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Ms Ravlum was political advisor for prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland from 1994 till 1996 and for minister of development aid Grete Faremo in the period 1990 - 1992.
Ravlum var politisk rådgiver for statsminister Gro Harlem Brundtland fra 1994 til 1996, og for bistandsminister Grete Faremo i perioden 1990 til 1992.
Initiates 21st licensing round
Starter 21. konsesjonsrunde
Distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,
Distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,
The gap between global humanitarian needs and the resources to meet them is widening at an alarming rate.
The gap between global humanitarian needs and the resources to meet them is widening at an alarming rate.
We have to adjust our humanitarian response to the realities on the ground.
We have to adjust our humanitarian response to the realities on the ground.
Extraordinary challenges must be met with extraordinary efforts.
Extraordinary challenges must be met with extraordinary efforts.
Our goal must be to prevent more crises, save more lives, alleviate suffering and preserve human dignity.
Our goal must be to prevent more crises, save more lives, alleviate suffering and preserve human dignity.
Norway supports the Core Commitments and the UN Secretary-General´s agenda for humanity, and and we give particular priority to the following:
Norway supports the Core Commitments and the UN Secretary-General´s agenda for humanity, and and we give particular priority to the following:
First, reducing the needs for humanitarian assistance by addressing root causes.
First, reducing the needs for humanitarian assistance by addressing root causes.
We must deal with fragility and engage in conflict prevention and resolution more consistently.
We must deal with fragility and engage in conflict prevention and resolution more consistently.
Second, more support to education in emergencies.
Second, more support to education in emergencies.
Norway is committed to set aside more than 8% of our humanitarian support to education, and today we are launching the new platform for education in emergencies: “Education cannot wait”.
Norway is committed to set aside more than 8% of our humanitarian support to education, and today we are launching the new platform for education in emergencies: “Education cannot wait”.
Third, ensuring the protection of civilians is more important than ever.
Third, ensuring the protection of civilians is more important than ever.
Safe schools and protection of health care are two of our main priorities.
Safe schools and protection of health care are two of our main priorities.
We must always insist on compliance with international law so that those in need can be reached by humanitarian assistance.
We must always insist on compliance with international law so that those in need can be reached by humanitarian assistance.
Fourth, increased and more efficient humanitarian assistance is necessary to address protracted crises.
Fourth, increased and more efficient humanitarian assistance is necessary to address protracted crises.
We give high priority to following up the Supporting Syria Conference, and I urge all partners to deliver on their pledges.
We give high priority to following up the Supporting Syria Conference, and I urge all partners to deliver on their pledges.
We must make use of the full range of tools available to us.
We must make use of the full range of tools available to us.
Life-saving response must be matched by longer-term investments.
Life-saving response must be matched by longer-term investments.
Principled humanitarian action and development assistance must work in parallel.
Principled humanitarian action and development assistance must work in parallel.
Our success will be measured by how we meet the needs of the most vulnerable, the children, persons with disabilities - leaving no-one behind.
Our success will be measured by how we meet the needs of the most vulnerable, the children, persons with disabilities - leaving no-one behind.
Reaching women and girls is a prerequisite for effective humanitarian assistance.
Reaching women and girls is a prerequisite for effective humanitarian assistance.
I welcome the summit´s objective of engaging more countries and actors as well as the private sector.
I welcome the summit´s objective of engaging more countries and actors as well as the private sector.
The importance of partnerships and cooperation across regions, mandates and organizational structures cannot be overstated.
The importance of partnerships and cooperation across regions, mandates and organizational structures cannot be overstated.
Finally, I would like to pay tribute to the many humanitarian workers who - sometimes at great risk to themselves - deliver vital assistance to those affected by conflicts and disasters.
Finally, I would like to pay tribute to the many humanitarian workers who - sometimes at great risk to themselves - deliver vital assistance to those affected by conflicts and disasters.
They remind us that even when the tasks are daunting, we cannot let the magnitude of the challenge paralyze us.
They remind us that even when the tasks are daunting, we cannot let the magnitude of the challenge paralyze us.
On the contrary, it is time we mobilize our best and most strategic resources to alleviate human suffering and prevent new crises from developing.
On the contrary, it is time we mobilize our best and most strategic resources to alleviate human suffering and prevent new crises from developing.
Statement at the World Humanitarian Summit Plenary Session
Innlegg i plenumsdebatten på Verdens humanitære toppmøte
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's statement at the World Humanitarian Summit Plenary Session in Istanbul 24 May 2016.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg i plenumsdebatten på Verdens humanitære toppmøte i Istanbul 24. mai.
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's address at the "Seeing is Believing" - a side event at the COP21 on Arctic - with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Segolene Royal and four youths from the Lance expedition.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg på "Seeing is Believing" - et arrangement under klimaforhandlingene i Paris om klimaendringer i Arktis - med bl.a. generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon, Segolene Royal og ungdommer fra «operasjon Arktis».
