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I hope that the upcoming meeting in Cancún will provide a clear direction and decisions that can provide the foundation for the work going forward to South Africa next year.
I hope that the upcoming meeting in Cancún will provide a clear direction and decisions that can provide the foundation for the work going forward to South Africa next year.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg has co-chaired the Advisory Group on climate Finance.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg has co-chaired the Advisory Group on climate Finance.
Recently the group provided a report on how to scale up climate finance.
Recently the group provided a report on how to scale up climate finance.
This report may contribute to forward momentum in the climate negotiations.
This report may contribute to forward momentum in the climate negotiations.
While we are working towards a new global agreement, we need to enhance our mitigation efforts.
While we are working towards a new global agreement, we need to enhance our mitigation efforts.
In this respect the IEA and the World Energy Outlook offer important analyses and advise for countries committed to limiting climate change.
In this respect the IEA and the World Energy Outlook offer important analyses and advise for countries committed to limiting climate change.
Developed countries must take the lead in the global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Developed countries must take the lead in the global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
We need ambitious emission targets.
We need ambitious emission targets.
This is why the Norwegian Government under the Copenhagen Accord has pledged a climate target corresponding to a 30 per cent cut in emissions from the 1990 level by 2020.
This is why the Norwegian Government under the Copenhagen Accord has pledged a climate target corresponding to a 30 per cent cut in emissions from the 1990 level by 2020.
We are also willing to increase this target to 40 per cent if this can contribute to an agreement on an ambitious climate regime.
We are also willing to increase this target to 40 per cent if this can contribute to an agreement on an ambitious climate regime.
We need to set a ‘real price’ on energy.
We need to set a ‘real price’ on energy.
Removal of inefficient subsidies of fossil fuels would be an important step.
Removal of inefficient subsidies of fossil fuels would be an important step.
Increased deployment of new and innovative energy technologies and solutions will be necessary.
Increased deployment of new and innovative energy technologies and solutions will be necessary.
The Clean Energy Ministerial that I attended in Washington DC in July is an example of a group of energy ministers working toward faster deployment of new and more efficient energy technologies.
The Clean Energy Ministerial that I attended in Washington DC in July is an example of a group of energy ministers working toward faster deployment of new and more efficient energy technologies.
This example shows how developed and developing countries work together on concrete issues to achieve a common goal in curbing emissions of greenhouse gases.
This example shows how developed and developing countries work together on concrete issues to achieve a common goal in curbing emissions of greenhouse gases.
While we wait for a global agreement on climate change, we need to pursue possibilities such as this initiative.
While we wait for a global agreement on climate change, we need to pursue possibilities such as this initiative.
Faced with an increasing world population, economic growth is vital in order to reduce poverty and provide prosperity and social welfare – especially in the developing part of the world.
Faced with an increasing world population, economic growth is vital in order to reduce poverty and provide prosperity and social welfare – especially in the developing part of the world.
The IEA tells us that 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity.
The IEA tells us that 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity.
2.7 billion people – nearly half the world’s population – rely on traditional use of biomass for cooking.
2.7 billion people – nearly half the world’s population – rely on traditional use of biomass for cooking.
In today’s world this is an intolerable situation.
In today’s world this is an intolerable situation.
The good news is that it will not cost that much to provide universal energy access: The IEA has estimated the cost to only some 3 per cent of what will be invested globally in energy infrastructure over the next 25 years.
The good news is that it will not cost that much to provide universal energy access: The IEA has estimated the cost to only some 3 per cent of what will be invested globally in energy infrastructure over the next 25 years.
Widespread energy poverty illustrates how different the energy world looks outside Norway.
Widespread energy poverty illustrates how different the energy world looks outside Norway.
We have been blessed with energy riches hard to imagine for an outsider.
We have been blessed with energy riches hard to imagine for an outsider.
Most countries are not like Norway.
Most countries are not like Norway.
A hundred years ago countries in Europe developed their industry based on coal.
A hundred years ago countries in Europe developed their industry based on coal.
In Norway we developed our hydropower.
In Norway we developed our hydropower.
To this day, we benefit from this every time it rains in the mountains.
To this day, we benefit from this every time it rains in the mountains.
Coal has a high energy intensity, it is cheap and it is universally available.
Coal has a high energy intensity, it is cheap and it is universally available.
Therefore coal still covers more than one-fourth of the World’s energy mix.
Therefore coal still covers more than one-fourth of the World’s energy mix.
But coal has a high carbon content and consequently stand for 40 per cent of global CO2 emissions.
