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The BRIC countries are now discussing how they can contribute more to the IMF to increase the role of the emerging economic nations in combating the eurozone sovereign debt crisis.
The BRIC countries are now discussing how they can contribute more to the IMF to increase the role of the emerging economic nations in combating the eurozone sovereign debt crisis.
Indebted Western countries are being told by emerging powers to “get their house in order”!
Indebted Western countries are being told by emerging powers to “get their house in order”!
Indonesia, today a democracy with the world’s largest Muslim population, is increasingly becoming an important economic, regional and global stakeholder.
Indonesia, today a democracy with the world’s largest Muslim population, is increasingly becoming an important economic, regional and global stakeholder.
Our need of knowledge, better understanding of such things.
Our need of knowledge, better understanding of such things.
The World Bank predicts that Indonesia will be one of the sixth largest economies by 2025.
The World Bank predicts that Indonesia will be one of the sixth largest economies by 2025.
This year, Indonesia heads ASEAN – an organisation that has an ambition to increasingly become an important regional player in Asia.
This year, Indonesia heads ASEAN – an organisation that has an ambition to increasingly become an important regional player in Asia.
Indonesia plays an important role both in the UN and within the G20.
Indonesia plays an important role both in the UN and within the G20.
There is increasing competition for the world’s resources, which are getting scarcer as the population continues to grow (about to pass the 7 billion mark this month).
There is increasing competition for the world’s resources, which are getting scarcer as the population continues to grow (about to pass the 7 billion mark this month).
Asia is playing an increasingly active role in global policy-making on natural resources.
Asia is playing an increasingly active role in global policy-making on natural resources.
In its recent report, Asia 2050, the Asian Development Bank claims that “with over half of the world’s population residing in the region, Asians have more at stake in the well-being of the planet than any other people” (...)
In its recent report, Asia 2050, the Asian Development Bank claims that “with over half of the world’s population residing in the region, Asians have more at stake in the well-being of the planet than any other people” (...)
(A growing) Asia’s dramatically larger footprint will bring new obligations and new opportunities.”
(A growing) Asia’s dramatically larger footprint will bring new obligations and new opportunities.”
And we already see: China is now the largest producer of renewable energy, while India is seeking to supplement its Gross DP with a Green DP.
And we already see: China is now the largest producer of renewable energy, while India is seeking to supplement its Gross DP with a Green DP.
In 2008, South Korean President Lee proclaimed his vision of a Green Deal.
In 2008, South Korean President Lee proclaimed his vision of a Green Deal.
Large parts of national economic stimulus plans have been targeted at developing a green economy both in South Korea and in Japan.
Large parts of national economic stimulus plans have been targeted at developing a green economy both in South Korea and in Japan.
Indonesia is deeply engaged in sustainably managing its vast rainforests.
Indonesia is deeply engaged in sustainably managing its vast rainforests.
Numerous experiments and much innovation.
Numerous experiments and much innovation.
This change in mindset could fundamentally alter Asia’s role and mode of interaction with the global community.
This change in mindset could fundamentally alter Asia’s role and mode of interaction with the global community.
Now: security issues related to access to resources: The emergence of new political powers: will it lead to greater political and military “rivalry”?
Now: security issues related to access to resources: The emergence of new political powers: will it lead to greater political and military “rivalry”?
World order (since WWII): From bipolar – unipolar – multipolar – “zeropolar”?
World order (since WWII): From bipolar – unipolar – multipolar – “zeropolar”?
The decline of US relative power.
The decline of US relative power.
Lack of an effective global governing system to handle crisis situations.
Lack of an effective global governing system to handle crisis situations.
Increased competition in Asia for natural resources to feed the economic boom.
Increased competition in Asia for natural resources to feed the economic boom.
Unresolved territorial conflicts.
Unresolved territorial conflicts.
Asia lacks effective regional institutions to handle conflicts.
Asia lacks effective regional institutions to handle conflicts.
The region.
The region.
The regional order in Asia.
The regional order in Asia.
How will that be?
How will that be?
Economic ties between countries in Asia are increasing.
Economic ties between countries in Asia are increasing.
We see growing intra-regional trade and numerous networks of trade agreements.
We see growing intra-regional trade and numerous networks of trade agreements.
But: Different situation when it comes to policy and security policy issues.
But: Different situation when it comes to policy and security policy issues.
Mutual lack of trust, combined with a lack of regional security policy architecture that includes major powers.
Mutual lack of trust, combined with a lack of regional security policy architecture that includes major powers.
