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Norway also has Integrated Ocean Management (IOM) plans, which aim to find a balance between different user interests.
Norway also has Integrated Ocean Management (IOM) plans, which aim to find a balance between different user interests.
This work has attracted considerable international attention, and provides a model for cooperation on marine management in the High North.
This work has attracted considerable international attention, and provides a model for cooperation on marine management in the High North.
The procedures are in place.
The procedures are in place.
It is up to us to make them work properly.
It is up to us to make them work properly.
So, when it comes to resources in the High North, Norway and the EU generally have mutual interests.
So, when it comes to resources in the High North, Norway and the EU generally have mutual interests.
Slide 10: Gas pipelines - interdependence
Slide 10: Gas pipelines - interdependence
One example is the Barents Sea as a new energy region in Europe.
One example is the Barents Sea as a new energy region in Europe.
We take that responsibility seriously (stable, predictable and long-term deliveries, investing in new infrastructure).
We take that responsibility seriously (stable, predictable and long-term deliveries, investing in new infrastructure).
In this context, signals about the future role for natural gas in Europe are important.
In this context, signals about the future role for natural gas in Europe are important.
The industry needs predictability.
The industry needs predictability.
Slide 11: Minerals – Map NGU mineral resources in the Barents region
Slide 11: Minerals – Map NGU mineral resources in the Barents region
The same mutual interests exist in the field of raw materials.
The same mutual interests exist in the field of raw materials.
The map behind me shows important metal deposits in the Nordic countries and northwestern Russia – in geological terms the “Fennoscandian shield”.
The map behind me shows important metal deposits in the Nordic countries and northwestern Russia – in geological terms the “Fennoscandian shield”.
It is a priority for my government to develop this in a sustainable manner (new legal framework, five year programme for geological surveying, new minerals strategy in the making).
It is a priority for my government to develop this in a sustainable manner (new legal framework, five year programme for geological surveying, new minerals strategy in the making).
A parallel to the EU policy on raw materials that is being developed.
A parallel to the EU policy on raw materials that is being developed.
The increasing dependence on external sources (European industry consumes 20% of the global production of metals while producing only 3%) was the trigger for the EU’s Raw Materials Initiative in 2008.
The increasing dependence on external sources (European industry consumes 20% of the global production of metals while producing only 3%) was the trigger for the EU’s Raw Materials Initiative in 2008.
This policy is now being taken further through the recent Commission proposal for a European innovation partnership on raw materials.
This policy is now being taken further through the recent Commission proposal for a European innovation partnership on raw materials.
We appreciate the openness that has been shown in this process, where Norway has been actively involved in the preparatory work.
We appreciate the openness that has been shown in this process, where Norway has been actively involved in the preparatory work.
I hope that this can be an avenue for increased Norwegian participation in the EU’s research programmes and a starting point for a more strategic cooperation between us on raw materials.
I hope that this can be an avenue for increased Norwegian participation in the EU’s research programmes and a starting point for a more strategic cooperation between us on raw materials.
Slide 12: Maritime transport – Map possible transport routes in the Arctic Ocean
Slide 12: Maritime transport – Map possible transport routes in the Arctic Ocean
The increased accessibility of natural resources, coupled with melting ice, is one of the drivers behind new opportunities for international shipping.
The increased accessibility of natural resources, coupled with melting ice, is one of the drivers behind new opportunities for international shipping.
Transit routes between Europe and Asia through the North East Passage have received most attention.
Transit routes between Europe and Asia through the North East Passage have received most attention.
Prospect enticing: Rotterdam-Yokohama 40% shorter through the NEP than through Suez, fuel consumption 20% lower.
Prospect enticing: Rotterdam-Yokohama 40% shorter through the NEP than through Suez, fuel consumption 20% lower.
But challenges remain (requirement of ice breaker assistance, insurance costs, climate/weather conditions).
But challenges remain (requirement of ice breaker assistance, insurance costs, climate/weather conditions).
Will probably remain a niche for certain products (raw materials).
Will probably remain a niche for certain products (raw materials).