But coal has a high carbon content and consequently stand for 40 per cent of global CO2 emissions.
On the other hand, the carbon footprint of natural gas is much smaller than coal.
On the other hand, the carbon footprint of natural gas is much smaller than coal.
In power production, natural gas emits up to 70 per cent less CO2 than coal.
In power production, natural gas emits up to 70 per cent less CO2 than coal.
In the EU, oil and coal account for 30 per cent of the fuel input in power generation, while gas accounts for only 17 per cent.
In the EU, oil and coal account for 30 per cent of the fuel input in power generation, while gas accounts for only 17 per cent.
Thus there is a large potential for coal substitution and increased use of gas in Europe.
Thus there is a large potential for coal substitution and increased use of gas in Europe.
For most countries, natural gas is rightly seen as a bridge from their present coal based economy to a low-emission future.
For most countries, natural gas is rightly seen as a bridge from their present coal based economy to a low-emission future.
Yet, it is more than that.
Yet, it is more than that.
Gas power is a back-up for intermittent renewable power production in countries lacking the flexibility of hydropower.
Gas power is a back-up for intermittent renewable power production in countries lacking the flexibility of hydropower.
Last winter, Europe experienced that during periods with extreme cold, there was no wind.
Last winter, Europe experienced that during periods with extreme cold, there was no wind.
With an increasing share of renewable energy, more gas power will also be needed for the periods without wind and sunshine.
With an increasing share of renewable energy, more gas power will also be needed for the periods without wind and sunshine.
As the cleanest of fossil fuels, natural gas should be considered as a fuel for decades to come.
As the cleanest of fossil fuels, natural gas should be considered as a fuel for decades to come.
When CCS on gas fired power plants becomes commercially available, I believe the argument for natural gas will be further strengthened.
When CCS on gas fired power plants becomes commercially available, I believe the argument for natural gas will be further strengthened.
Gas will have a long-term role to play, also in a low-emission future.
Gas will have a long-term role to play, also in a low-emission future.
Natural gas production in Norway has grown more or less uninterrupted for 20 years to a level of one hundred billion cubic meters.
Natural gas production in Norway has grown more or less uninterrupted for 20 years to a level of one hundred billion cubic meters.
Currently, only Russia export more gas than Norway.
Currently, only Russia export more gas than Norway.
And there is a considerable remaining resource potential on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
And there is a considerable remaining resource potential on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Only 20 per cent of the total recoverable gas resources have been produced.
Only 20 per cent of the total recoverable gas resources have been produced.
And large part of our Shelf has not been explored for oil and gas yet.
And large part of our Shelf has not been explored for oil and gas yet.
Thus, Norway has both the resources and the infrastructure to be a significant gas exporter for a very long time.
Thus, Norway has both the resources and the infrastructure to be a significant gas exporter for a very long time.
I am surprised to hear that the IEA is projecting a glut of natural gas for the next 10 years.
I am surprised to hear that the IEA is projecting a glut of natural gas for the next 10 years.
This is contrary to the message I get from the industry and other market analysts who say that much of the gas surplus has already disappeared.
This is contrary to the message I get from the industry and other market analysts who say that much of the gas surplus has already disappeared.
Hence, I am particularly looking forward to hear Dr. Birol’s reasoning on this matter.
Hence, I am particularly looking forward to hear Dr. Birol’s reasoning on this matter.
The way I see the future, is that the world needs more energy, it needs cleaner energy and it needs reliable energy supplies.
The way I see the future, is that the world needs more energy, it needs cleaner energy and it needs reliable energy supplies.
Natural gas meets all these criteria and is also a key measure to mitigate climate change in countries relying on coal.
Natural gas meets all these criteria and is also a key measure to mitigate climate change in countries relying on coal.
Our approach is:
Our approach is:
First, to strengthen our energy efficiency programs
First, to strengthen our energy efficiency programs
Second, to strengthen our efforts in renewable energy
Second, to strengthen our efforts in renewable energy
And third, to mature key future energy technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage and offshore wind turbines.
And third, to mature key future energy technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage and offshore wind turbines.
As for the two first points, we have ambitious policies to realize the potentials for using energy more efficiently and for producing more renewable energy.
As for the two first points, we have ambitious policies to realize the potentials for using energy more efficiently and for producing more renewable energy.
In 2011 Enova will receive almost 2 billion Norwegian kroner.
In 2011 Enova will receive almost 2 billion Norwegian kroner.
The Government also promotes energy efficiency through other measures like stricter building codes, eco labels and standards, targeted duties and taxes etc.
