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We want to see more attention given to this issue internationally, including by the world’s health authorities, State Secretary Hans Brattskar said in his opening statement at an international seminar on air pollution and health in Oslo on 20 March 2014.
We want to see more attention given to this issue internationally, including by the world’s health authorities, sa statssekretær Hans Brattskar bl.a. i sitt åpningsinnlegg til et seminar om luftforurensning og helse i Oslo 20. mars 2014.
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I welcome all of you to this seminar on air pollution and health, especially our co-organizers who have come from Washington, Geneva and Paris - from the World Bank, the World Health Organization and the Climate and Clean Air Coaliton to Reduce short-lived climate pollutants.
I welcome all of you to this seminar on air pollution and health, especially our co-organizers who have come from Washington, Geneva and Paris - from the World Bank, the World Health Organization and the Climate and Clean Air Coaliton to Reduce short-lived climate pollutants.
I would also like to welcome our guests from the UK, Germany and the World Meteorological organization.
I would also like to welcome our guests from the UK, Germany and the World Meteorological organization.
The topic of today deserves the world’s attention, to a much higher degree than today: Over 6 million people die prematurely every year from diseases related to outdoor and indoor air pollution.
The topic of today deserves the world’s attention, to a much higher degree than today: Over 6 million people die prematurely every year from diseases related to outdoor and indoor air pollution.
This means that air pollution is one of the biggest causes of disease and death today, with numbers higher than for tobacco smoking.
This means that air pollution is one of the biggest causes of disease and death today, with numbers higher than for tobacco smoking.
In south Asia, indoor air pollution is ranked as the leading risk factor for mortality.
In south Asia, indoor air pollution is ranked as the leading risk factor for mortality.
Most of the people at risk are children under five and women.
Most of the people at risk are children under five and women.
We will hear more about this later from Maria Neira and Carlos Dora of the World Health Organization.
We will hear more about this later from Maria Neira and Carlos Dora of the World Health Organization.
During this seminar, we will not only talk about the problems related to air pollution, but we will also address the solutions to these problems.
During this seminar, we will not only talk about the problems related to air pollution, but we will also address the solutions to these problems.
The good news is that we know how to deal with the issue of air pollution.
The good news is that we know how to deal with the issue of air pollution.
Helena Molin Valdes, the head of the CCAC secretariat, will tell us about the triple gain from action to reduce black carbon and other short lived climate pollutants: on health, climate change and food security.
Helena Molin Valdes, the head of the CCAC secretariat, will tell us about the triple gain from action to reduce black carbon and other short lived climate pollutants: on health, climate change and food security.
Zoubida Allaoua and Jostein Nygard from the World Bank will talk about the work of the Bank related to pollution and health, including a program they are developing.
Zoubida Allaoua and Jostein Nygard from the World Bank will talk about the work of the Bank related to pollution and health, including a program they are developing.
Kristin Aunan from Cicero has done research on air pollution in China for several years, and she has been involved in the work of the WHO on indoor air quality guidelines.
Kristin Aunan from Cicero has done research on air pollution in China for several years, and she has been involved in the work of the WHO on indoor air quality guidelines.
She will present her work, and explain how to achieve health and climate co-benefits in urban areas in developing countries.
She will present her work, and explain how to achieve health and climate co-benefits in urban areas in developing countries.
The fight against air pollution and short lived climate pollutants in developing countries is a priority area for Norway.
The fight against air pollution and short lived climate pollutants in developing countries is a priority area for Norway.
We want to see more attention given to this issue internationally, including by the world’s health authorities.
We want to see more attention given to this issue internationally, including by the world’s health authorities.
We have taken an initiative with a group of countries to start preparing for a discussion and a resolution that we hope will be adopted by the World Health Assembly next year.
We have taken an initiative with a group of countries to start preparing for a discussion and a resolution that we hope will be adopted by the World Health Assembly next year.
We need stronger global efforts, and stronger global commitments to concrete actions.
We need stronger global efforts, and stronger global commitments to concrete actions.
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition is such an initiative.
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition is such an initiative.
It has the potential to foster concrete and scaled up actions on the ground to reduce emissions from short lived climate pollutants, by combining forces between the Coalition´s more than 80 Partners.
It has the potential to foster concrete and scaled up actions on the ground to reduce emissions from short lived climate pollutants, by combining forces between the Coalition´s more than 80 Partners.
It is an initiative where countries that are willing to take a lead pave the way for enhanced action.
It is an initiative where countries that are willing to take a lead pave the way for enhanced action.
Our Government will contribute to global efforts in reducing air pollution particularly in developing countries.
Our Government will contribute to global efforts in reducing air pollution particularly in developing countries.
