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The Commission will within this year start work to design a mechanism to stimulate the construction and operation by 2015 of up to 12 large-scale demonstrations of sustainable fossil fuel technologies in commercial power generation in the EU.
The Commission will within this year start work to design a mechanism to stimulate the construction and operation by 2015 of up to 12 large-scale demonstrations of sustainable fossil fuel technologies in commercial power generation in the EU.
As a Norwegian/EU co-operation, I think the CO2 test centre at Mongstad would fit in perfectly as one of the European large scale demonstration facilities.
As a Norwegian/EU co-operation, I think the CO2 test centre at Mongstad would fit in perfectly as one of the European large scale demonstration facilities.
Summing up, the world is in need of concrete actions to curb CO2 emissions.
Summing up, the world is in need of concrete actions to curb CO2 emissions.
Carbon dioxide capture and storage could play an important role in the portfolio of mitigating actions for stabilization of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.
Carbon dioxide capture and storage could play an important role in the portfolio of mitigating actions for stabilization of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.
However, we have to acknowledge that realizing carbon capture and storage on a large scale is still a very challenging task, which requires close cooperation with the institutional and commercial players.
However, we have to acknowledge that realizing carbon capture and storage on a large scale is still a very challenging task, which requires close cooperation with the institutional and commercial players.
The Norwegian Government has ambitious goals regarding capture, use and storage of CO2.
The Norwegian Government has ambitious goals regarding capture, use and storage of CO2.
The commitment to develop gas-fired power stations with carbon capture and storage in Norway is an important element of our energy policy.
The commitment to develop gas-fired power stations with carbon capture and storage in Norway is an important element of our energy policy.
Succeeding with our efforts, we will achieve a more secure energy supply and through technology development contribute to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Succeeding with our efforts, we will achieve a more secure energy supply and through technology development contribute to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Norway has decided to take an important step towards more sustainable energy technologies.
Norway has decided to take an important step towards more sustainable energy technologies.
I hope you will join us!
I hope you will join us!
Allocations for the High North to be increased by NOK 514 million
Nordområdesatsingen økes med 514 millioner
“Norway must continue to take the lead in developing the High North,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Norge skal fortsette å føre an i utviklingen av nordområdene.
“The Government has is therefore proposing a record increase of NOK 514 million in the High North allocation for 2009.
Derfor foreslår regjeringen en rekordøkning på 514 millioner til satsingen på nordområdene i 2009.
These efforts cover a broad range of areas, and are being funded over the budgets of 10 different ministries.
Arbeidet er bredt anlagt og følges opp med midler over budsjettposter i ti ulike departementer.
The increased funding for priority areas includes NOK 60 million for seismic surveys in the counties of Nordland and Troms, NOK 88 million for improved oil pollution emergency response, NOK 74 million for emergency tugboat services, NOK 10 million for marine bioprospecting, NOK 100 million to promote onshore value creation and NOK 22 million for a resource centre for ice and climate.
Blant satsingsområdene er 60 millioner til seismikk i Nordland og Troms, 88 millioner til styrking av oljevernberedskapen, 74 milllioner til slepebåtberedskap, 10 millioner til marin bioprospektering, 100 millioner til landbasert verdiskapning, og 22 millioner til et kompetansesenter for is og klima.
“Norway has a responsibility to safeguard Norwegian sovereignty and ensure the sound management of both renewable and non-renewable resources.
- Norge har et ansvar for å sikre norsk suverenitet og trygge forvaltningen av fornybare og ikke-fornybare ressurser.
This means that we need to further develop our cooperation with Russia and strengthen contact with our neighbours and allies in the north.
Dette krever at vi videreutvikler samarbeidet med Russland og styrker kontakten med våre naboer og allierte i nord.
The Nordic framework provides the basis for closer cooperation on common challenges in our neighbouring areas.
Den nordiske rammen er utgangspunktet for et styrket samarbeid om felles utfordringer i våre nærområder.
Our 2009 budget proposal will further enhance these efforts,” the Foreign Minister continued.
Budsjettforslaget for 2009 vil styrke dette arbeidet ytterligere, sier utenriksministeren.
NOK 7 million is earmarked for culture, promotion and information measures in the High North.
