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This would not have been possible without the close and constructive fisheries cooperation between Russia and Norway.
This would not have been possible without the close and constructive fisheries cooperation between Russia and Norway.
The results of this cooperation are literally being harvested by the fishermen.
The results of this cooperation are literally being harvested by the fishermen.
This is an example of good cooperation between countries.
This is an example of good cooperation between countries.
It is also an example of how different industries, like petroleum and fisheries, can coexist.
It is also an example of how different industries, like petroleum and fisheries, can coexist.
Common to our approach in all of these areas – climate change, new sailing routes, energy, and resource management – is the need for responsible action based on knowledge.
Common to our approach in all of these areas – climate change, new sailing routes, energy, and resource management – is the need for responsible action based on knowledge.
Without knowledge we cannot carry out the tasks before us.
Without knowledge we cannot carry out the tasks before us.
Nor can we fully understand the complexity of the Arctic.
Nor can we fully understand the complexity of the Arctic.
Developing these solutions is in our common interest.
Developing these solutions is in our common interest.
It is our joint responsibility – not only of the Arctic states, but of all who claim a stake in developments in the Arctic.
It is our joint responsibility – not only of the Arctic states, but of all who claim a stake in developments in the Arctic.
The goal is to seize the opportunities and ensure sustainable management of nature and its resources in the Arctic.
The goal is to seize the opportunities and ensure sustainable management of nature and its resources in the Arctic.
High North Diplomatic Forum, Oslo 15 January 2014
High North Diplomatic Forum, Oslo, 15. januar 2014
State Secretary Bård Glad Pedersens speech at the High North Diplomatic Forum at the Fram Museum in Oslo on 15 January 2014.
Statssekretær Bård Glad Pedersens tale ved "High North Diplomatic Forum" holdt på Fram-museet i Oslo 15. januar 2014.
Read the Circular here (pdf)
Les rundskrivet her (pdf)
Article in Dagsavisen (Oslo), 21 May 2008
Kronikk, Dagsavisen 21. mai 2008
We have come a long way since Norway hosted the first meeting in the negotiating process nearly a year and a half ago.
Vi er kommet langt siden Norge inviterte til det første møtet i forhandlingsprosessen for snart halvannet år siden.
More than 100 states, the UN, the Red Cross and other NGOs are now gathered in Dublin for the final lap.
Over 100 stater, FN, Røde Kors og frivillige humanitære organisasjoner er nå samlet i Dublin for sluttspurten.
The negotiations will be demanding.
Det blir krevende forhandlinger.
The Norwegian delegation in Dublin has a clear mandate.
Den norske delegasjonen i Dublin har et klart mandat.
It must ensure real assistance to victims and clearance of affected areas, leading to concrete improvements in the lives of those who are suffering from the consequences of these weapons now.
Den må sikre reell støtte til ofre og rydding av rammede områder og føre til konkret bedring for dem som lever med problemet nå.
And finally, it must prevent the proliferation of cluster munitions by providing for the verified destruction of stockpiles of these weapons within a specified time-frame.
Og endelig; den må hindre spredning av lagrede klasevåpen gjennom kontrollert og tidsavgrenset destruksjon av lagre.
This is really what the debate on cluster munitions is all about, and this is why the Government took the initiative for what is now known as the Oslo Process.
For i bunn og grunn er det dette debatten om klaseammunisjon handler om, og dette er grunnen for at regjeringen tok initiativ til det som nå går under navnet Oslo-prosessen.
Cluster munitions are basically canisters that contain a number of submunitions.
Kort fortalt er klaseammunisjon et større antall sprenglegemer samlet i én granat.
These submunitions are spread over a large area.
Sprenglegemene spres over et større område.
This type of weapons is therefore often incapable of distinguishing between the intended target and innocent civilians.
Dermed greier de ofte ikke å skille mellom målet og uskyldige sivile.
