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In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing deforestation and forest degradation also results in the conservation of biodiversity, and may also contribute to sustainable development and the fight against poverty.
In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing deforestation and forest degradation also results in the conservation of biodiversity, and may also contribute to sustainable development and the fight against poverty.
The Government has therefore chosen to make forests a priority in its initiatives for the maintenance of ecosystem services.
The Government has therefore chosen to make forests a priority in its initiatives for the maintenance of ecosystem services.
Rio+20 and Ecosystem services – background paper Norway
Rio+20 and Ecosystem services – background paper Norway
Rio+20 and Energy – background paper Norway
Rio+20 and Energy – background paper Norway
One person in five on the planet still lacks access to modern electricity.
One person in five on the planet still lacks access to modern electricity.
Twice that number – three billion people – rely on wood, coal, charcoal or animal waste for cooking and heating.
Twice that number – three billion people – rely on wood, coal, charcoal or animal waste for cooking and heating.
In a global economy, this is inequitable and unsustainable.
In a global economy, this is inequitable and unsustainable.
Energy access for all is a priority for Norway.
Energy access for all is a priority for Norway.
We support the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative.
We support the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative.
Sustainable energy for all requires innovation, new partnerships and incentives that encourage sustainable choices.
Sustainable energy for all requires innovation, new partnerships and incentives that encourage sustainable choices.
Partnerships with the private sector will be crucial.
Partnerships with the private sector will be crucial.
We must look beyond ODA.
We must look beyond ODA.
The International Energy and Climate Initiative (Energy+) will support efforts to achieve universal access to sustainable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in developing partner countries.
The International Energy and Climate Initiative (Energy+) will support efforts to achieve universal access to sustainable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in developing partner countries.
Energy and sustainable development One person in five on the planet still lacks access to modern electricity.
Energy and sustainable development One person in five on the planet still lacks access to modern electricity.
In developed countries the problem is one of waste, not shortage, due to inefficient energy use.
In developed countries the problem is one of waste, not shortage, due to inefficient energy use.
Throughout the world, excessive dependence on fossil-fuel based energy also contributes significantly to the dangerous warming of our planet.
Throughout the world, excessive dependence on fossil-fuel based energy also contributes significantly to the dangerous warming of our planet.
The key to the dual challenge of waste and shortage of energy is to provide sustainable energy for all – energy that is accessible, cleaner and more efficient.
The key to the dual challenge of waste and shortage of energy is to provide sustainable energy for all – energy that is accessible, cleaner and more efficient.
Sustainable energy provides new opportunities for growth during the economic downturn.
Sustainable energy provides new opportunities for growth during the economic downturn.
Sustainable energy enables businesses to grow, generate jobs, and create new markets.
Sustainable energy enables businesses to grow, generate jobs, and create new markets.
Countries can grow more resilient, competitive economies.
Countries can grow more resilient, competitive economies.
Women must be able to participate fully and equally in the economy and in decision-making processes if the goals for economic growth and sustainable development are to be achieved.
Women must be able to participate fully and equally in the economy and in decision-making processes if the goals for economic growth and sustainable development are to be achieved.
The way families obtain energy can be decisive in enabling women to participate actively in working life and education, and to establish their own enterprises, participate in networks and have control over their own lives.
The way families obtain energy can be decisive in enabling women to participate actively in working life and education, and to establish their own enterprises, participate in networks and have control over their own lives.
Sustainable Energy for All Norway supports the aim of ensuring sustainable energy for all as one of the proposed Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Energy for All Norway supports the aim of ensuring sustainable energy for all as one of the proposed Sustainable Development Goals.
The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative launched by the United Nations Secretary-General may provide positive and important input to the process.
The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative launched by the United Nations Secretary-General may provide positive and important input to the process.
Norway supports the SE4ALL goals which aim to ensure universal access to modern energy services, double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency and double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030.
Norway supports the SE4ALL goals which aim to ensure universal access to modern energy services, double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency and double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030.
Investing in energy – Energy+ Various instruments need to be in place if we are to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable energy for all.
Investing in energy – Energy+ Various instruments need to be in place if we are to achieve the goal of ensuring sustainable energy for all.
The IEA estimates that in 2009, USD 9.1 billion was invested globally to extend access to energy services.
The IEA estimates that in 2009, USD 9.1 billion was invested globally to extend access to energy services.
To provide universal modern energy access by 2030, annual investment needs to average more than five times this level (USD 48 billion).