Still, attracting interest both in Europe and in Asian countries.
Still, attracting interest both in Europe and in Asian countries.
In 2010 four transits through the Northern Sea Route, in 2011 36.
In 2010 four transits through the Northern Sea Route, in 2011 36.
In the near future probably more potential for destination traffic in and out of the Arctic.
In the near future probably more potential for destination traffic in and out of the Arctic.
Supply services for the petroleum industry.
Supply services for the petroleum industry.
Creates opportunities for the petromaritime industry, both in Norway and elsewhere, but also new challenges.
Creates opportunities for the petromaritime industry, both in Norway and elsewhere, but also new challenges.
Vast ocean areas, an unfriendly climate, little infrastructure.
Vast ocean areas, an unfriendly climate, little infrastructure.
Need to strengthen search and rescue services, emergency response capacity for oil spills, stricter regulations for shipping in Arctic waters.
Need to strengthen search and rescue services, emergency response capacity for oil spills, stricter regulations for shipping in Arctic waters.
Important processes underway, both in the Arctic Council (SAR agreement already in place, instrument for oil spill preparedness underway led by Russia, the US and Norway) and the IMO (the Polar Code).
Important processes underway, both in the Arctic Council (SAR agreement already in place, instrument for oil spill preparedness underway led by Russia, the US and Norway) and the IMO (the Polar Code).
An important balancing act.
An important balancing act.
We have to prepare for an inevitable development in a responsible manner.
We have to prepare for an inevitable development in a responsible manner.
Slide 13: Dr. Harlem Brundtland and former president Gorbachev – Nobel Peace Prize 1990
Slide 13: Dr. Harlem Brundtland and former president Gorbachev – Nobel Peace Prize 1990
Let me now move on to the third driver – our relationship with Russia.
Let me now move on to the third driver – our relationship with Russia.
You will recognise two important political figures on the picture behind me.
You will recognise two important political figures on the picture behind me.
In 1987 Gorbachev held an important speech in Murmansk advocating international cooperation in the Arctic in five civilian areas (energy planning, environment, research, resources, maritime transport).
In 1987 Gorbachev held an important speech in Murmansk advocating international cooperation in the Arctic in five civilian areas (energy planning, environment, research, resources, maritime transport).
Was disregarded as Cold War rhetoric.
Was disregarded as Cold War rhetoric.
But – we know how history evolved.
But – we know how history evolved.
Russia is an important player in the High North.
Russia is an important player in the High North.
Since the end of the Cold War relations have blossomed – bilaterally, cross-border and through regional organisations like the Barents Euro-Arctic Council.
Since the end of the Cold War relations have blossomed – bilaterally, cross-border and through regional organisations like the Barents Euro-Arctic Council.
Slide 14: Map the delimitation line
Slide 14: Map the delimitation line
Agreement on maritime delimitation in September 2010 a true milestone.
Agreement on maritime delimitation in September 2010 a true milestone.
A good example of peaceful resolution of overlapping claims based on modern International Law.
A good example of peaceful resolution of overlapping claims based on modern International Law.
But challenges remain.
But challenges remain.
Differences in values continue to be a challenge.
Differences in values continue to be a challenge.
The recent presidential election highlighted this.
The recent presidential election highlighted this.
What is then “Norway’s vision for the Arctic region”.
What is then “Norway’s vision for the Arctic region”.
The white paper on the High North from November 2011 sums it up as follows:
The white paper on the High North from November 2011 sums it up as follows:
Slide 15: Main goals in the Norwegian High North Strategy
Slide 15: Main goals in the Norwegian High North Strategy
Summed up: we want to make use of the opportunities that are opening up while at the same time managing the risks involved – peacefully, sustainably and responsibly.
Summed up: we want to make use of the opportunities that are opening up while at the same time managing the risks involved – peacefully, sustainably and responsibly.
We are predictable and consistent in our exercise of sovereignty and aim at being a catalyst for increased cooperation.
We are predictable and consistent in our exercise of sovereignty and aim at being a catalyst for increased cooperation.
