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Still, it is of course important to keep in mind that any affirmative action is likely to fall through without a more or less gender equal society where women and girls are educated and working on equal footing as men.
Still, it is of course important to keep in mind that any affirmative action is likely to fall through without a more or less gender equal society where women and girls are educated and working on equal footing as men.
To sum up: Gender equality is about both women and men.
To sum up: Gender equality is about both women and men.
Norway is a rich country with, among others, heavy investments in the oil and gas industry.
Norway is a rich country with, among others, heavy investments in the oil and gas industry.
This has helped to maintain and develop our welfare system.
This has helped to maintain and develop our welfare system.
At the same time, we have also invested in gender equality.
At the same time, we have also invested in gender equality.
We have strong indications showing that gender equality gives economic growth and prosperity.
We have strong indications showing that gender equality gives economic growth and prosperity.
Women’s employment boosts the GDP.
Women’s employment boosts the GDP.
Norwegian gross domestic product per capita is even 20 per cent higher than that of the United States.
Norwegian gross domestic product per capita is even 20 per cent higher than that of the United States.
Let me finally say that the greatest gains countries can achieve, economically as well politically, come with empowering women, ensuring equal opportunity, health care, and increasing the ratio of women’s active participation in paid working life.
Let me finally say that the greatest gains countries can achieve, economically as well politically, come with empowering women, ensuring equal opportunity, health care, and increasing the ratio of women’s active participation in paid working life.
This applies in rich and poor countries alike!
This applies in rich and poor countries alike!
We will therefore continue our efforts to increase the level of gender equality which will:
We will therefore continue our efforts to increase the level of gender equality which will:
Give more freedom to everyone of us
Give more freedom to everyone of us
And improve our economy and our welfare.
And improve our economy and our welfare.
Adaption in working life and equality for both women and men
Adaption in working life and equality for both women and men
The discussions will also include overflights, both within and outside the framework of the agreements.
Diskusjonene omfatter også overflyvninger, både innenfor og utenfor rammen av avtalene.
Civil Aviation Section E-mail: postmottak@sd.dep.no Phone: + 47 22 24 83 53 Address: Postboks 8010 Dep, 0030 Oslo Visitor address: Akersgata 59 (R5), Oslo
Luftfartsseksjonen E-post: postmottak@sd.dep.no Telefon: 22 24 83 53 Adresse: Postboks 8010 Dep, 0030 Oslo Besøksadresse: Akersgata 59 (R5), Oslo
Air services negotiations with the Russian Federation
Luftfartsforhandlinger med Russland
Norway will, together with Denmark and Sweden, hold air services negotiations with the Russian Federation on 28 and 29 June 2016 in Oslo.
Norge skal sammen med Danmark og Sverige ha luftfartsforhandlinger med Russland 28. og 29. juni 2016 i Oslo.
Air services negotiations with Turkey
Luftfartsforhandlinger med Tyrkia
The negotiations will take place in Ankara at the end of June 2009.
Forhandlingene vil finne sted i Ankara i slutten av juni 2009.
Hof Culture and Conference centre, Akureyri, 29 September 2011
Hof Culture and Conference centre, Akureyri, 29. september 2011
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visits Iceland and took Thursday part at a meeting at the university in Akureyri.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre besøker Island og deltok torsdag på et åpent møte ved Universitetet i Akureyri.
He gave a speech on the Norwegian High North Policy.
Her holdt han en innledning om nordområdene.
The minister’s speech was based on the following speaking points Check against delivery
The minister’s speech was based on the following speaking points Check against delivery
Welcome/introduction
Welcome/introduction
Pleased to be here in Akureyri.
Pleased to be here in Akureyri.
Together with my Icelandic colleague and good friend Össur Skarphedinsson.
Together with my Icelandic colleague and good friend Össur Skarphedinsson.
Many thanks to Rector Stefan Sigurdsson and the University for receiving us in these beautiful surroundings.
Many thanks to Rector Stefan Sigurdsson and the University for receiving us in these beautiful surroundings.
Last January: Össur and I were together in Tromsø, at the Arctic Frontiers conference.
Last January: Össur and I were together in Tromsø, at the Arctic Frontiers conference.
Today: at another arctic frontier - here in Akureyri.
Today: at another arctic frontier - here in Akureyri.
What both Tromsø and Akureyri – “the capitals of northern Norway and northern Iceland” – can offer: Front row seats to the developments in the High North.
What both Tromsø and Akureyri – “the capitals of northern Norway and northern Iceland” – can offer: Front row seats to the developments in the High North.
Look at the map.
Look at the map.
Norway and Iceland are joined - not by land, but by sea and continental shelves; in fact, our waters and continental shelves meet further north-east between where we are now and Jan Mayen.