Another problem associated with many types of cluster munitions is that they leave duds, submunitions that have not exploded.
Videre er blindgjengere et problem for mange typer ammunisjon, sprenglegemer som ikke eksploderer men blir liggende.
In many cases, duds keep on causing harm long after a conflict has ended.
I mange tilfeller ser vi at blindgjengerne rammer lenge etter at en krig er slutt.
They hamper daily life and reconstruction long after the war is over.
De hindrer dagligliv og gjenoppbygging i lang tid etter at krigene er over.
Sitting back passively watching the proliferation of this type of weapon is a violation of the requirement under humanitarian law to distinguish between combatants and civilians.
Å forholde seg passivt til framveksten av denne typen ammunisjon strider mot humanitærrettens krav om å skille mellom stridende og sivile.
So far cluster munitions have been used in 26 countries.
Klaseammunisjon er så langt brukt i 26 land.
This number could increase rapidly if we fail to agree on a ban.
Dersom vi ikke får på plass en avtale, kan det fort bli flere.
The enormous stockpiles found in more than 70 countries all over the world pose a great proliferation risk.
Det ligger en stor spredningsfare i de enorme lagrene som finnes i mer enn 70 stater verden over.
We are speaking of billions of small warheads.
Vi snakker om milliarder av små stridshoder.
During the negotiations in Dublin, the focus will be on two issues in particular.
Det er særlig to spørsmål som kommer til å stå sentralt i de pågående forhandlingene i Dublin.
The first is which weapons should be covered by the ban.
Det første handler om hvilke våpen som skal omfattes av forbudet.
We must focus on the types of weapons that have unacceptable humanitarian consequences.
Vi må fokusere på de våpentypene som har helt uakseptable humanitære konsekvenser.
Thus, this does not mean a ban on all weapons with more than one submunition.
Det betyr altså ikke et forbud mot alle våpen med mer en ett sprenglegeme.
The other discussion concerns the consequences a ban would have for military cooperation with states that are not party to the convention, in military jargon called interoperability.
Den andre diskusjonen handler om konsekvensene for militært samarbeid med stater som ikke er med i konvensjonen, såkalt interoperabilitet.
It is important for Norway as a NATO member to contribute to a result that still allows for close, ongoing joint military operations.
For Norge som Nato-medlem er det viktig å bidra til et resultat som opprettholder muligheten til tett og løpende militære fellesoperasjoner.
NATO members have previously resolved similar issues by concluding specific cooperation agreements for the various operations.
Natos medlemmer har løst tilsvarende spørsmål tidligere gjennom konkrete samarbeidsavtaler for de enkelte operasjonene.
Norway will actively seek to find solutions in this area.
Norge vil aktivt arbeide for å finne løsninger på dette området.
There are those who argue that such an agreement is of little use if not all countries join.
Noen vil innvende at en slik avtale ikke hjelper stort om ikke alle land er med.
To this I would respond that an agreement that enjoys broad support set a standard.
Til dem vil jeg si at en avtale med bred oppslutning setter en norm.
The Land Mine Convention has been ratified by 155 countries.
155 land har nå ratifisert minekonvensjonen.
That is three quarters of all countries in the world.
Det er tre fjerdedeler av alle verdens land.
That does have an impact.
Det har betydning.
If we succeed, we will have managed to add a new, important pillar to the international rules for the protection of civilians in war.
Lykkes vi, har vi fått en ny og viktig bærebjelke i det internasjonale regelverket som skal beskytte sivile i krig.
And it will be a strong signal that it is possible to mobilise political commitment to disarmament.
Det vil være et sterkt signal om at det er mulig å mobilisere politisk vilje til nedrustning.
A unique opportunity.
En enestående mulighet
A total of 60 students from the school have been in Rezekne to help restore the Synagogue, and has thus gained valuable work experience at the Latvian synagogue.
Til sammen har 60 elever ved skolen fått arbeidstrening ved den latviske synagogen.
