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There can be no doubt that labour trafficking is on the rise in our countries, and all CBSS countries must now fully recognise this problem and share experiences.
There can be no doubt that labour trafficking is on the rise in our countries, and all CBSS countries must now fully recognise this problem and share experiences.
The expert group should develop ideas for information campaigns against trafficking, drawing on experiences from the pilot information campaign in Sweden.
The expert group should develop ideas for information campaigns against trafficking, drawing on experiences from the pilot information campaign in Sweden.
The work on identifying gaps in data collection mechanisms in the region will continue, as well as cooperation with researchers.
The work on identifying gaps in data collection mechanisms in the region will continue, as well as cooperation with researchers.
But, I reiterate, the key issue is putting an end to trafficking for labour exploitation.
But, I reiterate, the key issue is putting an end to trafficking for labour exploitation.
We cannot accept the spread of this evil, which brings misery to so many people in our region.
We cannot accept the spread of this evil, which brings misery to so many people in our region.
Taking a look at the organisation as a whole against the background of the changes brought about by the process of reform, how does Norway see the future of the organisation in terms of building a project portfolio which is both strategic and important for the region and which will complement the existing projects in the portfolio?
Taking a look at the organisation as a whole against the background of the changes brought about by the process of reform, how does Norway see the future of the organisation in terms of building a project portfolio which is both strategic and important for the region and which will complement the existing projects in the portfolio?
Developing the CBSS into more of a project organisation is certainly a considerable challenge.
Developing the CBSS into more of a project organisation is certainly a considerable challenge.
The organisation does not have a tradition of project work; it has limited experience, and no project fund of its own to draw on.
The organisation does not have a tradition of project work; it has limited experience, and no project fund of its own to draw on.
Building up such a fund in the present financial circumstances will be very difficult for the CBSS member countries.
Building up such a fund in the present financial circumstances will be very difficult for the CBSS member countries.
To succeed in developing a project portfolio, the CBSS therefore needs to cooperate closely with other organisations in the region and mobilise external financial resources.
To succeed in developing a project portfolio, the CBSS therefore needs to cooperate closely with other organisations in the region and mobilise external financial resources.
And there are several such organisations, some of which have available funds and the necessary expertise to implement projects.
And there are several such organisations, some of which have available funds and the necessary expertise to implement projects.
The CBSS will also need to develop its own organisation, with a stronger emphasis in the future on recruiting more staff members with project management experience.
The CBSS will also need to develop its own organisation, with a stronger emphasis in the future on recruiting more staff members with project management experience.
Again, overlapping work must be avoided and the CBSS should pay heed to the work and functions of other cooperation entities in the region.
Again, overlapping work must be avoided and the CBSS should pay heed to the work and functions of other cooperation entities in the region.
Norway currently hosts the Secretariats of two other organisations in the region, the Arctic Council in Tromsø and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Kirkenes on the Russian border.
Norway currently hosts the Secretariats of two other organisations in the region, the Arctic Council in Tromsø and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Kirkenes on the Russian border.
After some 40 years of negotiations, Norway has this year reached an agreement with another CBSS Member State, Russia, on the bilateral maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean which opens up “new prospects for cooperation in the north on resources, trade and industry, employment opportunities and people-to-people cooperation” in the words of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
After some 40 years of negotiations, Norway has this year reached an agreement with another CBSS Member State, Russia, on the bilateral maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean which opens up “new prospects for cooperation in the north on resources, trade and industry, employment opportunities and people-to-people cooperation” in the words of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
How do you see this potential and the cooperation needs of the far North developing in the future, especially with regards to climate change, trade and energy?
How do you see this potential and the cooperation needs of the far North developing in the future, especially with regards to climate change, trade and energy?
The agreement on the delimitation in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean offers great potential for future development of resources in the High North.
The agreement on the delimitation in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean offers great potential for future development of resources in the High North.
Continued bilateral, regional and international cooperation is important to ensure that we develop this vulnerable region in the best possible way for future generations.
Continued bilateral, regional and international cooperation is important to ensure that we develop this vulnerable region in the best possible way for future generations.
A strengthened role for the Arctic Council will be key in these efforts.
A strengthened role for the Arctic Council will be key in these efforts.
With regard to climate change, the Arctic is experiencing some of the most rapid effects of climate change in the world.
With regard to climate change, the Arctic is experiencing some of the most rapid effects of climate change in the world.
The rate and severity of these changes are expected to increase.
The rate and severity of these changes are expected to increase.
Changes in the Arctic will also affect the weather and ecosystems all over the globe such as the Asian monsoons and the deserts of Africa.