Norway and Iceland are joined - not by land, but by sea and continental shelves; in fact, our waters and continental shelves meet further north-east between where we are now and Jan Mayen.
In a way we can say, thanks to the Law of the Seas we are geographical neighbours, adding to the many other aspects that connect us – culture, language common history – and in many ways a common future, which we will focus on today.
In a way we can say, thanks to the Law of the Seas we are geographical neighbours, adding to the many other aspects that connect us – culture, language common history – and in many ways a common future, which we will focus on today.
The future of our neighbourhood, the High North.
The future of our neighbourhood, the High North.
The geopolitics of the North
The geopolitics of the North
The High North is the Norwegian Government’s number one foreign policy priority – goal to ensure peaceful, sustainable and prosperous development.
The High North is the Norwegian Government’s number one foreign policy priority – goal to ensure peaceful, sustainable and prosperous development.
Iceland shares these objectives, which were set out in the Government’s recent strategy paper adopted by the Althingi.
Iceland shares these objectives, which were set out in the Government’s recent strategy paper adopted by the Althingi.
The EU has presented an Arctic strategy – so did Denmark, just last month.
The EU has presented an Arctic strategy – so did Denmark, just last month.
Many others have done the same.
Many others have done the same.
A clear reflection of the increased importance of the High North.
A clear reflection of the increased importance of the High North.
I use to say: there are two shifts in the world’s geopolitics happening today.
I use to say: there are two shifts in the world’s geopolitics happening today.
One is the emergence of new players on the international scene from the East and South; China, India, Brazil and so on.
One is the emergence of new players on the international scene from the East and South; China, India, Brazil and so on.
But there is another shift – here in the North.
But there is another shift – here in the North.
Growing international interest in our neighbourhood.
Growing international interest in our neighbourhood.
Three key drivers for this shift, which also form the point of departure of Norway’s High North policy:
Three key drivers for this shift, which also form the point of departure of Norway’s High North policy:
(first) climate change o (second) the rich natural resources in the region, and economic opportunities through transport, and o (third) developments within and in our relationship with Russia, by far the largest Arctic state
(first) climate change o (second) the rich natural resources in the region, and economic opportunities through transport, and o (third) developments within and in our relationship with Russia, by far the largest Arctic state
But before I elaborate on these changes, we should acknowledge the importance of the fundamental frameworks we have in place here in the North:
But before I elaborate on these changes, we should acknowledge the importance of the fundamental frameworks we have in place here in the North:
Political structure
Political structure
Arctic Council is one of the world’s most successful forums for multilateral cooperation – the Arctic Council.
Arctic Council is one of the world’s most successful forums for multilateral cooperation – the Arctic Council.
Norway, Iceland, other Nordic countries, the US, Russia, and Canada – circumpolar.
Norway, Iceland, other Nordic countries, the US, Russia, and Canada – circumpolar.
Arctic Council has a very good track record in developing guidelines and best practices and producing scientific knowledge – in particular about pollution and climate change and how to deal with the consequences of climate change.
Arctic Council has a very good track record in developing guidelines and best practices and producing scientific knowledge – in particular about pollution and climate change and how to deal with the consequences of climate change.
The Arctic Council cooperation has been consolidated and updated - agreement in Nuuk to strengthen this work even further – for instance, a permanent secretariat in Tromsø.
The Arctic Council cooperation has been consolidated and updated - agreement in Nuuk to strengthen this work even further – for instance, a permanent secretariat in Tromsø.
Agreement on search and rescue in the Arctic - first ever legally binding agreement.
Agreement on search and rescue in the Arctic - first ever legally binding agreement.
A priority for Norway – as I know it is for Iceland – to further develop our cooperation within this framework, consolidating and strengthening the undisputed role of the Arctic Council as the leading circumpolar high-level forum.
A priority for Norway – as I know it is for Iceland – to further develop our cooperation within this framework, consolidating and strengthening the undisputed role of the Arctic Council as the leading circumpolar high-level forum.
My observation: Arctic Council also a priority for “big players” – US and Russia.
My observation: Arctic Council also a priority for “big players” – US and Russia.
Secretary Clinton came to Nuuk, with a large US delegation.
Secretary Clinton came to Nuuk, with a large US delegation.
Important signal.
Important signal.
Role of observer states: Arctic Council would benefit from the participation of new permanent observers like China and others who have demonstrated a real and sustained engagement in the Arctic and the work of the Arctic Council.
Role of observer states: Arctic Council would benefit from the participation of new permanent observers like China and others who have demonstrated a real and sustained engagement in the Arctic and the work of the Arctic Council.
