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There is no easy answer to the question of how to increase the number of Norwegian students in the US.
There is no easy answer to the question of how to increase the number of Norwegian students in the US.
But let us be creative: A web portal to aid recruitment and better financial arrangements may be part of the answer.
But let us be creative: A web portal to aid recruitment and better financial arrangements may be part of the answer.
I am pleased to learn of some recent initiatives that have already taken by the University of Minnesota.
I am pleased to learn of some recent initiatives that have already taken by the University of Minnesota.
We must do what we can to create a connection between new generations from Norway and the US, further building the special relationship.
We must do what we can to create a connection between new generations from Norway and the US, further building the special relationship.
Then there is business, research and financial investments.
Then there is business, research and financial investments.
And there is our common desire to nurture both history and traditions now that we have moved into the third century since the first emigration.
And there is our common desire to nurture both history and traditions now that we have moved into the third century since the first emigration.
Believe me, we share your ambition to value, deepen and further develop all of these opportunities.
Believe me, we share your ambition to value, deepen and further develop all of these opportunities.
Let me then devote the rest of my address to a few perspectives on key political challenges that lie ahead for both Norway and the United States – and where our cooperation could and should help make a difference.
Let me then devote the rest of my address to a few perspectives on key political challenges that lie ahead for both Norway and the United States – and where our cooperation could and should help make a difference.
And let me briefly start with your upcoming presidential elections.
And let me briefly start with your upcoming presidential elections.
There is an old saying in Norway that a US presidential election is more important to Norway than Norway’s own parliamentary elections.
There is an old saying in Norway that a US presidential election is more important to Norway than Norway’s own parliamentary elections.
I have always thought that this was an exaggeration.
I have always thought that this was an exaggeration.
But the events of American democracy inspire so much interest, including in my country.
But the events of American democracy inspire so much interest, including in my country.
What an extraordinary interaction of politics, ambition, dedication and campaigning.
What an extraordinary interaction of politics, ambition, dedication and campaigning.
And, of course, the results of the November elections will matter far beyond the United States.
And, of course, the results of the November elections will matter far beyond the United States.
They will matter to the whole world – and they will matter to Norway.
They will matter to the whole world – and they will matter to Norway.
Please take the following observation as praise to the capacity of the United States: I can think of no global challenge that can be adequately addressed without the active engagement of the United States.
Please take the following observation as praise to the capacity of the United States: I can think of no global challenge that can be adequately addressed without the active engagement of the United States.
In order to meet almost all key global issues today, we need the engagement of America’s political strength, the engagement of America’s innovative potential and the engagement of America’s ability to mobilise the contribution of other countries.
In order to meet almost all key global issues today, we need the engagement of America’s political strength, the engagement of America’s innovative potential and the engagement of America’s ability to mobilise the contribution of other countries.
We need to turn the tide of climate change, to lift the left-behind millions out of poverty, to fight the scourge of international terror, to prevent and contain the spread of disease, to secure effective non-proliferation, to safeguard a reliable disarmament regime, to engage in the settlement of armed conflicts and to create energy security and climate security at the same time.
We need to turn the tide of climate change, to lift the left-behind millions out of poverty, to fight the scourge of international terror, to prevent and contain the spread of disease, to secure effective non-proliferation, to safeguard a reliable disarmament regime, to engage in the settlement of armed conflicts and to create energy security and climate security at the same time.
No nation can face these challenges alone.
No nation can face these challenges alone.
No single state, no matter how big and powerful, can mobilise the sustained effort that is needed to address each and every one of the survival issues of our times.
No single state, no matter how big and powerful, can mobilise the sustained effort that is needed to address each and every one of the survival issues of our times.
I believe that foreign policy-makers from most corners of the world reflect on very similar questions: how can we enable the international system to respond to global challenges?
I believe that foreign policy-makers from most corners of the world reflect on very similar questions: how can we enable the international system to respond to global challenges?
How can we mobilise the necessary strength to share the burdens and make a real difference?
How can we mobilise the necessary strength to share the burdens and make a real difference?
Acting alone will not do.
Acting alone will not do.
But we need better systems for doing the jobs together.
But we need better systems for doing the jobs together.
My point is this: the challenges of the 21st century can only be met through collective action.
My point is this: the challenges of the 21st century can only be met through collective action.
Yes, the nation-state is still the key player in world politics.
Yes, the nation-state is still the key player in world politics.
And yes, there is always the chance of sliding back into traditional rivalry and positioning between nation states.
And yes, there is always the chance of sliding back into traditional rivalry and positioning between nation states.