She says that the restoration is of great significance for the Jewish community in the country:
Hun sier restaureringen har stor betydning for det jødiske samfunnet i landet:
During the war, Latvian synagogues were burned by the Nazis.
Synagogene i Latvia ble brent av nazistene.
It is a miracle that the ‘Green Synagogue’ survived the World War II.
At tresynagogen i Rezekne overlevde, er i seg selv et mirakel.
The building will also be used as a synagogue.
Den skal også kunne brukes som synagoge.
Brochure: Overview of support to protect Jewish cultural heritage
Les mer: Brosjyre og bilder fra liknende prosjekter
Facts about the project
Fakta om prosjektet
Long-standing collaboration between Sam Eyde upper secondary school/Aust-Agder county (Norway) and Rezekne municipality
Flerårig samarbeid mellom Sam Eyde videregående skole/Aust-Agder fylkeskommune og Rezekne kommune.
Architect Arthur Lapins was responsible for implementation
Arkitekt Arthur Lapins har vært ansvarlig for gjennomføringen.
Conserving Jewish cultural heritage in Europe
Ekstrem forvandling av synagoge i Latvia
With help from Norwegian construction students, one of the oldest wooden synagogue in the Baltics have been restored.
Med god hjelp fra norske byggfagselever har en av Baltikums eldste tresynagoger blitt restaurert.
Making a difference
Making a difference
Foreword to the status report by the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) on the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants 2004 – 2009
Foreword to the status report by the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) on the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants 2004 – 2009
Foreword to the status report by the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) on the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants 2004 – 2009.
Forord til statusrapport om EØS-midlene 2004 - 2009.
Together the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants aim to make a difference in Central and Southern Europe, by contributing to the reduction of social and economic disparities and by enhancing bilateral relations between the beneficiary states and the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Together the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants aim to make a difference in Central and Southern Europe, by contributing to the reduction of social and economic disparities and by enhancing bilateral relations between the beneficiary states and the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
The EEA and Norway Grants are the €1.3 billion contribution from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to the reduction of social and economic disparities within the European Economic Area (EEA).
The EEA and Norway Grants are the €1.3 billion contribution from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to the reduction of social and economic disparities within the European Economic Area (EEA).
At the end of the five year period May 2004 – April 2009, grants have been awarded to more than 1200 projects, funds and programmes in 15 beneficiary states across Central and Southern Europe.
At the end of the five year period May 2004 – April 2009, grants have been awarded to more than 1200 projects, funds and programmes in 15 beneficiary states across Central and Southern Europe.
This status report highlights some of the most significant contributions and results so far.
This status report highlights some of the most significant contributions and results so far.
By way of illustration, the reader will learn how energy consumption is strongly reduced and renewable energy introduced in Polish schools and healthcare institutions and how NGO Funds supported by the EEA and Norway Grants provide vital support to a young and vulnerable civil society in Central Europe.
By way of illustration, the reader will learn how energy consumption is strongly reduced and renewable energy introduced in Polish schools and healthcare institutions and how NGO Funds supported by the EEA and Norway Grants provide vital support to a young and vulnerable civil society in Central Europe.
Finally, thousands of new contacts and a wide variety of networks have been established between the donor and beneficiary states at all levels of society.
Finally, thousands of new contacts and a wide variety of networks have been established between the donor and beneficiary states at all levels of society.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway firmly believe in cooperation and solidarity within Europe.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway firmly believe in cooperation and solidarity within Europe.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, we are proud to be able to make our contribution to a more equal Europe.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, we are proud to be able to make our contribution to a more equal Europe.
Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Iceland
Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Iceland
Aurelia Frick Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liechtenstein
Aurelia Frick Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liechtenstein
The Oslo Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility 2012, Oslo, 13 November 2012
The Oslo Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility 2012, Oslo, 13. november 2012
"CSR is particularly important for companies operating in countries in a post-conflict phase or suffering from weak governance.
