the salience of nuclear weapons in security policies.
We must reduce the salience of nuclear weapons in security policies.
Steps should be taken to reduce the operational status of deployed weapons in order to prevent accidental use.
Steps should be taken to reduce the operational status of deployed weapons in order to prevent accidental use.
We should diminish the geographical scope of nuclear weapons by supporting the establishment of regional nuclear–weapon-free zones.
We should diminish the geographical scope of nuclear weapons by supporting the establishment of regional nuclear–weapon-free zones.
We should encourage nuclear weapon States to provide assurances that they will not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon States, particularly States belonging to nuclear-free zones.
We should encourage nuclear weapon States to provide assurances that they will not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon States, particularly States belonging to nuclear-free zones.
We also need to reassess the role of deterrence.
We also need to reassess the role of deterrence.
Robust non-proliferation regime essential Total elimination of nuclear weapons will require a much more robust and credible non-proliferation regime than we have today.
Robust non-proliferation regime essential Total elimination of nuclear weapons will require a much more robust and credible non-proliferation regime than we have today.
This will entail expansion of the regime and closure of the current loopholes.
This will entail expansion of the regime and closure of the current loopholes.
All nations must work towards this end, and assistance must be provided to countries that are not able to implement their non-proliferation obligations due to limited resources.
All nations must work towards this end, and assistance must be provided to countries that are not able to implement their non-proliferation obligations due to limited resources.
We will not make real progress on non-proliferation unless we ensure that all NPT States have the opportunity to benefit from nuclear energy and technology.
We will not make real progress on non-proliferation unless we ensure that all NPT States have the opportunity to benefit from nuclear energy and technology.
However, the right to peaceful use must not undermine our non-proliferation efforts or human safety and environmental considerations.
However, the right to peaceful use must not undermine our non-proliferation efforts or human safety and environmental considerations.
IAEA nuclear fuel bank necessary One way of providing opportunities for peaceful use while ensuring non-proliferation is through multilateral cooperation on handling the whole nuclear fuel cycle.
IAEA nuclear fuel bank necessary One way of providing opportunities for peaceful use while ensuring non-proliferation is through multilateral cooperation on handling the whole nuclear fuel cycle.
As a first step, we should set up a fuel bank under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to supply nuclear fuel to all bona fide NPT States.
As a first step, we should set up a fuel bank under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to supply nuclear fuel to all bona fide NPT States.
Such a fuel bank would discourage a number of countries from developing their own fuel production capacity, which is both expensive and, more importantly, could increase proliferation.
Such a fuel bank would discourage a number of countries from developing their own fuel production capacity, which is both expensive and, more importantly, could increase proliferation.
Norway has pledged US$ 5 million to such a bank.
Norway has pledged US$ 5 million to such a bank.
We must overcome our differences.
We must overcome our differences.
We must work across the traditional regional groupings, as Norway does in the Seven Nation Initiative [1].
We must work across the traditional regional groupings, as Norway does in the Seven Nation Initiative [1].
We must involve civil society, academia and non-governmental organisations.
We must involve civil society, academia and non-governmental organisations.
We must work in innovative ways to achieve a positive and forward-looking outcome of the NPT 2010 Review Conference.
We must work in innovative ways to achieve a positive and forward-looking outcome of the NPT 2010 Review Conference.
These are challenging tasks, but I am confident that we can succeed.
These are challenging tasks, but I am confident that we can succeed.
More information at CTBTO's homepage
More information at CTBTO's homepage
[1] Launched at the 2005 United Nations World Summit in New York by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Chile, Indonesia, Norway, Romania, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
[1] Launched at the 2005 United Nations World Summit in New York by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Chile, Indonesia, Norway, Romania, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
The initiative aims to forge a consensus on measures related to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.
The initiative aims to forge a consensus on measures related to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.
As economic and political influence moves East and South, many eyes are increasingly turning to the North too.
As economic and political influence moves East and South, many eyes are increasingly turning to the North too.
Abundant natural resources, new trade routes and increasing human activity are bringing new opportunities.
Abundant natural resources, new trade routes and increasing human activity are bringing new opportunities.
New doors are opening.
New doors are opening.
This has triggered increased international interest in the High North.
This has triggered increased international interest in the High North.
Norway is a leading Arctic nation.
Norway is a leading Arctic nation.
Unlike most other Arctic nations, Norway has for centuries maintained a strong presence in the North.