Changes in the Arctic will also affect the weather and ecosystems all over the globe such as the Asian monsoons and the deserts of Africa.
The Arctic region is therefore very important for international climate change research and for international cooperation in order to secure a peaceful, stable and economically sustainable region also for the future.
The Arctic region is therefore very important for international climate change research and for international cooperation in order to secure a peaceful, stable and economically sustainable region also for the future.
Historically, there has been a fair amount of trade across national borders in the Arctic region, for example the “Pomor” trade between Russia and Norway.
Historically, there has been a fair amount of trade across national borders in the Arctic region, for example the “Pomor” trade between Russia and Norway.
One of the goals of the Norwegian Government’s High North strategy is to increase trade and commercial activity in the north.
One of the goals of the Norwegian Government’s High North strategy is to increase trade and commercial activity in the north.
This will not be limited to further developments of traditional industries such as fisheries, oil and gas, extraction of minerals and tourism.
This will not be limited to further developments of traditional industries such as fisheries, oil and gas, extraction of minerals and tourism.
We also need to create new and innovative knowledge- and science-intensive industries such as marine bio-prospecting.
We also need to create new and innovative knowledge- and science-intensive industries such as marine bio-prospecting.
Finally on energy: there are important renewable and non-renewable resources in the Arctic.
Finally on energy: there are important renewable and non-renewable resources in the Arctic.
The prospect of developing the Arctic petroleum resources is one of the main reasons for the increasing international interest in the region in recent years.
The prospect of developing the Arctic petroleum resources is one of the main reasons for the increasing international interest in the region in recent years.
Some estimates indicate that the area may have significant petroleum deposits – perhaps more than 20 per cent of the world’s total undiscovered resources.
Some estimates indicate that the area may have significant petroleum deposits – perhaps more than 20 per cent of the world’s total undiscovered resources.
Petroleum activities are already taking place in the Arctic.
Petroleum activities are already taking place in the Arctic.
However, governments will have to maintain their focus on developing sound policies and management plans that balance concerns related to oil and gas production, fisheries and environmental protection, taking into consideration the harsh climate and vulnerable eco-systems.
However, governments will have to maintain their focus on developing sound policies and management plans that balance concerns related to oil and gas production, fisheries and environmental protection, taking into consideration the harsh climate and vulnerable eco-systems.
Since 2007, we have developed close cooperation with Russia on the establishment of common health, safety and environmental standards for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.
Since 2007, we have developed close cooperation with Russia on the establishment of common health, safety and environmental standards for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.
More information on the CBSS and from the Balticness Autumn 2010 issue.
More information on the CBSS and from the Balticness Autumn 2010 issue.
Conversation with Balticness
Samtale med tidsskriftet Balticness
This will be Mr Ban’s last major visit in preparation for the decisive Climate Conference in Paris in December.
Besøket er den siste viktige forberedelsesturen generalsekretæren gjør før den avgjørende klimakonferansen i Paris i desember.
‘Nowhere else in the world can we see the effects of climate change so clearly as in the Arctic.
– Ingen andre steder i verden ser vi klimaendringene så tydelig som i Arktis.
‘Individuals, communities and ecosystems all over the world are being affected by climate change.
- Mennesker, samfunn og økosystemer over hele verden er rammet av klimaendringene.
Unless we cut emissions of greenhouse gases, the world will face serious, irreversible effects,’ said Mr Brende.
Om utslippene ikke kuttes, vil verden kunne oppleve alvorlige og irreversible virkninger, sier utenriksministeren.
The Arctic is warming much more rapidly than the rest of the world.
I Arktis skjer oppvarmingen mye raskere enn i resten av verden.
The summer sea ice cover has decreased by 14 % a year since measurements started in 1979.
Sommerisen i Arktis har minsket med 14 prosent hvert tiår siden målingene startet i 1979.
Press contact: Ane Haavardsdatter Lunde, +47 976 71 250 (accompanying Mr Ban and Mr Brende on the trip).
Pressekontakt: Ane Haavardsdatter Lunde, 976 71 250 (med på turen)
Ban Ki-moon to return to Arctic prior to Climate Conference in Paris
Ban Ki-moon på klimabesøk med forskningsskipet Lance
Ban Ki-moon’s re-election is welcome
Ønsker Ban Ki-moons gjenvalg velkommen
Norway also values Ban Ki-moon’s strong commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
Norge verdsetter også Ban Ki-moon sitt sterke engasjement for atomnedrustning og ikke-spredning.
“An effective and strong UN is important for Norway.
- Et effektivt og handlekraftig FN er viktig for Norge.
The Secretary-General has an important job in strengthening the UN’s ability to solve our common challenges,” says the Prime Minister.
