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These efforts are ongoing, and in 2017 we will start removing spent fuels from 100 nuclear submarine reactors in Andreeva Bay, the former nuclear submarine service base for Russia's Northern Fleet.
These efforts are ongoing, and in 2017 we will start removing spent fuels from 100 nuclear submarine reactors in Andreeva Bay, the former nuclear submarine service base for Russia's Northern Fleet.
We have dismantled five nuclear submarines and have removed and secured highly radioactive sources from 251 lighthouses.
We have dismantled five nuclear submarines and have removed and secured highly radioactive sources from 251 lighthouses.
We have also upgraded the Kola and Leningrad nuclear power plants.
We have also upgraded the Kola and Leningrad nuclear power plants.
As a result, there has been a significant reduction in the number of safety related incidents at these plants in recent years.
As a result, there has been a significant reduction in the number of safety related incidents at these plants in recent years.
Another area of crucial importance is investigating sunken nuclear submarines.
Another area of crucial importance is investigating sunken nuclear submarines.
We have carried out successful expeditions to sunken nuclear submarines in Arctic waters in 2012 and 2014.
We have carried out successful expeditions to sunken nuclear submarines in Arctic waters in 2012 and 2014.
The preliminary conclusion was that radioactive contamination in the area was low.
The preliminary conclusion was that radioactive contamination in the area was low.
We were glad that the joint audit reports on nuclear cooperation confirmed the effectiveness of these efforts and showed that our cooperation has contributed to a safer world.
We were glad that the joint audit reports on nuclear cooperation confirmed the effectiveness of these efforts and showed that our cooperation has contributed to a safer world.
The insights we gain and the expertise we develop through this work put us in a much better position to handle any undesirable situations that might arise.
The insights we gain and the expertise we develop through this work put us in a much better position to handle any undesirable situations that might arise.
This is not least due to the good contact we have developed with the Russian authorities.
This is not least due to the good contact we have developed with the Russian authorities.
We will keep up the good work in the time ahead.
We will keep up the good work in the time ahead.
Joint fisheries management
Joint fisheries management
Joint fisheries management is another area where Norway and Russia have cooperated closely with excellent results.
Joint fisheries management is another area where Norway and Russia have cooperated closely with excellent results.
We have achieved sustainable and efficient management of a number of shared fish stocks in the Barents Sea.
We have achieved sustainable and efficient management of a number of shared fish stocks in the Barents Sea.
Today, we enjoy the world's most abundant cod stock in the Barents Sea.
Today, we enjoy the world's most abundant cod stock in the Barents Sea.
This year, for example, we shared a quota of 894 000 tonnes.
This year, for example, we shared a quota of 894 000 tonnes.
This development would not have been possible without the close and constructive fisheries cooperation with Russia that we have developed over the years.
This development would not have been possible without the close and constructive fisheries cooperation with Russia that we have developed over the years.
It is also positive to see how our cooperation in the Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission is progressing and expanding, for example on a new species, the snow crab.
It is also positive to see how our cooperation in the Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission is progressing and expanding, for example on a new species, the snow crab.
Robust mechanisms for cooperation are crucial if we are to harvest our shared marine resources in the Arctic in a sustainable manner.
Robust mechanisms for cooperation are crucial if we are to harvest our shared marine resources in the Arctic in a sustainable manner.
Our joint fisheries management stands out as a prime example of the benefits of cross boarder cooperation on sustainable management.
Our joint fisheries management stands out as a prime example of the benefits of cross boarder cooperation on sustainable management.
As we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Office of the Auditor General of Norway, it is worth noting that this year also marks the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Council.
As we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Office of the Auditor General of Norway, it is worth noting that this year also marks the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Council.
The Arctic Council is the most important forum for multilateral cooperation in the Arctic.
The Arctic Council is the most important forum for multilateral cooperation in the Arctic.
It plays a vital role in preserving the Arctic as a region of peaceful collaboration.
It plays a vital role in preserving the Arctic as a region of peaceful collaboration.
It is also a forum where Norway and Russia collaborate closely on a wide variety of topics.
It is also a forum where Norway and Russia collaborate closely on a wide variety of topics.
Moreover, the work of the Arctic Council is producing tangible results.
Moreover, the work of the Arctic Council is producing tangible results.
Its comprehensive reports and studies of climate change in the Arctic have highlighted the speed at which climate change is taking place.
Its comprehensive reports and studies of climate change in the Arctic have highlighted the speed at which climate change is taking place.
This has had substantial impact on international climate negotiations.
This has had substantial impact on international climate negotiations.