Several countries in Asia see the US as an important player in order to maintain stability in the region, and several countries eager to discuss closer security cooperation with the US.
Several countries in Asia see the US as an important player in order to maintain stability in the region, and several countries eager to discuss closer security cooperation with the US.
ASEAN emerging as an important regional institution: focus on dialogue, non-intervention, also increasingly an arena for discussions on security policy issues.
ASEAN emerging as an important regional institution: focus on dialogue, non-intervention, also increasingly an arena for discussions on security policy issues.
East Asia Summit important arena for policy discussions.
East Asia Summit important arena for policy discussions.
For example, the agreement this summer with China on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
For example, the agreement this summer with China on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
But still, lack of mechanisms to handle conflicts of interest between nations if tensions escalate.
But still, lack of mechanisms to handle conflicts of interest between nations if tensions escalate.
Climate change.
Climate change.
Population growth/challenges.
Population growth/challenges.
The strategic cooperation and rivalry between the US and China are of particular interest and concern.
The strategic cooperation and rivalry between the US and China are of particular interest and concern.
Clinton stated on 1 October: “The United States is committed to the success of China, because a thriving China is good for America and a thriving America is good for China.”
Clinton stated on 1 October: “The United States is committed to the success of China, because a thriving China is good for America and a thriving America is good for China.”
Clinton’s remarks on 11 October on “America’s Pacific Century”: “China represents one of the most challenging and consequential bilateral relationships the United States has ever had to manage.”
Clinton’s remarks on 11 October on “America’s Pacific Century”: “China represents one of the most challenging and consequential bilateral relationships the United States has ever had to manage.”
The US and China will have a particular responsibility to build confidence and transparency as a fundament for stability in the Asia-Pacific.
The US and China will have a particular responsibility to build confidence and transparency as a fundament for stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Politics, economy, values.
Politics, economy, values.
Presidential elections in the US, next Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012.
Presidential elections in the US, next Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012.
Opportunities for hardliners on both sides to promote rivalry instead of cooperation.
Opportunities for hardliners on both sides to promote rivalry instead of cooperation.
At the same time, the US and China have established a bilateral strategic high-level dialogue to increase cooperation on all levels.
At the same time, the US and China have established a bilateral strategic high-level dialogue to increase cooperation on all levels.
My third main point: How will an increased international Asian political influence affect us?
My third main point: How will an increased international Asian political influence affect us?
Culture, values, norms.
Culture, values, norms.
Universal human rights.
Universal human rights.
Political culture.
Political culture.
(I will also deal with this issue later today).
(I will also deal with this issue later today).
Will we – for example – see normative challenges posed by cultures with different political systems and traditions?
Will we – for example – see normative challenges posed by cultures with different political systems and traditions?
The picture not easy to read: On the one hand, some tendencies towards a more nation state-based policy based on self interest.
The picture not easy to read: On the one hand, some tendencies towards a more nation state-based policy based on self interest.
On the other hand, the globalisation trend increases, where values also play a big part.
On the other hand, the globalisation trend increases, where values also play a big part.
Asia is not only about economic growth but also: Issues (“problems”) related to demography, poverty, authoritarian regimes, security challenges, access to clean water and natural disasters.
Asia is not only about economic growth but also: Issues (“problems”) related to demography, poverty, authoritarian regimes, security challenges, access to clean water and natural disasters.
The world is “coming together”.
The world is “coming together”.
“Local” issues and challenges are not local – such as poverty, demographic development, environmental problems, economic crisis and terrorism are global challenges.
“Local” issues and challenges are not local – such as poverty, demographic development, environmental problems, economic crisis and terrorism are global challenges.
So, do we see a heightened awareness both in Western countries and in Asian countries of a common destiny?
So, do we see a heightened awareness both in Western countries and in Asian countries of a common destiny?
A new sense of a global identity?
A new sense of a global identity?
The new challenges associated with the economic rise of China, India and the rest of Asia address fundamental weaknesses in the West, for instance in terms of indebtedness.
The new challenges associated with the economic rise of China, India and the rest of Asia address fundamental weaknesses in the West, for instance in terms of indebtedness.
Surveys show signs of pessimism among the Western population, greater optimism in the East.
Surveys show signs of pessimism among the Western population, greater optimism in the East.
These are all matters on which Professor Huang Jing as Director of the Center on Asia and Globalisation (at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore) has written lucidly before, and he will surely provide us with new insights today.
These are all matters on which Professor Huang Jing as Director of the Center on Asia and Globalisation (at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore) has written lucidly before, and he will surely provide us with new insights today.
