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We are in Oslo, and we would like to see this conference as one of the transition stations on the road from Kobe via Bali to Copenhagen – and beyond.
We are in Oslo, and we would like to see this conference as one of the transition stations on the road from Kobe via Bali to Copenhagen – and beyond.
The Norwegian Government is committed to the implementation of the Bali Action Plan.
The Norwegian Government is committed to the implementation of the Bali Action Plan.
We have pledged to fulfil our Kyoto obligations plus an extra 10 per cent.
We have pledged to fulfil our Kyoto obligations plus an extra 10 per cent.
And we will seek to strengthen inter-national cooperation on adaptation measures.
And we will seek to strengthen inter-national cooperation on adaptation measures.
We want to increase focus on what all of us need to do to prevent this man from falling.
We want to increase focus on what all of us need to do to prevent this man from falling.
The reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have shown that some of the most dramatic effects of climate change will occur in regions that already have serious problems.
The reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have shown that some of the most dramatic effects of climate change will occur in regions that already have serious problems.
They are characterised by weak governance structures, environmental degradation, poverty and violent conflict.
They are characterised by weak governance structures, environmental degradation, poverty and violent conflict.
And to that we now have to add the accelerating effects of climate change.
And to that we now have to add the accelerating effects of climate change.
We know all too well that any disaster – whether linked to climate change or not – will be harder to handle for these countries.
We know all too well that any disaster – whether linked to climate change or not – will be harder to handle for these countries.
Let me give you a few more snapshots:
Let me give you a few more snapshots:
400 natural disasters reported last year,
400 natural disasters reported last year,
a sharp increase in the number of floods, particularly in Asia, but also in Africa,
a sharp increase in the number of floods, particularly in Asia, but also in Africa,
some 16 000 people killed,
some 16 000 people killed,
197 million people affected,
197 million people affected,
14 out of 15 UN Flash Appeals related to climate change,
14 out of 15 UN Flash Appeals related to climate change,
current trends consistent with IPCC predictions, and
current trends consistent with IPCC predictions, and
damage totalling more than USD 60 from disasters caused by natural hazards.
damage totalling more than USD 60 billion from disasters caused by natural hazards.
That was in 2007.
That was in 2007.
And we have every reason to fear that 2008 will bring more storms, heavy rain, floods, droughts and heat waves.
And we have every reason to fear that 2008 will bring more storms, heavy rain, floods, droughts and heat waves.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has pointed out that progress on the Millennium Development Goals is “a development emergency”.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has pointed out that progress on the Millennium Development Goals is “a development emergency”.
On top of this, climate change is altering the face of disaster risk.
On top of this, climate change is altering the face of disaster risk.
We may, as a result, be facing extreme long-term vulnerabilities on an unprecedented scale.
We may, as a result, be facing extreme long-term vulnerabilities on an unprecedented scale.
We see the emerging consequences: already, rapidly expanding humanitarian budgets are unable to keep up with the rise in humanitarian needs triggered by the increase in disasters around the world.
We see the emerging consequences: already, rapidly expanding humanitarian budgets are unable to keep up with the rise in humanitarian needs triggered by the increase in disasters around the world.
Soaring food prices and increasing populations, particularly in the world’s cities, will further widen the funding gap.
Soaring food prices and increasing populations, particularly in the world’s cities, will further widen the funding gap.
We therefore need to see more proactive and concerted initiatives on adaptation in the years leading up to 2015.
We therefore need to see more proactive and concerted initiatives on adaptation in the years leading up to 2015.
If not – if we save and protect more people but allow their livelihoods to be washed away – we will indirectly create more vulnerability and poverty.
If not – if we save and protect more people but allow their livelihoods to be washed away – we will indirectly create more vulnerability and poverty.
This is why we have gathered in Oslo this week:
This is why we have gathered in Oslo this week:
To come up with some of the policy answers to these challenges and to commit ourselves to them;
To come up with some of the policy answers to these challenges and to commit ourselves to them;
To make a push for more adaptation efforts at community level, so that we can make a difference for the most vulnerable;
To make a push for more adaptation efforts at community level, so that we can make a difference for the most vulnerable;
And to consider guidelines that can help as a reference for new and improved policies.
And to consider guidelines that can help as a reference for new and improved policies.
Let me then turn to another key question: What about conflicts?
Let me then turn to another key question: What about conflicts?
Will climate change lead to more violent conflict and wars?
Will climate change lead to more violent conflict and wars?
We do not know.
We do not know.
There is no consensus on whether climate wars are already breaking out or not.
There is no consensus on whether climate wars are already breaking out or not.
But we do know that age-old tensions related to scarce grazing land, drying oases and shrinking agricultural areas are aggravated by persistent droughts in the Sahel.
