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The North Sea and Skagerrak are more strongly influenced by human activity.
The North Sea and Skagerrak are more strongly influenced by human activity.
The waters closest to the coast are covered by the river basin management plans under Norway's Water Management Regulations (these implement the Water Framework Directive in Norwegian law).
The waters closest to the coast are covered by the river basin management plans under Norway's Water Management Regulations (these implement the Water Framework Directive in Norwegian law).
The Pollution Control Act strictly regulates all industries and is complemented by control mechanisms.
The Pollution Control Act strictly regulates all industries and is complemented by control mechanisms.
Discharges of hazardous chemicals from land-based point sources have been reduced, but there are still inputs of pollutants to the sea.
Discharges of hazardous chemicals from land-based point sources have been reduced, but there are still inputs of pollutants to the sea.
Since we both harvest and produce food in the ocean, food safety is of the utmost importance and monitoring routines are in place.
Since we both harvest and produce food in the ocean, food safety is of the utmost importance and monitoring routines are in place.
Marine litter and micro-plastics are of increasing concern.
Marine litter and micro-plastics are of increasing concern.
Norway has taken an initiative in the UN Environment Assembly to step up global action to combat marine litter and micro-plastics.
Norway has taken an initiative in the UN Environment Assembly to step up global action to combat marine litter and micro-plastics.
Fishing vessels have an obligation to retrieve or report lost fishing gear, and each year the Directorate of Fisheries conducts a retrieval survey.
Fishing vessels have an obligation to retrieve or report lost fishing gear, and each year the Directorate of Fisheries conducts a retrieval survey.
A pilot project called 'Fishing for litter' has been launched.
A pilot project called 'Fishing for litter' has been launched.
The greatest pressure on the marine environment is found in the coastal zone.
The greatest pressure on the marine environment is found in the coastal zone.
Several initiatives are in the pipeline to ensure better integrated planning in this zone.
Several initiatives are in the pipeline to ensure better integrated planning in this zone.
Norway has established marine protected areas (MPAs), and is continuing the work of establishing new ones.
Norway has established marine protected areas (MPAs), and is continuing the work of establishing new ones.
In addition, the fisheries regulations include other area-based conservation measures.
In addition, the fisheries regulations include other area-based conservation measures.
Climate change and ocean acidification further increase the pressure on oceans, and may lead to significant changes in the basis for their sustainable use.
Climate change and ocean acidification further increase the pressure on oceans, and may lead to significant changes in the basis for their sustainable use.
Norway is actively involved in research efforts relating to climate change, ocean acidification and the resilience of marine ecosystems.
Norway is actively involved in research efforts relating to climate change, ocean acidification and the resilience of marine ecosystems.
The management of living marine resources is based on certain key principles: sustainable harvesting, the precautionary principle, the ecosystem approach, and adequate legislation and an efficient control and enforcement scheme.
The management of living marine resources is based on certain key principles: sustainable harvesting, the precautionary principle, the ecosystem approach, and adequate legislation and an efficient control and enforcement scheme.
The Norwegian management regime is based on the best available scientific advice.
The Norwegian management regime is based on the best available scientific advice.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) provides scientific advice on management measures.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) provides scientific advice on management measures.
A national advisory group that brings together all relevant control and enforcement authorities has been established with a view to combating fisheries crime throughout the value chain.
A national advisory group that brings together all relevant control and enforcement authorities has been established with a view to combating fisheries crime throughout the value chain.
Fisheries crime includes the illegal harvesting of marine resources, tax and customs fraud, money laundering, labour exploitation, corruption and other related crimes.
Fisheries crime includes the illegal harvesting of marine resources, tax and customs fraud, money laundering, labour exploitation, corruption and other related crimes.
The Norwegian authorities also work closely with INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the fight against transnational organised fisheries crime.
The Norwegian authorities also work closely with INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the fight against transnational organised fisheries crime.
Law enforcement at sea is carried out by the Norwegian Coast Guard, and in cooperation with the Russian authorities, the number of illegal, unregistered and unregulated fishing operations in the Barents Sea has been drastically reduced.