How the global system works.
How the global system works.
Priorities.
Priorities.
Should we see a greater Asian political influence as a challenge to our Western-style democracies?
Should we see a greater Asian political influence as a challenge to our Western-style democracies?
Asia has never been more democratic than today.
Asia has never been more democratic than today.
Today, states like Bangladesh, Philippines, South Korea and Indonesia are all democratic states.
Today, states like Bangladesh, Philippines, South Korea and Indonesia are all democratic states.
Some states might want to focus on competition in order to gain political influence.
Some states might want to focus on competition in order to gain political influence.
But the quest for geopolitical influence is not a zero sum game.
But the quest for geopolitical influence is not a zero sum game.
Economic growth never lasts forever.
Economic growth never lasts forever.
Asia economies are not only dependent on the purchasing power of the West, but must also make the shift from labour-intensive growth model to a knowledge- and consumer-based model.
Asia economies are not only dependent on the purchasing power of the West, but must also make the shift from labour-intensive growth model to a knowledge- and consumer-based model.
Cheap labour is becoming less available.
Cheap labour is becoming less available.
The West is no longer the only innovative force, and certainly will not be in the future.
The West is no longer the only innovative force, and certainly will not be in the future.
It is a myth that states like China can/will only copy others and not invent something new.
It is a myth that states like China can/will only copy others and not invent something new.
East Asian states are facing profound demographic challenges, with some signs that China may grow old before it grows rich.
East Asian states are facing profound demographic challenges, with some signs that China may grow old before it grows rich.
Demography and development are inherently linked, as has been vividly demonstrated by Professor Hans Rosling.
Demography and development are inherently linked, as has been vividly demonstrated by Professor Hans Rosling.
This will also be the topic of his talk today.
This will also be the topic of his talk today.
These challenges are not unique to East Asia.
These challenges are not unique to East Asia.
The economic clout of the rapidly emerging economies of Asia enables these states to project greater political assertiveness.
The economic clout of the rapidly emerging economies of Asia enables these states to project greater political assertiveness.
This shift is accompanied by an ambition to exert “definitional powers” – i.e. to participate in defining norms that have been traditionally defined by the West.
This shift is accompanied by an ambition to exert “definitional powers” – i.e. to participate in defining norms that have been traditionally defined by the West.
For example: on understanding the limits of state sovereignty, fulfilment of treaty obligations under international law, scope of freedom of speech or religious freedom, the universality of human rights and issues on international humanitarian intervention and the limits to states’ responsibility to protect.
For example: on understanding the limits of state sovereignty, fulfilment of treaty obligations under international law, scope of freedom of speech or religious freedom, the universality of human rights and issues on international humanitarian intervention and the limits to states’ responsibility to protect.
With greater status and influence come also greater responsibilities as new global leaders.
With greater status and influence come also greater responsibilities as new global leaders.
Web TV from the conference: part I, and part II.
Videoopptak fra konferansen kan sees i sin helhet her: del I, og del II.
Opening remarks at the conference "Asia og vi.
Åpningsinnlegg på konferansen "Asia og vi.
Åslaug Haga –new Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity
Åslaug Haga ny direktør i Global Crop Diversity Trust
- I wish to congratulate Ms Haga with this important position and look forward to continued good cooperation with the Trust, says The Norwegian minister of Agriculture and Food Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
- Jeg ønsker å gratulere Åslaug Haga med denne viktige stillingen og ser fram til et godt samarbeid, sier landbruks- og matminister sier Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
Read the Press Release from Global Crop Diversity Trust
Les hele pressemeldingen fra Global Crop Diversity Trust
Global Crop Diversity Trust is also part of the global network for the implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Global Crop Diversity Trust inngår også i det globale nettverket for gjennomføring av Den internasjonale traktaten for plantegenetiske ressurser for mat og landbruk.
The Global Crop Diversity Trust is an independent, international foundation for the protection of plant genetic diversity in agriculture.
The Global Crop Diversity Trust, er en frittstående, internasjonal stiftelse for bevaring av genetisk mangfold innen landbruket.
The Trust is financed by contributions from a number of NGOs and governments including from Norway.
Trusten drives av bidrag fra organisasjoner og en rekke regjeringer, deriblant den norske.
Among other things, they have received support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Blant annet har trusten mottatt støtte av Bill og Melinda Gates Foundation.
Welcoming remarks, Transatlantic Science Week, Stanford University
Welcoming remarks, Transatlantic Science Week, Stanford University
Forsknings- og høyere utdanningsminister Tora Aaslands tale på Stanford University under Transatlantic Science Week 27.oktober 2011.