Fem millioner kroner er øremerket til kultur-, profilerings- og informasjonstiltak i nordområdene.
“Under the Barents 2020 programme for knowledge-building in the north, the Government is creating arenas for cooperation between Norwegian and foreign centres of knowledge with a view to updating and increasing our knowledge about the High North,” said Mr Støre.
- Gjennom programmet Barents 2020 for kunnskapsutvikling i nord skaper regjeringen arenaer for samarbeid mellom norske og utenlandske kompetansemiljøer og bidrar til å oppdatere og øke vår kunnskap om nordområdene, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Funding for the Barents 2020 programme will be increased by NOK 35.2 million in 2009.
I 2009 blir Barents 2020 tilført 35,2 mill. kroner i nye midler.
Project cooperation with northwestern Russia will be increased by NOK 7 million to NOK 130 million.
Prosjektsamarbeidet med Nordvest-Russland styrkes med syv millioner til 130 millioner kroner i 2009.
“In its policy platform, the Government highlighted the High North as its most important strategic priority area.
- I Soria Moria erklæringen fremhevet regjeringen nordområdesatsingen som sitt viktigste strategiske satsingsområde.
This has therefore been an area of active diplomatic efforts for the foreign service.
Dette har ført til aktivt diplomatisk arbeid for oss i utenrikstjenesten.
We are now seeing that a number of countries are directing their attention towards the north, not least because of the opportunities and challenges related to energy, transport and climate change,” the Foreign Minister added.
Vi ser nå at en rekke land retter fokus mot nord, ikke minst på grunn av de muligheter og utfordringer som ligger der hva gjelder energi, transport og klima, sier utenriksministeren.
Our efforts in the High North have a time horizon of generations.
- Nordområdesatsingen er et generasjonsprosjekt.
A section of the maritime boundary with Russia has been finally determined and we have made good headway on the dismantling of decommissioned nuclear submarines.
Deler av sjøgrensen med Russland er endelig fastlagt, og vi har god fremdrift i arbeidet med opphugging av utrangerte atomubåter.
A grant scheme for the High North has also been established.
Videre er det etablert et stipendprogram for nordområdene.
Knowledge about the High North has been significantly boosted through a number of research and development projects.
Kunnskapen om nordområdene har fått et kraftig løft gjennom en rekke forsknings- og utviklingsprosjekter.
We have also improved maritime safety in the waters around Svalbard and strengthened oil pollution emergency response in North Norway.
Vi har også styrket sjøsikkerheten i farvannene rundt Svalbard og styrket oljevernberedskapen i Nord-Norge.
The Government’s High North strategy contains a list of 22 measures.
Nordområdestrategien inneholder 22 tiltakspunkter.
The proposal for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 2009 budget gives an overall presentation of the Government’s High North efforts and a status report on the implementation of the High North strategy.
I Utenriksdepartementets budsjett for 2009 finnes en samlet framstilling av regjeringens nordområdesatsing, og en statusrapport på oppfølgingen av nordområdestrategien.
Increased focus on culture and public diplomacy abroad
Økt satsing på kultur og norgesprofilering i utlandet
This represents an increase of 60% since 2005.
Dette er en økning på 60 prosent siden 2005.
“Funding for foreign cultural policy and public diplomacy is intended to underpin Norway’s political priorities and interests.
- Midler til utenrikskulturell virksomhet, norgesfremme og omdømme skal bygge opp under Norges politiske prioriteringer og interesser.
Cooperating with cultural organisations and art communities abroad is key in this context,” Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented.
Samarbeidet med kulturlivets egne organisasjoner og kunstfaglige miljøer i utlandet står sentralt, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“Artists dare to communicate new messages, they dare to let their ideas interact and wrestle with international trends.
- Kunstnerne tør å fremme nye budskap, de tør la sine ideer møtes og brytes mot internasjonale strømninger.
Artists’ encounters with the world around them open up new arenas for dialogue, and create new points of contact and opportunities.
Gjennom kunstnernes møter med omverdenen skapes nye arenaer for dialog, kontaktpunkter og muligheter.
Art opens doors, it opens eyes, and it opens ears.