Law enforcement at sea is carried out by the Norwegian Coast Guard, and in cooperation with the Russian authorities, the number of illegal, unregistered and unregulated fishing operations in the Barents Sea has been drastically reduced.
Norway puts great emphasis on international cooperation on ocean issues, and is now chairing the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.
Norway puts great emphasis on international cooperation on ocean issues, and is now chairing the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.
The main challenges that have been identified are the problems related to marine litter (especially micro-plastics), pressures on the coastal zone, and a need for more research in the light of a changing climate, as well as innovation that can lead to more environmentally friendly technologies.
The main challenges that have been identified are the problems related to marine litter (especially micro-plastics), pressures on the coastal zone, and a need for more research in the light of a changing climate, as well as innovation that can lead to more environmentally friendly technologies.
Sustainably harvested and produced fish and seafood will contribute to meeting SDG 2 on ending hunger and achieving food security.
Sustainably harvested and produced fish and seafood will contribute to meeting SDG 2 on ending hunger and achieving food security.
Norway places great emphasis on maintaining the integrity of the international legal framework, as reflected by UNCLOS.
Norway places great emphasis on maintaining the integrity of the international legal framework, as reflected by UNCLOS.
Norway has assisted developing countries in the preparation of submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
Norway has assisted developing countries in the preparation of submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
Norway also provides assistance to developing countries in designing and implementing regulatory frameworks and working methods for fisheries management.
Norway also provides assistance to developing countries in designing and implementing regulatory frameworks and working methods for fisheries management.
Moreover, Norway provides support to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and other UN organisations, and to regional fisheries management organisations and other regional initiatives.
Moreover, Norway provides support to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and other UN organisations, and to regional fisheries management organisations and other regional initiatives.
The oceans and seas are absolutely vital to the future of the entire planet and its people.
The oceans and seas are absolutely vital to the future of the entire planet and its people.
Unsustainable fisheries, pollution, and the destruction of habitats are major threats to the oceans as a means of livelihood and a source of food to a growing, global population.
Unsustainable fisheries, pollution, and the destruction of habitats are major threats to the oceans as a means of livelihood and a source of food to a growing, global population.
The cause of these threats is often insufficient local and regional marine resource management.
The cause of these threats is often insufficient local and regional marine resource management.
For more than 40 years, Norway has put its expertise and knowledge in this field to use to the benefit of developing countries.
For more than 40 years, Norway has put its expertise and knowledge in this field to use to the benefit of developing countries.
The EAF-Nansen Project, with the research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen at its core, aims to assist developing countries in assessing, mapping, and managing their marine resources using an ecosystem-based approach.
The EAF-Nansen Project, with the research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen at its core, aims to assist developing countries in assessing, mapping, and managing their marine resources using an ecosystem-based approach.
A new programme, Fish for Development, was launched by the Government in 2015, and will ensure that Norwegian development assistance in the fisheries sector is increased and consolidated.
A new programme, Fish for Development, was launched by the Government in 2015, and will ensure that Norwegian development assistance in the fisheries sector is increased and consolidated.
Norway is actively engaged in international organisations that have a mandate to maintain the oceans as a global good and a sustainable resource.
Norway is actively engaged in international organisations that have a mandate to maintain the oceans as a global good and a sustainable resource.
This includes contributing to FAO's development of norms and standards for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management.
This includes contributing to FAO's development of norms and standards for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management.
Norway has also supported FAO's work to develop the International Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, which enters into force in June 2016.
Norway has also supported FAO's work to develop the International Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, which enters into force in June 2016.
Through its ODA, Norway supports developing countries in their implementation of international standards, among them the International Guidelines on Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries.
Through its ODA, Norway supports developing countries in their implementation of international standards, among them the International Guidelines on Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries.
The Norwegian fisheries authorities acknowledge their international obligations to facilitate the maintenance of traditional Sami fisheries.
The Norwegian fisheries authorities acknowledge their international obligations to facilitate the maintenance of traditional Sami fisheries.
The Government considers the existing rules for regulating and participating in fisheries to be in accordance with international law regarding the rights of minorities and indigenous people.