Last month, for example, the Executive Secretary of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ms Christiana Figueres, noted the significant contribution of the Arctic Council to the science of climate change, stating that the historical Paris agreement of December last year would not have been possible without the Council's contribution.
Last month, for example, the Executive Secretary of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ms Christiana Figueres, noted the significant contribution of the Arctic Council to the science of climate change, stating that the historical Paris agreement of December last year would not have been possible without the Council's contribution.
The joint audits
The joint audits
The joint audits of issues that reach well into our respective national administrations is a testimony to the extent and depth of Norwegian–Russian cooperation.
The joint audits of issues that reach well into our respective national administrations is a testimony to the extent and depth of Norwegian–Russian cooperation.
On a general level, I think it must be appropriate to say that the audits have contributed to increased transparency and accountability.
On a general level, I think it must be appropriate to say that the audits have contributed to increased transparency and accountability.
The joint audits have also been a very useful tool for the whole government administration.
The joint audits have also been a very useful tool for the whole government administration.
We have gained greater awareness of how we are working with nuclear safety, joint fisheries management and the Arctic Council.
We have gained greater awareness of how we are working with nuclear safety, joint fisheries management and the Arctic Council.
The joint audits have forced us – in a systematic and positive way I should add – to see our work through the eyes of others.
The joint audits have forced us – in a systematic and positive way I should add – to see our work through the eyes of others.
This is always a useful exercise.
This is always a useful exercise.
And doing so with the help of an institution that has 200 years of experience is particularly valuable.
And doing so with the help of an institution that has 200 years of experience is particularly valuable.
I think it is right to say that the Norwegian Government is now working more systematically in its preparations for and the follow up of efforts under the Arctic Council.
I think it is right to say that the Norwegian Government is now working more systematically in its preparations for and the follow up of efforts under the Arctic Council.
The joint audit of the Arctic Council has also increased awareness among the Arctic states of the Arctic Council's structure.
The joint audit of the Arctic Council has also increased awareness among the Arctic states of the Arctic Council's structure.
As a result, the need for a more strategic approach is now being discussed in the Arctic Council.
As a result, the need for a more strategic approach is now being discussed in the Arctic Council.
The Arctic states have also initiated a discussion about whether the current set-up of the Council will enable us to meet the priorities of the Arctic states in the best possible way in the future.
The Arctic states have also initiated a discussion about whether the current set-up of the Council will enable us to meet the priorities of the Arctic states in the best possible way in the future.
All these discussions are inspired by issues raised by the audit institutions.
All these discussions are inspired by issues raised by the audit institutions.
Before concluding, let me just reiterate that the Arctic is a region of stability and predictability, and that it is the Government's overall goal that it remains this way.
Before concluding, let me just reiterate that the Arctic is a region of stability and predictability, and that it is the Government's overall goal that it remains this way.
The work of the Auditor Generals has improved our cooperation on nuclear safety, fisheries management and the Arctic Council in many practical ways.
The work of the Auditor Generals has improved our cooperation on nuclear safety, fisheries management and the Arctic Council in many practical ways.
The joint audits by our respective Auditor Generals are also an important contribution to the ongoing peaceful cooperation between Norway and Russia in the north.
The joint audits by our respective Auditor Generals are also an important contribution to the ongoing peaceful cooperation between Norway and Russia in the north.
Norwegian - Russian cooperation in the north
Norwegian - Russian cooperation in the north
Oslo, 16 June 2016
Oslo, 16. juni 2016
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's statement at the High North Dialogue in Bodø 26 May 2016.
Bodø, 26. mai 2016
Ambassador Ladies and gentlemen
Ambassador Ladies and gentlemen
Norwegian welfare depends on the ocean and ocean-based activities.
Norwegian welfare depends on the ocean and ocean-based activities.
More than two thirds of our export revenues come from economic activity and resources from the sea.
More than two thirds of our export revenues come from economic activity and resources from the sea.
Norway has vast sea areas under its jurisdiction, most of which are in the Arctic.
Norway has vast sea areas under its jurisdiction, most of which are in the Arctic.
Our sea areas border those of other countries, as well as international waters.
Our sea areas border those of other countries, as well as international waters.
This means that most of the fish stocks we harvest are shared with other countries.
This means that most of the fish stocks we harvest are shared with other countries.
At the same time, pollution and the impacts of climate change do not respect national borders.
At the same time, pollution and the impacts of climate change do not respect national borders.
So the environmental status of our sea areas and their productivity are strongly affected by other countries' policies and actions.