The Government also promotes energy efficiency through other measures like stricter building codes, eco labels and standards, targeted duties and taxes etc.
Although hydropower generates most of our electricity – we still push for more renewable energy.
Although hydropower generates most of our electricity – we still push for more renewable energy.
In this context, the planned common green certificate market between Norway and Sweden will play an important role.
In this context, the planned common green certificate market between Norway and Sweden will play an important role.
Next, we must meet the challenge of securing a sustainable future energy supply by reducing emissions from the production and use of fossil fuels.
Next, we must meet the challenge of securing a sustainable future energy supply by reducing emissions from the production and use of fossil fuels.
This year, the Norwegian Government is allocating 3.3 billion kroner towards CCS; including the projects at Mongstad, the transport and storage project, international cooperation, as well as financial support to research and development of CCS technology.
This year, the Norwegian Government is allocating 3.3 billion kroner towards CCS; including the projects at Mongstad, the transport and storage project, international cooperation, as well as financial support to research and development of CCS technology.
The Norwegian Government’s CCS-policy is not only about carbon capture from Norwegian industry: It is also about contributing to the development of commercially viable carbon capture technology, that can be used by many other countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s increasing energy production.
The Norwegian Government’s CCS-policy is not only about carbon capture from Norwegian industry: It is also about contributing to the development of commercially viable carbon capture technology, that can be used by many other countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s increasing energy production.
Finally, Norway shall remain a world leader in safe and environmental sound extraction of oil and gas.
Finally, Norway shall remain a world leader in safe and environmental sound extraction of oil and gas.
We have one of the world’s lowest emissions per unit oil produced and we have minimized the use of chemicals with negative environmental effects offshore.
We have one of the world’s lowest emissions per unit oil produced and we have minimized the use of chemicals with negative environmental effects offshore.
But we are not at the end of the line – further improvement is needed.
But we are not at the end of the line – further improvement is needed.
To sum up and conclude: Securing energy supply and speeding up the transition to a low-emission energy system calls for radical action by governments.
To sum up and conclude: Securing energy supply and speeding up the transition to a low-emission energy system calls for radical action by governments.
Yet, I remain an optimist.
Yet, I remain an optimist.
Just consider how fast the internet and information technology have transformed our society in the last 20 years.
Just consider how fast the internet and information technology have transformed our society in the last 20 years.
I see the IEA’s projection for the coming years in the same light: That improved energy technologies and a transformed energy path is certainly required – but also possible if we are ready to face the challenge.
I see the IEA’s projection for the coming years in the same light: That improved energy technologies and a transformed energy path is certainly required – but also possible if we are ready to face the challenge.
World Energy Outlook 2010
World Energy Outlook 2010
Opening speech by Minister of research and higher education Tora Aasland, Ny-Ålesund Symposium, 30 June, 2008.
Forsknings- og høyere utdanningsminister Tora Aaslands tale ved åpningen av Ny-Ålesundsymposiet, 30. juni 2008, Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard.
Opening speech by Minister of research and higher education Tora Aasland, Ny-Ålesund Symposium, 30 June, 2008.
Opening speech, Ny-Ålesund Symposium
Dear minister Schavan, minister Sibal, senator Gaudin, ambassadors, distinguished guests,
Dear minister Schavan, minister Sibal, senator Gaudin, ambassadors, distinguished guests,
It is an honour for me to welcome you to the Ny-Ålesund Symposium 2008.
It is an honour for me to welcome you to the Ny-Ålesund Symposium 2008.
In particular I wish to welcome my colleagues from Germany and India.
In particular I wish to welcome my colleagues from Germany and India.
As you know, this year’s Symposium will focus on global climate change and research challenges.
As you know, this year’s Symposium will focus on global climate change and research challenges.
In Polar regions such as Svalbard, early indications of climate change can easily be detected through changes in nature.
In Polar regions such as Svalbard, early indications of climate change can easily be detected through changes in nature.
This is where the effects of climate change are first observed, and it is expected that the effects will be more radical and develop faster in these areas than anywhere else.
This is where the effects of climate change are first observed, and it is expected that the effects will be more radical and develop faster in these areas than anywhere else.
Ny-Ålesund therefore offers a unique location for a high level meeting on climate change.
Ny-Ålesund therefore offers a unique location for a high level meeting on climate change.
We will even – or rather regrettably – be able to see some effects of climate change – namely melting polar ice as a result of rising temperature – tomorrow on our boat trip on the Kings Bay.
We will even – or rather regrettably – be able to see some effects of climate change – namely melting polar ice as a result of rising temperature – tomorrow on our boat trip on the Kings Bay.
