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The Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides a legal framework for the sea areas, with a firm basis in the UN.
The Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides a legal framework for the sea areas, with a firm basis in the UN.
This should not be questioned, and certainly not in the Arctic.
This should not be questioned, and certainly not in the Arctic.
In addition to a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders adhere to, we need well-functioning institutions to address Arctic issues.
In addition to a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders adhere to, we need well-functioning institutions to address Arctic issues.
The Arctic Council, which has been strengthened over the last few years, is crucial.
The Arctic Council, which has been strengthened over the last few years, is crucial.
Establishing the secretariat of the Arctic Council here in Tromsø was part of this development.
Establishing the secretariat of the Arctic Council here in Tromsø was part of this development.
The Arctic Council is producing results.
The Arctic Council is producing results.
Its comprehensive reports and studies of climate change in the Arctic have been of major importance.
Its comprehensive reports and studies of climate change in the Arctic have been of major importance.
The reports have proven beyond doubt that climate change is taking place at a fast rate, with serious and far-reaching consequences.
The reports have proven beyond doubt that climate change is taking place at a fast rate, with serious and far-reaching consequences.
New challenges have been met by concluding legally binding agreements between the Arctic states.
New challenges have been met by concluding legally binding agreements between the Arctic states.
In these agreements, we have addressed important issues such as search and rescue cooperation and marine oil pollution in the Arctic.
In these agreements, we have addressed important issues such as search and rescue cooperation and marine oil pollution in the Arctic.
We look forward to the forthcoming US chairmanship of the Arctic Council and to hearing your aspirations.
We look forward to the forthcoming US chairmanship of the Arctic Council and to hearing your aspirations.
I know that we share an interest in – and enthusiasm for – the Arctic.
I know that we share an interest in – and enthusiasm for – the Arctic.
I know how much Secretary Kerry cares about the region.
I know how much Secretary Kerry cares about the region.
And more importantly, we adhere to the same values and principles.
And more importantly, we adhere to the same values and principles.
We welcome the US priorities for the forthcoming chairmanship period.
We welcome the US priorities for the forthcoming chairmanship period.
I can assure you that we will do our part to make it a success.
I can assure you that we will do our part to make it a success.
It is of great benefit to the Arctic states that non-Arctic states are also showing interest in the region.
It is of great benefit to the Arctic states that non-Arctic states are also showing interest in the region.
This is a new and interesting development, which is easy to see here at the Arctic Frontiers conference, as well as in Ny Ålesund, where researchers from all countries are working side by side.
This is a new and interesting development, which is easy to see here at the Arctic Frontiers conference, as well as in Ny Ålesund, where researchers from all countries are working side by side.
It presents us with new opportunities.
It presents us with new opportunities.
In order to meet the increased international interest in the Arctic, we need robust regional development in the north, based on knowledge and innovation.
In order to meet the increased international interest in the Arctic, we need robust regional development in the north, based on knowledge and innovation.
Despite the obvious challenges of a harsh climate, long distances and a sparse population, the Norwegian Arctic is experiencing a higher level of economic growth than the rest of the country.
Despite the obvious challenges of a harsh climate, long distances and a sparse population, the Norwegian Arctic is experiencing a higher level of economic growth than the rest of the country.
I am happy to say.
I am happy to say.
This region is expecting a 6–7 % growth in exports in the coming year.
This region is expecting a 6–7 % growth in exports in the coming year.
We will target industries with growth potential, like the maritime sector, the seafood industry, the mineral industry, tourism, space technology and of course the oil and gas and fisheries sectors.
We will target industries with growth potential, like the maritime sector, the seafood industry, the mineral industry, tourism, space technology and of course the oil and gas and fisheries sectors.
Space technology is one area in which the region is already a world leader, and several research centres in North Norway make up the Norwegian space research cluster.
Space technology is one area in which the region is already a world leader, and several research centres in North Norway make up the Norwegian space research cluster.
Our aim is to make North Norway one of the most innovative regions in the world, with growth and prosperity based on knowledge and science.
Our aim is to make North Norway one of the most innovative regions in the world, with growth and prosperity based on knowledge and science.
The region has always been a stronghold of traditional knowledge, gained from people’s experience of living close to nature.
The region has always been a stronghold of traditional knowledge, gained from people’s experience of living close to nature.
We want to build on existing experience and expertise when developing scientific institutions and cooperation in North Norway, for instance in cooperation with the university here.
We want to build on existing experience and expertise when developing scientific institutions and cooperation in North Norway, for instance in cooperation with the university here.
