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The new secretariat will be a major strengthening of the capacity of the Arctic Council.
The new secretariat will be a major strengthening of the capacity of the Arctic Council.
International instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response:
International instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response:
Norway, Russia and the US are co-chairing the work to develop an international instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response.
Norway, Russia and the US are co-chairing the work to develop an international instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response.
The third meeting was held last week in Alaska.
The third meeting was held last week in Alaska.
Pleased to note the progress so far.
Pleased to note the progress so far.
The instrument will cover all kinds of oil spills and most likely be a binding agreement.
The instrument will cover all kinds of oil spills and most likely be a binding agreement.
An excellent follow up of the Agreement on Search and Rescue in the Arctic signed in Nuuk last year.
An excellent follow up of the Agreement on Search and Rescue in the Arctic signed in Nuuk last year.
Climate change:
Climate change:
The Arctic is currently in a period of rapid change caused by drivers like climate change, demographic change and increased global demand for resources.
The Arctic is currently in a period of rapid change caused by drivers like climate change, demographic change and increased global demand for resources.
Time has come for a comprehensive assessment of the effect on Arctic communities as a tool to prepare for the future.
Time has come for a comprehensive assessment of the effect on Arctic communities as a tool to prepare for the future.
Mitigation important, but need to prepare adaptation strategies.
Mitigation important, but need to prepare adaptation strategies.
Hope to get agreement among all Arctic states on starting the new project “Actions for a Changing Arctic”.
Hope to get agreement among all Arctic states on starting the new project “Actions for a Changing Arctic”.
[Finally, the Minister commented on the visit of HR Ashton to Svalbard a few weeks ago (one main issue: research, knowledge), and on his visit to the European Parliament (AFET) 22 March].
[Finally, the Minister commented on the visit of HR Ashton to Svalbard a few weeks ago (one main issue: research, knowledge), and on his visit to the European Parliament (AFET) 22 March].
[Questions, discussion].
[Questions, discussion].
“I want to congratulate Warner on being awarded the Holberg Prize for 2015, says the minister of Education and Research, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen.
–Eg vil gratulere Marina Warner med Holbergprisen 2015, seier kunnskapsminister Torbjørn Røe Isaksen.
Vinnar av Holbergprisen 2015, Marina Warner.
Vinnar av Holbergprisen 2015, Marina Warner.
Credit: Dan Welldon
Foto: Lars Svankjær
Broad interest for mature areas on the Norwegian shelf
Stor interesse for modne områder på norsk sokkel
Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2010
TFO 2010
-It is positive that companies show interest for our mature areas.
-Det er gledelig å se at selskapene viser interesse for våre modne områder.
Access to prospective acreage together with interest from companies is a key to sustain the level of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf, says State Secretary Per Rune Henriksen in the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Tilgang til leteareal sammen med selskapsinteresse er svært viktig for å opprettholde et stabilt aktivitetsnivå på norsk sokkel, sier statssekretær i olje- og energidepartementet Per Rune Henriksen.
-Exploration and access to acreage are conditions for future value creation and government revenues from the petroleum industry.
-Leting og tilgang til interessant leteareal er en forutsetning for å sikre verdiskaping og statlige inntekter fra petroleumsvirksomheten også i fremtiden.
APA is pivotal in order to ensure the best possible exploitation of the resources on the mature parts of the continental shelf, continues Mr. Henriksen.
TFO-ordningen er sentral for å sikre en best mulig utnyttelse av de modne områdene på sokkelen, fortsetter Henriksen.
The Norwegian Government announced the APA 2010 on February 19th 2010.
Regjeringen lyste ut TFO 2010 19. februar 2010.
Broad interest in the 20th licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf
Stor interesse for 20. konsesjonsrunde på norsk sokkel
By today’s deadline for applications in the 20th licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 46 qualified companies.
Ved utløpet av søknadsfristen for 20. konsesjonsrunde på norsk kontinentalsokkel i dag har Olje- og energidepartementet mottatt søknader fra 46 selskaper.
