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These are major Arctic developments with important global consequences.
These are major Arctic developments with important global consequences.
I am confident that the studies will provide valuable input both to the UN Climate Change Conference in 2009 and to the fifth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, due in 2013.
I am confident that the studies will provide valuable input both to the UN Climate Change Conference in 2009 and to the fifth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, due in 2013.
A similar focus on climate change is being directed to the Antarctic.
A similar focus on climate change is being directed to the Antarctic.
At the last Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting it was decided that climate change in the Antarctic would be included as a new item on the agenda.
At the last Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting it was decided that climate change in the Antarctic would be included as a new item on the agenda.
We need new, solid documentation and assessments of the significant changes that are taking place.
We need new, solid documentation and assessments of the significant changes that are taking place.
The Svalbard archipelago serves as a natural laboratory for research in the field of polar influence on climate change.
The Svalbard archipelago serves as a natural laboratory for research in the field of polar influence on climate change.
The international community is showing increasing interest in utilising the scientific infrastructure in Svalbard, and we are pleased to have eminent Chinese researchers working there.
The international community is showing increasing interest in utilising the scientific infrastructure in Svalbard, and we are pleased to have eminent Chinese researchers working there.
The first Chinese Arctic scientific research station, Chinese Arctic Yellow River Station, was founded in July, 2004, in Ny-Ålesund.
The first Chinese Arctic scientific research station, Chinese Arctic Yellow River Station, was founded in July, 2004, in Ny-Ålesund.
The station conducts research in the fields of meteorology, glaciology, marine ecosystem, the environment and weather patterns in polar regions.
The station conducts research in the fields of meteorology, glaciology, marine ecosystem, the environment and weather patterns in polar regions.
Like for the stations set up by other countries in the same area, the basic construction work and public services has been provided by Norway.
Like for the stations set up by other countries in the same area, the basic construction work and public services has been provided by Norway.
The station will be a multi-discipline research base, which will play an important role in improving the level of Chinese Arctic research and enhancing international exchange and cooperation.
The station will be a multi-discipline research base, which will play an important role in improving the level of Chinese Arctic research and enhancing international exchange and cooperation.
Climate change knows no borders and we are therefore dependent on researchers without borders to guide our way forward.
Climate change knows no borders and we are therefore dependent on researchers without borders to guide our way forward.
Initiatives such as the International Polar Year 2007-2008 are vital for shining the spotlight on polar research.
Initiatives such as the International Polar Year 2007-2008 are vital for shining the spotlight on polar research.
The International Polar Year is likely to be the largest international research collaboration ever undertaken.
The International Polar Year is likely to be the largest international research collaboration ever undertaken.
During this period, more than 200 projects involving thousands of scientists from over 60 nations will examine a wide range of physical, biological and social topics.
During this period, more than 200 projects involving thousands of scientists from over 60 nations will examine a wide range of physical, biological and social topics.
There are National Polar Year Committees in many of the 60 states taking part in this joint effort, including Norway, China and Russia.
There are National Polar Year Committees in many of the 60 states taking part in this joint effort, including Norway, China and Russia.
We believe that this extraordinary initiative will significantly increase our knowledge about the Arctic and the Antarctic.
We believe that this extraordinary initiative will significantly increase our knowledge about the Arctic and the Antarctic.
It is just this kind of innovative initiative that is needed to keep us up to date – and well prepared for future developments.
It is just this kind of innovative initiative that is needed to keep us up to date – and well prepared for future developments.
With the impacts of climate change being played out in our own neighbourhood, there is growing recognition in my own country of the urgency of dealing with these challenges now.
With the impacts of climate change being played out in our own neighbourhood, there is growing recognition in my own country of the urgency of dealing with these challenges now.
Norway wants to play a leading part in the international effort to “bend the trends” that are changing the global climate.
Norway wants to play a leading part in the international effort to “bend the trends” that are changing the global climate.
Let me sum up the three targets we have set ourselves:
Let me sum up the three targets we have set ourselves:
Firstly, we aim for a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020.
Firstly, we aim for a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020.
Two-thirds of this reduction will be made in Norway.
Two-thirds of this reduction will be made in Norway.
Secondly, by 2012 – the end date of the first Kyoto commitment period – we aim to reduce our emissions by an additional 10% on top of our initial Kyoto Protocol commitments.
Secondly, by 2012 – the end date of the first Kyoto commitment period – we aim to reduce our emissions by an additional 10% on top of our initial Kyoto Protocol commitments.
Thirdly, looking further ahead, our overriding goal is to make Norway carbon-neutral by 2030.