We have contributed 12 million USD to the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Trust Fund in 2012 and 2013 for action in developing countries with health benefits.
We have contributed 12 million USD to the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Trust Fund in 2012 and 2013 for action in developing countries with health benefits.
And for 2014 we have allocated additional 8 million USD to reducing short lived climate pollutants in developing countries.
And for 2014 we have allocated additional 8 million USD to reducing short lived climate pollutants in developing countries.
We are in the process of assessing different channels.
We are in the process of assessing different channels.
We also support reductions of black carbon in the Himalayas through the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development - ICIMOD.
We also support reductions of black carbon in the Himalayas through the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development - ICIMOD.
People in developing countries, especially women and children, are the hardest hit by both climate change and air pollution.
People in developing countries, especially women and children, are the hardest hit by both climate change and air pollution.
Our aim is that these efforts will both save lives and the climate!
Our aim is that these efforts will both save lives and the climate!
We invite you to take active part in the seminar; please come with good ideas and proposals for the way ahead.
We invite you to take active part in the seminar; please come with good ideas and proposals for the way ahead.
This is an excellent example of a cross-cutting theme, where people from the health- and environment communities must stand together in the fight against air pollution.
This is an excellent example of a cross-cutting theme, where people from the health- and environment communities must stand together in the fight against air pollution.
And we need to work closely with colleagues in many sectors of society, such as the transport, waste management, energy and industry sectors.
And we need to work closely with colleagues in many sectors of society, such as the transport, waste management, energy and industry sectors.
I wish you a fruitful seminar; and with that I am honored to introduce Zoubida Allaoua.
I wish you a fruitful seminar; and with that I am honored to introduce Zoubida Allaoua.
She’s acting vice president of the World Bank, in charge of issues related to sustainable development.
She’s acting vice president of the World Bank, in charge of issues related to sustainable development.
I am looking forward to your presentation and to learn more about your new programme to fight pollution and promote better health and a better environment.
I am looking forward to your presentation and to learn more about your new programme to fight pollution and promote better health and a better environment.
International seminar on air pollution and health
Internasjonalt seminar om luftforurensning og helse
Oslo, Norad, 20 March 2014
Oslo, Norad, 20. mars 2014
Norway-Kazakhstan Business Forum on Energy.
Norway-Kazakhstan Business Forum on Energy.
Astana, 5 February 2010
Astana, 5. februar 2010
I am very pleased to be here in Astana on the occasion of the official opening of the Norwegian embassy in Kazakhstan.
I am very pleased to be here in Astana on the occasion of the official opening of the Norwegian embassy in Kazakhstan.
Let this be an expression of both friendship and interest, and a reflection of the importance that the Norwegian Government attaches to our relations with Kazakhstan.
Let this be an expression of both friendship and interest, and a reflection of the importance that the Norwegian Government attaches to our relations with Kazakhstan.
We have fond memories of President Nazarbajev's visit to Norway in 2001 – PM Bondevik's visit in 2004 and several follow up visits.
We have fond memories of President Nazarbajev's visit to Norway in 2001 – PM Bondevik's visit in 2004 and several follow up visits.
It is the first time I visit your country – though in my youth I used to travel here in my imagination, to set world records on the ever famous Medeo speed skating rink.
It is the first time I visit your country – though in my youth I used to travel here in my imagination, to set world records on the ever famous Medeo speed skating rink.
I will also take this opportunity to pay tribute to your countryman and cross country skier Vladimir Smirnov – who won Kazakhstan’s first ever Olympic gold medal, at the Lillehammer Olympic Games in Norway in 1994.
I will also take this opportunity to pay tribute to your countryman and cross country skier Vladimir Smirnov – who won Kazakhstan’s first ever Olympic gold medal, at the Lillehammer Olympic Games in Norway in 1994.
He is among the finest ambassadors to this sport we have ever had – as well as to Norwegian-Kazakh relations.
He is among the finest ambassadors to this sport we have ever had – as well as to Norwegian-Kazakh relations.
His was perhaps the most popular of all medals won at the Lillehammer Games, and to see him being cheered on by a hundred thousand Norwegian fans along the trails is something my countrymen will always remember.
His was perhaps the most popular of all medals won at the Lillehammer Games, and to see him being cheered on by a hundred thousand Norwegian fans along the trails is something my countrymen will always remember.
With today’s opening of the Norwegian embassy, and a Kazakh embassy already well established in Oslo, I believe we have a solid foundation for further strengthening our relations.
With today’s opening of the Norwegian embassy, and a Kazakh embassy already well established in Oslo, I believe we have a solid foundation for further strengthening our relations.