But this kind of approach will do little to help us address climate change, fight poverty, deal with energy security and meet global health threats.
But this kind of approach will do little to help us address climate change, fight poverty, deal with energy security and meet global health threats.
Because dealing with all these challenges successfully requires participation by nearly all state players, and by many non-state players as well, and it requires a system for sharing burdens equitably.
Because dealing with all these challenges successfully requires participation by nearly all state players, and by many non-state players as well, and it requires a system for sharing burdens equitably.
Let me then now focus on climate change and energy security – two issues that are so closely linked together.
Let me then now focus on climate change and energy security – two issues that are so closely linked together.
How we address them will be key to the future of our civilisation.
How we address them will be key to the future of our civilisation.
It will challenge our political will, our capacity for technological innovation, our readiness to change our lifestyles and again: our ability to share the burdens.
It will challenge our political will, our capacity for technological innovation, our readiness to change our lifestyles and again: our ability to share the burdens.
Because the challenge is urgent – and the evidence is compelling.
Because the challenge is urgent – and the evidence is compelling.
In two days another great Minnesotan, Will Steger, the first Explorer-in-Residence with the National Geographic Society, will set out on a 1400-mile expedition to Ellesmere Island by dogsled, following the footsteps of legendary polar explorers, including Norway’s Otto Sverdrup.
In two days another great Minnesotan, Will Steger, the first Explorer-in-Residence with the National Geographic Society, will set out on a 1400-mile expedition to Ellesmere Island by dogsled, following the footsteps of legendary polar explorers, including Norway’s Otto Sverdrup.
Mr Steger’s aim is to document environmental change caused by global warming.
Mr Steger’s aim is to document environmental change caused by global warming.
We are proud to be one of the sponsors of the expedition, which is bringing together five young polar explorers and researchers.
We are proud to be one of the sponsors of the expedition, which is bringing together five young polar explorers and researchers.
The expedition and its findings will be followed by schoolchildren here in the US and by many Norwegians.
The expedition and its findings will be followed by schoolchildren here in the US and by many Norwegians.
This project is an important way of making a large number of people more aware of the impacts of climate change.
This project is an important way of making a large number of people more aware of the impacts of climate change.
Seeing is believing – and the human eye can observe the ice melting in the Polar Basin – which will have such profound consequences for humanity.
Seeing is believing – and the human eye can observe the ice melting in the Polar Basin – which will have such profound consequences for humanity.
I told you about how I went skiing during Easter holiday in the Norwegian mountains.
I told you about how I went skiing during Easter holiday in the Norwegian mountains.
In the evenings I had time to read in front of the fireplace.
In the evenings I had time to read in front of the fireplace.
One book in particular caught my attention – Coal.
One book in particular caught my attention – Coal.
A Human History, by Barbara Freese.
A Human History, by Barbara Freese.
As some of you know, Ms Freese worked as environmental attorney for the state of Minnesota.
As some of you know, Ms Freese worked as environmental attorney for the state of Minnesota.
In 2003 she wrote this masterpiece about coal as an energy source and social transformer.
In 2003 she wrote this masterpiece about coal as an energy source and social transformer.
A social transformer because energy means life, work, a stable income, food on the table.
A social transformer because energy means life, work, a stable income, food on the table.
In short: security.
In short: security.
Barbara Freese calls the story about coal “a heartbreaking drama”.
Barbara Freese calls the story about coal “a heartbreaking drama”.
She writes: “Like a good genie, coal has granted many of our wishes, enriching most of us in developed nations beyond our wildest pre-industrial dreams.
She writes: “Like a good genie, coal has granted many of our wishes, enriching most of us in developed nations beyond our wildest pre-industrial dreams.
But also like a genie, coal has an unpredictable and threatening side – and we are just beginning to realise how far-reaching this dark side is.”
But also like a genie, coal has an unpredictable and threatening side – and we are just beginning to realise how far-reaching this dark side is.”
So this is perhaps the most extraordinary task ahead of us: How to reach agreement on turning the tide against climate change.
So this is perhaps the most extraordinary task ahead of us: How to reach agreement on turning the tide against climate change.
How to draw the right conclusions from the abundant evidence of research and science that tells us how the rise in global temperature is related to human activities, to the burning of coal and other fossil fuels.
How to draw the right conclusions from the abundant evidence of research and science that tells us how the rise in global temperature is related to human activities, to the burning of coal and other fossil fuels.
This will be one of the major issues facing a new US president early next year.
This will be one of the major issues facing a new US president early next year.