But we do know that age-old tensions related to scarce grazing land, drying oases and shrinking agricultural areas are aggravated by persistent droughts in the Sahel.
Existing conflicts are worsening.
Existing conflicts are worsening.
Climate change did not create the Darfur crisis.
Climate change did not create the Darfur crisis.
People did.
People did.
But peace and reconciliation will not come about in Sudan unless the problems of worsening livelihoods for pastoral farmers and nomadic herdsmen are addressed through government actions, development initiatives and environmental investment.
But peace and reconciliation will not come about in Sudan unless the problems of worsening livelihoods for pastoral farmers and nomadic herdsmen are addressed through government actions, development initiatives and environmental investment.
We may not be seeing new inter-state wars, but we need to understand the emerging insecurities at the local, sub-national level – like in Darfur.
We may not be seeing new inter-state wars, but we need to understand the emerging insecurities at the local, sub-national level – like in Darfur.
And for those who have seen Al Gore’s presentation of the Inconvenient Truth will remember the link he made between climate change visible in the Arctic and the drying out of Lake Chad.
And for those who have seen Al Gore’s presentation of the Inconvenient Truth will remember the link he made between climate change visible in the Arctic and the drying out of Lake Chad.
These are effects of the same global challenge – with different consequences close to the North Pole and at the centre of Africa.
These are effects of the same global challenge – with different consequences close to the North Pole and at the centre of Africa.
Each of use can draw our own conclusions about what consequences the drying out of Lake Chad will have for all those whose livelihoods traditionally depend on these water sources in the centre of Africa.
Each of use can draw our own conclusions about what consequences the drying out of Lake Chad will have for all those whose livelihoods traditionally depend on these water sources in the centre of Africa.
What social groups are facing greater marginalisation and discrimination as a result of climate change?
What social groups are facing greater marginalisation and discrimination as a result of climate change?
What about displacement and migration?
What about displacement and migration?
What about gender issues?
What about gender issues?
We must make sure that we choose the right level of analysis in order to respond wisely to future security concerns.
We must make sure that we choose the right level of analysis in order to respond wisely to future security concerns.
We must also build on the proactive agenda that is driving ongoing work on disaster risk reduction – so that adaptation and risk management serve as agents for progressive development.
We must also build on the proactive agenda that is driving ongoing work on disaster risk reduction – so that adaptation and risk management serve as agents for progressive development.
And we must remember that even countries with sound governance structures and adequate financial resources are struggling to cope with the new challenges of the 21st century.
And we must remember that even countries with sound governance structures and adequate financial resources are struggling to cope with the new challenges of the 21st century.
The US is not a fragile state.
The US is not a fragile state.
But ask the people of Louisiana what they think.
But ask the people of Louisiana what they think.
Risk reduction efforts challenge traditional views on governance.
Risk reduction efforts challenge traditional views on governance.
Democracies are not always the best at disaster management.
Democracies are not always the best at disaster management.
Africa and the Arctic, as well as the greater Himalayan region, are among the regions of the world that will experience the harshest effects of climate change.
Africa and the Arctic, as well as the greater Himalayan region, are among the regions of the world that will experience the harshest effects of climate change.
In the North, as I said, the melting ice cap poses challenges as well as offering opportunities.
In the North, as I said, the melting ice cap poses challenges as well as offering opportunities.
The traditional livelihoods and cultures of indigenous peoples, like the Inuit, are threatened.
The traditional livelihoods and cultures of indigenous peoples, like the Inuit, are threatened.
But the prospects of navigating the polar seas could open up new chapters of trade and development, linking China, Russia and Europe closer together.
But the prospects of navigating the polar seas could open up new chapters of trade and development, linking China, Russia and Europe closer together.
For vulnerable groups in the South, however, climate change is a question of life and death.
For vulnerable groups in the South, however, climate change is a question of life and death.
The brutal paradox is that the most vulnerable societies have contributed relatively little to global warming.
The brutal paradox is that the most vulnerable societies have contributed relatively little to global warming.
They cannot shoulder this burden on their own.
They cannot shoulder this burden on their own.
Rich and industrialised nations – including my own – must take the lead and bear the heaviest burden.
Rich and industrialised nations – including my own – must take the lead and bear the heaviest burden.
But in addition we need practical recommendations on how to integrate disaster and climate risk management into development planning and policy.
But in addition we need practical recommendations on how to integrate disaster and climate risk management into development planning and policy.
And we need knowledge.
And we need knowledge.
We need to accumulate country-based experience of how adaptation to climate change can best be implemented – at different levels of government.
We need to accumulate country-based experience of how adaptation to climate change can best be implemented – at different levels of government.
Because we have to mitigate and adapt at the same time.
Because we have to mitigate and adapt at the same time.