Secretary-General, Foreign Minister, young explorers, ladies and gentlemen.
Secretary-General, Foreign Minister, young explorers, ladies and gentlemen.
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising 2–3 times faster than the global average.
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising 2–3 times faster than the global average.
During our trips to Svalbard we have witnessed this with our own eyes.
During our trips to Svalbard we have witnessed this with our own eyes.
We have seen the glaciers receding.
We have seen the glaciers receding.
The snow melting at record pace.
The snow melting at record pace.
The sea ice vanishing rapidly.
The sea ice vanishing rapidly.
Let’s be clear: The melting of the Arctic snow and ice is a threat to far more than traditional livelihoods and polar bears.
Let’s be clear: The melting of the Arctic snow and ice is a threat to far more than traditional livelihoods and polar bears.
The Arctic is the cooling system of the planet.
The Arctic is the cooling system of the planet.
It holds back seven metres of potential sea-level rise in its ice caps.
It holds back seven metres of potential sea-level rise in its ice caps.
The Arctic permafrost holds vast amounts of carbon dioxide and methane that will be released when it thaws.
The Arctic permafrost holds vast amounts of carbon dioxide and methane that will be released when it thaws.
In other words, Arctic warming is amplifying and accelerating the global warming that is causing unprecedented damage to our planet.
In other words, Arctic warming is amplifying and accelerating the global warming that is causing unprecedented damage to our planet.
When it comes to climate change, the Arctic is our ‘canary in the mine’.
When it comes to climate change, the Arctic is our ‘canary in the mine’.
The changes we see in the Arctic impel us to act.
The changes we see in the Arctic impel us to act.
Because climate change is no longer something only our grandchildren will have to worry about.
Because climate change is no longer something only our grandchildren will have to worry about.
As foreign minister, I have to deal with the consequences of climate change every day.
As foreign minister, I have to deal with the consequences of climate change every day.
It is already having wide-reaching implications for top priority foreign policy areas such as trade, mass migration, humanitarian assistance, conflict prevention and security.
It is already having wide-reaching implications for top priority foreign policy areas such as trade, mass migration, humanitarian assistance, conflict prevention and security.
Climate change has been described as the ultimate threat multiplier.
Climate change has been described as the ultimate threat multiplier.
We must deal with it for what it is – a major global security threat.
We must deal with it for what it is – a major global security threat.
Only when world leaders fully understand that climate change is a question of national and global security will we take the necessary measures.
Only when world leaders fully understand that climate change is a question of national and global security will we take the necessary measures.
Faced with a challenge of this magnitude, we must make use of all available tools.
Faced with a challenge of this magnitude, we must make use of all available tools.
Most urgently, we must – this week here in Paris – agree to an ambitious and forward-looking global climate agreement.
Most urgently, we must – this week here in Paris – agree to an ambitious and forward-looking global climate agreement.
For those who have been there, the Arctic is more than a place.
For those who have been there, the Arctic is more than a place.
It is an inspiration.
It is an inspiration.
Let the Arctic inspire us – together with the voices of the young scientists with us here today – to do what it takes to stop global warming.
Let the Arctic inspire us – together with the voices of the young scientists with us here today – to do what it takes to stop global warming.
For the sake of our own security.
For the sake of our own security.
For the sake of future generations.
For the sake of future generations.
Address at Side Event on Arctic "Seeing is Believing"
Innlegg på Arktis-arrangementet "Seeing is Believing" i Paris
Paris, 6 December 2015
Paris, 6. desember 2015
Excellences, colleagues,
Excellences, colleagues,
As Europe and Asia share a common continental landmass, Eurasia, the bonds between our two continents have always been strong.
As Europe and Asia share a common continental landmass, Eurasia, the bonds between our two continents have always been strong.
And as the largest cooperation forum between our two continents, Asem has been instrumental in forging links and cooperation for peace and development.
And as the largest cooperation forum between our two continents, Asem has been instrumental in forging links and cooperation for peace and development.
There is a responsibility on us now - Asia and Europe must join forces to try to kick-start the world economy, and renew efforts to revive the multilateral trading system.
There is a responsibility on us now - Asia and Europe must join forces to try to kick-start the world economy, and renew efforts to revive the multilateral trading system.
Eight years after the financial crisis, world economic growth is still too low, and unemployment is still too high.
Eight years after the financial crisis, world economic growth is still too low, and unemployment is still too high.
Before the financial crisis, trade was growing twice as fast as GDP.
Before the financial crisis, trade was growing twice as fast as GDP.
Today, trade is growing at the same rate, or a bit lower, as GDP -- just as it was in the late 1970s and early '80s.
