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The two of us are here today as eye witnesses.
The two of us are here today as eye witnesses.
Because the Arctic is "the canary" and a barometer showing the speed of global warming: - In 2100, the growing season at the southernmost point of Svalbard could be as long as the growing season in Copenhagen today.
Because the Arctic is "the canary" and a barometer showing the speed of global warming: - In 2100, the growing season at the southernmost point of Svalbard could be as long as the growing season in Copenhagen today.
- The seas are warming.
- The seas are warming.
The ice is retreating.
The ice is retreating.
- We have lost 50 % of the ice cover in the Barents Sea since 1980.
- We have lost 50 % of the ice cover in the Barents Sea since 1980.
- The Arctic summer ice cap could vanish completely by 2050.
- The Arctic summer ice cap could vanish completely by 2050.
- Temperatures everywhere are rising.
- Temperatures everywhere are rising.
But temperatures in the Arctic are rising 2-3 times faster than the global average.
But temperatures in the Arctic are rising 2-3 times faster than the global average.
Needless to say, we are facing enormous changes and challenges: in the Arctic, and globally.
Needless to say, we are facing enormous changes and challenges: in the Arctic, and globally.
Unpredictable and unimaginable damage to our future development and security.
Unpredictable and unimaginable damage to our future development and security.
We have to commit to effective action to control climate change.
We have to commit to effective action to control climate change.
The place where we can make decisive strides to that effect is Paris, at the UN Climate Conference in December.
The place where we can make decisive strides to that effect is Paris, at the UN Climate Conference in December.
The Norwegian Polar Institute has initiated the Norwegian Young Sea ICE Cruise project, to better understand how sea ice behaves in the Arctic.
The Norwegian Polar Institute has initiated the Norwegian Young Sea ICE Cruise project, to better understand how sea ice behaves in the Arctic.
Scientists aboard the research vessel Lance have embarked on a six month study to closely monitor sea ice over its entire seasonal life cycle: from when the new ice forms in winter until it melts in early summer.
Scientists aboard the research vessel Lance have embarked on a six month study to closely monitor sea ice over its entire seasonal life cycle: from when the new ice forms in winter until it melts in early summer.
The Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute will tell us more about this later today.
The Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute will tell us more about this later today.
The cooperation in the Arctic Council is an essential element of our efforts in the region.
The cooperation in the Arctic Council is an essential element of our efforts in the region.
The Arctic Council's comprehensive reports and scientific studies on climate change have been of major importance.
The Arctic Council's comprehensive reports and scientific studies on climate change have been of major importance.
(Norwegian commitments and the way forward)
(Norwegian commitments and the way forward)
They should give momentum to the international negotiations, spur the COP21 process forward, and provide an incentive for reaching a strong agreement at the Paris meeting later this year.
They should give momentum to the international negotiations, spur the COP21 process forward, and provide an incentive for reaching a strong agreement at the Paris meeting later this year.
Prior to the meeting, Norway has proposed a reduction of Norwegian greenhouse gas emissionsof at least 40% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
Prior to the meeting, Norway has proposed a reduction of Norwegian greenhouse gas emissionsof at least 40% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
We are also engaged in other parts of the world.
We are also engaged in other parts of the world.
Mobilising climate finance is key.
Mobilising climate finance is key.
The Green Climate Fund will be an important multilateral channel.
The Green Climate Fund will be an important multilateral channel.
(Norway has pledged USD 258 millions to the Fund (2015–18).)
(Norway has pledged USD 258 millions to the Fund (2015–18).)
Ending tropical deforestation is crucial to keep the increase in global average temperature below the 2 degree target.
Ending tropical deforestation is crucial to keep the increase in global average temperature below the 2 degree target.
A century ago, two prominent scientists made major contributions to Arctic research.
A century ago, two prominent scientists made major contributions to Arctic research.
One was the Frenchman Charles Rabot, the other was the Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen.
One was the Frenchman Charles Rabot, the other was the Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen.
They were good friends, but their contributions were different.
They were good friends, but their contributions were different.
Rabot was a geographer and an ethnologist.
Rabot was a geographer and an ethnologist.
Nansen was engaged in the natural sciences.
Nansen was engaged in the natural sciences.
Both were pioneering explorers of the High North.
Both were pioneering explorers of the High North.
Both were masters at disseminating knowledge to broad audiences.