-It is positive that this many companies want to aim towards new opportunities in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea.
- Det er gledelig at mange selskaper ønsker å satse på nye muligheter i Barentshavet og Norskehavet.
Petroleum activities that are undertaken in accordance with important environmental and fisheries concerns can make a significant impact on employment, industrial development and value creation in the northern areas, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen.
Petroleumsvirksomhet som også tar hensyn til viktige miljø- og fiskeriinteresser kan få stor betydning for fremtidig sysselsetting, næringsutvikling og verdiskaping i nordområdene, sier Olje- og energiminister Terje Riis-Johansen.
As part of the Government’s policy on openness, the proposal for blocks in The 20th licensing round was for the first time sent on public hearing.
I tråd med regjeringens åpenhetslinje i petroleumspolitikken ble forslag om blokker til utlysning i 20. konsesjonsrunde for første gang sendt ut på offentlig høring.
The different views provided an important basis for the Governments decision before the announcement of the 20th licensing round on 27th June 2008.
De ulike synspunktene var en viktig del av beslutningsgrunnlaget for regjeringens vurderinger foran utlysning av 20. konsesjonsrunde 27. juni 2008.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy will as part of the openness policy now also for the first time make available to the public which of the announced blocks the companies have applied for.
Olje- og energidepartementet vil videreføre åpenhetslinjen og for første gang nå også offentliggjøre hvilke av de utlyste blokkene som selskapene har søkt på.
This will be published as soon as the Ministry has reviewed the applications.
Dette vil bli lagt frem så snart departementet har gjennomgått de mottatte søknadene.
The conditions relating to environmental concerns and fishery interests for the 20th licensing round have therefore been strengthened in some areas, e.g. in some blocks there is introduced time limitations on seismic surveys.
Miljø- og fiskerivilkårene for 20. konsesjonsrunde er derfor skjerpet på noen områder, blant annet er det i enkelte blokker innført tidsavgrensede forbud mot seismiske undersøkelser.
Number of applicants in previous licensing rounds: 19th licensing round: 24 companies 18th licensing round: 18 companies 17th licensing round: 13 companies
Antall søkere i tidligere konsesjonsrunder: 19. konsesjonsrunde: 24 selskaper 18. konsesjonsrunde: 18 selskaper 17. konsesjonsrunde: 13 selskaper
A broader democratic effort
A broader democratic effort
Opinion in the Jakarta Post, 7 November 2012
Opinion in the Jakarta Post, 7 November 2012
"Yet democracy must be more than majority rule.
"Yet democracy must be more than majority rule.
The real test of democracy is a society’s ability to protect and respect its minorities.
The real test of democracy is a society’s ability to protect and respect its minorities.
This test is relevant for all countries, Norway and Indonesia included", Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide writes in an opinion in the Jakarta Post on 7 November 2012.
This test is relevant for all countries, Norway and Indonesia included", skriver utenriksminister Eide bl.a. i en artikkel i Jakarta Post 07.11.2012.
Indonesia is firmly in the vanguard of Asia’s democratic development.
Indonesia is firmly in the vanguard of Asia’s democratic development.
Establishing the Bali Democracy Forum five years ago was a bold decision.
Establishing the Bali Democracy Forum five years ago was a bold decision.
Not only has Indonesia successfully managed its own transition to democracy.
Not only has Indonesia successfully managed its own transition to democracy.
Far from exclusively focusing on internal issues, Indonesia has chosen a broader effort, aiming at putting the stability and prosperity of the entire region on firmer footing.
Far from exclusively focusing on internal issues, Indonesia has chosen a broader effort, aiming at putting the stability and prosperity of the entire region on firmer footing.
This is true international leadership.
This is true international leadership.
Norway has been Indonesia’s proud partner in this venture from the outset.
Norway has been Indonesia’s proud partner in this venture from the outset.
