natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
We also need to reduce short-lived climate forcers such as methane, black carbon and ozone.
We also need to reduce short-lived climate forcers such as methane, black carbon and ozone.
Methane is one of the Kyoto gases, and it is responsible for about 25% of global warming.
Methane is one of the Kyoto gases, and it is responsible for about 25% of global warming.
And in a study from last November, scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute calculated that black carbon may account for as much as 12% of human-induced global warming so far.
And in a study from last November, scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute calculated that black carbon may account for as much as 12% of human-induced global warming so far.
This is exciting new knowledge.
This is exciting new knowledge.
And the thing is that it is easy to do something to reduce these short-lived climate forcers.
And the thing is that it is easy to do something to reduce these short-lived climate forcers.
However, there is still considerable uncertainty about the scale of their effects The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme is working on this issue.
However, there is still considerable uncertainty about the scale of their effects The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme is working on this issue.
As you know, this is a working group of the Arctic Council – which has, by the way, become a much more important body, in political terms, during the last ten years.
As you know, this is a working group of the Arctic Council – which has, by the way, become a much more important body, in political terms, during the last ten years.
I hope that research from IPY as well as other research will increase our knowledge about this important issue.
I hope that research from IPY as well as other research will increase our knowledge about this important issue.
Let me mention some other important achievements of IPY.
Let me mention some other important achievements of IPY.
Illustration: Fishing boat (krill).
Illustration: Fishing boat (krill).
The results include improved estimates of various fish and krill stocks in Antarctica, and the discovery of several new organisms.
The results include improved estimates of various fish and krill stocks in Antarctica, and the discovery of several new organisms.
Yet again we see the key role of modern knowledge: scientific knowledge is essential for sustainable use of natural resources, and this new knowledge will be of great importance in managing economic activities in these waters.
Yet again we see the key role of modern knowledge: scientific knowledge is essential for sustainable use of natural resources, and this new knowledge will be of great importance in managing economic activities in these waters.
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) was established during IPY.
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) was established during IPY.
I have read reports about the important contribution they have made to this conference.
I have read reports about the important contribution they have made to this conference.
These young and talented researchers represent the next generation of polar researchers, and we need to encourage and facilitate their work.
These young and talented researchers represent the next generation of polar researchers, and we need to encourage and facilitate their work.
With its now almost 2 000 members, the association represents the future of research.
With its now almost 2 000 members, the association represents the future of research.
In a few moments we will be giving outstanding presentation awards to some of these young researchers.
In a few moments we will be giving outstanding presentation awards to some of these young researchers.
You have embarked on a career where the demand for your knowledge is greater than ever before – and it is increasing.
You have embarked on a career where the demand for your knowledge is greater than ever before – and it is increasing.
The prospects are good.
The prospects are good.
The key is knowledge.
The key is knowledge.
Whereas we – the coastal states in the High North – may call ourselves the gatekeepers of the Arctic, you will in many respects be the gatekeepers of our common future.
Whereas we – the coastal states in the High North – may call ourselves the gatekeepers of the Arctic, you will in many respects be the gatekeepers of our common future.
Because nowhere in the world is change more dramatic than in the polar regions – and the effects are global.
Because nowhere in the world is change more dramatic than in the polar regions – and the effects are global.
Illustration (photo): Nenets Boy from Siberia.
Illustration (photo): Nenets Boy from Siberia.
People living in the Arctic have been much more involved in this IPY than ever before.
People living in the Arctic have been much more involved in this IPY than ever before.
Their contribution is important.
Their contribution is important.
Their knowledge is needed if we are to better understand the delicate balance of the Arctic environment and how to use Arctic resources sustainably.
Their knowledge is needed if we are to better understand the delicate balance of the Arctic environment and how to use Arctic resources sustainably.
The integration of traditional knowledge with modern science has brought new insights.
The integration of traditional knowledge with modern science has brought new insights.
We, for our part, cooperate closely with the Sami Parliament.
We, for our part, cooperate closely with the Sami Parliament.
In addition, the latest IPY has been more directly relevant to Arctic residents.
In addition, the latest IPY has been more directly relevant to Arctic residents.
Many projects are providing new insights into the human dimensions of the Arctic, as well as useful knowledge for those who use natural resources in the region.
Many projects are providing new insights into the human dimensions of the Arctic, as well as useful knowledge for those who use natural resources in the region.
Research on the various problems facing Arctic residents is also important.
Research on the various problems facing Arctic residents is also important.
For example, the health of Arctic residents is not as good as that of residents in areas further south in the same countries.
For example, the health of Arctic residents is not as good as that of residents in areas further south in the same countries.
Thanks to IPY, students, teachers and the general public have been made more aware of the importance of polar research.
Thanks to IPY, students, teachers and the general public have been made more aware of the importance of polar research.