Slide 16: End slide
Slide 16: End slide
As mentioned at the outset, the High North is moving from the outskirts to a new geopolitical centre.
As mentioned at the outset, the High North is moving from the outskirts to a new geopolitical centre.
Interest from new actors is understandable, and legitimate.
Interest from new actors is understandable, and legitimate.
What happens in the Arctic has repercussions far beyond the region itself.
What happens in the Arctic has repercussions far beyond the region itself.
What I have tried to underline is that we have in place the legal framework and political institutions needed to deal with these developments.
What I have tried to underline is that we have in place the legal framework and political institutions needed to deal with these developments.
With regard to the Arctic Council, Norway supports the Commission’s application for permanent observer status as pointed out at the outset.
With regard to the Arctic Council, Norway supports the Commission’s application for permanent observer status as pointed out at the outset.
We support also the other applicants for permanent observer status.
We support also the other applicants for permanent observer status.
Aim at reaching agreement in the next ministerial meeting in 2013.
Aim at reaching agreement in the next ministerial meeting in 2013.
(Need dialogue in order to discuss applications.
(Need dialogue in order to discuss applications.
Currently no dialogue with China).
Currently no dialogue with China).
More information at the European Policy Centre's website.
More information at the European Policy Centre's website.
The European Policy Centre Policy Dialogue
European Policy Centre Policy Dialogue
Former Political Adviser Lars Joakim Hanssen (Progress Party)
Tidligere politisk rådgiver i JD Lars Joakim Hanssen (FrP)
(18.12.2015–28.01.2016)
Perioden 18.12.2015–28.01.2016.
ExCom High level Segment: Enhancing International Cooperation, Solidarity, Local Capacities and Humanitarian Action for Refugees in Africa
ExCom High level Segment: Enhancing International Cooperation, Solidarity, Local Capacities and Humanitarian Action for Refugees in Africa
Chair, Excellencies, High Commissioner Guterres, friends,
Chair, Excellencies, High Commissioner Guterres, friends,
Thank you, High Commissioner, for the efforts of UNHCR and for challenging us to do more, think differently and forge new partnerships.
Thank you, High Commissioner, for the efforts of UNHCR and for challenging us to do more, think differently and forge new partnerships.
This is urgently needed in a situation where the world is facing four ‘level 3 crises’, two of them in Africa: South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
This is urgently needed in a situation where the world is facing four ‘level 3 crises’, two of them in Africa: South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
And I’m afraid that we may see the next level 3 crisis in Somalia, if we don’t act now and act decisively.
And I’m afraid that we may see the next level 3 crisis in Somalia, if we don’t act now and act decisively.
These are man-made political crises.
These are man-made political crises.
They are leading to conflicts and instability , immense suffering and massive displacement .
They are leading to conflicts and instability , immense suffering and massive displacement .
The figures (for Africa) speak for themselves: - 3 million refugees - 12.5 million internally displace persons - 700 000 stateless people
The figures (for Africa) speak for themselves: - 3 million refugees - 12.5 million internally displace persons - 700 000 stateless people
There are refugee situations that go back decades, for example the Somali and Eritrean refugee populations.
There are refugee situations that go back decades, for example the Somali and Eritrean refugee populations.
There are new emergencies in the Central African Republic and Nigeria that are causing large scale displacement.
There are new emergencies in the Central African Republic and Nigeria that are causing large scale displacement.
And in some countries, people are being displaced over and over again, as in the case of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
And in some countries, people are being displaced over and over again, as in the case of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The current Ebola outbreak is placing an additional burden on states in Western Africa.
The current Ebola outbreak is placing an additional burden on states in Western Africa.
Action is urgently needed to address these humanitarian crises in Africa – both on the part of the continent itself and the international community.
Action is urgently needed to address these humanitarian crises in Africa – both on the part of the continent itself and the international community.
African countries are already taking great responsibility by receiving refugees from neighbouring countries.
African countries are already taking great responsibility by receiving refugees from neighbouring countries.
Humanitarian organisations are responding actively to the crises.
Humanitarian organisations are responding actively to the crises.