Unlike most other Arctic nations, Norway has for centuries maintained a strong presence in the North.
As a nation we are and have always been dependent upon income generated in North.
As a nation we are and have always been dependent upon income generated in North.
Today 10 per cent of Norway’s population live north of the Arctic Circle.
Today 10 per cent of Norway’s population live north of the Arctic Circle.
80 per cent of our sea areas are located north of the circle.
80 per cent of our sea areas are located north of the circle.
Norway intends to play a major role in defining the future direction for the Arctic.
Norway intends to play a major role in defining the future direction for the Arctic.
Our vision is clear.
Our vision is clear.
The Arctic should remain a safe and peaceful region.
The Arctic should remain a safe and peaceful region.
A region of international cooperation based on international law.
A region of international cooperation based on international law.
A region where development is sustainable and where there is a sound balance between commercial and industrial expansion and environmental concerns.
A region where development is sustainable and where there is a sound balance between commercial and industrial expansion and environmental concerns.
The Arctic Council is an integral part of our vision.
The Arctic Council is an integral part of our vision.
The Arctic is changing and changing fast.
The Arctic is changing and changing fast.
Human activity and international interest are growing.
Human activity and international interest are growing.
The Arctic Council is therefore more important now than ever before.
The Arctic Council is therefore more important now than ever before.
Celebrating 20 years of cooperation this year, the Council is nothing short of an international success story.
Celebrating 20 years of cooperation this year, the Council is nothing short of an international success story.
Under the US chairmanship, the Council has been strengthened as the principal forum for addressing Arctic challenges.
Under the US chairmanship, the Council has been strengthened as the principal forum for addressing Arctic challenges.
Why has it been so successful?
Why has it been so successful?
The main reason is that all Arctic countries have understood that they cannot deal with regional challenges individually.
The main reason is that all Arctic countries have understood that they cannot deal with regional challenges individually.
Joint commitment and international cooperation are essential for safe, clean and sustainable development in the region.
Joint commitment and international cooperation are essential for safe, clean and sustainable development in the region.
This has been an incremental process; this has been an inclusive process: People are talking to people.
This has been an incremental process; this has been an inclusive process: People are talking to people.
Capitals are talking to capitals.
Capitals are talking to capitals.
Indigenous groups are a cornerstone of the cooperation.
Indigenous groups are a cornerstone of the cooperation.
Although the Arctic countries are very different, they have found common cause on global issues such as climate change and environmental hazards.
Although the Arctic countries are very different, they have found common cause on global issues such as climate change and environmental hazards.
The Arctic Council working groups have shown that the Arctic is the region where climate change is happening most rapidly.
The Arctic Council working groups have shown that the Arctic is the region where climate change is happening most rapidly.
These efforts have drawn international attention to climate change and its impacts.
These efforts have drawn international attention to climate change and its impacts.
At the same time, we have been wise enough not to overburden the agenda of the Council.
At the same time, we have been wise enough not to overburden the agenda of the Council.
We have avoided divisive issues.
We have avoided divisive issues.
The council has concentrated on policy shaping, rather than policymaking.
The council has concentrated on policy shaping, rather than policymaking.
This is the only international forum where representatives of the indigenous peoples sit at the same table as representatives of states.
This is the only international forum where representatives of the indigenous peoples sit at the same table as representatives of states.
I believe that this is one of the reasons for the Council’s success: The ability to build consensus on sustainable development among all key stakeholders.
I believe that this is one of the reasons for the Council’s success: The ability to build consensus on sustainable development among all key stakeholders.
The Arctic Council is a role model for regional bodies around the world: It is a framework for generating knowledge, and promoting stability and predictability based on respect not only for international law, but also for each individual state.
The Arctic Council is a role model for regional bodies around the world: It is a framework for generating knowledge, and promoting stability and predictability based on respect not only for international law, but also for each individual state.
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
Where do we see the Arctic Council 20 years from now?
Where do we see the Arctic Council 20 years from now?
I am optimistic.
I am optimistic.
The Council has proved to be willing and able to adapt.
The Council has proved to be willing and able to adapt.
It has maintained relevance as the world around it changes.
It has maintained relevance as the world around it changes.
The nature of cooperation in the Arctic Council has changed as the region has developed.
The nature of cooperation in the Arctic Council has changed as the region has developed.
20 years ago the main task of the Council was promoting environmental protection.