To provide universal modern energy access by 2030, annual investment needs to average more than five times this level (USD 48 billion).
ODA is insufficient to meet this need.
ODA is insufficient to meet this need.
The public sector, including multilateral and bilateral institutions, needs to use its funds and tools to encourage greater commercial investments.
The public sector, including multilateral and bilateral institutions, needs to use its funds and tools to encourage greater commercial investments.
Effective public–private community partnerships need to be developed.
Effective public–private community partnerships need to be developed.
The International Energy and Climate Initiative – Energy+ is an international partnership that coordinates and promotes efforts and financing in accordance with the Energy+ Guiding Principles.
The International Energy and Climate Initiative – Energy+ is an international partnership that coordinates and promotes efforts and financing in accordance with the Energy+ Guiding Principles.
The partnership is open to all organisations and countries that contribute towards the goals of the Energy+ partnership.
The partnership is open to all organisations and countries that contribute towards the goals of the Energy+ partnership.
Thus, Energy+ partners are self-selecting.
Thus, Energy+ partners are self-selecting.
Wherever possible, Energy+ partners will work through existing programmes and institutions, thereby limiting transaction costs and speeding up progress.
Wherever possible, Energy+ partners will work through existing programmes and institutions, thereby limiting transaction costs and speeding up progress.
The partnership aims to increase access to energy and reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions by increasing access to energy services from renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency.
The partnership aims to increase access to energy and reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions by increasing access to energy services from renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency.
Energy+ is an instrument that could contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the SE4ALL initiative.
Energy+ is an instrument that could contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the SE4ALL initiative.
The UN Secretary-General has expressed his strong support for the Energy+ initiative.
The UN Secretary-General has expressed his strong support for the Energy+ initiative.
Hunger impedes development and is a violation of human rights.
Hunger impedes development and is a violation of human rights.
At present malnutrition is responsible for one-third of all deaths among children under five.
At present malnutrition is responsible for one-third of all deaths among children under five.
It also retards cognitive development and learning, and increases vulnerability to disease.
It also retards cognitive development and learning, and increases vulnerability to disease.
According to UN estimates, over one billion people are suffering from hunger and malnutrition.
According to UN estimates, over one billion people are suffering from hunger and malnutrition.
Rio+20 is an opportunity to turn the growing global attention on food security and nutrition that we have seen in recent years into concrete action.
Rio+20 is an opportunity to turn the growing global attention on food security and nutrition that we have seen in recent years into concrete action.
Climate-resilient food production should be encouraged in both agriculture and fisheries.
Climate-resilient food production should be encouraged in both agriculture and fisheries.
Investing in women’s education, skills and entrepreneurship is crucial.
Investing in women’s education, skills and entrepreneurship is crucial.
Sub-Saharan Africa will probably be the area worst affected by climate change in terms of food security.
Sub-Saharan Africa will probably be the area worst affected by climate change in terms of food security.
Reducing losses of food from all parts of the value chain should be one of the main policy outputs from Rio+20.
Reducing losses of food from all parts of the value chain should be one of the main policy outputs from Rio+20.
Reducing losses and waste from agriculture and fisheries will increase food security, reduce environmental degradation and contribute to combating poverty.
Reducing losses and waste from agriculture and fisheries will increase food security, reduce environmental degradation and contribute to combating poverty.
In a world that produces enough food for all, this is unacceptable.
In a world that produces enough food for all, this is unacceptable.
Taking into account the projected population growth, the planet will have to feed 9 billion people by 2050.
Taking into account the projected population growth, the planet will have to feed 9 billion people by 2050.
The further challenge of dealing with the impacts of climate change makes the issue of sustainable food production even more pertinent.
The further challenge of dealing with the impacts of climate change makes the issue of sustainable food production even more pertinent.
Climate-smart agriculture Climate change is a growing threat to food security in many regions of the world.
Climate-smart agriculture Climate change is a growing threat to food security in many regions of the world.
Higher mean temperatures and extreme weather events such as drought and flooding, together with the increased prevalence of animal and plant diseases, threaten food production.
Higher mean temperatures and extreme weather events such as drought and flooding, together with the increased prevalence of animal and plant diseases, threaten food production.
Areas where food security is already poor and where the population is least equipped to adapt to such changes are particularly hard hit.
Areas where food security is already poor and where the population is least equipped to adapt to such changes are particularly hard hit.
The growing scarcity of natural resources means that production methods that make more efficient use of water and land, and protect biodiversity and ecosystems are crucial.