Donors are providing an unprecedented level of funding.
Donors are providing an unprecedented level of funding.
Still, this is not enough.
Still, this is not enough.
Many humanitarian response plans are alarmingly underfunded.
Many humanitarian response plans are alarmingly underfunded.
The needs are immense.
The needs are immense.
We must also do more to protect displaced women and children.
We must also do more to protect displaced women and children.
Norway is stepping up its humanitarian assistance to Africa.
Norway is stepping up its humanitarian assistance to Africa.
But humanitarian action alone can never solve the challenges Africa and the world are facing.
But humanitarian action alone can never solve the challenges Africa and the world are facing.
It can only ease the suffering.
It can only ease the suffering.
Real solutions are needed at the political level.
Real solutions are needed at the political level.
South Sudan is a case in point.
South Sudan is a case in point.
A power struggle among members of the ruling elite has led to a human catastrophe.
A power struggle among members of the ruling elite has led to a human catastrophe.
More than 1.7 million people have been driven from their homes.
More than 1.7 million people have been driven from their homes.
The country now faces the worst food security crisis in the world.
The country now faces the worst food security crisis in the world.
When we met in Oslo in May this year, 22 countries made pledges totalling more than 618 million US dollars.
When we met in Oslo in May this year, 22 countries made pledges totalling more than 618 million US dollars.
We still need more resources for South Sudan and the neighbouring countries.
We still need more resources for South Sudan and the neighbouring countries.
But above all we need the government and the opposition in South Sudan to stop fighting and show leadership .
But above all we need the government and the opposition in South Sudan to stop fighting and show leadership .
Without a political solution, the suffering will continue.
Without a political solution, the suffering will continue.
Without a political solution, there can be no development.
Without a political solution, there can be no development.
We must strengthen the links between development cooperation and humanitarian action.
We must strengthen the links between development cooperation and humanitarian action.
This is necessary when we face the growing challenge of climate change.
This is necessary when we face the growing challenge of climate change.
Adapting to climate change is vital to prevent future humanitarian disasters.
Adapting to climate change is vital to prevent future humanitarian disasters.
Early warning systems and other climate services are crucial.
Early warning systems and other climate services are crucial.
Hence, Norway is supporting the Global Framework for Climate Services.
Hence, Norway is supporting the Global Framework for Climate Services.
Education is another area where the links between development cooperation and humanitarian action need to be strengthened.
Education is another area where the links between development cooperation and humanitarian action need to be strengthened.
In sub-Saharan Africa, 12.6 million children of primary school age do not attend school.
In sub-Saharan Africa, 12.6 million children of primary school age do not attend school.
We cannot afford this.
We cannot afford this.
Education is one of the keys to ending extreme poverty.
Education is one of the keys to ending extreme poverty.
Education is lifesaving and life-sustaining .
Education is lifesaving and life-sustaining .
Education provides important protection for children in emergency situations.
Education provides important protection for children in emergency situations.
We welcome the strong emphasis UNHCR puts on this.
We welcome the strong emphasis UNHCR puts on this.
Norway’s goal is to ensure that a million more children in conflict areas can receive a good quality education.
Norway’s goal is to ensure that a million more children in conflict areas can receive a good quality education.
Education has long-term effects.
Education has long-term effects.
It provides building blocks for the future.
It provides building blocks for the future.
That is why we need to invest in education – at all levels.
That is why we need to invest in education – at all levels.
Norway is doubling its funding for global education.
Norway is doubling its funding for global education.
This funding will total 570 million US dollars in 2017.
This funding will total 570 million US dollars in 2017.
We are also actively working to strengthen our partnership with UNHCR and UNICEF on education.
We are also actively working to strengthen our partnership with UNHCR and UNICEF on education.
Excellencies, High Commissioner,
Excellencies, High Commissioner,
Over the past decade we have seen economic growth and greater stability in several African countries.
Over the past decade we have seen economic growth and greater stability in several African countries.
Still, the continent continues to face major challenges:
Still, the continent continues to face major challenges:
Man-made conflicts, climate change and poverty.