We urgently need to see the US engage – in the run-up to the Summit in Copenhagen and the adoption of the follow-up to the Kyoto Protocol.
We urgently need to see the US engage – in the run-up to the Summit in Copenhagen and the adoption of the follow-up to the Kyoto Protocol.
We need to see all the engagement throughout the United States be reflected at the very highest political office.
We need to see all the engagement throughout the United States be reflected at the very highest political office.
Today, the Kyoto Protocol includes countries that represent 30% of global emissions.
Today, the Kyoto Protocol includes countries that represent 30% of global emissions.
The large and growing economies must join.
The large and growing economies must join.
Mechanisms for burden sharing must be sophisticated and effective.
Mechanisms for burden sharing must be sophisticated and effective.
Renewable energies must be stimulated.
Renewable energies must be stimulated.
New technologies must be supported.
New technologies must be supported.
The power of market forces must be put at the service of the climate.
The power of market forces must be put at the service of the climate.
Climate change resulting from the way our economies work must be addressed as what they are: a symptom of market failure.
Climate change resulting from the way our economies work must be addressed as what they are: a symptom of market failure.
It is our job as governments to correct market failures, and we have no time to lose.
It is our job as governments to correct market failures, and we have no time to lose.
Today, Europe is in the process of implementing a system of emission trading.
Today, Europe is in the process of implementing a system of emission trading.
It will help bring emissions down in a cost-effective manner.
It will help bring emissions down in a cost-effective manner.
The US has broad experience in emission trading.
The US has broad experience in emission trading.
We now need to see the US expand this experience to the field of greenhouse gases.
We now need to see the US expand this experience to the field of greenhouse gases.
And so must China and other emerging economies.
And so must China and other emerging economies.
But they will not make the necessary move if we – the industrialised nations – do not take a decisive lead.
But they will not make the necessary move if we – the industrialised nations – do not take a decisive lead.
Scientists and economists have documented that all of this can be done.
Scientists and economists have documented that all of this can be done.
That our efforts need not be costly.
That our efforts need not be costly.
That we can create new jobs.
That we can create new jobs.
That we can offer energy to those economies that need to grow in order to lift their populations out of poverty.
That we can offer energy to those economies that need to grow in order to lift their populations out of poverty.
That we need to share technology with those emerging economies, so that they do not take all the same polluting steps that we have taken.
That we need to share technology with those emerging economies, so that they do not take all the same polluting steps that we have taken.
Energy is key, as Barbara Freese documents so well.
Energy is key, as Barbara Freese documents so well.
And today, Norway is part of that global energy equation – as the world’s 3rd largest exporter of natural gas and 5th largest exporter of oil.
And today, Norway is part of that global energy equation – as the world’s 3rd largest exporter of natural gas and 5th largest exporter of oil.
Let me therefore share with you some of our thinking on this issue.
Let me therefore share with you some of our thinking on this issue.
Energy relations are relations of interdependence:
Energy relations are relations of interdependence:
Producers have to trust the market to make the necessary investments.
Producers have to trust the market to make the necessary investments.
Consumers have to trust producers to sign long-term contracts.
Consumers have to trust producers to sign long-term contracts.
And all parties have to trust transit countries to keep the energy flowing in accordance with transparent and predictable regulations and contract conditions.
And all parties have to trust transit countries to keep the energy flowing in accordance with transparent and predictable regulations and contract conditions.
There are signs of distrust in today’s energy markets.
There are signs of distrust in today’s energy markets.
This is a major challenge considering the backdrop of resource depletion in several regions.
This is a major challenge considering the backdrop of resource depletion in several regions.
And it is a major challenge, since the way we produce and consume energy will determine the way we deal with climate change.
And it is a major challenge, since the way we produce and consume energy will determine the way we deal with climate change.
How then is energy consumption expected to develop in the coming years?
How then is energy consumption expected to develop in the coming years?
And what does this mean for our goal of reversing climate change?
And what does this mean for our goal of reversing climate change?
The International Energy Agency estimates that fossil fuels will remain the dominant source of energy in the foreseeable future.
The International Energy Agency estimates that fossil fuels will remain the dominant source of energy in the foreseeable future.
In 2030, oil, natural gas and coal will continue to account for more than 80% of overall energy demand – about the same proportion as today.
In 2030, oil, natural gas and coal will continue to account for more than 80% of overall energy demand – about the same proportion as today.
The use of renewable sources is growing, some of them very fast.
The use of renewable sources is growing, some of them very fast.
But the point is that they are starting at such low levels that it will take time to mobilise the greater potential.
But the point is that they are starting at such low levels that it will take time to mobilise the greater potential.