We have to mainstream and coordinate.
We have to mainstream and coordinate.
We have to plan and govern.
We have to plan and govern.
And we have to govern well.
And we have to govern well.
Currently donors are highly committed to both disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change.
Currently donors are highly committed to both disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change.
But the challenge is to maintain this level of commitment between now and 2009 – and after.
But the challenge is to maintain this level of commitment between now and 2009 – and after.
Of course, funding is key but not enough.
Of course, funding is key but not enough.
National governments are responsible for defining and developing procedures and measures for strengthening disaster risk reduction as defined by the Hyogo Framework for Action.
National governments are responsible for defining and developing procedures and measures for strengthening disaster risk reduction as defined by the Hyogo Framework for Action.
UN agencies, the World Bank and other international organisations are supporting this process.
UN agencies, the World Bank and other international organisations are supporting this process.
As are donors.
As are donors.
But the solutions that are designed globally have to be delivered locally.
But the solutions that are designed globally have to be delivered locally.
It is vital to assess the progress made so far, and we are pleased that the first biennial Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction has been commissioned.
It is vital to assess the progress made so far, and we are pleased that the first biennial Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction has been commissioned.
As we reflect on the outcome of this assessment and other upcoming reviews, I believe that we must be more sensitive to the limited administrative capacities at the local level, as well as to the challenges posed by the informal nature of vulnerable settlements and livelihoods.
As we reflect on the outcome of this assessment and other upcoming reviews, I believe that we must be more sensitive to the limited administrative capacities at the local level, as well as to the challenges posed by the informal nature of vulnerable settlements and livelihoods.
National policy frameworks, supported by international agencies, tend to have limited applicability in the areas where disaster risk is currently increasing, such as rapidly growing cities and remote rural areas.
National policy frameworks, supported by international agencies, tend to have limited applicability in the areas where disaster risk is currently increasing, such as rapidly growing cities and remote rural areas.
Moreover, institutional silos must be broken down, for the collective good.
Moreover, institutional silos must be broken down, for the collective good.
Coordination across sectors is crucial.
Coordination across sectors is crucial.
How can we work on these problems together?
How can we work on these problems together?
That is another question that I hope this conference will help us all to address.
That is another question that I hope this conference will help us all to address.
Norway’s ambition is to build new long-term partnerships on adaptation to climate change, disaster risk reduction and conflict management – bilaterally, multilaterally and regionally – and to stimulate South-South cooperation.
Norway’s ambition is to build new long-term partnerships on adaptation to climate change, disaster risk reduction and conflict management – bilaterally, multilaterally and regionally – and to stimulate South-South cooperation.
Several of our partners are represented at this conference.
Several of our partners are represented at this conference.
We are committed to taking the global challenges of disaster risk reduction seriously.
We are committed to taking the global challenges of disaster risk reduction seriously.
And for that reason, I believe we have to change the architecture of both foreign policy and development cooperation.
And for that reason, I believe we have to change the architecture of both foreign policy and development cooperation.
We need to attune international action better to the needs and plans of local partners and national governments.
We need to attune international action better to the needs and plans of local partners and national governments.
It is those of you who are worst affected by the problems, who have ownership to the solutions.
It is those of you who are worst affected by the problems, who have ownership to the solutions.
Adaptive capacity is closely connected to social and economic development, as the IPCC’s synthesis report pointed out.
Adaptive capacity is closely connected to social and economic development, as the IPCC’s synthesis report pointed out.
The humanitarian community needs to engage more closely with development partners.
The humanitarian community needs to engage more closely with development partners.
We need to understand the barriers, limits and costs we are up against.
We need to understand the barriers, limits and costs we are up against.
We need to develop norms, recommendations and guidelines.
We need to develop norms, recommendations and guidelines.
We must stop getting caught up in the differences between adaptation to climate change and disaster risk reduction.
We must stop getting caught up in the differences between adaptation to climate change and disaster risk reduction.
And we should consider whether there are a few priority areas that should be given more attention in the short term than others.
And we should consider whether there are a few priority areas that should be given more attention in the short term than others.
Across the relief-to-development spectrum, we need to pay greater attention to the basic welfare needs of populations living in difficult environments.
Across the relief-to-development spectrum, we need to pay greater attention to the basic welfare needs of populations living in difficult environments.
More than anything, what the man on the screen needs is a safety net – not only to protect him from falling here and now, but to also to make him better equipped to meet future challenges.
More than anything, what the man on the screen needs is a safety net – not only to protect him from falling here and now, but to also to make him better equipped to meet future challenges.
We must strive to achieve convergence in relation to risk reduction just as we are seeking to attain carbon footprint convergence.
We must strive to achieve convergence in relation to risk reduction just as we are seeking to attain carbon footprint convergence.
