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We believe that mandatory rules for shipping in polar waters are crucial for preventing accidents, loss of human life and oil spills.
We believe that mandatory rules for shipping in polar waters are crucial for preventing accidents, loss of human life and oil spills.
The prospect of increased activity in the Arctic Ocean means that coastal states will need to maintain a strong presence in order to exercise their jurisdiction, sovereign rights and authority in a credible, consistent and predictable manner.
The prospect of increased activity in the Arctic Ocean means that coastal states will need to maintain a strong presence in order to exercise their jurisdiction, sovereign rights and authority in a credible, consistent and predictable manner.
The Arctic Ocean is not Antarctica Antarctica is a continent surrounded by oceans, whereas the Arctic Ocean is an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction.
The Arctic Ocean is not Antarctica Antarctica is a continent surrounded by oceans, whereas the Arctic Ocean is an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction.
Recognising that Antarctica is an uninhabited continent with no generally acknowledged claims to sovereignty, the Antarctic Treaty was adopted in 1959 to regulate human activity on the continent.
Recognising that Antarctica is an uninhabited continent with no generally acknowledged claims to sovereignty, the Antarctic Treaty was adopted in 1959 to regulate human activity on the continent.
In contrast to the situation that prevailed in Antarctica before the adoption of the Antarctic Treaty, the Law of the Sea already provides the legal framework for regulating activities in the Arctic Ocean.
In contrast to the situation that prevailed in Antarctica before the adoption of the Antarctic Treaty, the Law of the Sea already provides the legal framework for regulating activities in the Arctic Ocean.
Consequently, calls for a specific treaty to regulate activities in the Arctic are unjustified.
Consequently, calls for a specific treaty to regulate activities in the Arctic are unjustified.
Circumpolar and regional cooperation Various political arenas of cooperation address issues related to the Arctic.
Circumpolar and regional cooperation Various political arenas of cooperation address issues related to the Arctic.
Circumpolar and regional cooperation is well developed and steadily increasing.
Circumpolar and regional cooperation is well developed and steadily increasing.
The Arctic Council is the most important forum in this regard.
The Arctic Council is the most important forum in this regard.
The indigenous peoples of the High North have been given their rightful place as permanent participants.
The indigenous peoples of the High North have been given their rightful place as permanent participants.
Indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge and skills are important, based as they are on a unique ability to live and work in the Arctic.
Indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge and skills are important, based as they are on a unique ability to live and work in the Arctic.
The work of the Arctic Council is producing tangible results.
The work of the Arctic Council is producing tangible results.
Its comprehensive reports and studies of climate change in the Arctic have been of major importance in highlighting the speed at which climate change is taking place and its implications.
Its comprehensive reports and studies of climate change in the Arctic have been of major importance in highlighting the speed at which climate change is taking place and its implications.
Furthermore, the Council has undertaken comprehensive environmental and scientific studies on shipping in the Arctic, on oil and gas activities and prospects, and on ocean management.
Furthermore, the Council has undertaken comprehensive environmental and scientific studies on shipping in the Arctic, on oil and gas activities and prospects, and on ocean management.
The agreement on search and rescue (SAR) cooperation in the Arctic, concluded in May 2011, is the first legally binding agreement negotiated between the members of the Arctic Council.
The agreement on search and rescue (SAR) cooperation in the Arctic, concluded in May 2011, is the first legally binding agreement negotiated between the members of the Arctic Council.
It establishes a binding framework for search and rescue cooperation and enhances regional cooperation between the Arctic states.
It establishes a binding framework for search and rescue cooperation and enhances regional cooperation between the Arctic states.
Building on the positive experience gained from negotiating the SAR agreement, the Arctic Council has established a task force to develop an international instrument on Arctic marine pollution preparedness and response.
Building on the positive experience gained from negotiating the SAR agreement, the Arctic Council has established a task force to develop an international instrument on Arctic marine pollution preparedness and response.
The Arctic Council has also decided to strengthen its capacity to respond to the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by establishing a permanent secretariat in Tromsø.
The Arctic Council has also decided to strengthen its capacity to respond to the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by establishing a permanent secretariat in Tromsø.
Norway supports the broadening of Arctic Council discussions through the inclusion of more observers.
Norway supports the broadening of Arctic Council discussions through the inclusion of more observers.
Norway also welcomes the development of Arctic strategies by Arctic states and other interested parties, and looks forward to continued fruitful cooperation within bilateral, regional and multilateral contexts.
Norway also welcomes the development of Arctic strategies by Arctic states and other interested parties, and looks forward to continued fruitful cooperation within bilateral, regional and multilateral contexts.