Both were masters at disseminating knowledge to broad audiences.
And both wrote exciting books and mobilised public opinion.
And both wrote exciting books and mobilised public opinion.
Mobilising public opinion is precisely what we need to do today.
Mobilising public opinion is precisely what we need to do today.
And following in the footsteps of Rabot and Nansen, France and Norway are doing just that: setting a spotlight on the Arctic, showcasing state-of-the-art knowledge, pushing for decisive action, and leading the way towards COP21.
And following in the footsteps of Rabot and Nansen, France and Norway are doing just that: setting a spotlight on the Arctic, showcasing state-of-the-art knowledge, pushing for decisive action, and leading the way towards COP21.
The Arctic – The Canary in the Mine
The Arctic – The Canary in the Mine
Global implications of Arctic climate change
Global implications of Arctic climate change
Self-determination and the Sami
Selvbestemmelse og samene
Honoured Chair, Mr. Special Rapporteur, Mr. Sami Parliament President, Dear participants!
Møteleder, Herr spesial-rapportør Sametingspresident, Kjære deltakere,
- Gáldu – Resource Centre for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, - Sámi University College, and - the Nordic Sami Institute
- Gáldu – Kompetansesenter for urfolksrettigheter - Samisk høgskole og - Nordisk samisk institutt
for the opportunity to address a very important issue: The scope and implementation of the right to self-determination for the Sami people.
for denne muligheten til å gå nærmere inn på et svært viktig emne: Rekkevidden og gjennomføringen av retten til selvbestemmelsen for det samiske folk.
The concept of “the right to self-determination” is a very complex one, and there is much debate, internationally, as to the legal content of this concept.
Begrepet ”retten til selvbestemmelse” er et svært komplekst begrep, og det er mye debatt internasjonalt, om det rettslige innholdet i dette begrepet.
The concept and the debate are not well known in Norway, and I want to commend Gáldu and the other organizers for establishing this arena for furthering the debate, and informing the Norwegian public on the issue.
Begrepet og debatten er ikke godt kjent i Norge, og jeg ønsker å rose Gáldu og de andre arrangørene for å tilrettelegge denne arena for å bringe debatten videre, og å informere den norske offentligheten om temaet.
I expect that we will all learn a lot about what self-determination might mean, from a Sami perspective.
Jeg forventer at vi alle vil lære mye om hva selvbestemmelse kan bety fra et samisk perspektiv.
I have no intention of covering this complex debate in any detail, but rather make a few observations from the Norwegian government point of view.
Jeg har ikke til hensikt å dekke denne kompliserte debatten i detalj, men heller gjøre noen få observasjoner, sett fra en den norske regjeringens synsvinkel.
First, it may not always be helpful to talk about “the” right to self-determination, as though it existed with one, singular meaning.
For det første: Det er ikke alltid nyttig å snakke om retten til selvbestemmelse, som om den fantes med bare ett bestemt meningsinnhold.
The legal content of the concept has clearly changed over time, and between various texts of international law.
Det rettslige innholdet i begrepet har klart forandret seg over tid, og mellom ulike folkerettslige tekster.
The legal content and the application will also vary, depending on the actual situation on the ground.
Det rettslige innholdet, og anvendelsen, vil også variere avhengig av den faktiske situasjonen på bakken.
As a point of contrast – that is: as an example of what the right to self-determination for the Sámi is not – I will mention how the concept was defined in the context of decolonialization, during the 1960ies.
Som et kontrastpunkt – det vil si: som et eksempel på hva retten til selvbestemmelse for samene ikke er – vil jeg nevne hvordan begrepet ble definert i avkolonialiseringssammenhengen i 1960-årene.
In this context, self-determination was seen as a right belonging to the people of each colonized country or territory, and the “people” having this right was understood to be the population of the territory in question, without any regard to cultural, ethnic or lingual distinctions.
I denne konteksten, ble selvbestemmelse sett som en rett som tilhørte folket i hvert enkelt av koloniserte landene eller territoriene, og ”folket” som hadde denne rettigheten, ble forstått til å være hele befolkningen i det aktuelle territoriet, uten noe hensyn til kulturelle, etniske eller språklige kjennetegn.
This was the case, even where the borders had been drawn arbitrarily by the colonial powers, dividing groups with a common history, language and culture, and lumping together different groups within one territory.
