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I hope that this Symposium will inspire us, and again I quote professor Drange, to go from acting verbally to “thinking globally and acting locally and globally”.
I hope that this Symposium will inspire us, and again I quote professor Drange, to go from acting verbally to “thinking globally and acting locally and globally”.
Ny-Ålesund has been the starting point for several international expeditions to the North Pole, some of them very dramatic.
Ny-Ålesund has been the starting point for several international expeditions to the North Pole, some of them very dramatic.
The picture is of Umberto Nobile and Amundsen’s first North Pole expedition with the airship “Norge” in 1926.
The picture is of Umberto Nobile and Amundsen’s first North Pole expedition with the airship “Norge” in 1926.
In 1928, after having crossed the North Pole, Umberto Nobile’s airship “Italia” crashed backing the ice.
In 1928, after having crossed the North Pole, Umberto Nobile’s airship “Italia” crashed backing the ice.
Several people lost their lives in the crash itself, as well as during the rescue operation, including the Norwegian “polar hero” Roald Amundsen.
Several people lost their lives in the crash itself, as well as during the rescue operation, including the Norwegian “polar hero” Roald Amundsen.
Even if today’s expeditions and research on Svalbard aren’t quite as hazardous as they were at Amundsen and Nobile’s time, it is possible to draw parallels from their expeditions in the High North to today’s scientific activity on Svalbard in general and in Ny-Ålesund in particular.
Even if today’s expeditions and research on Svalbard aren’t quite as hazardous as they were at Amundsen and Nobile’s time, it is possible to draw parallels from their expeditions in the High North to today’s scientific activity on Svalbard in general and in Ny-Ålesund in particular.
Firstly, both in the past and today, pioneering scientific work has been conducted here.
Firstly, both in the past and today, pioneering scientific work has been conducted here.
Secondly, the scientific activity was and still is highly international in its character.
Secondly, the scientific activity was and still is highly international in its character.
As the most accessible High Arctic area in the world, Svalbard offers unique opportunities for climate research.
As the most accessible High Arctic area in the world, Svalbard offers unique opportunities for climate research.
The possibilities are excellent for collecting data that are essential for our understanding of basic natural mechanisms which influence phenomena such as deep sea currents, biological diversity and global climate change.
The possibilities are excellent for collecting data that are essential for our understanding of basic natural mechanisms which influence phenomena such as deep sea currents, biological diversity and global climate change.
Because of its geographical position, Svalbard functions as a natural laboratory for the study of these phenomena.
Because of its geographical position, Svalbard functions as a natural laboratory for the study of these phenomena.
In addition, Svalbard is a very interesting location for the study of geology, glaciology and many other fields.
In addition, Svalbard is a very interesting location for the study of geology, glaciology and many other fields.
This makes Svalbard scientifically interesting in its own right.
This makes Svalbard scientifically interesting in its own right.
At the same time, Svalbard is a scientific incubator for knowledge of global importance.
At the same time, Svalbard is a scientific incubator for knowledge of global importance.
Svalbard is therefore a research arena that should be shared by us all.
Svalbard is therefore a research arena that should be shared by us all.
I am pleased that so many nations are already doing research on Svalbard or have shown interest in Svalbard as a research arena.
I am pleased that so many nations are already doing research on Svalbard or have shown interest in Svalbard as a research arena.
Ny-Ålesund in particular has become a truly international research community.
Ny-Ålesund in particular has become a truly international research community.
Researchers from around 20 nations visit Ny-Ålesund each year, and no less than 9 countries have established permanent research stations here.
Researchers from around 20 nations visit Ny-Ålesund each year, and no less than 9 countries have established permanent research stations here.
As of tomorrow, the number of countries will be 10, as India officially opens its research station.
As of tomorrow, the number of countries will be 10, as India officially opens its research station.
Longyearbyen too hosts a truly international scientific community.
Longyearbyen too hosts a truly international scientific community.
I had the pleasure of experiencing that for myself last February, when I opened the Northern Lights Observatory.
I had the pleasure of experiencing that for myself last February, when I opened the Northern Lights Observatory.
16 scientific organizations from seven countries are represented with instruments in this observatory.
16 scientific organizations from seven countries are represented with instruments in this observatory.
Svalbard is already an international research platform with a wide range of infrastructure, combining High Arctic location with easy access, and offering unique possibilities for research in many fields.
Svalbard is already an international research platform with a wide range of infrastructure, combining High Arctic location with easy access, and offering unique possibilities for research in many fields.
Still our objective is to further develop Svalbard as an international arena for research, both by making optimal use of its facilities by strengthening the cooperation between the researchers here, and by upgrading the infrastructure.
Still our objective is to further develop Svalbard as an international arena for research, both by making optimal use of its facilities by strengthening the cooperation between the researchers here, and by upgrading the infrastructure.