At the same time I find it appropriate to remind us all of the vulnerability of the Svalbard nature.
At the same time I find it appropriate to remind us all of the vulnerability of the Svalbard nature.
It is a great responsibility to balance and administer the increasing activities in and around the Polar region.
It is a great responsibility to balance and administer the increasing activities in and around the Polar region.
We see an increase in the number of tourists, in industry and of course also in the presence of researchers from all over the world.
We see an increase in the number of tourists, in industry and of course also in the presence of researchers from all over the world.
The research community here at Svalbard is indeed necessary, but still it represents an extra pressure on the nature.
The research community here at Svalbard is indeed necessary, but still it represents an extra pressure on the nature.
The consequences of these activities are twofold: A deeper understanding of sea temperature, the Golf stream, food chain and so forth, will prepare us for the future but at the same time it contributes to the emissions already threatening the environment here at Svalbard.
The consequences of these activities are twofold: A deeper understanding of sea temperature, the Golf stream, food chain and so forth, will prepare us for the future but at the same time it contributes to the emissions already threatening the environment here at Svalbard.
By now, impacts of climate change on society and ecosystems are obvious also to the general public.
By now, impacts of climate change on society and ecosystems are obvious also to the general public.
As a result, the interest in finding solutions to the challenges of climate change has grown significantly during the last couple of years.
As a result, the interest in finding solutions to the challenges of climate change has grown significantly during the last couple of years.
An increasing number of people now say they are willing to make personal sacrifices in order to reduce the effects of climate change.
An increasing number of people now say they are willing to make personal sacrifices in order to reduce the effects of climate change.
New markets have opened up to business specializing in “green” and “climate neutral” products.
New markets have opened up to business specializing in “green” and “climate neutral” products.
Climate change is also high on the international political agenda.
Climate change is also high on the international political agenda.
I am also pleased that the heirs to the Scandinavian thrones have shown an interest in climate change and related research challenges by going on a four day expedition in and around Svalbard, just last week.
I am also pleased that the heirs to the Scandinavian thrones have shown an interest in climate change and related research challenges by going on a four day expedition in and around Svalbard, just last week.
As Minister of Research and Higher Education I would like to emphasize the crucial role that research plays in understanding climate change and in providing answers to pressing questions about climate change and its effects, both on nature and on societies.
As Minister of Research and Higher Education I would like to emphasize the crucial role that research plays in understanding climate change and in providing answers to pressing questions about climate change and its effects, both on nature and on societies.
Through research, development and demonstration activities we hope to find new and more sustainable solutions.
Through research, development and demonstration activities we hope to find new and more sustainable solutions.
I look forward to going into depth in this during the Symposium.
I look forward to going into depth in this during the Symposium.
But it is essential that the results of research are turned into action and that practical measures are put into force.
But it is essential that the results of research are turned into action and that practical measures are put into force.
In order to transform the already available research into action, it is vital that this knowledge reaches both policy makers and business and industry, as well as the general public.
In order to transform the already available research into action, it is vital that this knowledge reaches both policy makers and business and industry, as well as the general public.
I believe it is very fruitful to create arenas for open exchange of ideas and information between the scientific community, policy makers and business and industry, as the Symposium is an excellent example of.
I believe it is very fruitful to create arenas for open exchange of ideas and information between the scientific community, policy makers and business and industry, as the Symposium is an excellent example of.
To be able to find solutions to the global challenges that climate change represents, different perspectives are needed.
To be able to find solutions to the global challenges that climate change represents, different perspectives are needed.
I am pleased that representatives from a number of different countries, organisations and institutions are participating in this year’s Symposium.
I am pleased that representatives from a number of different countries, organisations and institutions are participating in this year’s Symposium.
The next two days will offer a unique possibility for in depth discussions on various, but interconnected, issues regarding climate change.
The next two days will offer a unique possibility for in depth discussions on various, but interconnected, issues regarding climate change.
I trust that we will see that we all depend on each other: How can we for example create climate friendly solutions, if we do not possess the necessary knowledge?
I trust that we will see that we all depend on each other: How can we for example create climate friendly solutions, if we do not possess the necessary knowledge?
And what good would knowledge do if no one was willing to invest in developing and producing “green” products?
And what good would knowledge do if no one was willing to invest in developing and producing “green” products?
Only some weeks ago professor Helge Drange, who will be giving a presentation later today, pointed out that we so far seem to “think globally and act verbally”.
Only some weeks ago professor Helge Drange, who will be giving a presentation later today, pointed out that we so far seem to “think globally and act verbally”.