The number of doctorates completed in the Arctic and focusing on the Arctic has doubled in recent years.
The number of doctorates completed in the Arctic and focusing on the Arctic has doubled in recent years.
These doctorates are increasingly producing innovative solutions that can be used all over the world.
These doctorates are increasingly producing innovative solutions that can be used all over the world.
The Arctic Council should also cooperate with the business sector.
The Arctic Council should also cooperate with the business sector.
We warmly welcome the establishment of the Arctic Economic Council, and the proposal to open a secretariat for the Council here in Tromsø.
We warmly welcome the establishment of the Arctic Economic Council, and the proposal to open a secretariat for the Council here in Tromsø.
In order to secure sustainable economic growth in the north, responsible resource management is key.
In order to secure sustainable economic growth in the north, responsible resource management is key.
We must make sure that both new and traditional industries can live side by side.
We must make sure that both new and traditional industries can live side by side.
In other words, the fisheries sector and oil and gas activities must be able to coexist.
In other words, the fisheries sector and oil and gas activities must be able to coexist.
The last few decades have shown us that this is possible.
The last few decades have shown us that this is possible.
Norway takes an ecosystem- and science-based approach to resource management.
Norway takes an ecosystem- and science-based approach to resource management.
The demand for energy will grow immensely in developing countries.
The demand for energy will grow immensely in developing countries.
Without electricity, there can be no development, no economic growth.
Without electricity, there can be no development, no economic growth.
As the Arctic becomes more accessible, we will be able to produce more energy.
As the Arctic becomes more accessible, we will be able to produce more energy.
However, this should always be done in accordance with the highest environmental standards, and always with the goal of achieving a low-carbon economy.
However, this should always be done in accordance with the highest environmental standards, and always with the goal of achieving a low-carbon economy.
Norway is the largest producer of natural gas in Western Europe.
Norway is the largest producer of natural gas in Western Europe.
This gas will play a crucial role in the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
This gas will play a crucial role in the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
Natural gas can also replace nuclear power.
Natural gas can also replace nuclear power.
The Arctic is severely affected by climate change.
The Arctic is severely affected by climate change.
In the long term, the fate of the Arctic environment – and the pace of global climate change – depend on our collective efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In the long term, the fate of the Arctic environment – and the pace of global climate change – depend on our collective efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Almost all glaciers worldwide have continued to shrink.
Almost all glaciers worldwide have continued to shrink.
We know that what happens in the Arctic will not only affect the Arctic.
We know that what happens in the Arctic will not only affect the Arctic.
This year is going to be important when it comes to environmental issues and climate change.
This year is going to be important when it comes to environmental issues and climate change.
International efforts to reach a new climate agreement will culminate at the Climate Change Conference in Paris at the end of this year.
International efforts to reach a new climate agreement will culminate at the Climate Change Conference in Paris at the end of this year.
The changes taking place in the Arctic are a call for action.
The changes taking place in the Arctic are a call for action.
They should give momentum to the international negotiations.
They should give momentum to the international negotiations.
The Arctic is a barometer of global climate change.
The Arctic is a barometer of global climate change.
I believe that foreign ministers have an important role to play in this context.
I believe that foreign ministers have an important role to play in this context.
That is why Foreign Minister Fabius of France and I will call a meeting in Paris in March focusing on how the Arctic can provide inspiration for the negotiations to reach a new international climate agreement.
That is why Foreign Minister Fabius of France and I will call a meeting in Paris in March focusing on how the Arctic can provide inspiration for the negotiations to reach a new international climate agreement.
I hope the Arctic experience will contribute to spurring the world into action.
I hope the Arctic experience will contribute to spurring the world into action.
To conclude I would like to quote the Norwegian polar icon Fridtjof Nansen, an inspiration to Norwegian foreign ministers for more than a century.
To conclude I would like to quote the Norwegian polar icon Fridtjof Nansen, an inspiration to Norwegian foreign ministers for more than a century.
Nansen takes us to the core of Norway’s approach to the Arctic:
Nansen takes us to the core of Norway’s approach to the Arctic:
“The great thing in human life is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.”
“The great thing in human life is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.”
Tromsø, 19 January 2015
Tromsø, 19. januar 2015
The Parliament Magazine – Politics, Policy and People.
The Parliament Magazine – Politics, Policy and People.
Issue 325, Brussels 4 April 2011
Issue 325, Brussel, 4. april 2011
We welcome the growing awareness of the challenges and potential of the Arctic region.
We welcome the growing awareness of the challenges and potential of the Arctic region.