Norway has therefore proposed to develop Svalbard as an international research platform to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructure (ESFRI).
Norway has therefore proposed to develop Svalbard as an international research platform to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructure (ESFRI).
The goal of the Svalbard project is to establish an Arctic Earth Observing System in and around Svalbard that integrates the studies of geophysical, chemical and biological processes.
The goal of the Svalbard project is to establish an Arctic Earth Observing System in and around Svalbard that integrates the studies of geophysical, chemical and biological processes.
To achieve this the project wants to organize all infrastructure and all research and monitoring activities into four observation platforms: data from land, data from the sea, data from ice and data from air and space.
To achieve this the project wants to organize all infrastructure and all research and monitoring activities into four observation platforms: data from land, data from the sea, data from ice and data from air and space.
Furthermore, the project wants to establish a Knowledge Centre for data assessment, integration, storage and delivery, education and outreach and cooperative efforts.
Furthermore, the project wants to establish a Knowledge Centre for data assessment, integration, storage and delivery, education and outreach and cooperative efforts.
All this in order to benefit as much as possible from the research being carried out today on Svalbard and in order to improve tomorrow's Arctic science.
All this in order to benefit as much as possible from the research being carried out today on Svalbard and in order to improve tomorrow's Arctic science.
I think that Svalbard will be a valuable addition to the European infrastructure and a venue for excellent research of global importance, and I am pleased that outstanding international institutions have expressed their support of the Svalbard project.
I think that Svalbard will be a valuable addition to the European infrastructure and a venue for excellent research of global importance, and I am pleased that outstanding international institutions have expressed their support of the Svalbard project.
To sum up, I feel certain that we have three exciting days ahead of us and that we will all leave Ny-Ålesund with increased knowledge about climate change issues.
To sum up, I feel certain that we have three exciting days ahead of us and that we will all leave Ny-Ålesund with increased knowledge about climate change issues.
I hope you will find the Symposium interesting and that you will enjoy Ny-Ålesund.
I hope you will find the Symposium interesting and that you will enjoy Ny-Ålesund.
And on Wednesday afternoon, it is time to start acting, not verbally, but locally – and, for those of you who have the chance – globally.
And on Wednesday afternoon, it is time to start acting, not verbally, but locally – and, for those of you who have the chance – globally.
I will end by quoting the Lebanese poet Khalil Gibran: “A little knowledge that acts, is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.”
I will end by quoting the Lebanese poet Khalil Gibran: “A little knowledge that acts, is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.”
Norway to increase assistance to Afghanistan
Norge øker bistanden til Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced that the Government intends to increase Norwegian assistance to Afghanistan to nearly NOK 750 million in 2008.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre varsler at regjeringen tar sikte på å øke Norges bistand til Afghanistan til opp mot 750 millioner kroner i 2008.
This is an increase of 50% on 2007 (ca 140 mill USD).
Det innebærer en 50 prosent økning fra 2007.
“Our aim is that the Afghans themselves should be able to take charge of their security and steer their social and economic development.
- Vårt mål er at afghanerne selv skal kunne ta vare på egen sikkerhet, og sosial og økonomisk utvikling.
Norway therefore wants to promote stability, development and good governance,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norge ønsker derfor å bidra til stabilitet, utvikling og godt styresett, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“We are now developing an overall plan for Norway’s civilian efforts in Afghanistan, and my trip to Afghanistan next week is part of this work.
- Vi utarbeider nå en samlet plan for Norges sivile innsats i Afghanistan.
Today the Foreign Minister had a meeting with Norwegian NGOs and researchers to present Norway’s approach to Afghanistan in the coming year and to hear their views ahead of his visit.
Utenriksministeren hadde i dag et møte med norske frivillige organisasjoner og forskere for å orientere om Norges tilnærming i Afghanistan og for å innhente synspunkter i forkant av sitt besøk.
Norway is also providing substantial military forces in Meymaneh and Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan.
Norge deltar også med et betydelig styrkebidrag, i Maymana og Mazar-iSharif nord i Afghanistan.
Opening statement at Baltic Sea Summit
Tale på konferanse om "Environmental Protection"
Dear friend and colleague, Prime Minister Medvedjev.
Dear friend and colleague, Prime Minister Medvedjev.
Thank you for organising this conference.
Thank you for organising this conference.
I attended the 2010 Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki.
I attended the 2010 Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki.
This conference is a timely follow-up.
This conference is a timely follow-up.
There are close, long-lasting ties between our peoples.
There are close, long-lasting ties between our peoples.
In historic times it was common for our Viking forefathers to seek political refuge in Russia.
In historic times it was common for our Viking forefathers to seek political refuge in Russia.
In more modern times, shipping and fisheries have become increasingly important.
In more modern times, shipping and fisheries have become increasingly important.