Another example of innovative regional cooperation is the Barents cooperation, which includes local authorities.
Another example of innovative regional cooperation is the Barents cooperation, which includes local authorities.
It has played, and continues to play, an important role in building trust and mutual understanding.
It has played, and continues to play, an important role in building trust and mutual understanding.
The Barents region has vast resources – both human and natural – and great potential for new economic developments.
The Barents region has vast resources – both human and natural – and great potential for new economic developments.
As chair of the Barents Euro–Arctic Council, we intend to promote business development, protect the environment and maintain settlement patterns.
As chair of the Barents Euro–Arctic Council, we intend to promote business development, protect the environment and maintain settlement patterns.
We need to simultaneously address the challenges of ensuring economic growth, energy security, and the sustainable use of natural resources, while adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change.
We need to simultaneously address the challenges of ensuring economic growth, energy security, and the sustainable use of natural resources, while adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change.
These challenges must be met in concert, through mutually beneficial cooperation.
These challenges must be met in concert, through mutually beneficial cooperation.
On 4 June 2013, the Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, will invite his Barents colleagues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Barents cooperation.
On 4 June 2013, the Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, will invite his Barents colleagues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Barents cooperation.
This will be an occasion to look back and take stock, but first and foremost to look ahead at the challenges and opportunities that can be expected in the next 20 years.
This will be an occasion to look back and take stock, but first and foremost to look ahead at the challenges and opportunities that can be expected in the next 20 years.
A new Kirkenes declaration will be called for – Kirkenes II – that sets out future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation.
A new Kirkenes declaration will be called for – Kirkenes II – that sets out future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation.
Integrated ocean management Norway takes an ecosystem- and science-based approach to sustainable resource management.
Integrated ocean management Norway takes an ecosystem- and science-based approach to sustainable resource management.
Integrated management plans for all relevant maritime areas are among our most important tools.
Integrated management plans for all relevant maritime areas are among our most important tools.
Based on ambitious goals, these plans establish a holistic framework for all activities in the relevant maritime areas.
Based on ambitious goals, these plans establish a holistic framework for all activities in the relevant maritime areas.
Our ultimate ambition is that all activities should be managed within a single context, facilitating long-term and responsible value creation based on the sustainable use of the resources in these maritime areas, while at the same time safeguarding the environment and preserving the structure, functioning and productivity of the ecosystems.
Our ultimate ambition is that all activities should be managed within a single context, facilitating long-term and responsible value creation based on the sustainable use of the resources in these maritime areas, while at the same time safeguarding the environment and preserving the structure, functioning and productivity of the ecosystems.
Responsible management of all living marine resources based on scientific knowledge is a key Norwegian objective.
Responsible management of all living marine resources based on scientific knowledge is a key Norwegian objective.
Regional cooperation is essential to achieve this.
Regional cooperation is essential to achieve this.
Large-scale commercial fisheries in the central Arctic Ocean are not envisaged in the foreseeable future, but adjacent waters, and the Barents Sea in particular, are home to some of the world’s most abundant fish resources, such as the northeast Arctic cod.
Large-scale commercial fisheries in the central Arctic Ocean are not envisaged in the foreseeable future, but adjacent waters, and the Barents Sea in particular, are home to some of the world’s most abundant fish resources, such as the northeast Arctic cod.
The fisheries in the Barents Sea are managed successfully by Norway and Russia in close bilateral cooperation, in which the Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission plays a key role.
The fisheries in the Barents Sea are managed successfully by Norway and Russia in close bilateral cooperation, in which the Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission plays a key role.
The North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and our bilateral cooperation with the EU, Iceland and the Faroe Islands are also important in this regard.
The North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and our bilateral cooperation with the EU, Iceland and the Faroe Islands are also important in this regard.
Petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf are subject to the highest safety and environmental standards.
Petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf are subject to the highest safety and environmental standards.
We have taken measures to further strengthen and improve Norwegian rules and regulations.
We have taken measures to further strengthen and improve Norwegian rules and regulations.
However, in order to prevent accidents, closer international cooperation is essential.
However, in order to prevent accidents, closer international cooperation is essential.
Norway is leading the work of the OSPAR Commission and the Arctic Council on prevention of oil pollution, and participates actively in offshore regulatory bodies such as the International Regulatory Forum and the North Sea Offshore Authorities Forum.
Norway is leading the work of the OSPAR Commission and the Arctic Council on prevention of oil pollution, and participates actively in offshore regulatory bodies such as the International Regulatory Forum and the North Sea Offshore Authorities Forum.