Thirdly, looking further ahead, our overriding goal is to make Norway carbon-neutral by 2030.
These ambitious goals show that Norway stands ready to take its share of the global responsibility to safeguard the Earth for future generations.
These ambitious goals show that Norway stands ready to take its share of the global responsibility to safeguard the Earth for future generations.
A broad set of measures – political, economic and technological – will be needed to reach these goals.
A broad set of measures – political, economic and technological – will be needed to reach these goals.
The purchase of greenhouse gas emission units under the Clean Development Mechanism will be important in this respect.
The purchase of greenhouse gas emission units under the Clean Development Mechanism will be important in this respect.
In fact, Norway’s first investment under the Clean Development Mechanism was agreed on in December last year, and the certified emission reductions will come from a Chinese hydropower station in Guizhou.
In fact, Norway’s first investment under the Clean Development Mechanism was agreed on in December last year, and the certified emission reductions will come from a Chinese hydropower station in Guizhou.
Norway has found that environmental regulations and taxation can spur technological innovation and make business more – not less – competitive in world markets.
Norway has found that environmental regulations and taxation can spur technological innovation and make business more – not less – competitive in world markets.
We will need a major push for new technologies.
We will need a major push for new technologies.
Rapid technological progress is vital for achieving sustainable development.
Rapid technological progress is vital for achieving sustainable development.
We also have an obligation to assist other countries by transferring technology and dedicating resources to making new technological advances.
We also have an obligation to assist other countries by transferring technology and dedicating resources to making new technological advances.
China is making its own efforts to reduce emissions.
China is making its own efforts to reduce emissions.
You have set ambitious targets for increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
You have set ambitious targets for increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
Indeed, the President of Worldwatch Institute, Chris Flavin, has predicted that China will become a world leader in all forms of renewable energy in less than three years.
Indeed, the President of Worldwatch Institute, Chris Flavin, has predicted that China will become a world leader in all forms of renewable energy in less than three years.
Norway is an oil and gas producing country.
Norway is an oil and gas producing country.
With the emergence of climate change as an urgent global political priority, the Norwegian Government has signalled that it will be at the forefront of efforts to mitigate the negative effects of oil and gas production.
With the emergence of climate change as an urgent global political priority, the Norwegian Government has signalled that it will be at the forefront of efforts to mitigate the negative effects of oil and gas production.
We have set ourselves a two-pronged target: to strengthen Norway’s role as a provider of both energy security and climate security.
We have set ourselves a two-pronged target: to strengthen Norway’s role as a provider of both energy security and climate security.
On the one hand, we are striving to produce more of the fossil fuels that the world will need in the decades to come.
On the one hand, we are striving to produce more of the fossil fuels that the world will need in the decades to come.
On the other hand, we are seeking to be among the most advanced and committed nations when it comes to minimising greenhouse gas emissions from the production and consumption of fossil fuels.
On the other hand, we are seeking to be among the most advanced and committed nations when it comes to minimising greenhouse gas emissions from the production and consumption of fossil fuels.
This may look like a paradox.
This may look like a paradox.
At any rate it is certainly a dilemma.
At any rate it is certainly a dilemma.
But Norway’s dilemma is also the world’s dilemma, and it must be dealt with as such.
But Norway’s dilemma is also the world’s dilemma, and it must be dealt with as such.
The relevant questions are not whether measures should be taken, but rather what kind, how much and when.
The relevant questions are not whether measures should be taken, but rather what kind, how much and when.
The Norwegian oil industry has demonstrated an ability to apply new technology to achieve cleaner or more sustainable production.
The Norwegian oil industry has demonstrated an ability to apply new technology to achieve cleaner or more sustainable production.
It will have to continue along this path if we are to succeed in developing a full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility and thus help to “decarbonise” the global energy mix.
It will have to continue along this path if we are to succeed in developing a full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility and thus help to “decarbonise” the global energy mix.
Moving towards Copenhagen in 2009 we must ensure that we craft the next climate agreement in such a manner that it involves both the developing world and the rich countries.
Moving towards Copenhagen in 2009 we must ensure that we craft the next climate agreement in such a manner that it involves both the developing world and the rich countries.
To do so, however, the rich countries must meet the twin challenges of cutting our own emissions while at the same time helping developing countries to grow along a less carbonintensive path than the one we have followed.
To do so, however, the rich countries must meet the twin challenges of cutting our own emissions while at the same time helping developing countries to grow along a less carbonintensive path than the one we have followed.
Norway greatly values the fruitful bilateral cooperation with China on environmental issues that has existed for more than 10 years.