Thousands of people have learnt about IPY and its research effort through exhibitions, lectures and many other outreach activities.
Thousands of people have learnt about IPY and its research effort through exhibitions, lectures and many other outreach activities.
Through these achievements, IPY has also provided vital knowledge for the Arctic countries and for the Arctic Council.
Through these achievements, IPY has also provided vital knowledge for the Arctic countries and for the Arctic Council.
In the Arctic Council, science is the foundation for all activities relating to the environment and sustainable development.
In the Arctic Council, science is the foundation for all activities relating to the environment and sustainable development.
The contributions made to Arctic science by IPY will provide valuable input for assessments carried out under the auspices of the Council.
The contributions made to Arctic science by IPY will provide valuable input for assessments carried out under the auspices of the Council.
Illustration: The Arctic Ocean/ the “blue-green map”.
Illustration: The Arctic Ocean/ the “blue-green map”.
Now, I would like to conclude.
Now, I would like to conclude.
The question of the legacy of IPY has been discussed both by the Arctic Council and by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.
The question of the legacy of IPY has been discussed both by the Arctic Council and by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.
For us politicians, the overall objective must be to translate your work into political action.
For us politicians, the overall objective must be to translate your work into political action.
I will focus on three main tasks in this context:
I will focus on three main tasks in this context:
The first task is to ensure full access to all the research data that has been produced during IPY.
The first task is to ensure full access to all the research data that has been produced during IPY.
This is crucial both for further scientific work and for ensuring societal benefits.
This is crucial both for further scientific work and for ensuring societal benefits.
An information portal could be a useful tool for this.
An information portal could be a useful tool for this.
The second task is to ensure the development and maintenance of polar research stations in region-wide networks.
The second task is to ensure the development and maintenance of polar research stations in region-wide networks.
Norway fully supports the work on the Sustained Arctic Observations Network (SAON) by the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee.
Norway fully supports the work on the Sustained Arctic Observations Network (SAON) by the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee.
We are also prepared to support this work financially.
We are also prepared to support this work financially.
I believe it is important to take an inclusive approach, inviting all relevant states and organisations to take part.
I believe it is important to take an inclusive approach, inviting all relevant states and organisations to take part.
Incidentally, this June we are welcoming the third Indian science minister to visit Svalbard.
Incidentally, this June we are welcoming the third Indian science minister to visit Svalbard.
This is also important in Antarctica, where I would strongly encourage continued collaboration and development of sustained integrated observation systems inspired by work in the Arctic.
This is also important in Antarctica, where I would strongly encourage continued collaboration and development of sustained integrated observation systems inspired by work in the Arctic.
There is much to be gained from working together on monitoring climate change, as we all know.
There is much to be gained from working together on monitoring climate change, as we all know.
The third task is to ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts.
The third task is to ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts.
Appropriate facilities and training programmes must be secured and existing systems for cooperation and exchange programmes for scientists and students – like those at the University of the Arctic and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists – must be strengthened.
Appropriate facilities and training programmes must be secured and existing systems for cooperation and exchange programmes for scientists and students – like those at the University of the Arctic and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists – must be strengthened.
We should also support similar initiatives in an Antarctic context, or even consider a University of the Polar Regions encompassing both polar hemispheres.
We should also support similar initiatives in an Antarctic context, or even consider a University of the Polar Regions encompassing both polar hemispheres.
You are now about to leave Norway.
You are now about to leave Norway.
Our quest for knowledge about the polar regions is necessary for both regional and global governance – because of the close linkages between these regions and the rest of the planet.
Our quest for knowledge about the polar regions is necessary for both regional and global governance – because of the close linkages between these regions and the rest of the planet.
The Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organization is currently discussing the launch of an International Polar Decade – a long-term polar research effort to ensure top-quality observations and studies for a more extended period of time.
The Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organization is currently discussing the launch of an International Polar Decade – a long-term polar research effort to ensure top-quality observations and studies for a more extended period of time.
I welcome this proposal for delivering a lasting legacy from IPY – I will follow it closely – and urge all relevant partners to consider supporting it.
I welcome this proposal for delivering a lasting legacy from IPY – I will follow it closely – and urge all relevant partners to consider supporting it.
I hope that the success of IPY and the dramatic changes now taking place in the polar regions will be an incentive for an International Polar Decade to strengthen polar research.
I hope that the success of IPY and the dramatic changes now taking place in the polar regions will be an incentive for an International Polar Decade to strengthen polar research.
This conference is only the first of the IPY follow-up conferences.
This conference is only the first of the IPY follow-up conferences.
I am grateful to Canada for agreeing to host the next conference in 2012 and wish you every success in your preparations.
I am grateful to Canada for agreeing to host the next conference in 2012 and wish you every success in your preparations.
Finally, one important task for the research community will now be to produce comprehensive but accessible analyses of the findings of IPY that can be put to practical use in policy-making and politics.
