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A clear and long-term international price signal will have a strong impact on global investments.
A clear and long-term international price signal will have a strong impact on global investments.
This is why it is so important to build momentum in this direction ahead of the UN climate summit in Copenhagen next year.
This is why it is so important to build momentum in this direction ahead of the UN climate summit in Copenhagen next year.
The outcome must include significant progress on international carbon pricing.
The outcome must include significant progress on international carbon pricing.
If this is achieved, the future for investments in renewable energy will be promising.
If this is achieved, the future for investments in renewable energy will be promising.
In many ways, Sweden and Norway are special cases when it comes to energy mix.
In many ways, Sweden and Norway are special cases when it comes to energy mix.
It is difficult to make deep cuts in our emissions because energy consumption in both countries is already based largely on renewable sources.
It is difficult to make deep cuts in our emissions because energy consumption in both countries is already based largely on renewable sources.
In Norway, hydropower accounts for about 99% of electricity production, and around 60% of our total energy use comes from renewable sources.
In Norway, hydropower accounts for about 99% of electricity production, and around 60% of our total energy use comes from renewable sources.
Nevertheless, most of our political parties have agreed on a set of ambitious climate targets for Norway, including national emission cuts:
Nevertheless, most of our political parties have agreed on a set of ambitious climate targets for Norway, including national emission cuts:
Norway has undertaken to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 30% of its own 1990 emissions by 2020.
Norway has undertaken to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 30% of its own 1990 emissions by 2020.
About two-thirds of these cuts will be made in Norway.
About two-thirds of these cuts will be made in Norway.
During the first Kyoto commitment period, which ends in 2012, we have undertaken to strengthen our Kyoto commitment by 10 percentage points, which means reducing our emissions to 9% below the 1990 level.
During the first Kyoto commitment period, which ends in 2012, we have undertaken to strengthen our Kyoto commitment by 10 percentage points, which means reducing our emissions to 9% below the 1990 level.
Our firm long-term ambition is to make Norway carbon neutral by 2030.
Our firm long-term ambition is to make Norway carbon neutral by 2030.
Then you may argue, and quite a few here in Sweden do, that Norway faces a dilemma.
Then you may argue, and quite a few here in Sweden do, that Norway faces a dilemma.
On the one hand we have a public opinion strongly focused on the need to combat global warming.
On the one hand we have a public opinion strongly focused on the need to combat global warming.
And on the other hand we are speaking of a country that is the world’s second largest exporter of gas and fifth largest exporter of oil.
And on the other hand we are speaking of a country that is the world’s second largest exporter of gas and fifth largest exporter of oil.
I agree.
I agree.
It is a dilemma.
It is a dilemma.
But I would add: this is not only Norway’s dilemma.
But I would add: this is not only Norway’s dilemma.
Ask the English and the French who cook their meals using Norwegian gas.
Ask the English and the French who cook their meals using Norwegian gas.
It is the whole world’s dilemma.
It is the whole world’s dilemma.
As I said, the world will continue to depend on fossil fuels for decades.
As I said, the world will continue to depend on fossil fuels for decades.
Therefore we must spare no efforts to curb emissions from these sources.
Therefore we must spare no efforts to curb emissions from these sources.
By comparison, the Norwegian petroleum sector abides by high environmental standards.
By comparison, the Norwegian petroleum sector abides by high environmental standards.
CO2 emissions per unit of oil and gas produced on our shelf are one third of the global average.
CO2 emissions per unit of oil and gas produced on our shelf are one third of the global average.
Even so, the petroleum sector is responsible for one fourth of Norway’s total CO2 emissions.
Even so, the petroleum sector is responsible for one fourth of Norway’s total CO2 emissions.
We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to reduce emissions further in order to make our production more sustainable.
We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to reduce emissions further in order to make our production more sustainable.
All countries of the world have a responsibility in the fight against climate change.
All countries of the world have a responsibility in the fight against climate change.
But if we are to get the emerging economies onboard, we – the rich countries – need to accept the principle of different obligations.
But if we are to get the emerging economies onboard, we – the rich countries – need to accept the principle of different obligations.
Industrialised countries, such as Norway and Sweden, must take responsibility for the damage we have caused to the environment, and we must continue to take the lead in reducing emissions.
Industrialised countries, such as Norway and Sweden, must take responsibility for the damage we have caused to the environment, and we must continue to take the lead in reducing emissions.
We must live up to our national obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, and push for a more ambitious post-Kyoto regime.
We must live up to our national obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, and push for a more ambitious post-Kyoto regime.
Nothing less.
Nothing less.
In addition we should focus on making further contributions where our experience and resources can make a global difference.