Forsknings- og høyere utdanningsminister Tora Aaslands tale på Stanford University under Transatlantic Science Week 27.oktober 2011.
The essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
The essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
That is what research and innovation is all about - leaving a trail, set some footprints.The question is how we go about doing that.
That is what research and innovation is all about - leaving a trail, set some footprints.The question is how we go about doing that.
It is not easy.
It is not easy.
Well.
Well.
A good place to start is to set up a map, for instance by increasing the cooperation between education, research and innovation, the three central and strongly interdependent drivers of the knowledge-based society.
A good place to start is to set up a map, for instance by increasing the cooperation between education, research and innovation, the three central and strongly interdependent drivers of the knowledge-based society.
Together they are often referred to as the “knowledge triangle”.
Together they are often referred to as the “knowledge triangle”.
The question is, of course, how we can promote the ultimate interaction between these three main drivers.
The question is, of course, how we can promote the ultimate interaction between these three main drivers.
How do we optimize the linkages between the education, research and innovation sectors, in order to promote sustainable socio-economic development?
How do we optimize the linkages between the education, research and innovation sectors, in order to promote sustainable socio-economic development?
As a Minister of research and higher education I am well aware of the crucial role research and higher education institutions can play by creating and disseminating knowledge valuable for society and companies.
As a Minister of research and higher education I am well aware of the crucial role research and higher education institutions can play by creating and disseminating knowledge valuable for society and companies.
They also provide important links to a wider audience outside the core sectors of the triangle.
They also provide important links to a wider audience outside the core sectors of the triangle.
The role of universities to provide human resources for research and innovation is obvious.
The role of universities to provide human resources for research and innovation is obvious.
To educate is to refine human capital!
To educate is to refine human capital!
But these institutions need close connections with cutting-edge research in order to provide high quality education.
But these institutions need close connections with cutting-edge research in order to provide high quality education.
The close interaction between research and training activities in higher education institutions is what gives them their unique and crucial role in the knowledge society.
The close interaction between research and training activities in higher education institutions is what gives them their unique and crucial role in the knowledge society.
At the same time more and more companies realize that they need to make use of the knowledge developed by universities and research centres.
At the same time more and more companies realize that they need to make use of the knowledge developed by universities and research centres.
This is something we discuss in political talks, for instance between minister Giske and myself – and our ministries.
This is something we discuss in political talks, for instance between minister Giske and myself – and our ministries.
And in order to find the best knowledge and the best partners, companies need to look across national borders.
And in order to find the best knowledge and the best partners, companies need to look across national borders.
So in short, some initiatives and action is necessary.
So in short, some initiatives and action is necessary.
The triangle is a pertinent image of this mutual dependency.
The triangle is a pertinent image of this mutual dependency.
We need more and better cooperation across all borders.
We need more and better cooperation across all borders.
The real challenge is of course to actually transform this image into a comprehensive model for collaboration.
The real challenge is of course to actually transform this image into a comprehensive model for collaboration.
How do we transcend the borders between researchers and students, companies and academia?
How do we transcend the borders between researchers and students, companies and academia?
Our common task is to find new modus operandi that will allow this great machinery to run smoothly and to the benefit of us all, and that is able to bring us forward, making that trail!
Our common task is to find new modus operandi that will allow this great machinery to run smoothly and to the benefit of us all, and that is able to bring us forward, making that trail!
Because it is indeed these initiatives and cooperation that will enable us to meet fundamental global challenges - whether we are talking about climate change, energy shortage or even poverty.
Because it is indeed these initiatives and cooperation that will enable us to meet fundamental global challenges - whether we are talking about climate change, energy shortage or even poverty.
At this year’s Science Week we look in to some of these issues.
At this year’s Science Week we look in to some of these issues.
I am sure there are many ways to improve the links between the three main partners involved.
I am sure there are many ways to improve the links between the three main partners involved.
But as I mentioned before, there is one thing that is crucial for the interaction of education, research and innovation to work.
But as I mentioned before, there is one thing that is crucial for the interaction of education, research and innovation to work.
What we seek is of great value, a major part of our national fortune, and no, it is not petroleum; it is not raw materials.
What we seek is of great value, a major part of our national fortune, and no, it is not petroleum; it is not raw materials.
It is what we normally refer to as human resources….
It is what we normally refer to as human resources….
It is people!
It is people!
Because, the most fundamental part of either side of the triangle is of course the people in it.
Because, the most fundamental part of either side of the triangle is of course the people in it.