Generalsekretæren har en viktig jobb i å styrke FNs evne til å løse våre felles utfordringer, sier Stoltenberg.
Photo: Office of the Prime Minister.
Foto: Statsministerens kontor.
The following is a transcript from press briefing given on 23 August by Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Jonas Gahr Støre.
Her følger en transkripsjon av en pressebrief utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre ga 23. august.
The following is a transcript from a press briefing given on 23 August by Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Jonas Gahr Støre.
Her følger en transkripsjon av en pressebrief utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre ga 23. august.
Mr Støre: I have called you this morning to just make a remark on different mentions that have been made in international media about the upcoming visit of the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban Ki-moon to Norway.
Mr Støre: I have called you this morning to just make a remark on different mentions that have been made in international media about the upcoming visit of the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban Ki-moon to Norway.
And my message is here to reiterate that we are looking forward to welcome the Secretary General to Norway, to Oslo, to Svalbard, a week from now.
And my message is here to reiterate that we are looking forward to welcome the Secretary General to Norway, to Oslo, to Svalbard, a week from now.
Mr Støre: Norway has always been a strong supporter of the United Nations.
Mr Støre: Norway has always been a strong supporter of the United Nations.
And we have always supported the United Nation’s Secretary General.
And we have always supported the United Nation’s Secretary General.
We believe that this is more important now than ever, given the challenges that faces the world community.
We believe that this is more important now than ever, given the challenges that faces the world community.
A quick look at the program of the Secretary General that we have planned and envisaged during his three day visit, will explain why this is such an important visit.
A quick look at the program of the Secretary General that we have planned and envisaged during his three day visit, will explain why this is such an important visit.
It will include a visit to the Arctic ice rim, and highlight the effect of climate change and give us a framework for our discussion on how we approach the upcoming summit in Copenhagen.
It will include a visit to the Arctic ice rim, and highlight the effect of climate change and give us a framework for our discussion on how we approach the upcoming summit in Copenhagen.
Mr Støre: I simply like to say that in these trying times of multiple crisis – financial, climate change, poverty, security - the call for international leadership has never been greater.
Mr Støre: I simply like to say that in these trying times of multiple crisis – financial, climate change, poverty, security - the call for international leadership has never been greater.
I have noticed with interest that according to a review [PEW global attitudes project poll], 61 prosent of Americans - up from 48 prosent two years ago – now hold a favourable view of the United Nations.
I have noticed with interest that according to a review [PEW global attitudes project poll], 61 prosent of Americans - up from 48 prosent two years ago – now hold a favourable view of the United Nations.
Also in Norway there is a strong bipartisan support for the UN.
Also in Norway there is a strong bipartisan support for the UN.
And supporting the UN is and has been and will remain a cornerstone of Norwegian foreign policy.
And supporting the UN is and has been and will remain a cornerstone of Norwegian foreign policy.
So I think there is a growing understanding internationally that we need the United Nations.
So I think there is a growing understanding internationally that we need the United Nations.
We will therefore discuss with the Secretary General, the Prime Minister [of Norway] and I, here in Oslo, how we can work together, how we can support the Secretary General in his very demanding job, to improve the effectiveness of the UN and how we can together – contributing nations, the UN family – contribute to global peace and security.
We will therefore discuss with the Secretary General, the Prime Minister [of Norway] and I, here in Oslo, how we can work together, how we can support the Secretary General in his very demanding job, to improve the effectiveness of the UN and how we can together – contributing nations, the UN family – contribute to global peace and security.
Mr Støre: Now, it is clear that the vitality of any organisation depends on its ability to reform and renew itself.
Mr Støre: Now, it is clear that the vitality of any organisation depends on its ability to reform and renew itself.
The Secretary General has emphasised time and again the importance of making the UN more efficient, more effective and more accountable.
The Secretary General has emphasised time and again the importance of making the UN more efficient, more effective and more accountable.
These issues will also be on the agenda when the Secretary General visits Norway.
These issues will also be on the agenda when the Secretary General visits Norway.
Mr Støre: Let me end by saying that the Secretary General has an extremely challenging and daunting job.
Mr Støre: Let me end by saying that the Secretary General has an extremely challenging and daunting job.
The first UN Secretary General, Mr Trygve Lie - a Norwegian - once said that the post of being the Secretary General is "the most impossible job in the world".
The first UN Secretary General, Mr Trygve Lie - a Norwegian - once said that the post of being the Secretary General is "the most impossible job in the world".
And I think he, and all his successors have experienced, that criticism comes with the job, it is the nature.
And I think he, and all his successors have experienced, that criticism comes with the job, it is the nature.
