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And vice versa, if you fail to find good solutions, the negative consequences will be far more serious than any disincentives I can think of.
And vice versa, if you fail to find good solutions, the negative consequences will be far more serious than any disincentives I can think of.
The petroleum sector is one example.
The petroleum sector is one example.
The CPA provided a framework for the management of the sector and for revenue sharing.
The CPA provided a framework for the management of the sector and for revenue sharing.
The outcome of the referendum will have implications for how this is done in the next period.
The outcome of the referendum will have implications for how this is done in the next period.
However, irrespective of the outcome of the referendum, I believe you can find a win-win solution.
However, irrespective of the outcome of the referendum, I believe you can find a win-win solution.
I am pleased that our experts have been able to work together with you on these issues during the interim period.
I am pleased that our experts have been able to work together with you on these issues during the interim period.
And I can assure you that we will also continue to do so after the referendum.
And I can assure you that we will also continue to do so after the referendum.
Negotiations on post-CPA issues need to address the broader institutional framework for political and economic relations between the North and South.
Negotiations on post-CPA issues need to address the broader institutional framework for political and economic relations between the North and South.
The governors’ conference that brings together the key decision-makers in the ten states that lie along the North-South border is an example of the way forward.
The governors’ conference that brings together the key decision-makers in the ten states that lie along the North-South border is an example of the way forward.
It provides an opportunity for both debate on pending issues and efficient decision-making.
It provides an opportunity for both debate on pending issues and efficient decision-making.
Now, what is our role, as members of the international community and friends of Sudan, and (some of us) as witnesses to the CPA: we must continue to support you and work together with you to find good solutions to the issues you are facing with regard to the CPA and negotiations on post-referendum arrangements.
Now, what is our role, as members of the international community and friends of Sudan, and (some of us) as witnesses to the CPA: we must continue to support you and work together with you to find good solutions to the issues you are facing with regard to the CPA and negotiations on post-referendum arrangements.
As members of the international community, we can assist the Parties to the CPA to move forward if we address the legitimate concerns that both of you have regarding the period after the CPA.
As members of the international community, we can assist the Parties to the CPA to move forward if we address the legitimate concerns that both of you have regarding the period after the CPA.
The recent meeting in Brussels on capacity building for Southern Sudan is a good example of the kind of exercises we need.
The recent meeting in Brussels on capacity building for Southern Sudan is a good example of the kind of exercises we need.
We look forward to participating in similar meetings that relate to other parts of Sudan.
We look forward to participating in similar meetings that relate to other parts of Sudan.
To conclude: this is a decisive period for Sudan and the world community.
To conclude: this is a decisive period for Sudan and the world community.
In the remaining weeks (before the referendum) it is of utmost importance that you make progress on the most critical issues.
In the remaining weeks (before the referendum) it is of utmost importance that you make progress on the most critical issues.
The structures are in place and we are ready to help.
The structures are in place and we are ready to help.
I urge you to come together and make bold decisions.
I urge you to come together and make bold decisions.
It is now time to act.
It is now time to act.
(*) These remarks were held by Ambassador Morten Wetland on behalf of the Minister.
(*) These remarks were held by Ambassador Morten Wetland on behalf of the Minister.
High-Level Meeting on Sudan
Høynivåmøte om Sudan
Close to NOK 2 billion to High North activities in 2013
Nær to milliarder til nordområdesatsinger i 2013
“The budget for 2013 gives priority to increasing our knowledge of the High North, as well as to strengthening Norway’s activities and presence in the region,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
– Årets budsjett prioriterer økt kunnskap, aktivitet og nærvær i nordområdene, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
The total budget for High North activities for 2013 is close to NOK 2 billion, an increase of approximately NOK 290 million from 2012.
Det samlede budsjettet for nordområdetiltak er i 2013 på nærmere to milliarder kroner, en økning på om lag 290 millioner kroner fra i fjor.
The overall cost of the vessel is estimated at NOK 1.4 billion.
Samlet kostnadsramme for fartøyet er 1,4 milliarder kroner.