New permanent observers would further strengthen the leading role of the Council.
New permanent observers would further strengthen the leading role of the Council.
Share this approach with Iceland.
Share this approach with Iceland.
In addition to the Arctic Council we also have the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, the Baltic Sea Cooperation and the Northern Dimension, and traditional Nordic cooperation = Here in the north, we have the most successful, pragmatic and solution-oriented sub-regional pattern of cooperation in the world!
In addition to the Arctic Council we also have the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, the Baltic Sea Cooperation and the Northern Dimension, and traditional Nordic cooperation = Here in the north, we have the most successful, pragmatic and solution-oriented sub-regional pattern of cooperation in the world!
Legal structure
Legal structure
There have been claims that we need new legal instruments for the management of the Arctic.
There have been claims that we need new legal instruments for the management of the Arctic.
We disagree.
We disagree.
In the Arctic we have states with sovereign rights in sea areas off their coasts in accordance with international law.
In the Arctic we have states with sovereign rights in sea areas off their coasts in accordance with international law.
This is no “terra nullius”, and “flag planting” is completely irrelevant.
This is no “terra nullius”, and “flag planting” is completely irrelevant.
Existing international law provides a predictable framework for dealing with any foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
Existing international law provides a predictable framework for dealing with any foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
Norway and Iceland have, for obvious reasons, a strong and shared interest in upholding the principles and provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Norway and Iceland have, for obvious reasons, a strong and shared interest in upholding the principles and provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
This is also one of the priority objectives of Iceland’s High North strategy, and rightly so.
This is also one of the priority objectives of Iceland’s High North strategy, and rightly so.
The UNCLOS provides a clear framework for national measures and international cooperation in the Arctic, including shipping, environmental protection, science, delimitation of the outer limits of the continental shelf and the exploitation of resources.
The UNCLOS provides a clear framework for national measures and international cooperation in the Arctic, including shipping, environmental protection, science, delimitation of the outer limits of the continental shelf and the exploitation of resources.
So, with these two fundamental structures in place – both of which we will have to preserve and develop further – we are in a good position to address challenges and opportunities ahead; How to address climate change, increased economic activity – and a framework for our relationship with Russia and the other big players in the High North.
So, with these two fundamental structures in place – both of which we will have to preserve and develop further – we are in a good position to address challenges and opportunities ahead; How to address climate change, increased economic activity – and a framework for our relationship with Russia and the other big players in the High North.
Key driver 1: Climate change
Key driver 1: Climate change
The extent of the extremely hard multiyear ice is diminishing.
The extent of the extremely hard multiyear ice is diminishing.
In the winter of 2009, less than 15% of the Arctic sea ice was more than two years old.
In the winter of 2009, less than 15% of the Arctic sea ice was more than two years old.
The extent of the sea ice is also changing.
The extent of the sea ice is also changing.
A few weeks ago, German scientists claimed that the Polar ice cap was smaller this summer than ever before since recording started in the 1970s.
A few weeks ago, German scientists claimed that the Polar ice cap was smaller this summer than ever before since recording started in the 1970s.
The main reasons for the climate changes in the Arctic happen elsewhere.
The main reasons for the climate changes in the Arctic happen elsewhere.
The most severe effects may happen elsewhere.
The most severe effects may happen elsewhere.
But the changes are first seen here – that is why, as I mentioned in my introduction, that we – Iceland and Norway – offer front row seats to the developments in the High North.
But the changes are first seen here – that is why, as I mentioned in my introduction, that we – Iceland and Norway – offer front row seats to the developments in the High North.
In essence, the polar areas are key to understanding global climate change.
In essence, the polar areas are key to understanding global climate change.
The ecosystems in the Arctic are particularly sensitive to change.
The ecosystems in the Arctic are particularly sensitive to change.
The critical levels, or tipping points, for altering these ecosystems are therefore of great importance.
The critical levels, or tipping points, for altering these ecosystems are therefore of great importance.
They will have comprehensive consequences and lead to dramatic shifts in livelihoods, not only for the ecological regimes in the Arctic, but also on a global scale.
They will have comprehensive consequences and lead to dramatic shifts in livelihoods, not only for the ecological regimes in the Arctic, but also on a global scale.
Arctic nations are ideally placed to observe the changes that are taking place.
Arctic nations are ideally placed to observe the changes that are taking place.
We therefore feel a particular responsibility for being at the forefront on climate and polar research – as you do here in Akureyri.
We therefore feel a particular responsibility for being at the forefront on climate and polar research – as you do here in Akureyri.
Key driver 2: Natural resources.
Key driver 2: Natural resources.
But climate change and the melting of the polar ice cap will also lead to increased economic activities.