Kunsten åpner dører, den åpner øyne og den åpner ører.
We must be aware of how to make use of these possibilities,” Mr Støre said.
Disse rommene må vi vite å benytte oss av, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Increased funding will also expand the breadth of, and commitment to, cultural cooperation in the Government’s High North Strategy.
Økte midler vil øke bredden og engasjementet i kultursamarbeidet innenfor regjeringens Nordområdestrategi.
“Larger allocations in this area will give us the opportunity to increase cooperation between artistic and cultural arenas in North Norway and Russia.
- Større bevilgninger på dette området gir oss muligheten til økt samarbeid mellom nordnorske og russiske kunst- og kulturmiljøer.
This is an exciting dimension of our High North efforts,” Mr Støre added.
Dette er en spennende dimensjon i nordområdearbeidet, sier utenriksministeren.
“We attach importance to efforts in the area of public diplomacy, which is an integral part of modern foreign policy.
- Vi vektlegger arbeidet med omdømme som en del av den moderne utenrikspolitikken.
Working systematically and increasing awareness in this area are vital if we are to create a clear and positive image of Norway abroad,” Mr Støre said.
Økt bevissthet og et systematisk omdømmearbeid er nødvendig for å skape et tydelig og positivt norgesbilde, sier utenriksminister Støre.
The Government proposes that NOK 26.2 billion should be allocated to development cooperation in 2009.
Regjeringen foreslår å bruke 26,2 milliarder kroner på utviklingssamarbeid i 2009.
The Government will continue to work along the main tracks it has established for Norwegian development cooperation.
Regjeringen viderefører arbeidet langs hovedsporene for norsk utviklingssamarbeid.
The allocations for peace and human rights, climate change, oil and energy, and women’s rights and gender equality are to be increased.
Satsinga på fred og menneskerettigheter, klima, olje og energi og kvinner og likestilling øker.
Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative is designed to achieve rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, at the same time as it promotes development in poor countries,” said Mr Solheim.
Samtidig bidrar vi til utvikling i fattige land, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
The main focus areas proposed in the budget for 2009 are:
De viktigste satsingene i 2009 er:
NOK 1.5 billion of this amount is to be earmarked for concrete projects.
Av dette er 1,5 milliarder satt av til konkrete prosjekter.
In addition, the Government proposes that a further NOK 1.5 billion should be made available to enable additional projects to be started in 2009.
I tillegg foreslår regjeringen å gi tilsagn om ytterligere 1,5 milliarder kroner til slike tiltak, slik at man kan sette i gang prosjekter for dette beløpet i 2009.
This is a historically high allocation for environmental development cooperation, and a significant increase from 2008.
Dette er en historisk høy satsing på miljøbistand, og en kraftig økning fra 2008.
Clean energy: funding for development efforts related to clean energy and the Oil for Development programme is to be increased by NOK 200 million in 2009.
Ren energi: Regjeringen øker støtten til arbeidet med ren energi for utvikling og olje for utvikling med 200 millioner kroner for 2009.
Energy is a prerequisite for growth, and this increase could trigger commercial investments in clean energy such as hydropower, and solar and wind power.
Energi er en forutsetning for utvikling, og økningen kan også utløse kommersielle investeringer i ren energi som vannkraft, sol og vind.
Education: an increase in funding for education in poor countries of NOK 115 million in 2009.
Utdanning: Regjeringen øker satsinga på utdanning i fattige land med 115 millioner kroner i 2009.
The allocation to UNICEF for efforts to ensure education for girls and children who are affected by conflict is to increase by NOK 60 million.
Støtten til FNs barnefond Unicef øker med 60 millioner kroner, for arbeidet med å gi utdanning til jenter samt barn i stater rammet av konflikt.
The World Bank’s Education for All – Fast Track Initiative is to receive NOK 150 million next year, an increase of NOK 55 million.
Verdensbankens «Education for All – Fast Track Initiative» får 150 millioner kroner neste år, en økning på 55 millioner kroner.
Women’s rights and gender equality: an increase of NOK 65 million for efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality in 2009.
Kvinner og likestilling: Arbeidet med kvinners rettigheter og likestilling får 65 millioner kroner mer i 2009.