In addition, NOK 6 million is to be allocated to the satellite-based distress alert system COSPAS-SARSAT under the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Northern Norway in Bodø, NOK 22 million to the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme, and NOK 13 million to the development of a new meteorological radar in the Helgeland region of Nordland county.
I tillegg kommer 6 millioner kroner til nødvarslingssystemet Cospas/Sarsat tilknyttet Hovedredningssentralen i Bodø, 22 millioner kroner til jordobservasjonsprogrammet GMES og 13 millioner kroner til utbygging av værradar på Helgelandskysten.
The Government will also include an allocation for the construction of a new helicopter hangar in Svalbard in the budget proposal for 2013.
Regjeringen vil i tillegg ta høyde for bygging av ny helikopterhangar på Svalbard i forslaget til budsjett for 2013.
An increase of NOK 17 million in funding for the further development of the comprehensive monitoring and information system BarentsWatch has been proposed, bringing the total allocation to NOK 47 million.
Bevilgningen til videreutvikling av det helhetlige overvåkings- og informasjonssystemet BarentsWatch foreslås økt med 17 millioner kroner til 47 millioner kroner.
NOK 160 million is to be set aside to create new student places at institutions in North Norway and Svalbard.
Det settes av 160 millioner kroner til nye studieplasser ved institusjoner i Nord-Norge og Svalbard.
NOK 197 million is to be allocated to emergency tugboat services in North Norway, and funding for the European satellite navigation system Galileo is to be increased by NOK 70 million to a total of NOK 174 million.
Slepebåtberedskapen i Nord-Norge får en bevilgning på 197 millioner kroner og midlene satellittnavigasjonsprogrammet Galileo økes med 70 millioner kroner til totalt 174 millioner kroner.
NOK 90 million will be allocated to support the MAREANO programme for mapping of the seabed in Norwegian waters, while NOK 25 million is being allocated to follow up the national strategy for marine bioprospecting (research on marine organisms with scientific or commercial potential).
90 millioner kroner vil gå til Mareano-programmet for avansert kartlegging av norske havområder, mens den nasjonale strategien for marin bioprospektering (forskning på potensielt utnyttbare molekyler fra marint materiale) følges opp med en bevilgning på 25 millioner kroner.
NOK 40 million is being set aside for the continued mapping of mineral resources in North Norway and NOK 17 million for the development of tourism.
Kartleggingen av mineralressurser i Nord-Norge videreføres med 40 millioner kroner og utvikling av reiselivsvirksomhet med 17 millioner kroner.
"Forum for the High North" (meeting of foreign embassies in Oslo), the Fram Museum, Oslo, 12 December 2012
"Forum for the High North" (meeting of foreign embassies in Oslo), the Fram Museum, Oslo, 12 December 2012
The Minister based his presentation
The Minister based his presentation
on most of the following points (as well as slides)
on most of the following points (as well as slides)
Slide: Polar bear.
Slide: Polar bear.
However, long historic tradition for exploration of the Arctic.
However, long historic tradition for exploration of the Arctic.
Nansen, Amundsen – forward seeing, knowledge driven, adapting to local conditions and learning from local traditions.
Nansen, Amundsen – forward seeing, knowledge driven, adapting to local conditions and learning from local traditions.
The will to dare, to try «The Road not Taken».
The will to dare, to try «The Road not Taken».
Same qualities needed to take on the opportunities and challenges in the High North today.
Same qualities needed to take on the opportunities and challenges in the High North today.
However, Nansen and Amundsen could not have made it without support – from their dogs, from their crew, from benefactors.
However, Nansen and Amundsen could not have made it without support – from their dogs, from their crew, from benefactors.
Illustrates the purpose of this new meeting place – a Forum for the High North.
Illustrates the purpose of this new meeting place – a Forum for the High North.
Purpose – a regular meeting place for discussion of topics of relevance to the Arctic/High North.
Purpose – a regular meeting place for discussion of topics of relevance to the Arctic/High North.
Today the broad picture.
Today the broad picture.
Later meetings more issue-specific, also involving other ministries.
Later meetings more issue-specific, also involving other ministries.