Norway greatly values the fruitful bilateral cooperation with China on environmental issues that has existed for more than 10 years.
Strengthening this cooperation is one of the main priorities outlined in the Norwegian Government’s new China Strategy, which was launched in August last year.
Strengthening this cooperation is one of the main priorities outlined in the Norwegian Government’s new China Strategy, which was launched in August last year.
I believe that a strengthened dialogue on climate change would be of benefit to us all, and with the signing of the Framework Agreement on Climate Change by Vice-Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Xie Zhenhua and myself on Monday, we have taken a big step forward.
I believe that a strengthened dialogue on climate change would be of benefit to us all, and with the signing of the Framework Agreement on Climate Change by Vice-Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Xie Zhenhua and myself on Monday, we have taken a big step forward.
Addressing climate change will require close cooperation and dialogue with friends near and far.
Addressing climate change will require close cooperation and dialogue with friends near and far.
Agreements like the one just concluded between Norway and China are among the best guarantees of positive and beneficial developments in the years to come.
Agreements like the one just concluded between Norway and China are among the best guarantees of positive and beneficial developments in the years to come.
Together we will shoulder our responsibility for the generations to come – not only in China and Norway, but worldwide.
Together we will shoulder our responsibility for the generations to come – not only in China and Norway, but worldwide.
I believe we have the capacities and the resources and the will to do just that.
I believe we have the capacities and the resources and the will to do just that.
Excellencies
Excellencies
Ladies and gentlemen, friends of the Arctic
Ladies and gentlemen, friends of the Arctic
Let me first thank President Grímsson for organising this impressive Arctic gathering.
Let me first thank President Grímsson for organising this impressive Arctic gathering.
Over the last year, Norway has stepped up its climate diplomacy.
Over the last year, Norway has stepped up its climate diplomacy.
COP 21 Chairman, Laurent Fabius, visited Svalbard last year.
COP 21 Chairman, Laurent Fabius, visited Svalbard last year.
In March this year we arranged a seminar in Paris, together with our French friends, which looked more closely at the global ramifications of climate change in the Arctic.
In March this year we arranged a seminar in Paris, together with our French friends, which looked more closely at the global ramifications of climate change in the Arctic.
In July this year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Svalbard to witness first-hand the alarming pace of climate change taking place in the Arctic region.
In July this year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Svalbard to witness first-hand the alarming pace of climate change taking place in the Arctic region.
At the Glacier conference in Alaska in August, the discussions were continued.
At the Glacier conference in Alaska in August, the discussions were continued.
And I am therefore pleased to see that several sessions of this year's Arctic Circle Assembly focus on what is one of the most pressing issues of our time.
And I am therefore pleased to see that several sessions of this year's Arctic Circle Assembly focus on what is one of the most pressing issues of our time.
The impacts of climate change are particularly visible in the Arctic.
The impacts of climate change are particularly visible in the Arctic.
Temperatures are rising everywhere.
Temperatures are rising everywhere.
But over the last 100 years, temperatures in the Arctic have been rising twice as fast as the global average.
But over the last 100 years, temperatures in the Arctic have been rising twice as fast as the global average.
Alaska and northern Canada have seen some of the greatest losses of glacier mass over the past decade, but the Norwegian Polar Institute's long observations series from Svalbard show a similar tendency.
Alaska and northern Canada have seen some of the greatest losses of glacier mass over the past decade, but the Norwegian Polar Institute's long observations series from Svalbard show a similar tendency.
The glaciers are receding.
The glaciers are receding.
Almost all glaciers worldwide have continued to shrink (according to the IPCC's 5th Assessment Report).
Almost all glaciers worldwide have continued to shrink (according to the IPCC's 5th Assessment Report).
The Arctic summer sea ice is disappearing.
The Arctic summer sea ice is disappearing.
The Arctic summer ice cap could vanish completely by 2050, and so the Arctic Ocean will probably become virtually ice-free in this century.
The Arctic summer ice cap could vanish completely by 2050, and so the Arctic Ocean will probably become virtually ice-free in this century.
The changes are threatening the species living in the Arctic, most notably the polar bears.
The changes are threatening the species living in the Arctic, most notably the polar bears.
Global threats from Arctic Climate Change
Global threats from Arctic Climate Change
We are facing enormous changes and challenges – in the Arctic and globally.
We are facing enormous changes and challenges – in the Arctic and globally.
Arctic climate change has worldwide implications, and the global effects of the climate change taking place in the Arctic are serious.
Arctic climate change has worldwide implications, and the global effects of the climate change taking place in the Arctic are serious.