No less.
No less.
Before I conclude, I would like to thank our co-organisers UNDP and ProVention for their invaluable contribution to this policy forum.
Before I conclude, I would like to thank our co-organisers UNDP and ProVention for their invaluable contribution to this policy forum.
I hope you will all find this working session useful and inspiring.
I hope you will all find this working session useful and inspiring.
According to the information available so far, the demonstration was peaceful.
Foreløpig informasjon tyder på at demonstrasjonen var fredelig.
‘I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to Ziad Abu Ein’s loved ones and to the Palestinian Authority,’ Mr Brende said.
- Min dypeste medfølelse går til Ziad Abu Eins etterlatte og til palestinske myndigheter, sier Børge Brende.
‘I deeply deplore all use of excessive force against peaceful demonstrations.
- Jeg tar sterk avstand fra overdreven maktbruk mot fredelige markeringer.
Norway calls on the Israeli authorities to carry out a transparent and credible investigation of this incident,’ said Mr Brende.
Norge oppfordrer israelske myndigheter til å gjennomføre en åpen og troverdig gransking av denne hendelsen, sier utenriksministeren.
Grave concern over death of Palestinian minister
Ser alvorlig på dødsfallet til palestinsk minister
“It is completely unacceptable that more than 500 people have been condemned to death in a summary trial.
- Det er uakseptabelt at over 500 mennesker er dømt til døden i en summarisk rettssak.
The court’s judgment is shocking, and the conduct of the trial gives cause for concern about the fundamental standards of the Egyptian legal system,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Dommene er sjokkerende og rettssaken gir grunn til bekymring for grunnleggende standarder i det egyptiske rettssystemet, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
On Monday 24 March, 529 people were condemned to death by a court in Minya in Egypt.
Mandag 24. mars ble 529 personer dømt til døden av en domstol i Minya i Egypt.
According to the defendants’ lawyers, they were not given the time or the opportunity to defend their clients properly, and only two court sessions were held before the verdict was handed down.
Ifølge de tiltaltes advokater fikk de verken tid eller mulighet til å forsvare de dømte på tilfredsstillende vis, og det ble kun avholdt to rettsmøter før dommene ble avsagt.
The defendants now have an opportunity to appeal, and the verdict must have the approval of the Grand Mufti and the President before any executions can be carried out.
Man venter nå på mulige anker, samt bekreftelse av stormuftien og presidenten før dommene kan fullbyrdes.
“I expect all the defendants to be given a fair opportunity to appeal the sentence, and that the question of guilt will be assessed individually for each defendant.
- Jeg forventer at samtlige tiltalte gis muligheten til en rettferdig ankebehandling og at skyldspørsmålet vurderes individuelt for hver enkelt tiltalt.
Several other recent judgments in Egyptian courts have also made us question whether the right to due process is being upheld,” said the Foreign Minister.
Vi har også sett flere andre domfellelser den siste tiden som reiser spørsmål ved rettssikkerheten i Egypt, sier utenriksministeren.
Thousands of people have been held in prison after the military takeover in Egypt in July 2013.
Tusenvis er fengslet etter militærets maktovertakelse i Egypt i juli 2013.
Journalists have also been arrested and imprisoned.
Journalister sitter også arrestert i egyptiske fengsler.
“Equality before the law and the rule of law are of fundamental importance for any society.
- Likhet for loven og rettssikkerhet er grunnleggende i et samfunn.
I urge the Egyptian authorities to do their utmost to ensure respect for these values.
Jeg vil oppfordre egyptiske myndigheter til å gjøre sitt ytterste for å påse at disse grunnverdiene sikres.
Norway opposes the death penalty in all circumstances, and I ask the Egyptian authorities to refrain from making any use of it,” said Mr Brende.
Norge er mot dødsstraff i alle situasjoner, og jeg vil oppfordre egyptiske myndigheter til å ikke bruke denne straffemetoden, sier Brende.
“The period up to the presidential and parliamentary elections is a decisive one for Egypt.
- Egypt er nå i en avgjørende periode frem mot president- og parlamentsvalg.
The country must demonstrate that it respects international principles of democracy, human rights and rule of law.
Egypt må vise at de respekterer internasjonale prinsipper for demokrati, menneskerettigheter og rettsikkerhet.
New round of death sentences in Egypt
Nye dødsdommer i Egypt
Death sentences in Egypt unacceptable
Uakseptable dødsdommer i Egypt
The fight against the death penalty gains ground
Kampen mot dødsstraff vinner terreng
Never before have so many UN member states supported the fight against the death penalty.
Aldri før har så mange av FNs medlemsland sluttet opp om kampen mot dødsstraff.
“This is a very welcome development,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
– Det er svært gledelig, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.