Dette var tilfellet, til og med der hvor grensene hadde blitt trukket på en tilfeldig måte av kolonimaktene, slik at de skilte grupper med en felles historie, felles språk og kultur, og slik at andre grupper ble boende innenfor ett territorium.
One important international legal document where this approach can be seen is the UN Declaration on decolonialization, Resolution 1514.
Et viktig folkerettslig dokument der denne tilnærmingen finnes, er FN-erklæringen om avkolonialisering, Resolusjon 1514.
Also, while decolonialization mostly happened over the 1960ies and early 1970ies, we still grapple with similar situations, as in the case of East-Timor and Western Sahara.
Dessuten, selv om avkolonialiseringen for det meste skjedde på 1960-tallet og tidlig op 1970-tallet, så sliter vi fortsatt med tilsvarende situasjoner, for eksempel i sakene som gjelder Øst-Timor og Vest-Sahara.
Honoured Chair,
Møteleder,
When we discuss self-determination for indigenous peoples in 2008, the concept carries a significantly different meaning.
Når vi diskuterer selvbestemmelse for urfolk nå i 2008, har begrepet fått en helt annerledes meningsinnhold.
Questions regarding the formation of states are seen as having little relevance, and what constitutes a people is not defined by territorial borders, but by commonly shared history, language, culture and institutions.
Spørsmål som gjelder dannelsen av stater blir sett på som lite relevant, og hva som konstituerer et folk blir ikke definert av territorielle grenser, men heller av felles historie, språk, kultur og institusjoner.
One very important source for determining the legal content of the right to self-determination for indigenous peoples is the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which was finally adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 13th 2007.
En svært viktig kilde for å bestemme det rettslige innholdet i retten til selvbestemmelse for urfolk er FN-erklæringen om urfolks rettigheter, som endelig ble vedtatt av FNs generalforsamling 13. september 2007.
The Norwegian Government welcomed the adoption of the declaration as an important step forward for the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples, worldwide.
Den norske regjeringen uttrykte glede over vedtakelsen av erklæringen, som et viktig skritt framover for beskyttelsen av urfolks rettigheter, over hele verden.
The Declaration sets a standard of achievement to be pursued in a spirit of partnership and mutual respect.
Erklæringen setter en standard å strekke seg etter, som skal forsøkes oppnådd i en partnerskapsånd, og med gjensidig respekt.
The declaration sets forth that self-determination includes the right for indigenous peoples to freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
Erklæringen gjør det klart at selvbestemmelse innbefatter retten for urfolk til fritt å arbeide for sin egen økonomiske sosiale og kulturelle utvikling.
Further, indigenous peoples, in exercising their right to self-determination, have the right to autonomy or self-government in matters relating to their internal and local affairs, as well as ways and means for financing their autonomous functions.
Videre har urfolk, når de utøver sin rett til selvbestemmelse, en rett til autonomi eller selvstyre i saker som angår deres interne og lokale anliggender, og rett til et system for finansiering av sine selvstyrefunksjoner.
The recognition of the right to self-determination referred to in the Declaration requires that indigenous peoples have full and effective participation in a democratic society and in decision-making processes relevant to the indigenous peoples concerned.
Anerkjennelse av den retten til selvbestemmelse som det er vist til i erklæringen, krever at urfolk har full og effektiv deltakelse i et demokratisk samfunn, og i beslutningsprosesser som er relevante for de berørte urfolkene.
In Norway, many policy issues will have a great importance both to the Sámi as well as to other groups and interests.
I Norge vil en rekke politiske saksområder ha stor betydning, både for samene og for andre grupper og interesser.
With regards to such issues, the right to self-determination can be seen as a right to influence on all matters of concern to the Sami as a group.
Når det gjelder slike saker, kan retten til selvbestemmelse sees på som en rett til innflytelse, på alle saker som berører samene som en gruppe.
The idea that the Sami of Norway have a right to make their own decisions about their economic, social and cultural development is not a new one.
Tanken om at samene i Norge har en rett til å fatte sine egne avgjørelser om sin egen økonomiske, sosiale og kulturelle utvikling er ikke ny.
When the Sami Act was adopted in 1987, the parliamentary report made reference to the right of the Sami to govern their own affairs.