Over the past decade, Norway and Indonesia have met annually — at the political level — to discuss a broad range of issues, including human rights and the democratic institutions needed to create a just and prosperous society.
Over the past decade, Norway and Indonesia have met annually — at the political level — to discuss a broad range of issues, including human rights and the democratic institutions needed to create a just and prosperous society.
Arriving in Bali I have just attended, as the first Norwegian foreign minister ever, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Vientiane, Laos.
Arriving in Bali I have just attended, as the first Norwegian foreign minister ever, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Vientiane, Laos.
There, too, human rights were on the agenda.
There, too, human rights were on the agenda.
While some of our positions in human rights questions may differ, there is agreement that robust institutions are needed to promote broad participation, free speech and the rule of law.
While some of our positions in human rights questions may differ, there is agreement that robust institutions are needed to promote broad participation, free speech and the rule of law.
The vigor of the ASEAN Human Rights Commission and the push to finalize the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration depend in no small part on Indonesian efforts.
The vigor of the ASEAN Human Rights Commission and the push to finalize the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration depend in no small part on Indonesian efforts.
A human-rights based democracy is not only morally right, it also pays off.
A human-rights based democracy is not only morally right, it also pays off.
Having just visited Myanmar, a country undergoing an important and political transition, it is worth noting the Speaker of the Myanmar National Assembly, Thura U Shwe Mann’s statement to the BBC last month.
Having just visited Myanmar, a country undergoing an important and political transition, it is worth noting the Speaker of the Myanmar National Assembly, Thura U Shwe Mann’s statement to the BBC last month.
His message was simply: Myanmar chose to move towards democratic government because “we saw that democracies were more successful”.
His message was simply: Myanmar chose to move towards democratic government because “we saw that democracies were more successful”.
The promotion of women’s rights is a good example of this.
The promotion of women’s rights is a good example of this.
In Norway today, the net value of the economic participation of women is estimated to be more important for our current standard of living than all our significant oil and gas revenues combined.
In Norway today, the net value of the economic participation of women is estimated to be more important for our current standard of living than all our significant oil and gas revenues combined.
In other words, women’s rights are not just important for women; they are in everybody’s interest.
In other words, women’s rights are not just important for women; they are in everybody’s interest.
In the face of an active citizenry, gaining a voice through a free and vibrant press, a government will respond to the popular will or find itself out of power.
In the face of an active citizenry, gaining a voice through a free and vibrant press, a government will respond to the popular will or find itself out of power.
A strong and effective government becomes even better when interacting with a strong civil society.
A strong and effective government becomes even better when interacting with a strong civil society.
Yet democracy must be more than majority rule.
Yet democracy must be more than majority rule.
This test is relevant for all countries, Norway and Indonesia included.
This test is relevant for all countries, Norway and Indonesia included.
Democracy requires a constant effort to include all groups in society.
Democracy requires a constant effort to include all groups in society.
Its strength can be measured by the opportunity for equal participation in politics by all individuals in a society, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation or political adherence.
Its strength can be measured by the opportunity for equal participation in politics by all individuals in a society, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation or political adherence.
At the outset of this year’s Bali Democracy Forum, I am glad to note that the expanding relationship between Indonesia and Norway is based on a shared belief that a democracy firmly founded on human rights is the best guarantee for social stability and economic prosperity in the long run.
At the outset of this year’s Bali Democracy Forum, I am glad to note that the expanding relationship between Indonesia and Norway is based on a shared belief that a democracy firmly founded on human rights is the best guarantee for social stability and economic prosperity in the long run.
Ban on landings of mackerel from Faroese and Icelandic vessels
Forbod mot landing av makrell frå færøyske og islandske fartøy
Publisher Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Utgjevar: Fiskeri- og kystdepartementet
New brochure about Norway’s relations with the EU
Ny brosjyre om Norges forhold til EU
It will also help to fulfil the Government’s aim of “increasing knowledge about Norway in the EU”, as set out in Report No. 23 to the Storting (2005-2006).
