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The Norwegian Government has made considerable efforts to provide a unique infrastructure for international research and easy access to the Arctic.
The Norwegian Government has made considerable efforts to provide a unique infrastructure for international research and easy access to the Arctic.
My fourth point concerns the environment.
My fourth point concerns the environment.
[Illustration: Polar bear struggling on thin ice.]
[Illustration: Polar bear struggling on thin ice.]
The polar regions have always been remote and difficult to access.
The polar regions have always been remote and difficult to access.
This is now about to change, particularly in the Arctic.
This is now about to change, particularly in the Arctic.
The Arctic sea ice has been reduced dramatically during the last few decades.
The Arctic sea ice has been reduced dramatically during the last few decades.
This will have devastating consequences for polar bears – and also for ice-dependent seals.
This will have devastating consequences for polar bears – and also for ice-dependent seals.
The only long-term solution to protect the polar regions is to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases to a sustainable level.
The only long-term solution to protect the polar regions is to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases to a sustainable level.
Ice melting in the polar areas will have worldwide effects.
Ice melting in the polar areas will have worldwide effects.
Which brings me to Copenhagen.
Which brings me to Copenhagen.
We need a global climate agreement to cope with these challenges.
We need a global climate agreement to cope with these challenges.
We need a successful outcome of the COP-15 meeting on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
We need a successful outcome of the COP-15 meeting on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
These issues are now quite rightly being put on agendas worldwide.
These issues are now quite rightly being put on agendas worldwide.
Climate change is a vital area of cooperation in the Arctic Council, particularly following the groundbreaking 2004 Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.
Climate change is a vital area of cooperation in the Arctic Council, particularly following the groundbreaking 2004 Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.
The next Arctic Council ministerial meeting will take place in Tromsø in Norway on 29 April.
The next Arctic Council ministerial meeting will take place in Tromsø in Norway on 29 April.
The day before, former Vice President Al Gore and I will co-chair a special ministerial meeting on global ice melting.
The day before, former Vice President Al Gore and I will co-chair a special ministerial meeting on global ice melting.
Our purpose is to issue yet another call for concerted action in the run-up to Copenhagen.
Our purpose is to issue yet another call for concerted action in the run-up to Copenhagen.
The ice is melting not only in the polar regions, but also in most other ice-covered areas of the world, and affecting ecosystems.
The ice is melting not only in the polar regions, but also in most other ice-covered areas of the world, and affecting ecosystems.
This is also about the Himalayas, the Andes and even Kilimanjaro.
This is also about the Himalayas, the Andes and even Kilimanjaro.
Take the billions who depend on stable access to water from the Himalayas.
Take the billions who depend on stable access to water from the Himalayas.
Now they may be heading for decades of flooding and then an eternity of drought.
Now they may be heading for decades of flooding and then an eternity of drought.
We also need to place climate change higher on the agenda of the Antarctic Treaty cooperation.
We also need to place climate change higher on the agenda of the Antarctic Treaty cooperation.
The parties should consider the status and impacts of climate change in Antarctica, the consequences for Antarctic governance and how to communicate new knowledge to the world.
The parties should consider the status and impacts of climate change in Antarctica, the consequences for Antarctic governance and how to communicate new knowledge to the world.
I would propose that the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting decide to convene a Meeting of Experts on climate change before the next Consultative Meeting in 2010.
I would propose that the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting decide to convene a Meeting of Experts on climate change before the next Consultative Meeting in 2010.
My fifth and final point concerns maritime transport.
My fifth and final point concerns maritime transport.
Polar climate change is also posing challenges that have to be handled regionally.
Polar climate change is also posing challenges that have to be handled regionally.
A milder climate and reduced sea ice will increase access by sea to these regions for tourists and for commercial activities such as shipping, fisheries and the offshore petroleum industry.
A milder climate and reduced sea ice will increase access by sea to these regions for tourists and for commercial activities such as shipping, fisheries and the offshore petroleum industry.
However, if the demand for energy resources in the High North increases, we must focus on keeping tension low.
However, if the demand for energy resources in the High North increases, we must focus on keeping tension low.
[Illustration: Map, maritime transport, the Northwest Passage, Northern Route.]
[Illustration: Map, maritime transport, the Northwest Passage, Northern Route.]
Remember that modern polar exploration started over 400 years ago with the search for a new trade route from Europe to China.
Remember that modern polar exploration started over 400 years ago with the search for a new trade route from Europe to China.
Now this may become a reality.
Now this may become a reality.
The first significant change in economic activity in the Arctic is likely to be in the area of commercial maritime transport.
The first significant change in economic activity in the Arctic is likely to be in the area of commercial maritime transport.
There may be different views about how much time and money could be saved by opening up for commercial transport through the Northwest Passage and the Northern Route – as shown here on the maps.