Da sameloven ble vedtatt i 1987, bli det i komitéinnstillingen vist til samenes rett til å styre sine egne anliggender.
The same approach is also the core of section 110 a of the Norwegian constitution: That the government must create conditions so that the Sami people themselves can protect and maintain their own culture, their own language and their way of life.
Den samme tilnærmingen er også kjernen i paragraf 110 a i den norske Grunnloven: at myndighetene må skape vilkår som gjør at det samiske folket selv kan sikre og opprettholde sin egen kultur, sitt eget språk, og sitt levesett.
Consultations with the peoples concerned is one of the measures outlined in the Declaration.
Konsultasjoner med de berørte folk er ett av tiltakene som deklarasjoner setter opp.
When it comes to matters and tasks which are relevant exclusively to the Sámi, self-determination is often exercised in that decision-making powers are devolved to the Sámi Parliament alone.
Når det gjelder saker og oppgaver som bare er relevante for samene, er selvbestemmelse ofte utøvd ved at beslutningsmyndighet er lagt til Sametinget alene.
Measures regarding Sámi language and the Sámi business development fund are two relevant examples.
Tiltak som gjelder samisk språk og Samisk utviklingsfond er to relevante eksempler.
It is important to the Norwegian government that the concept of self-determination is interpreted in a way that is valid and useable internationally.
Det er viktig for den norske regjeringen av at begrepet selvbestemmelse blir tolket på en slik måte at det er gyldig og fruktbart, også internasjonalt.
The key is: What kind of precedent is set?
En hovedproblemstilling er: Hvilken type presedens skapes?
Many states are highly aware of the political and rhetorical power the concept of self-determination had during decolonialization, and do not want to endorse a concept that could have the potential for legitimizing secessionist movements and ethnicity-based conflicts.
Mange stater er høyst klar over den politiske og retoriske kraften selvbestemmelsesbegrepet hadde under avkolonialiseringen, og ønsker ikke å støtte et begrep som kan ha potensial for å legitimere løsrivelsesbevegelser og etnisk baserte konflikter.
Sadly, this is a real problem in various locations around the world.
Dette er dessverre et reelt problem, ulike steder omkring i verden.
The Norwegian government and the Norwegian Parliament has made it clear, repeatedly, that self-determination for the Sámi will have to be exercised within the framework of an existing, democratic state.
Den norske regjeringen og Stortinget har gjort det klart flere ganger, at selvbestemmelse for samene må gjennomføres innenfor rammen av en eksisterende, demokratisk stat.
Many in this audience may think such clarifications are unnecessary.
Mange i denne salen kan muligens tenke at slike klargjøringer er unødvendige.
I know the Sami movement well, and I know that even talking about a state or a self-governing territory for the Sami is not on the agenda – and that very few, if any at all, will even perceive it as a valid idea.
Jeg kjenner samebevegelsen godt, og jeg vet at spørsmålet om en stat eller et selvstyrt territorium for samene ikke er på agendaen – og at svært få, om noen i det hele tatt, vil se på det som en aktuell tanke.
The UN declaration is also clear, in its final article 46, that it is to be applied in accordance with the UN Charter, and that nothing in the declaration can be construed as authorizing or encouraging any action which would dismember or impair, totally or in part, the territorial integrity or political unity of sovereign and independent States.
FN erklæringen er også klar, i den avsluttende artikkel 46, at den skal anvendes i tråd med FN-pakten, og at ikke noe i erklæringen skal kunne leses som å gi myndighet til eller oppmuntre til noen handling som ville dele opp eller true, helt eller delvis, den territorielle integriteten eller den politiske enheten til suverene og uavhengige stater.
I am therefore happy to note that the declaration has wide support, both among the Nordic states and within the Sámi movement and the Sámi parliaments.
Jeg er derfor glad for å konstatere at erklæringen har bred støtte, både blant de nordiske statene, i samebevegelsen og hos sametingene.
Even though there has been debate on the precise meaning of the concept of self-determination, we do have a very constructive dialogue between the Sami Parliament and the Norwegian government regarding practical measures for implementing Sami decision and co-decision powers in relevant legislation.
Selv om det har vært debatt om det presise meningsinnholdet i begrepet selvbestemmelse, har vi likevel en svært konstruktiv dialog mellom Sametinget og den norske regjeringen om praktiske tiltak for å gjennomføre samisk beslutningsmyndighet og medbestemmelsesmyndighet i relevant lovgivning.