In addition we should focus on making further contributions where our experience and resources can make a global difference.
My country is providing the world with oil and gas, which will be required for decades to come.
My country is providing the world with oil and gas, which will be required for decades to come.
We are able to make a difference by investing heavily in the development of necessary CCS technology.
We are able to make a difference by investing heavily in the development of necessary CCS technology.
We have the experience and the financial strength to do it, and we are doing it.
We have the experience and the financial strength to do it, and we are doing it.
We are also increasing our development assistance and directing considerable funds towards climate measures in the developing world.
We are also increasing our development assistance and directing considerable funds towards climate measures in the developing world.
Norway and Sweden are now members of an exclusive club of two: we will both give 1% of GNI as official development assistance.
Norway and Sweden are now members of an exclusive club of two: we will both give 1% of GNI as official development assistance.
We spent some time searching for an initiative that could really lift our ambitions.
We spent some time searching for an initiative that could really lift our ambitions.
We studied the recommendations of the IPCC and searched for initiatives that could lead to radical reductions in emissions.
We studied the recommendations of the IPCC and searched for initiatives that could lead to radical reductions in emissions.
We concluded that we would make the fight against deforestation a main priority in Norwegian development assistance.
We concluded that we would make the fight against deforestation a main priority in Norwegian development assistance.
The evidence is pretty compelling: forests play a vital role in regulating the Earth’s climate.
The evidence is pretty compelling: forests play a vital role in regulating the Earth’s climate.
Trees store carbon, thus helping to offset human carbon emissions.
Trees store carbon, thus helping to offset human carbon emissions.
Therefore deforestation and forest degradation increase carbon emissions.
Therefore deforestation and forest degradation increase carbon emissions.
The IPCC findings are clear: emissions from deforestation and forest degradation account for around 20% of global carbon emissions.
The IPCC findings are clear: emissions from deforestation and forest degradation account for around 20% of global carbon emissions.
Emissions from forests are, in fact, even more crucial than this figure indicates.
Emissions from forests are, in fact, even more crucial than this figure indicates.
If global deforestation continues at the present rate, this alone will prevent us from achieving the goal of limiting global warming to two degrees Celsius.
If global deforestation continues at the present rate, this alone will prevent us from achieving the goal of limiting global warming to two degrees Celsius.
Emissions from deforestation are not included in the Kyoto Protocol and are therefore not regulated at present.
Emissions from deforestation are not included in the Kyoto Protocol and are therefore not regulated at present.
But several scientific reports, including the latest IPCC report and the Stern Review, point out that reducing deforestation is a very cost-effective way of reducing carbon emissions.
But several scientific reports, including the latest IPCC report and the Stern Review, point out that reducing deforestation is a very cost-effective way of reducing carbon emissions.
They also argue that it will bring about emission reductions more quickly than any other measure.
They also argue that it will bring about emission reductions more quickly than any other measure.
This is key because we have no time to loose.
This is key because we have no time to loose.
Norway has therefore pledged substantial funds to programmes to reduce deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.
Norway has therefore pledged substantial funds to programmes to reduce deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.
In 2009, we will allocate NOK 1.5 billion to these efforts, which will be scaled up to about NOK 3 billion annually – or about USD 400 million – as soon as possible.
In 2009, we will allocate NOK 1.5 billion to these efforts, which will be scaled up to about NOK 3 billion annually – or about USD 400 million – as soon as possible.
The entire growth in our international development budget for next year will be used to reduce deforestation.
The entire growth in our international development budget for next year will be used to reduce deforestation.
The goal is not only to reduce carbon emissions.
The goal is not only to reduce carbon emissions.
Reducing deforestation is also promoting sustainable development for people who are dependent on forests.
Reducing deforestation is also promoting sustainable development for people who are dependent on forests.
Most of the funding we are providing for the International Climate and Forest Initiative will be channelled through multilateral organisations.
Most of the funding we are providing for the International Climate and Forest Initiative will be channelled through multilateral organisations.
Thus, this is not an exclusively Norwegian initiative.
Thus, this is not an exclusively Norwegian initiative.
The relevant UN bodies are now cooperating closely in the UN Collaborative Programme on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (“UN-REDD”).
The relevant UN bodies are now cooperating closely in the UN Collaborative Programme on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (“UN-REDD”).
In addition, the World Bank and the African Development Bank are looking into arrangements for mutual participation in relevant funds.
In addition, the World Bank and the African Development Bank are looking into arrangements for mutual participation in relevant funds.
We are providing full funding for the first phase of UN-REDD, which involves “quick start” actions for developing national strategies.