About once – twice per term.
About once – twice per term.
The diplomatic corps important partners for us.
The diplomatic corps important partners for us.
Hope this will be a useful forum for dialogue and debate.
Hope this will be a useful forum for dialogue and debate.
Slide 2 and 3: Map
Slide 2 and 3: Map
to safeguard peace and stability and provide predictability;
to safeguard peace and stability and provide predictability;
to ensure an integrated, ecosystem-based management regime that safeguards biodiversity and provides for sustainable use of resources;
to ensure an integrated, ecosystem-based management regime that safeguards biodiversity and provides for sustainable use of resources;
to strengthen international cooperation and the international legal order;
to strengthen international cooperation and the international legal order;
to strengthen the basis for employment, value creation and welfare throughout the country by means of a regional and national effort in cooperation with partners from other countries and relevant indigenous groups.
to strengthen the basis for employment, value creation and welfare throughout the country by means of a regional and national effort in cooperation with partners from other countries and relevant indigenous groups.
Four overriding priorities for our High North Policy:
Four overriding priorities for our High North Policy:
New research vessel for Arctic waters
New research vessel for Arctic waters
New technology building at the University of Tromsø
New technology building at the University of Tromsø
Strengthening of 47 million NOK to climate change research
Strengthening of 47 million NOK to climate change research
This year’s budget (record high, close to 2 billion NOK):
This year’s budget (record high, close to 2 billion NOK):
Slide 4: What is "the Arctic"?
Slide 4: What is "the Arctic"?
(Definitions)
(Definitions)
Different definitions of the Arctic
Different definitions of the Arctic
Slide 5: Illustration.
Slide 5: Illustration.
Arctic Ocean, sea ice, now – and then (2007)
Arctic Ocean, sea ice, now – and then (2007)
Have the tools needed to meet today’s challenges in the Arctic.
Have the tools needed to meet today’s challenges in the Arctic.
But the Arctic is changing faster than predicted:
But the Arctic is changing faster than predicted:
This September, sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean lowest extent in the satellite record, which began in 1979.
This September, sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean lowest extent in the satellite record, which began in 1979.
(Reported by the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre and several research institutions around the world).
(Reported by the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre and several research institutions around the world).
This ice melt occurred without the unusual weather conditions that contributed to the extreme melt of 2007.
This ice melt occurred without the unusual weather conditions that contributed to the extreme melt of 2007.
Probably reflects loss of multi-year ice in the Arctic, as well as other factors that are making the ice more vulnerable.
Probably reflects loss of multi-year ice in the Arctic, as well as other factors that are making the ice more vulnerable.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual Arctic Report Card (released 6 December):
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual Arctic Report Card (released 6 December):
The time of ice cover in the Northern hemisphere last winter was the second shortest ever.
The time of ice cover in the Northern hemisphere last winter was the second shortest ever.
Record glacier melting at Greenland, affected 97% of Greenland’s surface.
Record glacier melting at Greenland, affected 97% of Greenland’s surface.
More extreme weather (cold, storms) in the Arctic.
More extreme weather (cold, storms) in the Arctic.
The permafrost is thawing, releasing more CO2 and methane into the atmosphere.
The permafrost is thawing, releasing more CO2 and methane into the atmosphere.
Since 1979, September Arctic ice extent has declined by 13% per decade.
Since 1979, September Arctic ice extent has declined by 13% per decade.
Less sunlight is reflected back into space, making the Arctic heat up.
Less sunlight is reflected back into space, making the Arctic heat up.
The melting ice cap is contributing to sea level rise.
The melting ice cap is contributing to sea level rise.
Thawing permafrost accelerates the heating process – reaching a tipping point?
Thawing permafrost accelerates the heating process – reaching a tipping point?
Worrisome because:
Worrisome because:
Means that the Arctic could be ice free in the summer much faster than climate models have predicted - perhaps only a few decades from now.
Means that the Arctic could be ice free in the summer much faster than climate models have predicted - perhaps only a few decades from now.
International political response
International political response
Important to act fast and to stick with ambitious targets for greenhouse gas emission cuts.