This is to be used for funding women’s organisations in poor countries and supporting local efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality.
Pengene skal gå til å finansiere kvinneorganisasjoner i fattige land og støtte opp under det lokale arbeidet for å fremme kvinners rettigheter og likestilling.
NGOs: The Government attaches importance to the efforts of Norwegian NGOs to strengthen civil society in poor countries, and therefore proposes an increase of NOK 35 million for this area.
Frivillige organisasjoner: Regjeringen satser på norske frivillige organisasjoners arbeid for å styrke det sivile samfunnet i fattige land, og øker derfor støtten med 35 millioner kroner.
In addition, the 2009 budget proposal includes an increase in the allocation for assistance to refugees to cover increased costs.
I tillegg økes posten for flyktningtiltak på bistandsbudsjettet i 2009, på grunn av økte utgifter.
Foreign Minister Støre condemns terrorist attacks in Baghdad
Støre fordømmer terrorangrep i Bagdad
Parliamentary elections will be held in Iraq early 2010.
Irak vil holde parlamentsvalg i mars 2010.
“Norway will continue to support the efforts to build a democratic and stable Iraq,” said the Foreign Minister.
- Norge vil fortsette å støtte oppbyggingen av et demokratisk og stabilt Irak, sier utenriksministeren.
Foreign Minister condemns terrorist attack in Baghdad
Utenriksministeren fordømmer terrorangrep i Bagdad
The Iraqi capital, Baghdad, was Sunday hit by one of the worst terrorist attacks in several years.
Iraks hovedstad Bagdad ble søndag rammet av et av de største terrorangrepene på flere år.
A large number of people were killed and injured.
Et stort antall mennesker er drept og såret.
The Iraqi capital, Baghdad, was hit today by one of the worst terrorist attacks in several years.
Iraks hovedstad Bagdad ble i dag rammet av et av de største terrorangrepene på flere år.
“I strongly condemn this terrorist attack, which has affected so many innocent civilians,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Jeg fordømmer på det sterkeste dette terrorangrepet, som har rammet mange uskyldige sivile, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
There has been more extensive contact between Norway and Iraq in the past few years, and the Foreign Minister visited Baghdad in June.
Kontaktflaten mellom Norge og Irak er blitt bredere de siste årene, og i juni besøkte utenriksministeren Bagdad.
“Norway will continue to support the reconstruction of a democratic and stable Iraq,” said Mr Støre.
- Norge vil fortsette å støtte gjenoppbyggingen av et demokratisk og stabilt Irak, sier utenriksministeren.
Norway condemned violations of human rights
Norge tok opp brudd på menneskerettighetene
Norway's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Bente Angell-Hansen, criticized the human rights' situation in Iran, Burma, Afghanistan, Kenya, Sudan and the DR Congo in her statement at the UN Human Rights Council.
Norges FN-ambassadør i Genève, Bente Angell-Hansen, tok opp menneskerettighetssituasjonen i Iran, Burma, Afghanistan, Kenya, Sudan og Den demokratiske republikken Kongo i i sitt innlegg i FNs menneskerettighetsråd.
Thank you Mr President,
Thank you Mr President,
The promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms is a priority objective of the UN and a legitimate concern of the international community.
The promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms is a priority objective of the UN and a legitimate concern of the international community.
Norway views agenda item 4 as an important part of the mandate of the Human Rights Council and appreciates this opportunity to address the situation of human rights on the ground.
Norway views agenda item 4 as an important part of the mandate of the Human Rights Council and appreciates this opportunity to address the situation of human rights on the ground.
Norway is deeply concerned regarding the continued detention and imprisonment of peaceful demonstrators, opposition politicians and journalists in Iran.
Norway is deeply concerned regarding the continued detention and imprisonment of peaceful demonstrators, opposition politicians and journalists in Iran.
We urge the Iranian authorities to release these persons from prison.
We urge the Iranian authorities to release these persons from prison.
We are furthermore concerned about the continued closure of the Centre for Human Rights Defenders, and encourage Iranian authorities to allow human rights defenders to work freely.
We are furthermore concerned about the continued closure of the Centre for Human Rights Defenders, and encourage Iranian authorities to allow human rights defenders to work freely.