23 (2005-2006) om å ”øke kunnskap om Norge i EU”.
The information brochure is available in PDF format here.
Les brosjyren (PDF-format).
“Massive atrocities are being perpetrated against civilians in the war in Syria.
Det foregår massive overgrep mot sivilbefolkningen i krigen i Syria.
On Thursday, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos briefed the Security Council on the desperate humanitarian situation in Syria.
FNs nødhjelpskoordinator Valerie Amos orienterte torsdag FNs Sikkerhetsråd om den katastrofale humanitære situasjonen i Syria.
She particularly emphasised the fact that both the Syrian authorities and elements of the opposition are hindering humanitarian aid agencies in their efforts to help the civilian population.
Hun la særlig vekt at syriske myndigheter og deler av opposisjonen hindrer humanitære hjelpeorganisasjoner som forsøker å hjelpe sivilbefolkningen.
So far they have failed to meet these obligations.
Partene har imidlertid ikke etterlevd disse forpliktelsene til nå.
“The civil war in Syria has created one of the greatest humanitarian disasters in recent history.
- Borgerkrigen i Syria har skapt en av de største humanitære katastrofene i moderne tid.
The lack of access for the UN and other humanitarian actors is one of the most acute problems in Syria today.
Manglende adgang for FN og andre humanitære aktører er et av de mest akutte problemene i Syria i dag.
Using denial of emergency relief to the civilian population as a deliberate strategy could constitute a war crime,” continued the Foreign Minister.
Det å nekte nødhjelp til sivilbefolkningen som bevisst strategi kan utgjøre en krigsforbrytelse, sier utenriksminister Brende.
There have been widespread violations of humanitarian law during this conflict.
Bruddene på humanitærretten i Syria-konflikten er omfattende.
Both parties have used explosive weapons in densely populated areas, and have done so uncritically and arbitrarily.
Begge parter bruker eksplosive våpen i tett befolkede områder ukritisk og vilkårlig.
The barrel-bombing of Aleppo by the Syrian army is an extreme case in point.
Den syriske hærens "tønnebombing" av Aleppo er et ekstremt eksempel på dette.
Both sides in the conflict have been guilty of military attacks on humanitarian aid workers.
Militære angrep på humanitære hjelpearbeidere forekommer fra begge sider i konflikten.
“This week, the parties have held a new round of talks in Geneva.
- Denne uken har partene igjen hatt samtaler i Genève.
There is no doubt that this has been a difficult process, but despite the lack of results, it is essential to continue along the political track.
Det er ingen tvil om at de har vært vanskelige.
Widespread violations of humanitarian law in Syria
Omfattende brudd på humanitærretten i Syria
Bruno Latour receives the Holberg Prize
Bruno Latour mottok Holbergprisen
The Holberg Prize recognizes outstanding scientific work in the fields of arts and humanities, social sciences, law or theology.
Holbergprisen anerkjenner fremragende vitenskapelig arbeid innenfor humaniora, samfunnsvitenskap, jus eller teologi.
The prize carries a cash reward of 6,000,000 NOK.
Prisen er på 4,5 millioner kroner.
The Nils Klim Award is awarded annually to a young nordic researcher in the fields of arts and humanities, social sciences, law or theology.
Nils Klim-prisen deles ut årlig til en yngre nordisk forsker innen fagområdene humaniora, samfunnsvitenskap, jus eller teologi.
The prize carries a cash reward of 250,000 NOK.
Prisen er på 250.000 kroner.
Read more about The Holberg Prize here.
Her kan du lese mer om Holbergprisen.
Norwegian Refugee Council Conference, Brussels, 4 December 2012- High-level panel: “The values and purpose of humanitarian action”
Flyktninghjelpens konferanse i Brussel, 4. desember 2012 - High-level panel: “The values and purpose of humanitarian action”
"The fundamental purpose of humanitarian assistance is to save lives, alleviate suffering and safeguard human dignity regardless of ethnic background, gender, age, religion or political affiliation.