Important to act fast and to stick with ambitious targets for greenhouse gas emission cuts.
Extension of the Kyoto Protocol (Kyoto 2) until 2020.
Extension of the Kyoto Protocol (Kyoto 2) until 2020.
32 industrial countries committed to further emission cuts.
32 industrial countries committed to further emission cuts.
Agreement among 25 countries to take immediate steps to reduce emissions from short-lived climate drivers, i.e. gas and soot (which are neither encompassed by the climate convention nor the Kyoto Protocol).
Agreement among 25 countries to take immediate steps to reduce emissions from short-lived climate drivers, i.e. gas and soot (which are neither encompassed by the climate convention nor the Kyoto Protocol).
An important method to achieve immediate positive effects in the Arctic.
An important method to achieve immediate positive effects in the Arctic.
Recent Doha climate change conference:
Recent Doha climate change conference:
But challenges remain: Only three years to reach a binding global agreement.
But challenges remain: Only three years to reach a binding global agreement.
Global CO2 emissions still rising by 3 per cent annually - far above the target of 2 per cent.
Global CO2 emissions still rising by 3 per cent annually - far above the target of 2 per cent.
The Arctic’s role
The Arctic’s role
Climate change in the Arctic has profound effects both on the region itself and globally.
Climate change in the Arctic has profound effects both on the region itself and globally.
Need to strengthen surveillance, preparedness and response, to build new knowledge.
Need to strengthen surveillance, preparedness and response, to build new knowledge.
Also an important laboratory for studying climate change.
Also an important laboratory for studying climate change.
Important to continue investments in polar and climate research.
Important to continue investments in polar and climate research.
Best done in partnership – High North dialogue with interested partners an important tool in our High North policy.
Best done in partnership – High North dialogue with interested partners an important tool in our High North policy.
One of those tools is the annual tour of Norway for members of the diplomatic corps and their spouses.
One of those tools is the annual tour of Norway for members of the diplomatic corps and their spouses.
Slide 6: Photo, "Snøhvit", Melkøya
Slide 6: Photo, "Snøhvit", Melkøya
The Barents Sea is emerging as a new petroleum region in Europe
The Barents Sea is emerging as a new petroleum region in Europe
Slide 7: Photo, fishing
Slide 7: Photo, fishing
Combatted illegal, unreported and unregulated (IIU) fishing in the Barents Sea
Combatted illegal, unreported and unregulated (IIU) fishing in the Barents Sea
Slide 8: Photo, Syd-Varanger, Kirkenes
Slide 8: Photo, Syd-Varanger, Kirkenes
New potential for land-based industry
New potential for land-based industry
Slide 9: Map, new sea routes
Slide 9: Map, new sea routes
The Arctic an ocean that brings together three of the most dynamic regions in the world.
The Arctic an ocean that brings together three of the most dynamic regions in the world.
Increased marine activity.
Increased marine activity.
Slide 10: Illustration, integrated marine management
Slide 10: Illustration, integrated marine management
Established integrated marine management as a model
Established integrated marine management as a model
Slide 11: Knowledge
Slide 11: Knowledge
A strong focus on building new knowledge
A strong focus on building new knowledge
Establishment of the FRAM Centre in Tromsø
Establishment of the FRAM Centre in Tromsø
Slide 12: Illustration, the Law of the Sea
Slide 12: Illustration, the Law of the Sea
Antarctica is a continent surrounded by sea.)
Antarctica is a continent surrounded by sea.)
The legal basis for all activities in the Arctic Ocean: The Law of the Sea – the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
The legal basis for all activities in the Arctic Ocean: The Law of the Sea – the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
The Ilulissat Declaration of 2008 – all coastal states bordering on the Arctic Ocean confirmed that they remain committed to the legal framework
The Ilulissat Declaration of 2008 – all coastal states bordering on the Arctic Ocean confirmed that they remain committed to the legal framework
No “race for the Arctic”.
No “race for the Arctic”.