So the environmental status of our sea areas and their productivity are strongly affected by other countries' policies and actions.
Our dependence on the oceans shapes our national interests, and is thus a key element of Norway's foreign policy.
Our dependence on the oceans shapes our national interests, and is thus a key element of Norway's foreign policy.
In the decades ahead, the oceans will become even more important.
In the decades ahead, the oceans will become even more important.
As a source of food, value creation, innovation and employment, but also because of their important role in the global climate system, and as a provider of a range of key ecosystem services.
As a source of food, value creation, innovation and employment, but also because of their important role in the global climate system, and as a provider of a range of key ecosystem services.
The Norwegian Government has clearly demonstrated that ocean-based activities have high priority.
The Norwegian Government has clearly demonstrated that ocean-based activities have high priority.
Last year saw the launch of our maritime strategy and a white paper on a competitive seafood industry.
Last year saw the launch of our maritime strategy and a white paper on a competitive seafood industry.
And two weeks ago, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy awarded ten new production licences in the Barents Sea.
And two weeks ago, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy awarded ten new production licences in the Barents Sea.
Three of them are in the previously disputed part of the Barents Sea where the maritime boundary between Norway and Russia was clarified with the adoption of the delimitation agreement in 2010.
Three of them are in the previously disputed part of the Barents Sea where the maritime boundary between Norway and Russia was clarified with the adoption of the delimitation agreement in 2010.
The Government's approach is clear: we are laying the basis for future value creation and employment.
The Government's approach is clear: we are laying the basis for future value creation and employment.
And a great deal of this will take place in the ocean, in the blue economy.
And a great deal of this will take place in the ocean, in the blue economy.
We stand on the brink of a new chapter in the history of Norway and the sea, and the Government is determined to develop the necessary policies and tools to write that new chapter.
We stand on the brink of a new chapter in the history of Norway and the sea, and the Government is determined to develop the necessary policies and tools to write that new chapter.
I have already mentioned the clear link between our dependence on the ocean and our foreign policy.
I have already mentioned the clear link between our dependence on the ocean and our foreign policy.
This link has three crucial aspects:
This link has three crucial aspects:
The importance of clear and predictable international rules for determining issues of ocean jurisdiction.
The importance of clear and predictable international rules for determining issues of ocean jurisdiction.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea provides this legal framework, in the Arctic region, just as it does elsewhere.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea provides this legal framework, in the Arctic region, just as it does elsewhere.
Close cooperation with our neighbouring countries on the harvesting of common resources, such as commercially important fish stocks.
Close cooperation with our neighbouring countries on the harvesting of common resources, such as commercially important fish stocks.
And, as an overarching concern, ensuring that the oceans remain healthy and productive.
And, as an overarching concern, ensuring that the oceans remain healthy and productive.
In Norway, we have always recognised the crucial importance of the oceans.
In Norway, we have always recognised the crucial importance of the oceans.
But this extends far beyond the needs and considerations of individual countries.
But this extends far beyond the needs and considerations of individual countries.
Internationally there is growing awareness that the oceans – if managed sensibly – represent immense resource wealth and offer great potential for economic growth, employment, innovation, and food security.
Internationally there is growing awareness that the oceans – if managed sensibly – represent immense resource wealth and offer great potential for economic growth, employment, innovation, and food security.
Not only for coastal nations, but for the world as a whole.
Not only for coastal nations, but for the world as a whole.
In September last year, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, one of which – number 14 – is dedicated to the oceans and marine resources.
In September last year, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, one of which – number 14 – is dedicated to the oceans and marine resources.
In the US, Secretary Kerry has launched Our Ocean, an important initiative aimed at protecting the world's oceans.
In the US, Secretary Kerry has launched Our Ocean, an important initiative aimed at protecting the world's oceans.
The next conference will take place in Washington D.C. in September.
The next conference will take place in Washington D.C. in September.
Much good work is being done, but we have to recognise that there are serious problems in many ocean areas.
Much good work is being done, but we have to recognise that there are serious problems in many ocean areas.
Take the Arctic for example, which is undergoing major changes due to global warming.
Take the Arctic for example, which is undergoing major changes due to global warming.
Higher temperatures and the melting of snow and ice pose a threat to traditional livelihoods and many Arctic species.
Higher temperatures and the melting of snow and ice pose a threat to traditional livelihoods and many Arctic species.
Cold-climate species are being pushed further north, and species that were previously found in southern waters are moving into new areas.
Cold-climate species are being pushed further north, and species that were previously found in southern waters are moving into new areas.