Norway’s vision for the Arctic region In the Government’s white paper on the High North from November 2011, our vision for the Arctic is summed up as follows:
Norway’s vision for the Arctic region In the Government’s white paper on the High North from November 2011, our vision for the Arctic is summed up as follows:
Safeguarding peace and stability;
Safeguarding peace and stability;
Ensuring an integrated, ecosystem-based management regime and sustainable use of resources;
Ensuring an integrated, ecosystem-based management regime and sustainable use of resources;
Strengthening international cooperation;
Strengthening international cooperation;
Strengthening the basis for value creation.
Strengthening the basis for value creation.
In other words, we want to make use of the opportunities that are opening up while at the same time managing the risks involved peacefully, sustainable and responsibly.
In other words, we want to make use of the opportunities that are opening up while at the same time managing the risks involved peacefully, sustainable and responsibly.
As a coastal state bordering the Arctic Ocean, Norway has responsibilities as well as rights.
As a coastal state bordering the Arctic Ocean, Norway has responsibilities as well as rights.
We take this seriously.
We take this seriously.
We are predictable and consistent in our exercise of sovereignty, and we aim at being a catalyst for increased cooperation – bilaterally, regionally and globally.
We are predictable and consistent in our exercise of sovereignty, and we aim at being a catalyst for increased cooperation – bilaterally, regionally and globally.
As mentioned initially, the High North is moving from the outskirts to a new geopolitical centre of gravity.
As mentioned initially, the High North is moving from the outskirts to a new geopolitical centre of gravity.
Interest from new actors – outside the Arctic region – is understandable, and legitimate.
Interest from new actors – outside the Arctic region – is understandable, and legitimate.
What happens in the Arctic has repercussions beyond the region itself.
What happens in the Arctic has repercussions beyond the region itself.
We do, however, have the legal framework and political institutions needed to deal with these developments.
We do, however, have the legal framework and political institutions needed to deal with these developments.
There is no need for new structures, but there is always room for strengthening cooperation within these structures.
There is no need for new structures, but there is always room for strengthening cooperation within these structures.
In order to manage the opportunities and challenges emerging in the High North we need increased knowledge and we need good partners.
In order to manage the opportunities and challenges emerging in the High North we need increased knowledge and we need good partners.
I am confident that our cooperation with our neighbouring countries and with other nations – within as well as outside the Arctic region – has the potential to provide both.
I am confident that our cooperation with our neighbouring countries and with other nations – within as well as outside the Arctic region – has the potential to provide both.
More information in the Arctic Herald.
More information in the Arctic Herald.
The High North and the Arctic: The Norwegian Perspective
The High North and the Arctic: The Norwegian Perspective
"In the Arctic we need to go forward gradually – step by step – following high environmental and safety standards.
- In the Arctic we need to go forward gradually – step by step – following high environmental and safety standards.
We have to make sure that the development of the resources is conducted in a sustainable manner.
We have to make sure that the development of the resources is conducted in a sustainable manner.
This requires investments of both financial and intellectual capital.
This requires investments of both financial and intellectual capital.
But it is the most important investment we can make for the future Arctic", said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende in his speech in Washington D.C.
But it is the most important investment we can make for the future Arctic, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sin tale i Washington D.C.
The Arctic is often perceived as a remote, barren area.
The Arctic is often perceived as a remote, barren area.
But that is not the full story.
But that is not the full story.
The Arctic covers about 8 % of the Earth’s surface, or four times the area of all US territories combined, but has only 4 million inhabitants.
The Arctic covers about 8 % of the Earth’s surface, or four times the area of all US territories combined, but has only 4 million inhabitants.
While the various parts of the Arctic have a lot in common, climatic conditions and the degree of human activity vary greatly across the region.
While the various parts of the Arctic have a lot in common, climatic conditions and the degree of human activity vary greatly across the region.
We are not talking about a homogenous region.
We are not talking about a homogenous region.
There is not one Arctic.
There is not one Arctic.
There are many Arctics.
There are many Arctics.
Because of the North Atlantic Current, temperature and ice conditions in the Norwegian part of the Arctic are vastly different from those of Alaska.
Because of the North Atlantic Current, temperature and ice conditions in the Norwegian part of the Arctic are vastly different from those of Alaska.
The Arctic is not Antarctica - it is an ocean surrounded by nation states as opposed to a continent surrounded by sea.
The Arctic is not Antarctica - it is an ocean surrounded by nation states as opposed to a continent surrounded by sea.
The United Nations Law of the Sea applies.
The United Nations Law of the Sea applies.
There are few unresolved jurisdictional issues.
There are few unresolved jurisdictional issues.
The Arctic is a peaceful corner of the world.
The Arctic is a peaceful corner of the world.
However, the Arctic is changing rapidly and interest in the region is growing fast.