But climate change and the melting of the polar ice cap will also lead to increased economic activities.
Because the Arctic contains vast natural resources – renewable as well as non-renewable - and business opportunities.
Because the Arctic contains vast natural resources – renewable as well as non-renewable - and business opportunities.
Fisheries: the need for food for an ever growing world population will continue to increase and put pressure on remaining productive soil.
Fisheries: the need for food for an ever growing world population will continue to increase and put pressure on remaining productive soil.
We need to secure the supply of marine proteins such as fish.
We need to secure the supply of marine proteins such as fish.
Some of the world’s richest fisheries lie in the Arctic.
Some of the world’s richest fisheries lie in the Arctic.
They must be preserved and enhanced as one of the world’s most important sources of food.
They must be preserved and enhanced as one of the world’s most important sources of food.
Shared interest of Iceland and Norway.
Shared interest of Iceland and Norway.
Petroleum.
Petroleum.
Prospect for the Arctic as petroleum province - perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic
Prospect for the Arctic as petroleum province - perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic
Possibly more than 20% of the world’s total undiscovered petroleum resources, but estimates of the amounts involved are highly uncertain.
Possibly more than 20% of the world’s total undiscovered petroleum resources, but estimates of the amounts involved are highly uncertain.
Production already - primarily onshore in Russia - also in Norway and in several of the other Arctic states.
Production already - primarily onshore in Russia - also in Norway and in several of the other Arctic states.
The Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field.
The Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field.
Iceland is about to start exploration activities in the Dreki area between Iceland and the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, and Norway has similar plans for its side of the maritime boarder.
Iceland is about to start exploration activities in the Dreki area between Iceland and the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, and Norway has similar plans for its side of the maritime boarder.
The Norwegian and Icelandic authorities are already in close contact about these developments.
The Norwegian and Icelandic authorities are already in close contact about these developments.
If exploration leads to production at a later date, our agreements provide for close cooperation.
If exploration leads to production at a later date, our agreements provide for close cooperation.
New opportunities for international shipping - may have important commercial implications.
New opportunities for international shipping - may have important commercial implications.
Shanghai - Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route along the coast of Russia is 6 400 kilometres shorter than Strait of Malacca / Suez Canal - saving 40 % time - close to 20 % fuel.
Shanghai - Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route along the coast of Russia is 6 400 kilometres shorter than Strait of Malacca / Suez Canal - saving 40 % time - close to 20 % fuel.
Keyword is safety of navigation - maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area.
Keyword is safety of navigation - maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area.
Arctic Council Foreign Ministers in Nuuk: legally binding Search and rescue agreement.
Arctic Council Foreign Ministers in Nuuk: legally binding Search and rescue agreement.
Together with Iceland and other partners we work in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region.
Together with Iceland and other partners we work in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region.
We need new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in ice-filled waters including in the Arctic, in addition to guidelines for the training of personnel.
We need new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in ice-filled waters including in the Arctic, in addition to guidelines for the training of personnel.
Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities could lead to greater risk of oil spills.
Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities could lead to greater risk of oil spills.
At Nuuk we agreed on establishing an AC special task force - international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response
At Nuuk we agreed on establishing an AC special task force - international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response
Measures to boost search and rescue, shipping standards, health, environment and safety standards and oil spill prevention are vital to enable the orderly, safe and secure use of the Arctic marine areas.
Measures to boost search and rescue, shipping standards, health, environment and safety standards and oil spill prevention are vital to enable the orderly, safe and secure use of the Arctic marine areas.
Key driver 3: Russia.
Key driver 3: Russia.
Russia is by far the largest Arctic state - 50% of the coastline, at least 50% of the resources.
Russia is by far the largest Arctic state - 50% of the coastline, at least 50% of the resources.
Influential player in shaping Arctic policies.
Influential player in shaping Arctic policies.
The Arctic used to be a “cold war theatre”.
The Arctic used to be a “cold war theatre”.
Today - a peaceful region.
Today - a peaceful region.
No military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived.
No military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived.
Greater interest in the region is not resulting in more conflict.
Greater interest in the region is not resulting in more conflict.
And there is no “race for the Arctic” either.
And there is no “race for the Arctic” either.
This is why I often speak of “High North – low tension”.
This is why I often speak of “High North – low tension”.
Our priority – as it is Iceland’s priority - is to ensure that this continues to be the case in the North despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail.
Our priority – as it is Iceland’s priority - is to ensure that this continues to be the case in the North despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail.
Norway’s bilateral relations with Russia: we have lived in peace for over 1000 years.
Norway’s bilateral relations with Russia: we have lived in peace for over 1000 years.