Finally, one important task for the research community will now be to produce comprehensive but accessible analyses of the findings of IPY that can be put to practical use in policy-making and politics.
We will need this.
We will need this.
Closing of the International Polar Year Oslo Science Conference
Avslutning av det internasjonale Polaråret
Iran’s Chargé d’affaires summoned
Irans Chargé d’affaires innkalt
The reports of the use of torture in prisons are particularly serious,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
Rapporter om bruk av tortur i fengslene er spesielt alvorlig, sier Støre.
We have also underlined that it is entirely unacceptable that employees at Shirin Ebadi’s Centre for Human Rights Defenders have been detained,” said the Foreign Minister.
Vi har også understreket at det er helt uakseptabelt at medarbeiderne til nobelprisvinner Shirin Ebadi ved Senteret for menneskerettighetsforsvarere har blitt arrestert, sier utenriksministeren.
Action Plan for Gender Equality
Handlingsplan for likestilling i barnehage og grunnopplæring
2008 - 2010
2008-2010
To achieve this, three main objectives have been given priority:
Det er prioritert tre hovedmål:
The learning environment in kindergarten and basic education shall promote equality between boys and girls.
Læringsmiljøet i barnehage og grunnopplæring skal fremme likestilling mellom gutter og jenter.
A better gender balance among members of staff in kindergartens and basic education.
Kjønnsbalansen blant ansatte i barnehage og grunnopplæring skal bedres.
Link to the action plan for gender equality 2008-2010
Lenke til handlingsplan for likestilling 2008-2010
This historic agreement will benefit the international community, the Middle East and Iran.
Denne historiske avtalen vil tjene både verdenssamfunnet, Midtøsten og Iran.
It will also pave the way for closer political and economic contact with Iran,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Den vil også åpne for tettere politisk og økonomisk kontakt med Iran, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
So far, Norway has provided more than NOK 12 million to support the IAEA’s verification work under the framework agreement.
Norge har så langt bidratt med over tolv millioner kroner til IAEAs arbeid med den midlertidige avtalen.
‘It is important that today’s agreement is implemented as effectively as possible.
- Det er nå viktig at avtalen gjennomføres så effektivt som mulig.
This is Iran’s responsibility.
Dette er Irans ansvar.
The IAEA will play a crucial role here, and Norway will continue to support its important work,’ said Mr Brende.
Her vil IAEA spille en avgjørende rolle og Norge vil fortsette å støtte dette viktige kontrollarbeidet, sier Brende.
Norway has followed up all the Security Council resolutions on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Norge har fulgt opp alle vedtak fattet av FNs sikkerhetsråd om atomprogrammet.
For a number of years, Norway has followed the same line as the European Union and has aligned itself with all EU sanctions against Iran.
Norge har over flere år ført samme linje som EU og sluttet opp om samtlige restriktive tiltak EU har innført mot Iran.
‘Norway is prepared to lift sanctions in line with decisions made by the Security Council and the EU.
- Norge er klar til å iverksette lettelser i tråd med eventuelle vedtak fattet av FNs sikkerhetsråd og EU.
However, until further notice the sanctions against Iran will be upheld in accordance with current national legislation,’ Mr Brende said.
Inntil videre vil imidlertid sanksjonene mot Iran gjennomføres i tråd med gjeldende nasjonalt regelverk, sier Brende.
Historic agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme
Historisk viktig avtale om Irans atomprogram
‘I welcome today’s agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- Jeg ønsker avtalen om Irans atomprogram velkommen.
Joint Statement on Peace Negotiations in Sudan
Sudan: Troika-uttalelse om fredsforhandlingene
Norway condemns arrests and executions in Iran
Norge fordømmer arrestasjoner og henrettelser i Iran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires in Norway today and expressed concern about the human rights situation in Iran.
Utenriksdepartementet har innkalt den iranske Chargé d’Affaires i Norge og uttrykte bekymring for menneskerettighetssituasjonen i Iran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires in Norway today and expressed concern about the human rights situation in Iran.
Utenriksdepartementet innkalte i dag den iranske Chargé d’Affaires i Norge og uttrykte bekymring for menneskerettighetssituasjonen i Iran.
“The Iranian authorities do not respect fundamental human rights.
– Myndighetene i Iran respekterer ikke grunnleggende menneskerettigheter.
Norway protests against these politically motivated arrests and particularly against the detention of locally employed staff of the British Embassy in Tehran,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norge protesterer mot de politisk motiverte arrestasjonene, og spesielt reagerer vi på at lokalt ansatte ved den britiske ambassaden i Teheran har blitt fengslet, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway condemns the arrests of members of the opposition, journalists, human rights defenders and peaceful protesters, and views the situation of the many Iranians who have been imprisoned in the aftermath of the election as cause for great concern.