There may be different views about how much time and money could be saved by opening up for commercial transport through the Northwest Passage and the Northern Route – as shown here on the maps.
But there is general agreement that we must have the necessary infrastructure in place to deal with this, not least with regard to monitoring, surveillance and search and rescue.
But there is general agreement that we must have the necessary infrastructure in place to deal with this, not least with regard to monitoring, surveillance and search and rescue.
The Arctic Council’s role is decision-shaping rather than decision-making.
The Arctic Council’s role is decision-shaping rather than decision-making.
As outgoing chair, I clearly see the need for the Arctic Council to play a more active role as a provider of guidelines, best practices and knowledge to other international forums.
As outgoing chair, I clearly see the need for the Arctic Council to play a more active role as a provider of guidelines, best practices and knowledge to other international forums.
We must develop search and rescue services for both the Antarctic and the Arctic Oceans.
We must develop search and rescue services for both the Antarctic and the Arctic Oceans.
And we should put Arctic and Antarctic shipping higher on the agenda of the International Maritime Organization.
And we should put Arctic and Antarctic shipping higher on the agenda of the International Maritime Organization.
Moreover, we should share experience and best practices on integrated ocean management, adopt and implement Arctic offshore oil and gas guidelines, and consider arrangements for regional fisheries management.
Moreover, we should share experience and best practices on integrated ocean management, adopt and implement Arctic offshore oil and gas guidelines, and consider arrangements for regional fisheries management.
[Illustration: Photo of passengers rescued from the cruise liner “Ocean Nova” in Antarctica, which ran aground on 17 February 2009.]
[Illustration: Photo of passengers rescued from the cruise liner “Ocean Nova” in Antarctica, which ran aground on 17 February 2009.]
In Antarctica too, new challenges are arising due to the rapid increase in tourism – as shown here when the cruise liner “Ocean Nova” ran aground two months ago.
In Antarctica too, new challenges are arising due to the rapid increase in tourism – as shown here when the cruise liner “Ocean Nova” ran aground two months ago.
Visits to Antarctica must be welcomed as a good way of learning about a fantastic region.
Visits to Antarctica must be welcomed as a good way of learning about a fantastic region.
However, it is the duty of all parties to set standards that adequately protect the Antarctic environment and ensure that all activities are conducted as safely as possible.
However, it is the duty of all parties to set standards that adequately protect the Antarctic environment and ensure that all activities are conducted as safely as possible.
And they must not disturb local scientific activities.
And they must not disturb local scientific activities.
I therefore fully support the concept of a Strategic Vision for Antarctic Tourism proposed by the United Kingdom at our meeting.
I therefore fully support the concept of a Strategic Vision for Antarctic Tourism proposed by the United Kingdom at our meeting.
The vision will be used to inform and guide further work to underpin the development of a comprehensive and robust framework to manage Antarctic tourism activities.
The vision will be used to inform and guide further work to underpin the development of a comprehensive and robust framework to manage Antarctic tourism activities.
The adoption of a new protocol on Antarctic tourism could be a new goal of the Antarctic Treaty cooperation.
The adoption of a new protocol on Antarctic tourism could be a new goal of the Antarctic Treaty cooperation.
[Illustration: Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen crossing Antarctica.]
[Illustration: Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen crossing Antarctica.]
Madam Secretary, Ladies and gentlemen,
Madam Secretary, Ladies and gentlemen,
To sum up, the issues we are dealing with in the polar regions are closely related to a number of global issues that need to be addressed.
To sum up, the issues we are dealing with in the polar regions are closely related to a number of global issues that need to be addressed.
Climate change is the most demanding challenge – it is the ultimate political challenge of our generation.
Climate change is the most demanding challenge – it is the ultimate political challenge of our generation.
Addressing it will require massive efforts and strong political will.
Addressing it will require massive efforts and strong political will.
However, such political will should be regarded as a renewable resource.
However, such political will should be regarded as a renewable resource.
The more we mobilise and use it, the more political will we will generate.
The more we mobilise and use it, the more political will we will generate.
Both the Antarctic Treaty cooperation and the Arctic Council are in need of this will.
Both the Antarctic Treaty cooperation and the Arctic Council are in need of this will.
When the explorer Fridtjof Nansen set out to cross the then uncharted Greenland ice sheet in 1888, he started from the unpopulated, hostile east coast.
When the explorer Fridtjof Nansen set out to cross the then uncharted Greenland ice sheet in 1888, he started from the unpopulated, hostile east coast.
He burned his boats, leaving only one way to go – forward.
He burned his boats, leaving only one way to go – forward.
But let all of us bring together our political will, and move forward together and do what is necessary to meet the challenges and preserve the polar regions for present and future generations.