The growing scarcity of natural resources means that production methods that make more efficient use of water and land, and protect biodiversity and ecosystems are crucial.
Given their great potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions per unit produced, such methods would also contribute to a low-emissions strategy.
Given their great potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions per unit produced, such methods would also contribute to a low-emissions strategy.
In many regions of the world, the introduction of more climate-resilient agricultural practices has given good results.
In many regions of the world, the introduction of more climate-resilient agricultural practices has given good results.
This involves using agricultural resources more efficiently through integrated management of the available land, water and biological resources, and better tillage methods, direct sowing and crop rotation.
This involves using agricultural resources more efficiently through integrated management of the available land, water and biological resources, and better tillage methods, direct sowing and crop rotation.
In order to adapt to a changing climate it will also be necessary to breed new strains of today’s food plants that are adapted to drier and hotter climates.
In order to adapt to a changing climate it will also be necessary to breed new strains of today’s food plants that are adapted to drier and hotter climates.
Developing climate-resilient agriculture is vital if the global demand for food is to be met.
Developing climate-resilient agriculture is vital if the global demand for food is to be met.
In the short term this will provide greater predictability and improve earning opportunities for individual households.
In the short term this will provide greater predictability and improve earning opportunities for individual households.
Strengthening the agricultural sector in developing countries will require a more innovative approach and new forms of partnership.
Strengthening the agricultural sector in developing countries will require a more innovative approach and new forms of partnership.
More active cooperation with the private sector will be a key element of this work.
More active cooperation with the private sector will be a key element of this work.
Norway is currently establishing an initiative to support adaptation of the agricultural sector in developing countries to climate change.
Norway is currently establishing an initiative to support adaptation of the agricultural sector in developing countries to climate change.
In order to combat poverty and promote development in the agricultural sector, opportunities for women’s participation must be improved.
In order to combat poverty and promote development in the agricultural sector, opportunities for women’s participation must be improved.
Women are responsible for 60 % to 80 % of food production in developing countries and make up the majority of smallholders.
Women are responsible for 60 % to 80 % of food production in developing countries and make up the majority of smallholders.
There are often gender-based differences in access to natural resources such as land and water, and to technology, finance and property rights, factor inputs and trade channels for goods.
There are often gender-based differences in access to natural resources such as land and water, and to technology, finance and property rights, factor inputs and trade channels for goods.
This can hamper efforts to increase production and access to food, prevent women from being able to obtain secure access to food for themselves and their families, and hinder their participation in important decision-making processes.
This can hamper efforts to increase production and access to food, prevent women from being able to obtain secure access to food for themselves and their families, and hinder their participation in important decision-making processes.
Loss and waste of food Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year — approximately 1.3 billion tonnes — is lost or wasted, according to an FAO-commissioned study.
Loss and waste of food Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year — approximately 1.3 billion tonnes — is lost or wasted, according to an FAO-commissioned study.
Food losses — occurring at the production, harvest, post-harvest and processing phases — are most important in developing countries, due to poor infrastructure, low levels of technology and low investment in the food production systems.
Food losses — occurring at the production, harvest, post-harvest and processing phases — are most important in developing countries, due to poor infrastructure, low levels of technology and low investment in the food production systems.
Food losses during harvest and in storage translate into lost income for small farmers and into higher prices for poor consumers.
Food losses during harvest and in storage translate into lost income for small farmers and into higher prices for poor consumers.
Reducing losses could therefore have a significant impact on their livelihoods and on food security and could constitute an important disincentive for increased food production.
Reducing losses could therefore have a significant impact on their livelihoods and on food security and could constitute an important disincentive for increased food production.
Food waste is a more significant problem in developed countries, where retailers and consumers alike often throw away perfectly edible foodstuffs.
Food waste is a more significant problem in developed countries, where retailers and consumers alike often throw away perfectly edible foodstuffs.
Per capita waste by consumers is between 95–115 kg a year in Europe and North America, while consumers in sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia each throw away only 6–11 kg a year.
Per capita waste by consumers is between 95–115 kg a year in Europe and North America, while consumers in sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia each throw away only 6–11 kg a year.
In Norway alone, 500 000 tonnes of food at an estimated value of NOK 10 billion is thrown away every year.
In Norway alone, 500 000 tonnes of food at an estimated value of NOK 10 billion is thrown away every year.
A comprehensive value-chain approach from field to fork is required to address the interrelated challenges of increasing sustainable food production and reducing loss and waste.