We are providing full funding for the first phase of UN-REDD, which involves “quick start” actions for developing national strategies.
This work will start in selected pilot countries: Bolivia, Panama, Paraguay, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam.
This work will start in selected pilot countries: Bolivia, Panama, Paraguay, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam.
This gives you some idea of the extent of the problem.
This gives you some idea of the extent of the problem.
We have also committed substantial funds to the Congo Basin Forest Fund, to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, and to a forest programme in Tanzania.
We have also committed substantial funds to the Congo Basin Forest Fund, to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, and to a forest programme in Tanzania.
We consider this to be a good start.
We consider this to be a good start.
And we hope that these efforts lead to the inclusion of forest-related emissions in the climate change regime to follow the Kyoto Protocol.
And we hope that these efforts lead to the inclusion of forest-related emissions in the climate change regime to follow the Kyoto Protocol.
This is needed in order to provide new and necessary incentives.
This is needed in order to provide new and necessary incentives.
I believe Norway and Sweden can do a lot together.
I believe Norway and Sweden can do a lot together.
We have little choice: deforestation must be stopped to avoid global warming.
We have little choice: deforestation must be stopped to avoid global warming.
Let me return to home.
Let me return to home.
Close to us we can see the most dramatic consequence of climate change: the melting ice.
Close to us we can see the most dramatic consequence of climate change: the melting ice.
The melting ice in Greenland and the melting Arctic ice cover is the 21st century version of the canary in the coal mine.
The melting ice in Greenland and the melting Arctic ice cover is the 21st century version of the canary in the coal mine.
You can observe it in Svalbard right now.
You can observe it in Svalbard right now.
The fjords are free of ice, and the temperature can be plus 10 where it used to be minus 20.
The fjords are free of ice, and the temperature can be plus 10 where it used to be minus 20.
The High North is Norway’s number one foreign policy priority.
The High North is Norway’s number one foreign policy priority.
The reasons are many.
The reasons are many.
Norway and Russia are neighbours in the north.
Norway and Russia are neighbours in the north.
We are managing the world’s largest remaining stock of cod together with Russia.
We are managing the world’s largest remaining stock of cod together with Russia.
The High North is an emerging energy province.
The High North is an emerging energy province.
The energy resources in the Barents Sea may be vital for future security of energy supply in Europe.
The energy resources in the Barents Sea may be vital for future security of energy supply in Europe.
And I will say this to the many environmentalists in Norway: if we close down gas and oil production, the alternative will be coal, not wind or hydropower.
And I will say this to the many environmentalists in Norway: if we close down gas and oil production, the alternative will be coal, not wind or hydropower.
And last – but not least – in the High North we are faced with climate change at close range.
And last – but not least – in the High North we are faced with climate change at close range.
The ice is melting, and it is melting fast.
The ice is melting, and it is melting fast.
In twenty years time we may be able to sail across the North Pole in summer.
In twenty years time we may be able to sail across the North Pole in summer.
As the sea ice shrinks, new opportunities for maritime transport and access to resources arise.
As the sea ice shrinks, new opportunities for maritime transport and access to resources arise.
Increased activity is encouraged, but steps must be taken to ensure that the Barents Sea remains a clean, rich and productive marine environment.
Increased activity is encouraged, but steps must be taken to ensure that the Barents Sea remains a clean, rich and productive marine environment.
We are seeking to strike a balance between petroleum activities, fisheries and maritime transport – adapting to climate change.
We are seeking to strike a balance between petroleum activities, fisheries and maritime transport – adapting to climate change.
We must learn to understand the logic of the oceans.
We must learn to understand the logic of the oceans.
Norway is responsible for managing vast areas in the Arctic.
Norway is responsible for managing vast areas in the Arctic.
We take this responsibility very seriously.
We take this responsibility very seriously.
Protecting ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable use of resources are core principles of all Norwegian legislation and policy.
Protecting ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable use of resources are core principles of all Norwegian legislation and policy.
We want to see increased activity in the High North.
We want to see increased activity in the High North.
This involves both opportunities and challenges.
This involves both opportunities and challenges.
Close cooperation with other key stakeholders is necessary, in particular with our Nordic neighbours and Russia.
Close cooperation with other key stakeholders is necessary, in particular with our Nordic neighbours and Russia.
The regional framework for cooperation between Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway in the High North is the Barents Sea Cooperation.
The regional framework for cooperation between Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway in the High North is the Barents Sea Cooperation.
And there is also the Arctic Council, the circumpolar forum that also includes Canada and the United States.
And there is also the Arctic Council, the circumpolar forum that also includes Canada and the United States.