But let all of us bring together our political will, and move forward together and do what is necessary to meet the challenges and preserve the polar regions for present and future generations.
Joint press release from Eksportfinans’ four largest shareholders
Joint press release from Eksportfinans’ four largest shareholders
The largest owners of Eksportfinans ASA aim to wind down the company in an orderly manner in order to preserve the interests of all stakeholders.
The largest owners of Eksportfinans ASA aim to wind down the company in an orderly manner in order to preserve the interests of all stakeholders.
In our capacity as shareholders, we presently view the company’s financial status, liquidity position and capitalization as adequate to achieve this.
In our capacity as shareholders, we presently view the company’s financial status, liquidity position and capitalization as adequate to achieve this.
With reference to Moody’s downgrading of the rating in Eksportfinans ASA from Aa3 to Ba1 today, the largest owners of the company will have the interests of all stakeholders in focus, alongside own interests as shareholders.
With reference to Moody’s downgrading of the rating in Eksportfinans ASA from Aa3 to Ba1 today, the largest owners of the company will have the interests of all stakeholders in focus, alongside own interests as shareholders.
No new loans will be granted from Eksportfinans going forward.
No new loans will be granted from Eksportfinans going forward.
Eksportfinans will be managing Norway’s export financing on behalf of the Kingdom of Norway until the new permanent organization is in place, no later than July 1, 2012.
Eksportfinans will be managing Norway’s export financing on behalf of the Kingdom of Norway until the new permanent organization is in place, no later than July 1, 2012.
The company’s funding and liquidity situation is assessed to be well matched to its needs going forward.
The company’s funding and liquidity situation is assessed to be well matched to its needs going forward.
Eksportfinans is considered to be adequately capitalised to manage the run-off portfolio.
Eksportfinans is considered to be adequately capitalised to manage the run-off portfolio.
The existing loan book, which is fully supported by government guarantees (42.3%) or bank guarantees (57.7%) also going forward, is not affected by recent developments and the downgrade from Moody’s is not motivated by asset quality concerns.
The existing loan book, which is fully supported by government guarantees (42.3%) or bank guarantees (57.7%) also going forward, is not affected by recent developments and the downgrade from Moody’s is not motivated by asset quality concerns.
The owners consequently plan to wind down the company in an orderly manner with the aim of maintaining the equity in the company intact.
The owners consequently plan to wind down the company in an orderly manner with the aim of maintaining the equity in the company intact.
Shareholding DNB Bank ASA 40.0% ownership share Nordea Bank Norge ASA 23.21% ownership share The Norwegian Government 15.0% ownership share Danske Bank A/S 8.09% ownership share
Shareholding DNB Bank ASA 40.0% ownership share Nordea Bank Norge ASA 23.21% ownership share The Norwegian Government 15.0% ownership share Danske Bank A/S 8.09% ownership share
Joint press release on the second review of Iceland’s IMF program and the Nordic loans to Iceland
Felles nordisk pressemelding om andre gjennomgang av Islands IMF-program
We welcome Iceland’s Letter of Intent in connection with the second IMF-review of its economic programme, in which Iceland clearly reaffirms its commitment to honour its obligations in regard to the insured retail depositors of the intervened Icelandic banks and its preparedness to conclude – at the earliest convenience – negotiations with the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands regarding settlement of this matter.
We welcome Iceland’s Letter of Intent in connection with the second IMF-review of its economic programme, in which Iceland clearly reaffirms its commitment to honour its obligations in regard to the insured retail depositors of the intervened Icelandic banks and its preparedness to conclude – at the earliest convenience – negotiations with the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands regarding settlement of this matter.
We strongly support Iceland’s continued efforts in this regard.
We strongly support Iceland’s continued efforts in this regard.
The Nordic countries welcome the IMF Board’s approval of the second review of Iceland’s economic stabilization and reform programme on 16 April 2010 and the broad international support thereof.
The Nordic countries welcome the IMF Board’s approval of the second review of Iceland’s economic stabilization and reform programme on 16 April 2010 and the broad international support thereof.
We have now made the second tranche of the Nordic loans available to Iceland.
We have now made the second tranche of the Nordic loans available to Iceland.
- What we are celebrating today is a legal document, but it is also a method.
- What we are celebrating today is a legal document, but it is also a method.
It is also an approach.
It is also an approach.
Your Royal Highnesses, Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Your Royal Highnesses, Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
It gives me immense pleasure, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, to welcome you to this evening.
It gives me immense pleasure, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, to welcome you to this evening.
We hope you have had a nice stay in Oslo during these days and a fruitful exchange of experiences, and that you have renewed all the contacts and partnerships that we are so proud of in this process.