A comprehensive value-chain approach from field to fork is required to address the interrelated challenges of increasing sustainable food production and reducing loss and waste.
Fisheries and food security Fish contribute a significant amount of animal protein to the diets of people worldwide.
Fisheries and food security Fish contribute a significant amount of animal protein to the diets of people worldwide.
Marine resources provide vital nourishment for poor communities in Africa, Asia, many parts of Latin America and islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.
Marine resources provide vital nourishment for poor communities in Africa, Asia, many parts of Latin America and islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.
The body temperatures of fish and other seafood species vary according to the water temperature.
The body temperatures of fish and other seafood species vary according to the water temperature.
Climate change-induced temperature variations therefore have a strong impact on the growth and reproduction rates of marine species, and consequently on the spatial distribution of fishing and aquaculture activities and on their productivity and yields.
Climate change-induced temperature variations therefore have a strong impact on the growth and reproduction rates of marine species, and consequently on the spatial distribution of fishing and aquaculture activities and on their productivity and yields.
Thus, climate change adds a further argument for developing effective and flexible fisheries management systems in an ecosystem context.
Thus, climate change adds a further argument for developing effective and flexible fisheries management systems in an ecosystem context.
The practice of discarding fish is one of the most serious threats to sustainable management of marine resources.
The practice of discarding fish is one of the most serious threats to sustainable management of marine resources.
Discards are the portion of a catch of fish which is not retained on board during commercial fishing operations but is returned, often dead or dying, to the sea.
Discards are the portion of a catch of fish which is not retained on board during commercial fishing operations but is returned, often dead or dying, to the sea.
Every year, an estimated 20 million tonnes of fish, approximately a quarter of the total marine catch, are discarded.
Every year, an estimated 20 million tonnes of fish, approximately a quarter of the total marine catch, are discarded.
Rio+20 and Food security – background paper Norway
Rio+20 and Food security – background paper Norway
Grants for projects under chapter 164, Peace, reconciliation and democracy, item 71, ODA-approved Balkan countries
164, Fred, forsoning og demokrati, Post 71, ODA-godkjente land på Balkan i 2014
Parts of the grant scheme are administered through separate programs/funds with their own guidelines and application deadlines.
Deler av ordningen forvaltes gjennom egne programmer/fond etter egne retningslinjer og søknadsfrister.
Fund for Civil Society Development
Fond for sivilsamfunnsutvikling
Information about applications for grants from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be found below
Nederst finnes informasjon om søknad om tilskudd til Utenriksdepartementet
Embassy Fund for small scale projects
Ambassadefond (småpott)
The Norwegian Embassies in Sarajevo, Belgrade and Prishtina manage their own funds for smaller projects.
Norges utenriksstasjoner i Sarajevo, Beograd og Prishtina forvalter egne fond til mindre prosjekter.
Norwegian Fund for Civil Society Development (NFCSD)
Norwegian Fund for Civil Society Development (NFCSD)
For applications in Bosnia Herzegovina applications should be sent the Embassy in Sarajevo, for Kosovo and Albania applications should be sent the Embassy in Prishtina, applications in Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia should be sent the embassy in Belgrade.
For søknader om tiltak i Bosnia Hercegovina søkes ambassaden i Sarajevo, for søknader i Kosovo og Albania søkes ambassaden i Prishtina, søknader om tiltak i Serbia, Montenegro og Makedonia rettes til ambassaden i Beograd.
For guidelines and deadlines please consult the Embassies’ web pages.
For frister og prioriteringer vises det til ambassadenes hjemmesider.
Bilateral Programs
Bilaterale program
A part of the available funds will be managed under the State-to-State agreements with Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro.
En del av de tilgjengelige tilskuddsmidlene vil bli benyttet for prosjekter under stat-til-stat avtalene som Norge har med Serbia, Makedonia og Montenegro.
Announcement of opportunity to apply for these funds will be posted on the relevant Government websites in the partner countries.
Disse midlene utlyses av myndighetene i hvert enkelt land på det aktuelle ansvarlige departements hjemmesider.
Multilateral finance institutions
Multilaterale finansieringsinstitusjoner
Norway will continue to support various multilateral funding- and finance mechanisms for economic development in the Western Balkans region.
Tilskuddsmidler til ulike multilaterale fonds- og finansieringsmekanismer vil bli videreført for økonomisk utvikling i landene.
Application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for grants for Peace and State building in the Western Balkans
Søknader til Utenriksdepartementet om tilskudd til Freds- og statsbygging på Vest-Balkan