Man-made conflicts, climate change and poverty.
Lack of access to health facilities, education and jobs.
Lack of access to health facilities, education and jobs.
These are all obstacles to development.
These are all obstacles to development.
They are also among the main root causes of migration.
They are also among the main root causes of migration.
Let me assure you that Norway is committed to work in partnership with Africa to find durable solutions to these challenges.
Let me assure you that Norway is committed to work in partnership with Africa to find durable solutions to these challenges.
Enhancing International Cooperation, Solidarity, Local Capacities and Humanitarian Action for Refugees in Africa
Enhancing International Cooperation, Solidarity, Local Capacities and Humanitarian Action for Refugees in Africa
UNHCR's Executive Committee, Geneva 30 September 2014
Høynivåmøtet i eksekutivkomiteen til FNs høykommissær for flyktninger, Genève, 30. september 2014
(16.12.2015–23.09.2016)
(Perioden 16.12.2015–23.09.2016)
Former Minister of Climate and Environment Tine Sundtoft (Conservative Party )
Tidligere Klima- og miljøminister Tine Sundtoft (H)
Born: 1967 Marital status: Married
Født: 1967 Sivilstatus: Gift
1986-90: Business and Economics course at BI Norwegian Business School, Sandvika Specialisation: Organisation and Management
1986-90: Siviløkonomstudiet ved Handelshøyskolen BI, Sandvika.
1985-86: 1st year of Economic Administration course at Agder District High School, Kristiansand
1985-86: 1. året på økonomisk administrativ linje.
2005-: County Commissioner of Vest-Agder
2005-: Fylkesrådmann i Vest-Agder fylkeskommune
2002-05: Regional Director, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), Agder
2002-05: Regiondirektør NHO Agder
1996-2002: Regional Director, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), Vest-Agder
1996-2002: Regiondirektør, Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (NHO) Vest-Agder.
1995-96: Political Advisor (industrial policy), Conservative Party Parliamentary Group
1995-96: Politisk rådgiver (næringspolitikk), Høyres Stortingsgruppe
1992-95: Various political and board appointments, own consulting firm
1992-95: Diverse politiske, styreverv, eget konsulentfirma
1990-92: Secretary General of the Young Conservatives
1990-92: Generalsekretær, Unge Høyres Landsforbund
1988: Teacher of Business and Economics at Møglestu Upper Secondary School, Lillesand
1988: Lærer (økonomiske fag), Møglestu videregående skole, Lillesand.
Various appointments
Diverse
2012-: Member of the Supervisory Board of Norges Bank
2012-: Representantskapet Norges Bank
2012-: Member of the Ethical Committee of the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS)
2012-: Etikkutvalget KS
2003-04: Member of the Commission on Regional Policy (NOU 2004:19)
2003-04: Medlem av Distriktskommisjonen (NOU 2004:19)
2003-07: Board Member of Agder University College
2003-07: Styremedlem Høgskolen i Agder
2002-05: Board Member of SND Agder, now Innovation Norway, Agder
2002-05: Styremedlem SND Agder, senere Innovasjon Norge Agder
2002-04: Deputy Member of the Executive Board of Norges Bank
2002-04: Varamedlem til Hovedstyret i Norges Bank
1997-2001: Board Member of Agder Theatre
1997-01: Styremedlem Agder Teater
1997-2001: Board Member (Deputy Chair) of the State Educational Loan Fund
1997-01: Styremedlem (nestleder) Statens Lånekasse
1996-99: Member of the Law Courts Commission (NOU 1999:19)
1996-99: Medlem av Domstolkommisjonen (NOU 1999:19)
1994-95: Chair of Aust-Agder Business Consultancy
1994-95: Styreleder for Aust-Agder Bedriftsrådgivning
1993-95: President of the Nordic Young Conservative Union
1993-95: President i Nordisk Ungkonservativ Union
1992-95: Member of Aust-Agder County Council, Conservative Party Group Leader,
1992-95: Medlem av Aust-Agder fylkesting, gruppeleder for Høyre,