Most of the natural resources in the High North are uncontested
Most of the natural resources in the High North are uncontested
The Continental Shelf – The Commission on the Outer Limits of the Continental Shelf – Norway first coastal state in the Arctic to have outer limits of the continental shelf in the Arctic clarified
The Continental Shelf – The Commission on the Outer Limits of the Continental Shelf – Norway first coastal state in the Arctic to have outer limits of the continental shelf in the Arctic clarified
A process that is important also for non-Arctic states:
A process that is important also for non-Arctic states:
Norway supports a number of African coastal States in the preparation of their submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).
Norway supports a number of African coastal States in the preparation of their submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).
Our support has not been confined to scientific, technical and financial matters.
Our support has not been confined to scientific, technical and financial matters.
We have also been advising our African partners on certain policy matters.
We have also been advising our African partners on certain policy matters.
In giving advice to our African partners on these matters our experience from the High North, notably the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, has been very useful.
In giving advice to our African partners on these matters our experience from the High North, notably the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, has been very useful.
Another experience we have drawn on is our bilateral cooperation with Russia.
Another experience we have drawn on is our bilateral cooperation with Russia.
Slide 13: Map
Slide 13: Map
The 2010 Agreement concerning Maritime Delimitation between Norway and Russia – based on modern principles of international law.
The 2010 Agreement concerning Maritime Delimitation between Norway and Russia – based on modern principles of international law.
Slide 14: Photo, tourists at Boris Gleb, Pasvik river
Slide 14: Photo, tourists at Boris Gleb, Pasvik river
People to people contacts with Russia increased
People to people contacts with Russia increased
Russia most important Arctic actor
Russia most important Arctic actor
Broad bilateral contacts.
Broad bilateral contacts.
Rise in border crossings – Storskog.
Rise in border crossings – Storskog.
The success of classical security policy
The success of classical security policy
Slide 15: Photo, military
Slide 15: Photo, military
An extended security concept (ecological, economic, social, political security – together with territorial).
An extended security concept (ecological, economic, social, political security – together with territorial).
Security policy in a classical sense has laid the foundation.
Security policy in a classical sense has laid the foundation.
Norms must be continually reinforced.
Norms must be continually reinforced.
Increased security presence and visibility in the Arctic makes “the new security policy” possible.
Increased security presence and visibility in the Arctic makes “the new security policy” possible.
Slide 16: Map, the Arctic Council
Slide 16: Map, the Arctic Council
The Arctic Council strengthened.
The Arctic Council strengthened.
SAR, instrument for oil spill preparedness and response, permanent secretariat.
SAR, instrument for oil spill preparedness and response, permanent secretariat.
Interest from non-Arctic actors understandable and legitimate.
Interest from non-Arctic actors understandable and legitimate.
Developments in the Arctic have an impact on the rest of the world.
Developments in the Arctic have an impact on the rest of the world.
Many non-Arctic countries have experiences, expertise and knowledge that are useful.
Many non-Arctic countries have experiences, expertise and knowledge that are useful.
New permanent observers: Expect decision in May.
New permanent observers: Expect decision in May.
Hope to be able to include partners who have legitimate interests.
Hope to be able to include partners who have legitimate interests.
Dialogue a requirement (Nuuk criteria).
Dialogue a requirement (Nuuk criteria).
Another Nuuk criteria – respect for Law of the Sea and coastal states’ sovereignty.
Another Nuuk criteria – respect for Law of the Sea and coastal states’ sovereignty.
New actors no threat to existing framework
New actors no threat to existing framework
Slide 17: Photo, research ship "Snødragen" (China)
Slide 17: Photo, research ship "Snødragen" (China)
Slide 18: Photo, Svolvær, Lofoten
Slide 18: Photo, Svolvær, Lofoten
Glad to announce that next year’s tour will go to Vesterålen, Lofoten and Bodø, 3 – 5 June.
Glad to announce that next year’s tour will go to Vesterålen, Lofoten and Bodø, 3 – 5 June.
Focus: Our High North strategy, including management of natural resources, petroleum, fisheries, tourism, security policy.
Focus: Our High North strategy, including management of natural resources, petroleum, fisheries, tourism, security policy.