Only through cooperation and joint action can we ensure sustainable development of this region.
Only through cooperation and joint action can we ensure sustainable development of this region.
Our High North policy identifies three drivers of change.
Our High North policy identifies three drivers of change.
First, climate change and its impacts, such as melting ice, the emergence of new trade routes and easier access to hydrocarbon resources.
First, climate change and its impacts, such as melting ice, the emergence of new trade routes and easier access to hydrocarbon resources.
Such changes can have major consequences and have substantial effects on livelihoods, not only for the ecological regimes in the Arctic, but also on a global scale.
Such changes can have major consequences and have substantial effects on livelihoods, not only for the ecological regimes in the Arctic, but also on a global scale.
Circumpolar cooperation in the Arctic council, and regional cooperation in the northern dimension and the Barents euro-Arctic council are important for addressing the challenges we are facing in the Arctic.
Circumpolar cooperation in the Arctic council, and regional cooperation in the northern dimension and the Barents euro-Arctic council are important for addressing the challenges we are facing in the Arctic.
I am very happy to see that these bodies are contributing actively to putting Arctic climate change on the global agenda.
I am very happy to see that these bodies are contributing actively to putting Arctic climate change on the global agenda.
They are also playing an important role in harmonising guidelines for increased human activity in the Arctic.
They are also playing an important role in harmonising guidelines for increased human activity in the Arctic.
The international maritime organisation is playing an important role by working to establish a new legally binding polar code for shipping in these harsh and environmentally challenging and vulnerable waters.
The international maritime organisation is playing an important role by working to establish a new legally binding polar code for shipping in these harsh and environmentally challenging and vulnerable waters.
I am also pleased to note that the members of the Arctic council have agreed on a legally binding agreement on search and rescue cooperation in the Arctic to be signed at the Arctic council ministerial meeting in Nuuk, Greenland in May.
I am also pleased to note that the members of the Arctic council have agreed on a legally binding agreement on search and rescue cooperation in the Arctic to be signed at the Arctic council ministerial meeting in Nuuk, Greenland in May.
Second, our broad and close relations with Russia and our other regional partners.
Second, our broad and close relations with Russia and our other regional partners.
The agreement between Russia and Norway on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean was an historical milestone, establishing the maritime boundary between Norway and Russia after nearly 40 years of negotiations.
The agreement between Russia and Norway on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean was an historical milestone, establishing the maritime boundary between Norway and Russia after nearly 40 years of negotiations.
The agreement reached, including the course of the delimitation line, is in full accordance with the international law of the sea.
The agreement reached, including the course of the delimitation line, is in full accordance with the international law of the sea.
The agreement is a clear reflection of the new dynamic in the Arctic.
The agreement is a clear reflection of the new dynamic in the Arctic.
What was once a frozen region in more than one sense is warming up to the prospects of reaping mutual benefits through cooperation based on agreements.
What was once a frozen region in more than one sense is warming up to the prospects of reaping mutual benefits through cooperation based on agreements.
As stated in the Ilulissat declaration of May 2008, all the Arctic coastal states agree that existing international law provides a predictable framework for handling present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
As stated in the Ilulissat declaration of May 2008, all the Arctic coastal states agree that existing international law provides a predictable framework for handling present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
Third, increasing exploitation of resources and increasing transport: Both will have to be managed in a sustainable way if we are to succeed in developing the Arctic.
Third, increasing exploitation of resources and increasing transport: Both will have to be managed in a sustainable way if we are to succeed in developing the Arctic.
There are no doubt serious negative implications of global warming we have to mitigate.
There are no doubt serious negative implications of global warming we have to mitigate.
On the other hand, retreating ice opens up new commercial opportunities for shipping and petroleum activities.
On the other hand, retreating ice opens up new commercial opportunities for shipping and petroleum activities.
Our responsibility is to make sure that this new economic development does not jeopardise the future of the region.
Our responsibility is to make sure that this new economic development does not jeopardise the future of the region.
And that is why science, knowledge and cooperation are key in order to secure sustainable development in the Arctic.
And that is why science, knowledge and cooperation are key in order to secure sustainable development in the Arctic.
The Arctic council has proven to be an effective instrument for developing guidelines, best practices and knowledge.
The Arctic council has proven to be an effective instrument for developing guidelines, best practices and knowledge.
Norway believes that in order to further adapt to new challenges in the region, the Arctic council needs to enhance its organisational capacity by establishing a permanent secretariat and to further broaden its discussions by including new permanent observers such as the EU.