- The fundamental purpose of humanitarian assistance is to save lives, alleviate suffering and safeguard human dignity regardless of ethnic background, gender, age, religion or political affiliation.
Funding for humanitarian assistance should be based on humanitarian needs and not on political considerations", Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide said.
Funding for humanitarian assistance should be based on humanitarian needs and not on political considerations, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide i sin innledning.
Thank you for the invitation to participate at this timely and important conference.
Thank you for the invitation to participate at this timely and important conference.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has a presence in many of the most difficult conflict situations and is an important channel for Norwegian humanitarian assistance.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has a presence in many of the most difficult conflict situations and is an important channel for Norwegian humanitarian assistance.
We highly value NRC as a professional humanitarian actor who understands the value of presence on the ground and local anchoring of its assistance and in a variety of contexts such as Somalia, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Colombia.
We highly value NRC as a professional humanitarian actor who understands the value of presence on the ground and local anchoring of its assistance and in a variety of contexts such as Somalia, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Colombia.
In Pakistan NRC is one of very few present in Baluchistan.
In Pakistan NRC is one of very few present in Baluchistan.
It shows remarkable ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond to the most pressing needs.
It shows remarkable ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond to the most pressing needs.
It is a strong voice on how to transform the humanitarian principles to practice.
It is a strong voice on how to transform the humanitarian principles to practice.
Documentation is essential and the report presented for this conference is a good example of this.
Documentation is essential and the report presented for this conference is a good example of this.
Adaptability and flexibility is needed: Conflicts and disasters today are increasingly complex and we often find that humanitarian principles are being challenged in a number of ways.
Adaptability and flexibility is needed: Conflicts and disasters today are increasingly complex and we often find that humanitarian principles are being challenged in a number of ways.
I will mention three:
I will mention three:
Firstly, the integrated approach of the three “D”s: defence, diplomacy and development, may be more effective in some cases, but it also poses challenges on humanitarian actors.
Firstly, the integrated approach of the three “D”s: defence, diplomacy and development, may be more effective in some cases, but it also poses challenges on humanitarian actors.
For instance in Afghanistan, with the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs).
For instance in Afghanistan, with the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs).
Important that there is separation between the humanitarian and other efforts in practical deliveries on the ground.
Important that there is separation between the humanitarian and other efforts in practical deliveries on the ground.
Secondly, the humanitarian principles are challenged by people who do not care about the principles and are driven by what they consider to be more important agendas.
Secondly, the humanitarian principles are challenged by people who do not care about the principles and are driven by what they consider to be more important agendas.
Thirdly, we are still experiencing the consequences of the so called global war on terror.
Thirdly, we are still experiencing the consequences of the so called global war on terror.
Anti-terrorist rules and legislation limit the freedom of action of humanitarian actors.
Anti-terrorist rules and legislation limit the freedom of action of humanitarian actors.
This is why humanitarian principles are so important!
This is why humanitarian principles are so important!
Humanitarian principles matter!
Humanitarian principles matter!
I will also stress the following: Humanitarian principles matter more in certain contexts and at certain times than in others.
I will also stress the following: Humanitarian principles matter more in certain contexts and at certain times than in others.
They depend on the context.
They depend on the context.
What happens when principles meet reality?
What happens when principles meet reality?
Last year, during the Libya-crisis there was a heated discussion on the use of military assets to support operations undertaken by humanitarian organizations – particularly with regard to the situation in Misrata.
Last year, during the Libya-crisis there was a heated discussion on the use of military assets to support operations undertaken by humanitarian organizations – particularly with regard to the situation in Misrata.
The intention was, no doubt, to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian actors and access to populations in need.
The intention was, no doubt, to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian actors and access to populations in need.
The issue at stake was, however, the credibility of humanitarian action.
The issue at stake was, however, the credibility of humanitarian action.
Could they be perceived as associated with the military operations?
Could they be perceived as associated with the military operations?