However, the Arctic is changing rapidly and interest in the region is growing fast.
Only a few years ago even the Arctic states tended to ignore this region.
Only a few years ago even the Arctic states tended to ignore this region.
Economic interests and political ambitions drew our attention elsewhere.
Economic interests and political ambitions drew our attention elsewhere.
Now, the Arctic attracts significant interest for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons.
Now, the Arctic attracts significant interest for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons.
The Arctic is home to resources such as energy, minerals and food.
The Arctic is home to resources such as energy, minerals and food.
And the potential for shorter trading routes in Arctic waters is now being explored.
And the potential for shorter trading routes in Arctic waters is now being explored.
We face a paradox here: Global warming is alarming – and bad news to all of us.
We face a paradox here: Global warming is alarming – and bad news to all of us.
At the same time the melting ice cap opens up new commercial opportunities.
At the same time the melting ice cap opens up new commercial opportunities.
With major opportunities come major responsibilities.
With major opportunities come major responsibilities.
Not only for the Arctic states, but for all stakeholders in the Arctic.
Not only for the Arctic states, but for all stakeholders in the Arctic.
I would warn against a “Gold rush” like the one we once saw in the West.
I would warn against a “Gold rush” like the one we once saw in the West.
In the Arctic we need to go forward gradually – step by step – following high environmental and safety standards.
In the Arctic we need to go forward gradually – step by step – following high environmental and safety standards.
But it is the most important investment we can make for the future Arctic.
But it is the most important investment we can make for the future Arctic.
The Arctic as a geopolitical center The development in the Arctic has geopolitical consequences.
The Arctic as a geopolitical center The development in the Arctic has geopolitical consequences.
Commercial interests and opportunities for climate change research are important reasons for this.
Commercial interests and opportunities for climate change research are important reasons for this.
Non-Arctic actors - both European and Asian - want to take part in the development of this region as it opens up.
Non-Arctic actors - both European and Asian - want to take part in the development of this region as it opens up.
But there is no race for the Arctic.
But there is no race for the Arctic.
Even with such great interest from many actors there is a high degree of consensus that exists at these high latitudes.
Even with such great interest from many actors there is a high degree of consensus that exists at these high latitudes.
Take the example of Russia - the biggest Arctic state by any measure - with 50 % of the Arctic coastline and at least 50 % of its resources.
Take the example of Russia - the biggest Arctic state by any measure - with 50 % of the Arctic coastline and at least 50 % of its resources.
Norwegian -Russian relations are good.
Norwegian -Russian relations are good.
We cooperate in a broad range of sectors.
We cooperate in a broad range of sectors.
It is in our common interest to have good cooperation not only with Russia, but with all actors in the Arctic.
It is in our common interest to have good cooperation not only with Russia, but with all actors in the Arctic.
This is necessary to maintain the Arctic as a peaceful and stable region – a region of international cooperation.
This is necessary to maintain the Arctic as a peaceful and stable region – a region of international cooperation.
As one of the Arctic states, the US is a crucial partner for Norway.
As one of the Arctic states, the US is a crucial partner for Norway.
Norway and the US share goals for sustainable development of the Arctic.
Norway and the US share goals for sustainable development of the Arctic.
We both put great emphasis on knowledge and research.
We both put great emphasis on knowledge and research.
And we cooperate on reducing emissions from short-lived climate pollutants.
And we cooperate on reducing emissions from short-lived climate pollutants.
New sailing routes As I mentioned, we face a paradox as the receding ice in the Arctic opens up new economic opportunities, particularly in the areas of energy and transport.
New sailing routes As I mentioned, we face a paradox as the receding ice in the Arctic opens up new economic opportunities, particularly in the areas of energy and transport.
In 2010 there were only four transits of the Northern Sea Route between Novaya Zemlya and the Bering Strait.
In 2010 there were only four transits of the Northern Sea Route between Novaya Zemlya and the Bering Strait.
This year the number of transits has already passed 60.
This year the number of transits has already passed 60.
An ice-free Arctic could shorten distances between the North Atlantic and East Asia by about 40 %.
An ice-free Arctic could shorten distances between the North Atlantic and East Asia by about 40 %.
However, most current reports indicate that the Northeast Passage will continue to just be a complementary route for certain types of products.
However, most current reports indicate that the Northeast Passage will continue to just be a complementary route for certain types of products.
The main increase is expected to be in destination traffic to and from petroleum activities in Arctic waters rather than in transit traffic.
The main increase is expected to be in destination traffic to and from petroleum activities in Arctic waters rather than in transit traffic.
There is also increasing interest in the Northwest Passage.
There is also increasing interest in the Northwest Passage.