The Government considers the existing rules for regulating and participating in fisheries to be in accordance with international law regarding the rights of minorities and indigenous people.
Goal 15 – Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Goal 15 – Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Generally, the state of Norwegian ecosystems is relatively good, and, if managed wisely, they will be capable of sustaining ecosystem services.
Generally, the state of Norwegian ecosystems is relatively good, and, if managed wisely, they will be capable of sustaining ecosystem services.
The administrative, economic and legal framework in Norway has been identified as an important reason for this.
The administrative, economic and legal framework in Norway has been identified as an important reason for this.
In May 2016, the Storting adopted the Norwegian Action Plan for Biodiversity , which is the Norway's principal instrument for achieving the Aichi targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
In May 2016, the Storting adopted the Norwegian Action Plan for Biodiversity , which is the Norway's principal instrument for achieving the Aichi targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The Aichi targets are harmonised with SDG 15, which means that the implementation of the policies in the action plan will be important for the achievement of SDG 15.
The Aichi targets are harmonised with SDG 15, which means that the implementation of the policies in the action plan will be important for the achievement of SDG 15.
Strengthening the knowledge base for better management of biodiversity is important for Norway, and the Government will define what is meant by 'good ecological status' for all major ecosystems in Norway.
Strengthening the knowledge base for better management of biodiversity is important for Norway, and the Government will define what is meant by 'good ecological status' for all major ecosystems in Norway.
Based on this work, the Government will then identify management objectives to be achieved across sectors, with tailor-made solutions for the management of different ecosystems.
Based on this work, the Government will then identify management objectives to be achieved across sectors, with tailor-made solutions for the management of different ecosystems.
Continuous efforts are also being made to conserve threatened species and habitats and to ensure that protected areas are ecologically representative.
Continuous efforts are also being made to conserve threatened species and habitats and to ensure that protected areas are ecologically representative.
Norway has also identified a few targets under SDG 15 which require special attention and action, such as target 15.8 on invasive alien species.
Norway has also identified a few targets under SDG 15 which require special attention and action, such as target 15.8 on invasive alien species.
New regulations and plans have been drawn up to address this target with a view to preventing the spread of invasive alien species.
New regulations and plans have been drawn up to address this target with a view to preventing the spread of invasive alien species.
SDG 15 covers some of the most important environmental problems facing the planet; problems that require cross-sectoral cooperation to address the fundamental causes of environmental degradation and issues that are of local and national concern, as well as being global in nature.
SDG 15 covers some of the most important environmental problems facing the planet; problems that require cross-sectoral cooperation to address the fundamental causes of environmental degradation and issues that are of local and national concern, as well as being global in nature.
In its international cooperation on biodiversity, Norway aims to play a leading role in promoting ambitious environmental commitments, enhancing the knowledge base to strengthen the links between science and policy-making, and assisting partner countries in building capacity.
In its international cooperation on biodiversity, Norway aims to play a leading role in promoting ambitious environmental commitments, enhancing the knowledge base to strengthen the links between science and policy-making, and assisting partner countries in building capacity.
According to OECD/DAC, Norway's international efforts to support conservation and the sustainable use of biodiversity have increased in recent years.
According to OECD/DAC, Norway's international efforts to support conservation and the sustainable use of biodiversity have increased in recent years.
Norway has supported several projects aiming to ensure that natural resources are mainstreamed in development planning and national economic accounts.
Norway has supported several projects aiming to ensure that natural resources are mainstreamed in development planning and national economic accounts.
Furthermore, Norway is supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD+) through Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative.
Furthermore, Norway is supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD+) through Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative.
Deforestation of tropical forests accounts for approximately 11 %of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Deforestation of tropical forests accounts for approximately 11 %of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Reducing these emissions could deliver a quarter of the climate change mitigation the world needs to stay on a two-degree warming pathway up to 2030.
Reducing these emissions could deliver a quarter of the climate change mitigation the world needs to stay on a two-degree warming pathway up to 2030.
Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative was launched in 2008, and has so far disbursed NOK 17 billion to REDD+ efforts (by the end of 2015).
Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative was launched in 2008, and has so far disbursed NOK 17 billion to REDD+ efforts (by the end of 2015).
The Initiative works through bilateral partnerships, multilateral channels and through support to civil society organisations.
The Initiative works through bilateral partnerships, multilateral channels and through support to civil society organisations.
The precautionary principle, ecosystem-based management and sustainable use are important when addressing these problems, both through international aid and through the development and implementation of international instruments.
The precautionary principle, ecosystem-based management and sustainable use are important when addressing these problems, both through international aid and through the development and implementation of international instruments.
In its annual budget proposal to the Storting, the Government provides an overview of how environmental issues are being addressed in its international cooperation.
In its annual budget proposal to the Storting, the Government provides an overview of how environmental issues are being addressed in its international cooperation.
The protection, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems can also safeguard the basis for a sustainable Sami culture.
The protection, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems can also safeguard the basis for a sustainable Sami culture.
There are procedures in place for consulting Sami representatives in cases that are of direct importance to the Sami people in Norway.
There are procedures in place for consulting Sami representatives in cases that are of direct importance to the Sami people in Norway.
Goal 16 – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Goal 16 – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Democracy, human rights and the rule of law protect the rights and privileges of individual citizens, women and men alike, and constitute the foundation of our society.
Democracy, human rights and the rule of law protect the rights and privileges of individual citizens, women and men alike, and constitute the foundation of our society.
These governance elements are thoroughly addressed in the 2030 Agenda, and particularly in SDG 16.
These governance elements are thoroughly addressed in the 2030 Agenda, and particularly in SDG 16.
The Norwegian Government takes part, both nationally and globally, in efforts to end abuse and combat violence against women and children.
The Norwegian Government takes part, both nationally and globally, in efforts to end abuse and combat violence against women and children.
A new plan to combat domestic violence and to strengthen the care of children exposed to violence and sexual abuse will be presented in autumn 2016.
A new plan to combat domestic violence and to strengthen the care of children exposed to violence and sexual abuse will be presented in autumn 2016.
Norway is committed to continuing its efforts to counter violence against women and children through the provision of political, technical and financial support.
Norway is committed to continuing its efforts to counter violence against women and children through the provision of political, technical and financial support.
Our ambitious target is to ensure that no children are subjected to violence or other forms of abuse.
Our ambitious target is to ensure that no children are subjected to violence or other forms of abuse.
The Government participates, both nationally and globally, in efforts to combat abuse and end violence against children.
The Government participates, both nationally and globally, in efforts to combat abuse and end violence against children.
The Government has recently launched the action plan 'A good childhood lasts a lifetime'.
The Government has recently launched the action plan 'A good childhood lasts a lifetime'.
Good parenting is the most important preventive strategy.
Good parenting is the most important preventive strategy.
A major development in Norway over the last few years has been the strengthening of the family counselling service.
A major development in Norway over the last few years has been the strengthening of the family counselling service.
Norway has experienced good results with its 'positive parenting method'.
Norway has experienced good results with its 'positive parenting method'.
Norway participates actively in international forums for the elimination of violence in close relationships and violence against and sexual abuse of children.
Norway participates actively in international forums for the elimination of violence in close relationships and violence against and sexual abuse of children.
The Norwegian Constitution contains rules on state governance, and is essential in ensuring the rule of law.
The Norwegian Constitution contains rules on state governance, and is essential in ensuring the rule of law.
In 2014, the Constitution's catalogue of rights was expanded, and previously unwritten principles were codified.
In 2014, the Constitution's catalogue of rights was expanded, and previously unwritten principles were codified.
The principles of legality and equality before the law, as well as the right to access to an independent court are now explicitly protected under the Constitution.
The principles of legality and equality before the law, as well as the right to access to an independent court are now explicitly protected under the Constitution.
The white paper Opportunities for all: Human Rights in Norway's Foreign Policy and Development Cooperation sets out priorities for Norway's international efforts to promote human rights.
The white paper Opportunities for all: Human Rights in Norway's Foreign Policy and Development Cooperation sets out priorities for Norway's international efforts to promote human rights.