For Norway broad regional cooperation is of high priority.
For Norway broad regional cooperation is of high priority.
It is in my country’s best interests to continue to participate actively in the dynamic process taking place in the region.
It is in my country’s best interests to continue to participate actively in the dynamic process taking place in the region.
We believe that ecosystem-based management is a key to resolving the difficult situation in the Baltic Sea.
We believe that ecosystem-based management is a key to resolving the difficult situation in the Baltic Sea.
In Norway integrated marine management planning is the very backbone in our management of sea areas.
In Norway integrated marine management planning is the very backbone in our management of sea areas.
I welcome a stronger focus on the environment in the Baltic Sea region.
I welcome a stronger focus on the environment in the Baltic Sea region.
I subscribe to the many proposals put forward by my colleagues to strengthen our cooperation in this area.
I subscribe to the many proposals put forward by my colleagues to strengthen our cooperation in this area.
I would like to commend the Baltic border states for all their efforts to promote sustainable development.
I would like to commend the Baltic border states for all their efforts to promote sustainable development.
A lot has been achieved already.
A lot has been achieved already.
We can draw useful lessons from the Barents Sea and the North Sea, where we have achieved much through international cooperation.
We can draw useful lessons from the Barents Sea and the North Sea, where we have achieved much through international cooperation.
I would like to share some of our own experiences from these areas.
I would like to share some of our own experiences from these areas.
In the Barents Sea, Russia and Norway have demonstrated the enormous benefits of international cooperation.
In the Barents Sea, Russia and Norway have demonstrated the enormous benefits of international cooperation.
In the 1980s our common cod stock in the Barents Sea had declined substantially.
In the 1980s our common cod stock in the Barents Sea had declined substantially.
Through effective cooperation, we have both restored the stock and made the returns much higher.
Through effective cooperation, we have both restored the stock and made the returns much higher.
Today, the cod stock is estimated to be ten times bigger than it was 25 years ago.
Today, the cod stock is estimated to be ten times bigger than it was 25 years ago.
This development was brought about through close cooperation between Russia and Norway.
This development was brought about through close cooperation between Russia and Norway.
And during the last few years we have eliminated illegal fishing.
And during the last few years we have eliminated illegal fishing.
We sacrificed quotas in the short term to gain much more in the long term.
We sacrificed quotas in the short term to gain much more in the long term.
That is sustainable development in practice.
That is sustainable development in practice.
And it is smart economics.
And it is smart economics.
This year, we are able to fish more than six times more cod than in 1990, providing 5 billion meals of wild-caught seafood.
This year, we are able to fish more than six times more cod than in 1990, providing 5 billion meals of wild-caught seafood.
The catch value of the fish resources managed jointly by Russia and Norway corresponds to more than 2 billion dollars annually – again proving the value of sustainable resource management.
The catch value of the fish resources managed jointly by Russia and Norway corresponds to more than 2 billion dollars annually – again proving the value of sustainable resource management.
In the North Sea we have also demonstrated the benefits of high environmental standards.
In the North Sea we have also demonstrated the benefits of high environmental standards.
The North Sea has served as a laboratory for technological innovation.
The North Sea has served as a laboratory for technological innovation.
Stringent environmental and safety regulations have pushed companies to innovate to overcome demanding conditions.
Stringent environmental and safety regulations have pushed companies to innovate to overcome demanding conditions.
This has given our companies a competitive advantage in other challenging waters.
This has given our companies a competitive advantage in other challenging waters.
And it has ensured that fisheries and oil production can co-exist.
And it has ensured that fisheries and oil production can co-exist.
Now, the Barents Sea could be the next important laboratory for offshore technological innovation.
Now, the Barents Sea could be the next important laboratory for offshore technological innovation.
Also this example confirms the message:
Also this example confirms the message:
High environmental standards do not only protect our environment.
High environmental standards do not only protect our environment.
They are also smart economics.
They are also smart economics.
The dynamic economic growth and development of the Baltic Sea region is putting increased pressure on the marine environment.
The dynamic economic growth and development of the Baltic Sea region is putting increased pressure on the marine environment.
The impacts of climate change will add to this pressure.
The impacts of climate change will add to this pressure.
Norway supports technological solutions to meet the new requirements for the maritime industry in the Baltic Sea.
Norway supports technological solutions to meet the new requirements for the maritime industry in the Baltic Sea.
One of the most promising alternatives is the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel for ships.
One of the most promising alternatives is the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel for ships.
By using LNG, sulphur and particle emissions are eliminated.
By using LNG, sulphur and particle emissions are eliminated.
Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are reduced by 90 per cent.
Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are reduced by 90 per cent.
And CO2 emissions are reduced by around 20 per cent.
And CO2 emissions are reduced by around 20 per cent.
The Baltic Sea region has strong and innovative maritime industries and traditions.