Today, trade is growing at the same rate, or a bit lower, as GDP -- just as it was in the late 1970s and early '80s.
WTO recently reported that new trade-restrictive measures has increased to its highest level since they began monitoring this in 2009.
WTO recently reported that new trade-restrictive measures has increased to its highest level since they began monitoring this in 2009.
We must all take a clear stand against protectionism.
We must all take a clear stand against protectionism.
We must instead work to increase trade between our continents.
We must instead work to increase trade between our continents.
A win-win world is what works - not zero sum games.
A win-win world is what works - not zero sum games.
Then we end up with zero incremental growth.
Then we end up with zero incremental growth.
The win-win concept has served of well in the last decades, when trade between our two continents increased very substantially – and played a crucial role in creating growth and poverty alleviation.
The win-win concept has served of well in the last decades, when trade between our two continents increased very substantially – and played a crucial role in creating growth and poverty alleviation.
2015 was an important year for sustainable development.
2015 was an important year for sustainable development.
Financing for development, Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, and the Paris Climate agreement agreed on an ambitious agenda of multilateral efforts to eradicate poverty while preserving our planet.
Financing for development, Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, and the Paris Climate agreement agreed on an ambitious agenda of multilateral efforts to eradicate poverty while preserving our planet.
We must now deliver – and walk the talk.
We must now deliver – and walk the talk.
There is no plan B, as there is no planet B.
There is no plan B, as there is no planet B.
Asem countries are vital in ensuring this, as we represent over 60 percent of not only the world's total population, but also of global trade and GDP.
Asem countries are vital in ensuring this, as we represent over 60 percent of not only the world's total population, but also of global trade and GDP.
The consequences of global warming have become painfully clear on both of our continents.
The consequences of global warming have become painfully clear on both of our continents.
We need concerted efforts to both mitigate and adapt to climate change.
We need concerted efforts to both mitigate and adapt to climate change.
For 20 years, Asem has been an important meeting place to discuss issues of importance for our future and the future of coming generations.
For 20 years, Asem has been an important meeting place to discuss issues of importance for our future and the future of coming generations.
When Asia and Europe stands together, we can find common solutions to the challenges both our continents are facing.
When Asia and Europe stands together, we can find common solutions to the challenges both our continents are facing.
Statement at the 11th Asem Summit
Innlegg på Asem-toppmøtet
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 16 July 2016
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 16. juli 2016
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende's statement at the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) Summit in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) 16 July.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg på Asem-toppmøtet (Asia-Europe Meeting) i Mongolias hovedstad Ulaanbaatar 16. juli.
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, dear fellow Europeans!
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, dear fellow Europeans!
I would like to thank Helen for inviting me to this celebration of Europe Day 2017.
I would like to thank Helen for inviting me to this celebration of Europe Day 2017.
Celebration - Europe!
Celebration - Europe!
These are two words I think we should put together far more often.
These are two words I think we should put together far more often.
And it seems very fitting that we should celebrate Europe and the visionary declaration made by French foreign minister Schuman in 1950 on the ninth of May, on the day after we mark the end of the Second World War.
And it seems very fitting that we should celebrate Europe and the visionary declaration made by French foreign minister Schuman in 1950 on the ninth of May, on the day after we mark the end of the Second World War.
This year in particular gives us many chances for celebration.
This year in particular gives us many chances for celebration.
The EU has celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of the Rome Treaty.
The EU has celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of the Rome Treaty.
We in Norway last week celebrated the 25th anniversary of the EEA agreement.
We in Norway last week celebrated the 25th anniversary of the EEA agreement.
These celebrations are a way of reminding ourselves of how Europe transforms people's lives for the better.
These celebrations are a way of reminding ourselves of how Europe transforms people's lives for the better.
Through building inclusive and peaceful prosperity out of the ashes of war.
Through building inclusive and peaceful prosperity out of the ashes of war.
Or more recently in the case of the central and eastern part of Europe: out of the despair and oppression left by the cold war.
Or more recently in the case of the central and eastern part of Europe: out of the despair and oppression left by the cold war.
In fact, one of the best images of how Europe transforms our lives is another anniversary: The Erasmus program.
In fact, one of the best images of how Europe transforms our lives is another anniversary: The Erasmus program.
This program for mobility for students and young people across the continent was started 30 years ago.
This program for mobility for students and young people across the continent was started 30 years ago.
Thanks to Erasmus and Erasmus Plus, more than thirty thousand Norwegian students have spent a semester at a European university since 1992.
Thanks to Erasmus and Erasmus Plus, more than thirty thousand Norwegian students have spent a semester at a European university since 1992.
The total impact is even much larger: overall, more than eighty thousand Norwegians have participated in some kind of exchange program under Erasmus.