I also find it appropriate that we start our official programme in Kazakhstan with an energy seminar, as energy is a key factor in our bilateral relations.
I also find it appropriate that we start our official programme in Kazakhstan with an energy seminar, as energy is a key factor in our bilateral relations.
Against this backdrop I believe it is high time that we increase our political contacts.
Against this backdrop I believe it is high time that we increase our political contacts.
One is of course that outward-looking countries in today’s world need to meet, to get to know each other, to explore opportunities for cooperation and common responsibility, and – when necessary – to deal with differences.
One is of course that outward-looking countries in today’s world need to meet, to get to know each other, to explore opportunities for cooperation and common responsibility, and – when necessary – to deal with differences.
Another reason is the key role that Kazakhstan plays both within the Eurasian region, and – increasingly – at the global level.
Another reason is the key role that Kazakhstan plays both within the Eurasian region, and – increasingly – at the global level.
With the development of your rich energy resources, you are an important contributor to global energy security.
With the development of your rich energy resources, you are an important contributor to global energy security.
Situated at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, you have a highly strategic position, between countries like Russia and China.
Situated at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, you have a highly strategic position, between countries like Russia and China.
Your neighbourhood is not without its challenges, as with Afghanistan on your southern border.
Your neighbourhood is not without its challenges, as with Afghanistan on your southern border.
Kazakhstan is playing a significant role in terms of security policy through valuable work on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
Kazakhstan is playing a significant role in terms of security policy through valuable work on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
By voluntarily giving up your nuclear weapons and joining the NPT as a non-nuclear weapons state, Kazakhstan serves as an important example to the rest of the world.
By voluntarily giving up your nuclear weapons and joining the NPT as a non-nuclear weapons state, Kazakhstan serves as an important example to the rest of the world.
And before I move on to what will be the main focus of my speech, I would like to congratulate Kazakhstan on taking over the OSCE Chairmanship for 2010.
And before I move on to what will be the main focus of my speech, I would like to congratulate Kazakhstan on taking over the OSCE Chairmanship for 2010.
With the backdrop that I have just mentioned, and with your long history and tradition of peaceful coexistence of different peoples and religions, I believe it is very timely that Kazakhstan takes on this role.
With the backdrop that I have just mentioned, and with your long history and tradition of peaceful coexistence of different peoples and religions, I believe it is very timely that Kazakhstan takes on this role.
I assure you that the Norwegian government stands ready to support you in this important endeavour.
I assure you that the Norwegian government stands ready to support you in this important endeavour.
The OSCE Chairmanship gives Kazakhstan a unique opportunity to strengthen democracy and enhance stability across the region.
The OSCE Chairmanship gives Kazakhstan a unique opportunity to strengthen democracy and enhance stability across the region.
I also believe that this will be a good opportunity to increase the role of the Eurasian countries in the OSCE.
I also believe that this will be a good opportunity to increase the role of the Eurasian countries in the OSCE.
It is the interaction between Kazakhstan and Norway in the energy sector that is our focus here today.
It is the interaction between Kazakhstan and Norway in the energy sector that is our focus here today.
For the last four decades, oil and gas have been Norway’s most important economic resource, and Norway’s most visible footprint outside its borders.
For the last four decades, oil and gas have been Norway’s most important economic resource, and Norway’s most visible footprint outside its borders.
I belive that the way we have managed our exports of oil and gas has earned us a reputation as a reliable supplier of energy – both to Europe and globally.
I belive that the way we have managed our exports of oil and gas has earned us a reputation as a reliable supplier of energy – both to Europe and globally.
This remains our most important contribution to global energy security.
This remains our most important contribution to global energy security.
And the way we have managed distribution and investment of income from natural resources may also offer a lesson to other energy rich nations – such as Kazakhstan.
And the way we have managed distribution and investment of income from natural resources may also offer a lesson to other energy rich nations – such as Kazakhstan.
Norway is now the sixth largest oil exporter in the world, the second largest gas exporter, and the sixth largest producer of hydropower.
Norway is now the sixth largest oil exporter in the world, the second largest gas exporter, and the sixth largest producer of hydropower.
Meeting 18% of Europe’s gas demand (and around 30% of its gas import), we are the second largest supplier of natural gas to Europe after Russia.
Meeting 18% of Europe’s gas demand (and around 30% of its gas import), we are the second largest supplier of natural gas to Europe after Russia.
Now that Kazakhstan is increasingly developing its significant oil and gas resources, you are becoming increasingly important to world energy markets and global energy security.
Now that Kazakhstan is increasingly developing its significant oil and gas resources, you are becoming increasingly important to world energy markets and global energy security.