We hope you have had a nice stay in Oslo during these days and a fruitful exchange of experiences, and that you have renewed all the contacts and partnerships that we are so proud of in this process.
In this room today, we are many who have contributed to what happened ten years ago, and to what has happened every week since the Mine Ban Convention was signed and entered into force.
In this room today, we are many who have contributed to what happened ten years ago, and to what has happened every week since the Mine Ban Convention was signed and entered into force.
I cannot name all of them, but I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you, including those who are not present and whose names are not in the programmes, but who have contributed so much.
I cannot name all of them, but I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you, including those who are not present and whose names are not in the programmes, but who have contributed so much.
I would also like to pay my respects to all the victims, both those who became victims of anti-personnel land mines before this convention saw the light of day and those who have become victims since then.
I would also like to pay my respects to all the victims, both those who became victims of anti-personnel land mines before this convention saw the light of day and those who have become victims since then.
But let us also think about all those who have not become victims because of what we achieved ten years ago.
But let us also think about all those who have not become victims because of what we achieved ten years ago.
There are probably many of them, and they should inspire us.
There are probably many of them, and they should inspire us.
This, in our view, is not a day of celebration, of looking back and being self-congratulatory.
This, in our view, is not a day of celebration, of looking back and being self-congratulatory.
This is really an event to sum up the lessons, re-inspire and reunite, and look ahead.
This is really an event to sum up the lessons, re-inspire and reunite, and look ahead.
Today, I have met two fabulous women.
Today, I have met two fabulous women.
Two Nobel Laureates – Shirin Ebadi and Jody Williams.
Two Nobel Laureates – Shirin Ebadi and Jody Williams.
And I have learned what Nobel Laureates don’t rest on.
And I have learned what Nobel Laureates don’t rest on.
And that is their laurels.
And that is their laurels.
They are looking ahead, and they are inspiring us all to move forward.
They are looking ahead, and they are inspiring us all to move forward.
And what is this all about?
And what is this all about?
Well, it is about continuing to address the agenda of human security.
Well, it is about continuing to address the agenda of human security.
What happened ten years ago was only the first real attempt to do that in a different way, and it can only be the beginning of a very long process.
What happened ten years ago was only the first real attempt to do that in a different way, and it can only be the beginning of a very long process.
During these two days, we have discussed small arms, we have discussed cluster munitions, and we have even discussed nuclear weapons.
During these two days, we have discussed small arms, we have discussed cluster munitions, and we have even discussed nuclear weapons.
And there can be many more issues, many more threats, many more challenges.
And there can be many more issues, many more threats, many more challenges.
My point is that what we are celebrating today is a legal document, but it is also a method.
My point is that what we are celebrating today is a legal document, but it is also a method.
We spoke about that yesterday: the way governments and civil society found a way of coming together.
We spoke about that yesterday: the way governments and civil society found a way of coming together.
I stress strongly that we should not confuse the roles.
I stress strongly that we should not confuse the roles.
Governments can never become NGOs and vice versa.
Governments can never become NGOs and vice versa.
NGOs can never become governments.
NGOs can never become governments.
But we have learned how we in certain settings can work together and become something quite different from what we are in our traditional settings.
But we have learned how we in certain settings can work together and become something quite different from what we are in our traditional settings.
Many still find this an unfamiliar idea.
Many still find this an unfamiliar idea.
And many still find it quite alien.
And many still find it quite alien.
But I am convinced that it is the approach we have to take.
But I am convinced that it is the approach we have to take.
Not only on the human security issues, which we have defined, but on development issues and so many other global issues that require our attention.
Not only on the human security issues, which we have defined, but on development issues and so many other global issues that require our attention.
Not least, the approach to climate change, which is going to challenge us to work in very, very different ways and in new ways.
Not least, the approach to climate change, which is going to challenge us to work in very, very different ways and in new ways.
Now, as you know, I myself, my Government, my colleagues in Government and throughout civil society in Norway are focused these days on the cluster munitions issue.
Now, as you know, I myself, my Government, my colleagues in Government and throughout civil society in Norway are focused these days on the cluster munitions issue.
We have more than 80 states behind us at this stage.
We have more than 80 states behind us at this stage.
We had more than 40 coming to Oslo in February, and as we said: this is a good start.
We had more than 40 coming to Oslo in February, and as we said: this is a good start.
And the fact that we are more than 80 here today brings me to my last point.
And the fact that we are more than 80 here today brings me to my last point.
When we agreed to adopt the Convention, we were 89.
When we agreed to adopt the Convention, we were 89.
So, we are almost there.
So, we are almost there.
Three months later, when it was signed, we were 122.
Three months later, when it was signed, we were 122.
And when Iraq joined the Convention a few months ago, we were 155.
And when Iraq joined the Convention a few months ago, we were 155.