We note that the authorities have established two commissions to investigate the reports of torture and deaths in prison.
We note that the authorities have established two commissions to investigate the reports of torture and deaths in prison.
In this context we strongly encourage Iran to stand by its commitment and to facilitate the requested visits of the special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council.
In this context we strongly encourage Iran to stand by its commitment and to facilitate the requested visits of the special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council.
A constructive cooperation between UN member states and the Human Rights Council is in our view key to effective promotion and protection of Human Rights.
A constructive cooperation between UN member states and the Human Rights Council is in our view key to effective promotion and protection of Human Rights.
Norway condemns the gross and systematic violations of human rights in Myanmar.
Norway condemns the gross and systematic violations of human rights in Myanmar.
We were dismayed by the recent verdict against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and strongly encourage the government to start an inclusive dialogue with all political forces.
We were dismayed by the recent verdict against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and strongly encourage the government to start an inclusive dialogue with all political forces.
The 2010 elections must be fair and free.
The 2010 elections must be fair and free.
This requires the immediate and unconditional release of detained human rights defenders, democracy activists and other political prisoners.
This requires the immediate and unconditional release of detained human rights defenders, democracy activists and other political prisoners.
The human rights situation in Kenya remains a concern.
The human rights situation in Kenya remains a concern.
Numerous reports have documented a pattern of human rights violations where state security agencies are the perpetrators.
Numerous reports have documented a pattern of human rights violations where state security agencies are the perpetrators.
This includes the Government’s own Waki-commission report.
This includes the Government’s own Waki-commission report.
We appreciate that Kenya has expressed its commitment to reform the security sector and institutionally deal with the culture of impunity and we recognize some first positive steps.
We appreciate that Kenya has expressed its commitment to reform the security sector and institutionally deal with the culture of impunity and we recognize some first positive steps.
Further action is needed.
Further action is needed.
Kenya’s Joint Task Force on Police Reform needs to complete its work.
Kenya’s Joint Task Force on Police Reform needs to complete its work.
And the Government should follow up and act upon the Waki-report and the Alston-report.
And the Government should follow up and act upon the Waki-report and the Alston-report.
A comprehensive reform in the security sector would prove to the world that Kenya addresses the culture of impunity.
A comprehensive reform in the security sector would prove to the world that Kenya addresses the culture of impunity.
It was an important step for the Afghan democracy that the elections actually took place as scheduled.
It was an important step for the Afghan democracy that the elections actually took place as scheduled.
Yet, the current post-election phase is demanding and illustrates that democracy is a long and cumbersome process.
Yet, the current post-election phase is demanding and illustrates that democracy is a long and cumbersome process.
Norway is deeply worried about the massive allegations of fraud during the election process.
Norway is deeply worried about the massive allegations of fraud during the election process.
It is vital that the Independent Election Commission and the Election Complaints Commission fulfil their tasks in accordance with Afghan law, so that the final outcome gains legitimacy.
It is vital that the Independent Election Commission and the Election Complaints Commission fulfil their tasks in accordance with Afghan law, so that the final outcome gains legitimacy.
§ 131 of the Afghan Constitution contains several articles that discriminate against women.
§ 131 of the Afghan Constitution contains several articles that discriminate against women.
We have urged the Afghanistan government to change the articles that violate the Afghan Constitution and several UN resolutions that Afghanistan has adopted.
We have urged the Afghanistan government to change the articles that violate the Afghan Constitution and several UN resolutions that Afghanistan has adopted.
My government will continue to follow closely the development on this matter.
My government will continue to follow closely the development on this matter.
We welcome the improvements in the security situation in Darfur.
We welcome the improvements in the security situation in Darfur.
Still, the protection of IDPs and civilians remains an important challenge.
Still, the protection of IDPs and civilians remains an important challenge.
Gender-based violence does still occur undeterred and remain a crucial challenge for The Government of Sudan and the international community.
Gender-based violence does still occur undeterred and remain a crucial challenge for The Government of Sudan and the international community.
We urge Sudan to fully cooperate with the International Criminal Court.
We urge Sudan to fully cooperate with the International Criminal Court.