With the largest recoverable crude oil reserves in the Caspian region, and with sufficient export options, Kazakhstan could become a major world energy producer and exporter over the next decade.
With the largest recoverable crude oil reserves in the Caspian region, and with sufficient export options, Kazakhstan could become a major world energy producer and exporter over the next decade.
This is a development we follow with great interest.
This is a development we follow with great interest.
In both our countries, the hydrocarbon industry accounts for a lion’s share of our revenue.
In both our countries, the hydrocarbon industry accounts for a lion’s share of our revenue.
In Norway, the petroleum sector now accounts for a quarter of our gross domestic product, half of our total exports, a third of total government income and a quarter of total investments.
In Norway, the petroleum sector now accounts for a quarter of our gross domestic product, half of our total exports, a third of total government income and a quarter of total investments.
As major producers and exporters of fossil fuels, the threat of climate change and the increasing demand for energy represents a dilemma for Norway and for Kazakhstan.
As major producers and exporters of fossil fuels, the threat of climate change and the increasing demand for energy represents a dilemma for Norway and for Kazakhstan.
At the same time, this is a global dilemma, and not just for producers, but also for consumers.
At the same time, this is a global dilemma, and not just for producers, but also for consumers.
Both national and global efforts are needed.
Both national and global efforts are needed.
Kazakhstans ratification of the Kyoto Protocol is a significant achievement in that regard.
Kazakhstans ratification of the Kyoto Protocol is a significant achievement in that regard.
The Copenhagen Accord is an important first step in our common efforts towards a truly global agreement.
The Copenhagen Accord is an important first step in our common efforts towards a truly global agreement.
Given the importance of the energy sector to the national economy, it is key for countries like ours to manage these resources in an environmentally sustainable way that generates long-term economic growth and promotes the welfare of the entire population.
Given the importance of the energy sector to the national economy, it is key for countries like ours to manage these resources in an environmentally sustainable way that generates long-term economic growth and promotes the welfare of the entire population.
Sudden large inflows of revenue from natural resources is a blessing if managed wisely.
Sudden large inflows of revenue from natural resources is a blessing if managed wisely.
But there are also numerous examples where natural resources have proven to be a curse.
But there are also numerous examples where natural resources have proven to be a curse.
For Norway, the petroleum industry has given us a unique opportunity to develop a strong welfare system.
For Norway, the petroleum industry has given us a unique opportunity to develop a strong welfare system.
An important step was the establishment of our petroleum fund, called The Norwegian Government Pension Fund – Global.
An important step was the establishment of our petroleum fund, called The Norwegian Government Pension Fund – Global.
This is today one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds with assets of around USD 450 billion.
This is today one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds with assets of around USD 450 billion.
Its purpose is to help the Government meet the rapid rise in public pension expenditure in the coming years, and to support long-term management of petroleum revenues.
Its purpose is to help the Government meet the rapid rise in public pension expenditure in the coming years, and to support long-term management of petroleum revenues.
The fund invests globally, and some of it – although still on a modest level – is invested in Kazakhstan.
The fund invests globally, and some of it – although still on a modest level – is invested in Kazakhstan.
I know that Kazakhstan established a similar fund a few years ago in order to ensure lasting benefits from the oil revenues.
I know that Kazakhstan established a similar fund a few years ago in order to ensure lasting benefits from the oil revenues.
Sound management of natural resources is crucial, not only to ensure sustainable development for current and future generations, but also to attract foreign investments.
Sound management of natural resources is crucial, not only to ensure sustainable development for current and future generations, but also to attract foreign investments.
The Norwegian way of developing the oil and gas industry is characterised by a high degree of national control and state ownership combined with competition by international oil companies.
The Norwegian way of developing the oil and gas industry is characterised by a high degree of national control and state ownership combined with competition by international oil companies.
It is based on collaboration between independent oil and gas companies, government agencies, universities and research institutions.
It is based on collaboration between independent oil and gas companies, government agencies, universities and research institutions.
Throughout the 40 years of petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf, close dialogue between industry, government and trade unions has played a vital role in ensuring good planning processes, decisions and solutions.
Throughout the 40 years of petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf, close dialogue between industry, government and trade unions has played a vital role in ensuring good planning processes, decisions and solutions.
This has again been important for the development of Norwegian expertise and a highly competitive, high-tech supply industry.
This has again been important for the development of Norwegian expertise and a highly competitive, high-tech supply industry.
You can see an example of this here in Kazakhstan, where the Norwegian company Aker is taking part in the development of the Kashagan field.
You can see an example of this here in Kazakhstan, where the Norwegian company Aker is taking part in the development of the Kashagan field.