Norway believes that in order to further adapt to new challenges in the region, the Arctic council needs to enhance its organisational capacity by establishing a permanent secretariat and to further broaden its discussions by including new permanent observers such as the EU.
I welcome the EU’s increased engagement in the Arctic and the development of an EU Arctic policy.
I welcome the EU’s increased engagement in the Arctic and the development of an EU Arctic policy.
Our European partners have a lot to contribute as regards research and science, industry, trade and financial power.
Our European partners have a lot to contribute as regards research and science, industry, trade and financial power.
The EU has legitimate interests in the region.
The EU has legitimate interests in the region.
I welcome the balanced approach which prevails in the policy documents made by the European institutions, most lately and notably in the report from the European parliament from January this year.
I welcome the balanced approach which prevails in the policy documents made by the European institutions, most lately and notably in the report from the European parliament from January this year.
I look forward to the progress report by the European commission.
I look forward to the progress report by the European commission.
By this summer, the Norwegian government will present a white paper on Norway’s High North and Arctic policy.
By this summer, the Norwegian government will present a white paper on Norway’s High North and Arctic policy.
Although the region is changing at a very fast pace, three objectives remain the same: to preserve peace, predictability and stability in the High North, to ensure sustainable management and development of natural resources and to engage in international cooperation to meet common challenges in the Arctic.
Although the region is changing at a very fast pace, three objectives remain the same: to preserve peace, predictability and stability in the High North, to ensure sustainable management and development of natural resources and to engage in international cooperation to meet common challenges in the Arctic.
Knowledge is the key to reaching these objectives.
Knowledge is the key to reaching these objectives.
With knowledge, we can meet the challenges and opportunities in the High North.
With knowledge, we can meet the challenges and opportunities in the High North.
We are this region’s custodians for future generations.
We are this region’s custodians for future generations.
More info on the magazine: www.theparliament.com
More info on the magazine: www.theparliament.com
Arctic State
Arctic State
Eidsvoll, 3 June 2008
Eidsvoll, 3 June 2008
Throughout his life, Wergeland used his art – his pen – in the fight for social and political justice for everyone, for more openness in society.
Throughout his life, Wergeland used his art – his pen – in the fight for social and political justice for everyone, for more openness in society.
He knew that his poetry – and art in general – had real power to highlight issues and change attitudes, and thus bring about change in society at large, Foreign Minister Støre said to the Youth Conference.
He knew that his poetry – and art in general – had real power to highlight issues and change attitudes, and thus bring about change in society at large, Foreign Minister Støre said to the Youth Conference.
The Minister’s speech was based on the following talking points (check against delivery)
The Minister’s speech was based on the following talking points (check against delivery)
Dear young friends,
Dear young friends,
It is with a particular pleasure that I, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, welcome you to Norway, to Eidsvoll and to this historical room.
It is with a particular pleasure that I, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, welcome you to Norway, to Eidsvoll and to this historical room.
It may be rather small in size, but it is of major national – and even Nordic and European – symbolic importance.
It may be rather small in size, but it is of major national – and even Nordic and European – symbolic importance.
It is perhaps the most historical place in Norway.
It is perhaps the most historical place in Norway.
Here modern Norway was born.
Here modern Norway was born.
For it was here that Norway’s constitution – based on the Enlightenment and the principles of the French and American revolutions and constitutions – was signed almost 200 years ago, in May 1814.
For it was here that Norway’s constitution – based on the Enlightenment and the principles of the French and American revolutions and constitutions – was signed almost 200 years ago, in May 1814.
We still have the same constitution, the foundation of our democracy and state institutions.
We still have the same constitution, the foundation of our democracy and state institutions.
During a few weeks in 1814 we also experienced independence.
During a few weeks in 1814 we also experienced independence.
But the independence project “failed”, and we had to wait until 1905 before Norway gained full independence from Sweden.
But the independence project “failed”, and we had to wait until 1905 before Norway gained full independence from Sweden.
And this room is also very special for me as I am often in the Storting – and then I look straight at a large painting of the events that took place here in 1814.
And this room is also very special for me as I am often in the Storting – and then I look straight at a large painting of the events that took place here in 1814.
The room looks much bigger in the painting than here, in real life.
The room looks much bigger in the painting than here, in real life.
And the men look older, but I think that many of them were not much older than you are.
And the men look older, but I think that many of them were not much older than you are.
They were quite young in fact.
They were quite young in fact.
One of those who signed the constitution was a pastor and politician called Nicolai Wergeland, Henrik Wergeland’s father.
One of those who signed the constitution was a pastor and politician called Nicolai Wergeland, Henrik Wergeland’s father.