"CSR is particularly important for companies operating in countries in a post-conflict phase or suffering from weak governance.
Foreign companies can actually have a positive impact on these countries, for example by setting high standards for corporate conduct, which can subsequently be followed by local companies.
Foreign companies can actually have a positive impact on these countries, for example by setting high standards for corporate conduct, which can subsequently be followed by local companies.
Hence, I would strongly encourage Norwegian firms to engage in new markets like Myanmar", Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in his opening address at the CSR conference on 13 November 2012.
Hence, I would strongly encourage Norwegian firms to engage in new markets like Myanmar", sa utenriksminister Eide i sin tale ved åpningen av konferansen.
Introduction:
Introduction:
It is a great honor for me to welcome you to the Oslo Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 2012.
It is a great honor for me to welcome you to the Oslo Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 2012.
I would like to jump right into the Myanmar case.
I would like to jump right into the Myanmar case.
I just returned from a visit to the country last week.
I just returned from a visit to the country last week.
My third visit in 18 months.
My third visit in 18 months.
The Norwegian Government has lifted its sanctions against Myanmar, with the exception of those dealing with arms trade.
The Norwegian Government has lifted its sanctions against Myanmar, with the exception of those dealing with arms trade.
And we have reintroduced preferential customs treatment.
And we have reintroduced preferential customs treatment.
This shows that we believe that Myanmar is heading in the right direction.
This shows that we believe that Myanmar is heading in the right direction.
While in Myanmar, I also had the pleasure of inaugurating Jotun’s Multi Color Centre in Yangon.
While in Myanmar, I also had the pleasure of inaugurating Jotun’s Multi Color Centre in Yangon.
This is the first establishment of a Norwegian company since the reforms and opening up of the country started.
This is the first establishment of a Norwegian company since the reforms and opening up of the country started.
This brings into Myanmar a strong tradition on CSR.
This brings into Myanmar a strong tradition on CSR.
I would strongly encourage Norwegian firms to engage in Myanmar.
I would strongly encourage Norwegian firms to engage in Myanmar.
It is not a question whether to go to new markets like Myanmar – but how to do it.
It is not a question whether to go to new markets like Myanmar – but how to do it.
However, CSR is particularly important for companies operating in countries in a post-conflict phase or suffering from weak governance.
However, CSR is particularly important for companies operating in countries in a post-conflict phase or suffering from weak governance.
In Myanmar – as in all other overseas operations – we expect Norwegian companies to live up to the same standards as they do at home.
In Myanmar – as in all other overseas operations – we expect Norwegian companies to live up to the same standards as they do at home.
I come straight from a round table discussion with Norwegian business leaders.
I come straight from a round table discussion with Norwegian business leaders.
A very engaging dialogue.
A very engaging dialogue.
We established consensus on several issues:
We established consensus on several issues:
1) That presence is better than the alternative
1) That presence is better than the alternative
2) That CSR should always be observed
2) That CSR should always be observed
3) That you might lose (a contract) in the short run, but that CSR will give long term gains
3) That you might lose (a contract) in the short run, but that CSR will give long term gains
I Stock taking
I Stock taking
It is five years since the last international CSR conference in Oslo.
It is five years since the last international CSR conference in Oslo.
The trend is more public awareness of CSR.
The trend is more public awareness of CSR.
The last conference gave rise to the ambition to produce a Norwegian white paper on CSR.
The last conference gave rise to the ambition to produce a Norwegian white paper on CSR.
The white paper was launched in January 2009.
The white paper was launched in January 2009.
It has provided us with a coherent CSR policy.
It has provided us with a coherent CSR policy.
There is no such thing as one size fits all.
There is no such thing as one size fits all.
Each country must design its own policy adapted to its own reality.
Each country must design its own policy adapted to its own reality.
Yet I believe it is important to take into account certain fundamental values, rights and guiding documents.