Norge fordømmer arrestasjonene av medlemmer av opposisjonen, journalister, menneskerettighetsforkjempere og fredelige demonstranter og betegner situasjonen til de mange iranere som er fengslet i etterkant av valget som svært bekymringsfull.
“We urge the Iranian authorities to immediately put a stop to political arrests and release those who are being unlawfully detained,” said Mr Støre.
– Iranske myndigheter oppfordres til umiddelbart å stanse politiske arrestasjoner og løslate de som er urettmessig fengslet, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Norway also condemns the execution of 20 persons on 4 July.
Norge fordømmer også henrettelsen av 20 personer som fant sted 4. juli.
Norway is engaged in efforts to abolish capital punishment, both in international organisations and through active cooperation with human rights organisations and likeminded countries.
Norge arbeider mot dødsstraff, både i internasjonale organer og gjennom aktivt samarbeid med menneskerettighetsorganisasjoner og likesinnede land.
“We regularly raise the issue of capital punishment as a matter of principle with countries where it is practised,” the Foreign Minister said.
– Vi tar jevnlig opp bruk av dødsstraff på prinsipielt grunnlag med land der dette praktiseres, sier utenriksminister Støre.
“I call on the Iranian authorities to respect the freedom of religion and belief of all minorities in Iran,” said Mr Støre.
– Jeg oppfordrer iranske myndigheter til å respektere religions- og trosfriheten for alle minoriteter i Iran, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Norway requests Iranian diplomat to leave the country
Norge anmoder iransk diplomat om å forlate landet
At the same meeting, the Iranian authorities requested that a Norwegian diplomat should leave Iran.
I det samme møtet anmodet iranske myndigheter om at en norsk diplomat forlater Iran.
The reason given for this was that Mr Heydari had been granted asylum in Norway.
Dette ble begrunnet med at Heydari hadde fått innvilget asyl i Norge.
“This is a totally unacceptable reaction on the part of Iran.
– Det er en helt uakseptabel reaksjon fra iransk side.
The right to seek asylum is enshrined in international law,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Retten til å søke asyl er hjemlet i internasjonale konvensjoner, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repudiated Iran’s protests in a note and a letter to the Iranian Foreign Minister, as well as at a meeting with the Iranian chargé d’affaires in Oslo.
UD har tilbakevist Irans protester i en note og i et brev til den iranske utenriksministeren samt i et møte med Irans chargé d’affaires i Oslo.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also requested that an Iranian diplomat should leave Norway.
UD har også anmodet om at en iransk diplomat forlater Norge.
Norway condemns death sentences in Iran
Norge fordømmer dødsdommer i Iran
Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani has been sentenced to death by stoning for infidelity, and Mohammad Reza Haddadi has been sentenced to death for an crime allegedly committed when he was a minor.
Mens Ashtani er dømt til døden ved steining for utroskap, er Haddadi dømt til døden for en påstått forbrytelse begått som mindreårig.
Mr Barth Eide commented: “In my meeting with the Iranian Ambassador, I raised three specific cases, each of which are cause for grave concern.
- I møtet med den iranske ambassadøren tok jeg opp tre konkrete saker som hver for seg er svært bekymringsfulle.
We view execution by stoning as an inhuman and barbaric form of punishment and we condemn it.
Henrettelse ved steining anser vi som en inhuman og barbarisk avstraffelsesmetode som vi fordømmer.
The same applies to the use of the death penalty for crimes committed by minors.
Det samme gjelder bruk av dødsstraff for personer som skal ha begått forbrytelser som mindreårige.
Iran was also urged to discontinue stoning as a form of punishment.
Iran ble samtidig oppfordret til å oppheve steining som strafferettslig metode.
Norway condemns mass arrests in Iran
Norge fordømmer massearrestasjoner i Iran
“Norway is following the serious developments in Iran with concern.
- Norge følger den negative utviklingen i Iran med bekymring.
We condemn the mass arrests and the brutal treatment of peaceful protesters, which has led to the loss of many lives in the past week,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Vi fordømmer massearrestasjonene og den brutale behandlingen av fredelige demonstranter, som har ført til tap av mange menneskeliv den siste uken, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
We condemn the mass arrests and the brutal treatment of peaceful protesters, which has led to the loss of many lives in the past week.
Vi fordømmer massearrestasjonene og den brutale behandlingen av fredelige demonstranter, som har ført til tap av mange menneskeliv den siste uken.
We also condemn the restrictions the authorities have imposed on foreign journalists, which have effectively banned them from carrying out their work ,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Vi fordømmer også arbeidsforbudet som myndighetene har innført for utenlandske journalister, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“Freedom of assembly and expression are key human rights that Iran has undertaken to respect.
- Forsamlings- og ytringsfriheten er sentrale menneskerettigheter som Iran har forpliktet seg til å respektere.