The total impact is even much larger: overall, more than eighty thousand Norwegians have participated in some kind of exchange program under Erasmus.
In Norway, Erasmus is co-ordinated by the Centre for International Co-operation in Education (SIU), and the Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) which are both represented here.
In Norway, Erasmus is co-ordinated by the Centre for International Co-operation in Education (SIU), and the Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) which are both represented here.
I know from my own daughter of 21 years how studying in another country broadens the horizon, and opens up new opportunities.
I know from my own daughter of 21 years how studying in another country broadens the horizon, and opens up new opportunities.
The photo competition we see the results of here today is a wonderful illustration of how Erasmus affects and connects people.
The photo competition we see the results of here today is a wonderful illustration of how Erasmus affects and connects people.
In a wider European context, nine million people have travelled and lived abroad under the Erasmus umbrella.
In a wider European context, nine million people have travelled and lived abroad under the Erasmus umbrella.
I understand many of you here in the audience also have your personal story to tell about Erasmus.
I understand many of you here in the audience also have your personal story to tell about Erasmus.
In Norway the EEA agreement is the underpinning of our relations with the European Union, including Erasmus.
In Norway the EEA agreement is the underpinning of our relations with the European Union, including Erasmus.
For me it is crucial to defend and promote all the positive aspects of this agreement, beyond a very important market access.
For me it is crucial to defend and promote all the positive aspects of this agreement, beyond a very important market access.
Likewise, I believe in highlighting how European co-operation evolves for the better.
Likewise, I believe in highlighting how European co-operation evolves for the better.
Sometimes in a very concrete manner: like when every tourist this summer will find that - thanks to the EU - there are no more roaming costs when going for a holiday within the European Economic Area.
Sometimes in a very concrete manner: like when every tourist this summer will find that - thanks to the EU - there are no more roaming costs when going for a holiday within the European Economic Area.
For some of you here today, the Erasmus experience may be something you are still looking forward to.
For some of you here today, the Erasmus experience may be something you are still looking forward to.
I hope you will in the future stand up for close relations with our European neighbors.
I hope you will in the future stand up for close relations with our European neighbors.
And that when you return home you will bring ideas on how we can cooperate even closer in Europe.
And that when you return home you will bring ideas on how we can cooperate even closer in Europe.
I wish you the best of luck!
I wish you the best of luck!
And belatedly to everyone: Happy Europe Day!
And belatedly to everyone: Happy Europe Day!
Statement at Celebration of Europe Day
Innlegg på markering av Europadagen
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, Frank Bakke-Jensen's statement at the Erasmus program's 30th anniversary and the celebration of the Europe Day by the Delegation of the EU to Norway.
EØS- og EU-ministerens innlegg under markeringen av Erasmus-programmets 30-årsjubileum og Europadagen i regi av EUs delegasjon i Norge.
When the Council of Europe was established in 1949, it created a vision – and the architecture with which to fulfill that vision.
When the Council of Europe was established in 1949, it created a vision – and the architecture with which to fulfill that vision.
For almost 70 years, it has delivered.
For almost 70 years, it has delivered.
Together with institutions like the UN, the OSCE, and the EU, it has delivered peace, personal freedom and prosperity.
Together with institutions like the UN, the OSCE, and the EU, it has delivered peace, personal freedom and prosperity.
The lesson learned is evident.
The lesson learned is evident.
Many of the challenges the world faces today – conflict, terrorism, poverty and forced migration – stem from the inability of leaders to abide by the rules and to protect human rights.
Many of the challenges the world faces today – conflict, terrorism, poverty and forced migration – stem from the inability of leaders to abide by the rules and to protect human rights.
How can Europe contribute to solutions, how can we promote human rights and the rule of law globally, if we fail to do so at home?
How can Europe contribute to solutions, how can we promote human rights and the rule of law globally, if we fail to do so at home?
How can we make a difference if we fail to learn from our own lessons learned?
How can we make a difference if we fail to learn from our own lessons learned?
Rather than losing sight of the Council of Europe's norms and standards – we should let them be our compass.
Rather than losing sight of the Council of Europe's norms and standards – we should let them be our compass.
We must all comply with our human rights obligations, also during challenging security situations.
We must all comply with our human rights obligations, also during challenging security situations.
It is crucial to protect groups at risk, including sexual minorities, and secure gender equality in all our member countries.
It is crucial to protect groups at risk, including sexual minorities, and secure gender equality in all our member countries.
Widespread violation of rights represents a security threat in itself.
Widespread violation of rights represents a security threat in itself.
The importance of the European Court of Human Rights cannot be exaggerated.
The importance of the European Court of Human Rights cannot be exaggerated.
That is why Norway has chosen to increase its voluntary contributions to the Court.
That is why Norway has chosen to increase its voluntary contributions to the Court.