Some measures are finalized, and others are under consideration or in the consultation phase.
En del tiltak er gjennomført, andre er under vurdering, eller i konsultasjonsfasen.
In our ongoing dialogue on such measures, the government point of view is based on the political platform for the sitting Norwegian government, the Soria Moria declaration.
I vår pågående dialog om slike tiltak, så er regjeringens syn basert på den politiske plattformen til den sittende norske regjeringen, Soria Moria-erklæringen.
In this platform the three governing parties make it clear that “the Sami Parliament must have a real influence on sectors that are important for the Sámi Society”.
I denne plattformen har de tre regjeringspartiene gjort det klart at ” Sametinget må ha reell innflytelse på områder som er viktig for det samiske samfunn”.
Agriculture, reindeer husbandry, fisheries and resource management are mentioned as sectors where a Sami influence is necessary.
Landbruk, reindrift, fiskeri og ressursforvaltning er pekt på som sektorer der samisk innflytelse er nødvendig.
The traditional Sami areas are divided by national borders, and the Sami live in four different states, Finland, Russia, Sweden, and Norway.
De tradisjonelle samiske områdene er delt av nasjonalstatenes grenser, og samene bor i fire ulike stater: Finland, Russland, Sverige og Norge.
One important tool for reaching this goal is the on-going work on crafting a Nordic Sámi Convention.
Et viktig redskap for å nå dette målet, er det pågående arbeide med å utarbeide en nordisk samekonvensjon.
A draft Nordic Sámi Convention was presented in 2005.
Et utkast til Nordisk samekonvensjon ble lagt fram i 2005.
The draft was prepared by an independent group of legal experts, many of whom are present today.
Utkastet ble utformet av en uavhengig gruppe av eksperter på rettslige spørsmål, og mange av dem er til stede her i dag.
All three Sámi Parliaments have endorsed the draft, while it is still under consideration of the Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian governments.
Alle de tre sametingene har uttrykt støtte til de foreliggende utkastet, mens det fortsatt er under vurdering hos finske, svenske og norske statsmyndigheter.
Hopefully, formal negotiations on a Nordic Sámi Convention will commence soon, with representatives from the three Sámi parliaments and the three governments at the table.
Formelle forhandlinger om en Nordisk samekonvensjon vil forhåpentligvis starte opp snart, med representanter fra de tre sametingene og de tre regjeringene ved bordet.
The right to self-determination for the Sámi people is an important principle in the draft convention, and several of the articles of the draft are concrete examples of how the principle can be applied for the benefit of the Sámi.
Retten til selvbestemmelse for det samiske folket er et viktig prinsipp i konvensjonsutkastet, og flere av artiklene i utkastet er konkrete eksempler på hvordan prinsippet kan anvendes til samenes beste.
Hopefully further dialogue, both on the concept of self-determination and on its practical applications, will happen within the context of the negotiations.
Forhåpentlig vil videre dialog, både om begrepet selvbestemmelse og om hvordan den praktisk kan gjennomføres, skje innenfor rammen av forhandlingene.
This conference will detail what the right to self-determination may mean, in practical terms, when applied to various sectors of Sámi society.
Denne konferansen vil meisle ut hva retten til selvbestemmelse kan bety i praksis, når den gjennomføres på ulike sektorer av det samiske samfunnet.
I look forward to listening to input from experts all these important matters, and the following debates.
Jeg ser fram til å lytte til hva ekspertene har å si om alle disse viktige temaene, og til de tilknyttede debattene.
I wish you all good luck with the conference!
Jeg vil ønske dere alle lykke til med konferansen.
- With a decision in Bali, the negotiating arm of the WTO will start rebuilding its credibility, said State Secretary Morten Høglund in his statement at WTO 9th ministerial conference.
- With a decision in Bali, the negotiating arm of the WTO will start rebuilding its credibility, sa statssekretær Morten Høglund da han holdt Norges innlegg under WTOs 9. ministerkonferanse.
Madame Chair, Ministers, Excellencies – Ladies and Gentlemen,
Madame Chair, Ministers, Excellencies – Ladies and Gentlemen,
May I start by thanking Indonesia for hosting the Ministerial.
May I start by thanking Indonesia for hosting the Ministerial.