There are now colonies of blue mussels in the fjords of Svalbard, much further north than ever before.
There are now colonies of blue mussels in the fjords of Svalbard, much further north than ever before.
The trend is clear: we have to prepare for further warming in the Arctic region.
The trend is clear: we have to prepare for further warming in the Arctic region.
Today much of the Arctic is white, but in the future it will become increasingly blue as the ice melts and there is more open water.
Today much of the Arctic is white, but in the future it will become increasingly blue as the ice melts and there is more open water.
The oceans are a vital source of resources and wealth, but we make much less use of them than you might expect from their size.
The oceans are a vital source of resources and wealth, but we make much less use of them than you might expect from their size.
While 70 % of the world's surface is covered by oceans, seafood accounts for only a few per cent of total food consumption.
While 70 % of the world's surface is covered by oceans, seafood accounts for only a few per cent of total food consumption.
In the future, interest in the oceans will certainly grow, and all ocean areas, including in the Arctic, can be expected to feel the effects of this.
In the future, interest in the oceans will certainly grow, and all ocean areas, including in the Arctic, can be expected to feel the effects of this.
Human pressure will most likely increase as more of the Arctic sea areas become ice-free.
Human pressure will most likely increase as more of the Arctic sea areas become ice-free.
How can we make sure that increasing activity does not damage these vulnerable ecosystems?
How can we make sure that increasing activity does not damage these vulnerable ecosystems?
Part of the answer is that the Arctic countries must invest in knowledge generation and plan for the future.
Part of the answer is that the Arctic countries must invest in knowledge generation and plan for the future.
This is why the Arctic Council, under its US chairmanship, established the Task Force on Future Marine Cooperation last year.
This is why the Arctic Council, under its US chairmanship, established the Task Force on Future Marine Cooperation last year.
The objective is to understand whether we are doing the right things when it comes to monitoring and managing Arctic ocean areas now and in the future, and find appropriate forms of cooperation.
The objective is to understand whether we are doing the right things when it comes to monitoring and managing Arctic ocean areas now and in the future, and find appropriate forms of cooperation.
Another important step in this respect was the signing, in July last year in Oslo, of the Declaration Concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean.
Another important step in this respect was the signing, in July last year in Oslo, of the Declaration Concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean.
The five signatory states were Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia and the US.
The five signatory states were Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia and the US.
New initiatives are important.
New initiatives are important.
But when we prepare for the future, we should not be afraid to apply the knowledge we have already acquired.
But when we prepare for the future, we should not be afraid to apply the knowledge we have already acquired.
On the contrary, there are many examples of planning processes, management regimes and best practices that have proven their worth over the years, and that can serve as inspiration for the future.
On the contrary, there are many examples of planning processes, management regimes and best practices that have proven their worth over the years, and that can serve as inspiration for the future.
Take the cod stock in the Barents Sea as an example.
Take the cod stock in the Barents Sea as an example.
Decades of Norwegian–Russian cooperation on marine science and natural resource management have resulted in a healthy stock and large fishing quotas today.
Decades of Norwegian–Russian cooperation on marine science and natural resource management have resulted in a healthy stock and large fishing quotas today.
Another example is the successful coexistence of the petroleum industry and the fishing and seafood sector, all the way from the North Sea to the Barents Sea.
Another example is the successful coexistence of the petroleum industry and the fishing and seafood sector, all the way from the North Sea to the Barents Sea.
Does this mean that we should drill for oil all over the Arctic?
Does this mean that we should drill for oil all over the Arctic?
But experience has taught us that it is fully possible to combine extractive industries in a challenging climate with sound environmental management and the harvesting of living marine resources.
But experience has taught us that it is fully possible to combine extractive industries in a challenging climate with sound environmental management and the harvesting of living marine resources.
The important and difficult task is to strike the right balance between industrial development on the one hand, and environmental and risk management concerns on the other.
The important and difficult task is to strike the right balance between industrial development on the one hand, and environmental and risk management concerns on the other.
New terms are being coined to help us chart the way ahead.
New terms are being coined to help us chart the way ahead.
Some people speak of the blue economy; others speak of blue growth or the blue dimension.
Some people speak of the blue economy; others speak of blue growth or the blue dimension.
But what does this really mean?
But what does this really mean?
I believe it means improving natural resource management, finding new ways of using the resources we already harvest, and – not least – finding ways of tapping into the vast resources that we do not yet utilise.
I believe it means improving natural resource management, finding new ways of using the resources we already harvest, and – not least – finding ways of tapping into the vast resources that we do not yet utilise.