So here is the troubling fact: In 2030 80% of energy consumption may still come from fossil fuels.
So here is the troubling fact: In 2030 80% of energy consumption may still come from fossil fuels.
But by then global energy demand is projected to have increased by around 50%.
But by then global energy demand is projected to have increased by around 50%.
This is not sustainable.
This is not sustainable.
Addressing this challenge is our most daunting political task today.
Addressing this challenge is our most daunting political task today.
In my view, we need to pursue a triple strategy:
In my view, we need to pursue a triple strategy:
Firstly, we need to reduce carbon emissions from the fossil fuels we extract and use.
Firstly, we need to reduce carbon emissions from the fossil fuels we extract and use.
This can be done, technologies do exist, but they need to be further refined.
This can be done, technologies do exist, but they need to be further refined.
Secondly, we need to increase energy efficiency and the proportion of energy we draw from renewable sources.
Secondly, we need to increase energy efficiency and the proportion of energy we draw from renewable sources.
And thirdly, we need to continue to search for and produce adequate amounts of fossil energy resources in order to prevent energy deficiency and energy poverty – while constantly developing cleaner methods for production and use.
And thirdly, we need to continue to search for and produce adequate amounts of fossil energy resources in order to prevent energy deficiency and energy poverty – while constantly developing cleaner methods for production and use.
Where is Norway in this picture?
Where is Norway in this picture?
As I said, Norway is among the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas.
As I said, Norway is among the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas.
Today, we have an annual oil production of approximately 2.5 million barrels per day and gas production of 85 billion cubic metres per year.
Today, we have an annual oil production of approximately 2.5 million barrels per day and gas production of 85 billion cubic metres per year.
Early in the next decade, our gas exports will have increased by 50%, to an estimated 130 billion cubic metres per year.
Early in the next decade, our gas exports will have increased by 50%, to an estimated 130 billion cubic metres per year.
Russia, by comparison, currently exports approximately 150 billion cubic metres per year to Europe.
Russia, by comparison, currently exports approximately 150 billion cubic metres per year to Europe.
In Europe, exports from Norway account for nearly a third of natural gas consumption – or enough to cook every third meal in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
In Europe, exports from Norway account for nearly a third of natural gas consumption – or enough to cook every third meal in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Most of Norway’s gas goes to Europe through an elaborate network of offshore gas pipelines.
Most of Norway’s gas goes to Europe through an elaborate network of offshore gas pipelines.
But as we speak, yet another transatlantic bridge is about to be built: the new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Melkøya off Hammerfest in the Barents Sea will ship increasing volumes of LNG to the Cove Point terminal in Maryland.
But as we speak, yet another transatlantic bridge is about to be built: the new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Melkøya off Hammerfest in the Barents Sea will ship increasing volumes of LNG to the Cove Point terminal in Maryland.
And as the resources of the Barents Sea are produced, more gas may move in the direction of the US.
And as the resources of the Barents Sea are produced, more gas may move in the direction of the US.
This is indeed an exciting region.
This is indeed an exciting region.
In the decades to come, the Barents Sea could become the new European petroleum province.
In the decades to come, the Barents Sea could become the new European petroleum province.
However, you may ask – and you should ask – isn’t there a paradox here?
However, you may ask – and you should ask – isn’t there a paradox here?
How can Norway be a significant producer of fossil fuels and at the same time be so concerned about global climate security?
How can Norway be a significant producer of fossil fuels and at the same time be so concerned about global climate security?
You are right.
You are right.
Yes, it is a paradox.
Yes, it is a paradox.
But it is not only Norway’s paradox, it is a global paradox.
But it is not only Norway’s paradox, it is a global paradox.
Because this is the challenge: Regardless of the breakthroughs made in renewable energies, the world will continue to need fossil fuels for decades to come.
Because this is the challenge: Regardless of the breakthroughs made in renewable energies, the world will continue to need fossil fuels for decades to come.
If Norway were to reduce our exports of natural gas today, the energy needed would not be provided by wind power.
If Norway were to reduce our exports of natural gas today, the energy needed would not be provided by wind power.
It would be provided by coal.
It would be provided by coal.
And the climate would be even worse off.
And the climate would be even worse off.
So what we need is a combination of political, economic and technological measures, within a framework of international cooperation.
So what we need is a combination of political, economic and technological measures, within a framework of international cooperation.
I would like to pay tribute to the impressive targets set by the state of Minnesota for phasing in the use of renewable energy.
I would like to pay tribute to the impressive targets set by the state of Minnesota for phasing in the use of renewable energy.