In the mid 1990s the Arctic Council emerged as a forum primarily focused on initiating and promoting scientific research in fields related to the Arctic, with a growing emphasis on environmental and climate change issues.
In the mid 1990s the Arctic Council emerged as a forum primarily focused on initiating and promoting scientific research in fields related to the Arctic, with a growing emphasis on environmental and climate change issues.
The Arctic Climate Impact Assessment provided significant input to the IPCC’s final conclusions.
The Arctic Climate Impact Assessment provided significant input to the IPCC’s final conclusions.
We need to build further on the Arctic Council.
We need to build further on the Arctic Council.
Norway is chairing the Council until next April when Denmark takes the helm for two years.
Norway is chairing the Council until next April when Denmark takes the helm for two years.
It will in turn be succeeded by Sweden.
It will in turn be succeeded by Sweden.
Together, we three Nordic countries will be able to firmly establish the Arctic Council as the leading body on Arctic affairs, not least by drawing on experiences from our Arctic climate research and sharing them with the world community.
Together, we three Nordic countries will be able to firmly establish the Arctic Council as the leading body on Arctic affairs, not least by drawing on experiences from our Arctic climate research and sharing them with the world community.
We should make use of the Council to discuss some important issues ahead of the climate summit in Copenhagen.
We should make use of the Council to discuss some important issues ahead of the climate summit in Copenhagen.
In April an Arctic Council ministerial meeting will be held in Tromsø, as well as a high-level international seminar on the issue of ice melting.
In April an Arctic Council ministerial meeting will be held in Tromsø, as well as a high-level international seminar on the issue of ice melting.
In the late 1870s, Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was the first person to successfully navigate through the North-East Passage.
In the late 1870s, Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was the first person to successfully navigate through the North-East Passage.
Climate change is today about to open this passage to less heroic travellers who, unlike the Nordenskiöld expedition, will pose a greater threat to nature than nature does to them.
Climate change is today about to open this passage to less heroic travellers who, unlike the Nordenskiöld expedition, will pose a greater threat to nature than nature does to them.
We must therefore ensure that the commercial successors of the Vega expedition behave in a way that does not threaten the vulnerable Arctic environment.
We must therefore ensure that the commercial successors of the Vega expedition behave in a way that does not threaten the vulnerable Arctic environment.
Right now, climate negotiators from all over world are at the UN Climate Conference in Poznan in Poland.
Right now, climate negotiators from all over world are at the UN Climate Conference in Poznan in Poland.
I hope, although recent reports give little cause for optimism, that this meeting will bring us one step closer to a more comprehensive and effective climate framework in the future.
I hope, although recent reports give little cause for optimism, that this meeting will bring us one step closer to a more comprehensive and effective climate framework in the future.
One thing is certain: the world community will have to go a lot further than the Kyoto commitments to stand any chance of halting climate change.
One thing is certain: the world community will have to go a lot further than the Kyoto commitments to stand any chance of halting climate change.
Norway views the Climate Convention and the Kyoto Protocol as the key framework for ensuring the commitments and incentives needed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Norway views the Climate Convention and the Kyoto Protocol as the key framework for ensuring the commitments and incentives needed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Achieving an agreement in Copenhagen in 2009 will require flexibility and political leadership from all parties.
Achieving an agreement in Copenhagen in 2009 will require flexibility and political leadership from all parties.
And we must significantly speed up our efforts.
And we must significantly speed up our efforts.
Both Norway and Sweden are working hard to meet their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.
Both Norway and Sweden are working hard to meet their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.
The Kyoto mechanisms are flexible to reflect differences between the parties.
The Kyoto mechanisms are flexible to reflect differences between the parties.
Emissions trading will continue to be one of the mechanisms that Norway needs to use to meet its commitments.
Emissions trading will continue to be one of the mechanisms that Norway needs to use to meet its commitments.
This is not just a policy choice, it is a policy imperative.
This is not just a policy choice, it is a policy imperative.
For the global climate, it makes little difference where emissions are cut.
For the global climate, it makes little difference where emissions are cut.
To conclude, in order to combat climate change we must devise many different approaches, mechanisms and technologies.
To conclude, in order to combat climate change we must devise many different approaches, mechanisms and technologies.
We will – both Norway and Sweden – have to find innovative solutions, particularly when it comes to financing mitigation and adaptation efforts.
We will – both Norway and Sweden – have to find innovative solutions, particularly when it comes to financing mitigation and adaptation efforts.
These must include mechanisms that generate large amounts of funding more or less automatically.
These must include mechanisms that generate large amounts of funding more or less automatically.
If the current economic turmoil continues, such mechanisms will be even more important.
If the current economic turmoil continues, such mechanisms will be even more important.