20 years ago the main task of the Council was promoting environmental protection.
Today it is the leading forum for cooperation on a wide range of Arctic issues.
Today it is the leading forum for cooperation on a wide range of Arctic issues.
Working within the Arctic Council, the Arctic States have shown that they can respond to new challenges by establishing binding cooperation.
Working within the Arctic Council, the Arctic States have shown that they can respond to new challenges by establishing binding cooperation.
This is made particularly clear by the negotiation of legally binding agreements.
This is made particularly clear by the negotiation of legally binding agreements.
On the initiative of the Arctic Council, the Arctic states have negotiated agreements on search and rescue and on oil spill preparedness and response.
On the initiative of the Arctic Council, the Arctic states have negotiated agreements on search and rescue and on oil spill preparedness and response.
These are important examples of how members are shouldering their responsibilities.
These are important examples of how members are shouldering their responsibilities.
Looking ahead, I believe this ability to adapt will be essential in order to preserve the dynamic character of the forum.
Looking ahead, I believe this ability to adapt will be essential in order to preserve the dynamic character of the forum.
More and more actors have become involved during these two decades.
More and more actors have become involved during these two decades.
At the ministerial meeting in 2013, countries far away from the Arctic were granted observer status.
At the ministerial meeting in 2013, countries far away from the Arctic were granted observer status.
The observers make substantial contributions to our shared knowledge of changes in the region.
The observers make substantial contributions to our shared knowledge of changes in the region.
Over the next 20 years, we want to integrate the observers more closely into the Arctic Council.
Over the next 20 years, we want to integrate the observers more closely into the Arctic Council.
The Arctic states have also agreed to put economic development more prominently on the agenda.
The Arctic states have also agreed to put economic development more prominently on the agenda.
This is clearly reflected in the establishment of the Arctic Economic Council.
This is clearly reflected in the establishment of the Arctic Economic Council.
I have high ambitions for the Arctic Economic Council.
I have high ambitions for the Arctic Economic Council.
I hope it will play an important role in setting up a robust regime based on knowledge and innovation for industry cooperation in the Arctic.
I hope it will play an important role in setting up a robust regime based on knowledge and innovation for industry cooperation in the Arctic.
I hope it will put us in a better position to deal with the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic region.
I hope it will put us in a better position to deal with the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic region.
I hope it will play a key role in addressing the topic of this conference – how to strike a balance between industry and environment?
I hope it will play a key role in addressing the topic of this conference – how to strike a balance between industry and environment?
Recently, the Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat relocated from Copenhagen to Tromsø.
Recently, the Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat relocated from Copenhagen to Tromsø.
This will consolidate Tromsø as the foremost center of excellence in Arctic matters.
This will consolidate Tromsø as the foremost center of excellence in Arctic matters.
Having the IPS in the same location as the Arctic Council reflects the inclusive nature of the council itself – it will be win-win for all parties involved.
Having the IPS in the same location as the Arctic Council reflects the inclusive nature of the council itself – it will be win-win for all parties involved.
I am confident that this move strengthens the relevance of both entities.
I am confident that this move strengthens the relevance of both entities.
COP 21 was a success.
COP 21 was a success.
A breakthrough and an important step in the right direction.
A breakthrough and an important step in the right direction.
Last year I had the pleasure of hosting a visit by the UN Secretary General and the French Foreign Minister to Svalbard.
Last year I had the pleasure of hosting a visit by the UN Secretary General and the French Foreign Minister to Svalbard.
I believe that the message from the Arctic both inspired and informed the Paris agreement.
I believe that the message from the Arctic both inspired and informed the Paris agreement.
Now we must translate declarations from Paris into action.
Now we must translate declarations from Paris into action.
Climate change is a global problem, a result of global neglect, but there are few places where the consequences are as obvious as here in the Arctic.
Climate change is a global problem, a result of global neglect, but there are few places where the consequences are as obvious as here in the Arctic.
Temperatures are rising 2–3 times faster than the global average.
Temperatures are rising 2–3 times faster than the global average.
The snow is melting at record speed.
The snow is melting at record speed.
The sea ice is vanishing rapidly.
The sea ice is vanishing rapidly.
Our oceans are under threat.
Our oceans are under threat.
The warming climate will have a serious impacts on marine life in the Polar Regions.
The warming climate will have a serious impacts on marine life in the Polar Regions.