Yet I believe it is important to take into account certain fundamental values, rights and guiding documents.
Human rights, the ILO’s core conventions and the UN Convention against Corruption are all crucial in this context.
Human rights, the ILO’s core conventions and the UN Convention against Corruption are all crucial in this context.
Norway’s white paper on CSR defines three key areas for government action.
Norway’s white paper on CSR defines three key areas for government action.
The first is exercising social responsibility in the Government’s own activities.
The first is exercising social responsibility in the Government’s own activities.
The second is conveying the Government’s expectations to Norwegian companies.
The second is conveying the Government’s expectations to Norwegian companies.
The third is developing an international CSR framework.
The third is developing an international CSR framework.
This framework is now in place:
This framework is now in place:
Since its launch in 2000, the UN Global Compact has grown to become the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
Since its launch in 2000, the UN Global Compact has grown to become the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
In 2011, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights were adopted.
In 2011, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights were adopted.
They are a milestone in terms of making companies more accountable for adverse human rights impacts.
They are a milestone in terms of making companies more accountable for adverse human rights impacts.
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises were updated the same year, while ISO 26 000 on social responsibility was established in 2010.
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises were updated the same year, while ISO 26 000 on social responsibility was established in 2010.
Both are aligned with the UN Guiding Principles, supporting unprecedented convergence in international standards.
Both are aligned with the UN Guiding Principles, supporting unprecedented convergence in international standards.
The Global Reporting Initiative has established a comprehensive CSR reporting template that is widely used around the world.
The Global Reporting Initiative has established a comprehensive CSR reporting template that is widely used around the world.
Implementation of this framework is the main challenge we face today when promoting CSR.
Implementation of this framework is the main challenge we face today when promoting CSR.
While government matters, we need responsible companies.
While government matters, we need responsible companies.
One aim of this conference is therefore to identify best practices that support implementation of the international CSR framework.
One aim of this conference is therefore to identify best practices that support implementation of the international CSR framework.
II Human Rights
II Human Rights
Another key priority is the growing impact of human rights on our understanding of CSR.
Another key priority is the growing impact of human rights on our understanding of CSR.
The UN ‘protect, respect and remedy’ framework places the duties of states and the responsibilities of business in the same governance document.
The UN ‘protect, respect and remedy’ framework places the duties of states and the responsibilities of business in the same governance document.
It reminds both governments and businesses that they need to ensure there are adequate remedies should things go wrong.
It reminds both governments and businesses that they need to ensure there are adequate remedies should things go wrong.
We do see that companies have come a long way in acknowledging their responsibility for respecting human rights.
We do see that companies have come a long way in acknowledging their responsibility for respecting human rights.
This was evident during the efforts to establish the UN Guiding Principles aimed at implementing this framework.
This was evident during the efforts to establish the UN Guiding Principles aimed at implementing this framework.
Human rights are no longer a concern that the business community can leave to governments alone.
Human rights are no longer a concern that the business community can leave to governments alone.
We see that shareholders, employees, customers and the general public have growing expectations with regard to CSR.
We see that shareholders, employees, customers and the general public have growing expectations with regard to CSR.
For many companies, there is growing awareness that human rights violations can have negative repercussions, in the form of a damaged reputation or reduced earnings.
For many companies, there is growing awareness that human rights violations can have negative repercussions, in the form of a damaged reputation or reduced earnings.
CSR is influencing the market value of a company.
CSR is influencing the market value of a company.
We see that globalisation and the growth of the information society are providing companies with a many new opportunities.
We see that globalisation and the growth of the information society are providing companies with a many new opportunities.
However, they also mean that companies are increasingly required to demonstrate corporate social responsibility and engage in sound business practices.
However, they also mean that companies are increasingly required to demonstrate corporate social responsibility and engage in sound business practices.
III Transparency
III Transparency
Transparency is vital in the promotion of CSR.
Transparency is vital in the promotion of CSR.