The Baltic Sea region has strong and innovative maritime industries and traditions.
And the distances in the Baltic Sea are ideal for short sea shipping.
And the distances in the Baltic Sea are ideal for short sea shipping.
Therefore, we believe that the Baltic Sea has the potential to become a pilot area for the use of LNG in Europe.
Therefore, we believe that the Baltic Sea has the potential to become a pilot area for the use of LNG in Europe.
We welcome increased cooperation between governments and businesses to meet environmental challenges.
We welcome increased cooperation between governments and businesses to meet environmental challenges.
I am glad to see that Norwegian companies are involved in finding solutions for a cleaner Baltic Sea.
I am glad to see that Norwegian companies are involved in finding solutions for a cleaner Baltic Sea.
Three years ago, the world’s largest nitrogen producer, the Norwegian-based company Yara, promised to help reduce the leakage of phosphorus into the Baltic Sea.
Three years ago, the world’s largest nitrogen producer, the Norwegian-based company Yara, promised to help reduce the leakage of phosphorus into the Baltic Sea.
Nutrient run-off from agriculture is one of the major causes of the problem of algal blooms.
Nutrient run-off from agriculture is one of the major causes of the problem of algal blooms.
The project has shown that by applying modern techniques it is possible to achieve up to a 60 per cent reduction in the run-off of phosphorus.
The project has shown that by applying modern techniques it is possible to achieve up to a 60 per cent reduction in the run-off of phosphorus.
The Council of the Baltic Sea States provides a framework for concerted action between the states.
The Council of the Baltic Sea States provides a framework for concerted action between the states.
However, we need more than cooperation between our governments.
However, we need more than cooperation between our governments.
In particular I would like to commend the international financial institutions, working together in the Environmental Partnership of the Northern Dimension.
In particular I would like to commend the international financial institutions, working together in the Environmental Partnership of the Northern Dimension.
We need to engage all stakeholders – the Helsinki Commission, regional and local authorities, financial institutions, private companies and NGOs – if we are to meet the challenges facing the Baltic Sea.
We need to engage all stakeholders – the Helsinki Commission, regional and local authorities, financial institutions, private companies and NGOs – if we are to meet the challenges facing the Baltic Sea.
I welcome the fact that this is so clearly reflected in the final document from this meeting.
I welcome the fact that this is so clearly reflected in the final document from this meeting.
Let us together demonstrate what cooperation of this kind can achieve in terms of economic benefits and sustainable development.
Let us together demonstrate what cooperation of this kind can achieve in terms of economic benefits and sustainable development.
Read the report International migration 2013-2014 here (pdf)
Les rapporten her (pdf)
Attachments with tables
Vedlegg med tabeller
Annex A (pdf)
Annex A (pdf)
Annex B (pdf)
Annex B (pdf)
International migration 2013-2014 – report from Norway to OECD
Internasjonal migrasjon 2013-2014 rapport frå Noreg til OECD
Tromsø, 28 April 2009
Tromsø, 28. april 2009
There is indeed a risk that we will be among the last to live in a time of bountiful ice and snow; but such a future is not inevitable.
There is indeed a risk that we will be among the last to live in a time of bountiful ice and snow; but such a future is not inevitable.
I sincerely believe that today will mark one important step towards a different future, one where longing for the first winter’s snow remains a basic part of the human experience, Foreign Minister Støre said during his opening of the conference.
I sincerely believe that today will mark one important step towards a different future, one where longing for the first winter’s snow remains a basic part of the human experience, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. da han åpnet konferansen.
I want to welcome you to Tromsø.
I want to welcome you to Tromsø.
And I want to welcome you to these discussions on the global phenomenon of ice melting, on the impact that it will have on our lives and around the globe; and especially on the message we must to send to the world community on the urgency of addressing it.
And I want to welcome you to these discussions on the global phenomenon of ice melting, on the impact that it will have on our lives and around the globe; and especially on the message we must to send to the world community on the urgency of addressing it.
A special welcome to Dr. Ole Henrik Magga, who will also give some introductory remarks, and to Dr. Robert (Bob) Corell, who has kindly accepted the invitation to moderate the discussions we will have later today.
A special welcome to Dr. Ole Henrik Magga, who will also give some introductory remarks, and to Dr. Robert (Bob) Corell, who has kindly accepted the invitation to moderate the discussions we will have later today.
We, who live at the polar extremes of this planet, or at high altitudes of the Andes or Alps or the Tibetan plateau, live with snow and ice in our daily lives.
We, who live at the polar extremes of this planet, or at high altitudes of the Andes or Alps or the Tibetan plateau, live with snow and ice in our daily lives.
Some resent its arrival in winter.
Some resent its arrival in winter.
Others long for it each year, as we head out with skis in hand to our winters.
Others long for it each year, as we head out with skis in hand to our winters.