The Arctic is an important cooling system for the northern hemisphere, and its ice caps, if melted, would result in a sea-level rise of 7 metres.
The Arctic is an important cooling system for the northern hemisphere, and its ice caps, if melted, would result in a sea-level rise of 7 metres.
Arctic permafrost also holds vast amounts of carbon, which will be released if the permafrost thaws.
Arctic permafrost also holds vast amounts of carbon, which will be released if the permafrost thaws.
Arctic warming amplifies global warming, and aggravates one of the gravest challenges of our time.
Arctic warming amplifies global warming, and aggravates one of the gravest challenges of our time.
If we stay on today's course, food production in highly populated areas of North Africa and Latin America could be halved by 2020.
If we stay on today's course, food production in highly populated areas of North Africa and Latin America could be halved by 2020.
Africa and the Middle East could experience increased droughts that would undermine food security.
Africa and the Middle East could experience increased droughts that would undermine food security.
And South Asia and small island states are likely to be hard hit by rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
And South Asia and small island states are likely to be hard hit by rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
Climate disruption will increasingly be a driver of movements of populations and a cause of violent conflicts.
Climate disruption will increasingly be a driver of movements of populations and a cause of violent conflicts.
Hence, climate change is also a security policy concern.
Hence, climate change is also a security policy concern.
The changes we see in the Arctic are therefore a powerful warning to all of us.
The changes we see in the Arctic are therefore a powerful warning to all of us.
They are a call to action: They should give momentum to the international negotiations, spur the COP21 process forward, and provide an incentive for reaching a strong agreement at the Paris meeting later this year.
They are a call to action: They should give momentum to the international negotiations, spur the COP21 process forward, and provide an incentive for reaching a strong agreement at the Paris meeting later this year.
If we succeed, this could be the most important agreement of our time.
If we succeed, this could be the most important agreement of our time.
Commitments and the way forward
Commitments and the way forward
Many nations have made impressive nationally-determined commitments prior to the Paris meeting, which will contribute to reducing global emissions of greenhouse gases.
Many nations have made impressive nationally-determined commitments prior to the Paris meeting, which will contribute to reducing global emissions of greenhouse gases.
However, the reality remains unchanged: It seems clear already now that the sum of our national commitments will not be sufficient to stay within the two-degree target.
However, the reality remains unchanged: It seems clear already now that the sum of our national commitments will not be sufficient to stay within the two-degree target.
This underlines the need for strong provisions in the Paris agreement so that we repeatedly strengthen our commitments over time.
This underlines the need for strong provisions in the Paris agreement so that we repeatedly strengthen our commitments over time.
Short-lived climate forcers
Short-lived climate forcers
Achieving sufficient and sustained reductions in CO2 emissions remains our most important task if we are to curb global warming.
Achieving sufficient and sustained reductions in CO2 emissions remains our most important task if we are to curb global warming.
In the short and medium term, however, effective and coordinated efforts to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants are essential if we are to limit Arctic and global warming.
In the short and medium term, however, effective and coordinated efforts to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants are essential if we are to limit Arctic and global warming.
Black carbon deposited on snow and ice triggers melting and amplifies Arctic warming.
Black carbon deposited on snow and ice triggers melting and amplifies Arctic warming.
We need more global cooperation and more regional cooperation to reduce black carbon and methane emissions.
We need more global cooperation and more regional cooperation to reduce black carbon and methane emissions.
In April, the Arctic Council member states adopted a framework to reduce emissions from methane and soot.
In April, the Arctic Council member states adopted a framework to reduce emissions from methane and soot.
This a good example of action that we can take regionally.
This a good example of action that we can take regionally.
Research and responsible action
Research and responsible action
As the ice retreats, the Arctic countries will no longer be divided by ice.
As the ice retreats, the Arctic countries will no longer be divided by ice.
Instead, they will be more closely connected by the ocean.
Instead, they will be more closely connected by the ocean.
This could have some positive effects in the short term.
This could have some positive effects in the short term.
The Arctic region is of vital importance to Norway:
The Arctic region is of vital importance to Norway:
80 % of our maritime areas are north of the Arctic Circle.
80 % of our maritime areas are north of the Arctic Circle.
Almost 90 % of our export revenues come from sea-based economic activities and resources.
Almost 90 % of our export revenues come from sea-based economic activities and resources.
We have always been a nation of seafarers and fishermen.
We have always been a nation of seafarers and fishermen.
The Arctic waters are our natural home.
The Arctic waters are our natural home.
This is why we seek to promote robust regional development, based on knowledge and innovation.
This is why we seek to promote robust regional development, based on knowledge and innovation.