For diplomats everywhere it is part of their [job] description to report on relevant topics.
For diplomats everywhere it is part of their [job] description to report on relevant topics.
Mr Støre: And last week’s news of a leak of a report to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, assessing the situation at the United Nations, as seen from one of our diplomats, has created headlines.
Mr Støre: And last week’s news of a leak of a report to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, assessing the situation at the United Nations, as seen from one of our diplomats, has created headlines.
And I would like to say as Foreign Minister that I regret that a report which was meant to be internal leaked.
And I would like to say as Foreign Minister that I regret that a report which was meant to be internal leaked.
That is something the Foreign Ministry does not want to see.
That is something the Foreign Ministry does not want to see.
And I regret that that happened.
And I regret that that happened.
But let me stress that this was a report to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry; it was not a statement by the Norwegian government.
But let me stress that this was a report to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry; it was not a statement by the Norwegian government.
It is the sincere desire of my government not to let such an incident cast shadow over an important visit to Norway by the Secretary General, which will give us the opportunity to discuss important issues and substantive topics on the global agenda.
It is the sincere desire of my government not to let such an incident cast shadow over an important visit to Norway by the Secretary General, which will give us the opportunity to discuss important issues and substantive topics on the global agenda.
So from the Norwegian side, we look forward to receiving the Secretary General, he is heartily welcome in Norway, and it will give us every opportunity to raise issues of the challenges ahead and how we can work together to reach the goals we have defined together, the UN and the membership of the UN.
So from the Norwegian side, we look forward to receiving the Secretary General, he is heartily welcome in Norway, and it will give us every opportunity to raise issues of the challenges ahead and how we can work together to reach the goals we have defined together, the UN and the membership of the UN.
Reuters: How would you describe the Secretary General?
Reuters: How would you describe the Secretary General?
Mr Støre: Well Norway, as a very close supporter and contributor to the UN, I think per capita we are the number one contributor; we have every access and every channel to communicate our views to the UN.
Mr Støre: Well Norway, as a very close supporter and contributor to the UN, I think per capita we are the number one contributor; we have every access and every channel to communicate our views to the UN.
And we use them, and they are based on a close dialogue and the discretion that follows with an intimate relationship between my country and the UN.
And we use them, and they are based on a close dialogue and the discretion that follows with an intimate relationship between my country and the UN.
This is not the time to waste resources on commenting on job performance, this is a time of renewing our support to the United Nations, and thereby the support to the current Secretary General, who I have experienced as a very hard working, dedicated Secretary General, who has always been accessible to Norway and to the Norwegian government, so we have every channel to make any comment we would like to make on the way the United Nations functions.
This is not the time to waste resources on commenting on job performance, this is a time of renewing our support to the United Nations, and thereby the support to the current Secretary General, who I have experienced as a very hard working, dedicated Secretary General, who has always been accessible to Norway and to the Norwegian government, so we have every channel to make any comment we would like to make on the way the United Nations functions.
And I intend to use those channels for such comments.
And I intend to use those channels for such comments.
Reuters: And you expect him fully to arrive in Norway and complete his visit?
Reuters: And you expect him fully to arrive in Norway and complete his visit?
Mr Støre: Well, the Secretary General has a busy schedule, we have planned this visit from a few months ago, and we are ready to receive him, so from Norway’s side I am saying that we look forward to receiving the Secretary General, he will have an extensive programme, a substantial programme, and I hope that the practical arrangements will allow him to conclude that visit.
Mr Støre: Well, the Secretary General has a busy schedule, we have planned this visit from a few months ago, and we are ready to receive him, so from Norway’s side I am saying that we look forward to receiving the Secretary General, he will have an extensive programme, a substantial programme, and I hope that the practical arrangements will allow him to conclude that visit.
Norwegian government welcomes Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban Ki-moon, to Norway
Regjeringen ønsker FNs generalsekretær velkommen til Norge
Travel ban for Norwegian citizen in Egypt lifted
Utreiseforbud for nordmann i Egypt opphevet
Banning Cluster Munitions – making it happen in Oslo
Banning Cluster Munitions – making it happen in Oslo
Foreword to the Convention on Cluster Munitions Signing Conference, Oslo 2 - 3 December 2008
Foreword to the Convention on Cluster Munitions Signing Conference, Oslo 2 - 3 December 2008
It is a great pleasure for me to invite you to Oslo on 2 – 3 December 2008 for the signing of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM).
It is a great pleasure for me to invite you to Oslo on 2 – 3 December 2008 for the signing of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM).
It will be a historic event as it places humanitarian disarmament at the centre stage of international affairs.
It will be a historic event as it places humanitarian disarmament at the centre stage of international affairs.