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To strike the right balance we must take into account the importance of the diversification of energy supply, get the right energy mix and understand how energy interdependency between countries and regions works.
To strike the right balance we must take into account the importance of the diversification of energy supply, get the right energy mix and understand how energy interdependency between countries and regions works.
The importance of these factors and their relative weighting in the energy mix are changing all the time.
The importance of these factors and their relative weighting in the energy mix are changing all the time.
This requires that industries, politicians, governments and consumers are up to speed and have the flexibility, attitudes, skills and creativity needed to adapt to these challenges.
This requires that industries, politicians, governments and consumers are up to speed and have the flexibility, attitudes, skills and creativity needed to adapt to these challenges.
Let me also say a few words on our bilateral relations: we should remind ourselves that the US is Norway’s closest ally, and what this entails.
Let me also say a few words on our bilateral relations: we should remind ourselves that the US is Norway’s closest ally, and what this entails.
We remember the role played by the US in developing the North Sea as an energy province.
We remember the role played by the US in developing the North Sea as an energy province.
With Norway’s involvement in the Mexican Gulf, we have now come full circle.
With Norway’s involvement in the Mexican Gulf, we have now come full circle.
US companies want equal and open access and fair competition in the Arctic.
US companies want equal and open access and fair competition in the Arctic.
The longstanding, close relationship between the US and Norway in governmental and industrial terms is significant here – Statoil’s cooperation with ConocoPhillips in US parts of the Arctic (Chukchi Sea, btw Alaska and Russia) is worth mentioning in this regard.
The longstanding, close relationship between the US and Norway in governmental and industrial terms is significant here – Statoil’s cooperation with ConocoPhillips in US parts of the Arctic (Chukchi Sea, btw Alaska and Russia) is worth mentioning in this regard.
We appreciate the presence of US companies on the Norwegian continental shelf.
We appreciate the presence of US companies on the Norwegian continental shelf.
We welcome US participation in the forthcoming licensing rounds in Norway.
We welcome US participation in the forthcoming licensing rounds in Norway.
According to the IEA, fossil fuel will continue to dominate the energy picture in the decades ahead, despite the fact that we will see the development of more renewable energy in the years to come, from solar, wind, bio and hydropower sources.
According to the IEA, fossil fuel will continue to dominate the energy picture in the decades ahead, despite the fact that we will see the development of more renewable energy in the years to come, from solar, wind, bio and hydropower sources.
Norway will continue to be a major exporter of oil and gas, and petroleum activity on the Norwegian continental shelf will move northwards into the Arctic/High North.
Norway will continue to be a major exporter of oil and gas, and petroleum activity on the Norwegian continental shelf will move northwards into the Arctic/High North.
This activity will of course be based on the highest standards for health, safety and environment.
This activity will of course be based on the highest standards for health, safety and environment.
The Macondo accident (here in the Gulf of Mexico) has shown the importance of oil spill preparedness and response.
The Macondo accident (here in the Gulf of Mexico) has shown the importance of oil spill preparedness and response.
In Norway we have tried to learn from this accident by reviewing our own system on the Norwegian continental shelf.
In Norway we have tried to learn from this accident by reviewing our own system on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Even though the Norwegian Government is responsible for safety standards and enforcement on the Norwegian continental shelf, we also participate in ongoing bilateral and regional efforts to raise the standards for oil and gas activity in the Arctic as a whole.
Even though the Norwegian Government is responsible for safety standards and enforcement on the Norwegian continental shelf, we also participate in ongoing bilateral and regional efforts to raise the standards for oil and gas activity in the Arctic as a whole.
As an example of bilateral cooperation, we initiated a project with Russia in 2007 with the aim of harmonising health, safety and environmental standards for petroleum activity in the Barents Sea.
As an example of bilateral cooperation, we initiated a project with Russia in 2007 with the aim of harmonising health, safety and environmental standards for petroleum activity in the Barents Sea.
The project, led by Det Norske Veritas on the Norwegian side and Gazprom on the Russian side, has proposed a risk-based approach and 130 international standards.
The project, led by Det Norske Veritas on the Norwegian side and Gazprom on the Russian side, has proposed a risk-based approach and 130 international standards.
As part of the project, results and lessons learned will now be shared with the other Arctic coastal states through a series of workshops – also here in the US.
As part of the project, results and lessons learned will now be shared with the other Arctic coastal states through a series of workshops – also here in the US.
If governments and industry at national and international levels manage the Arctic in a responsible way and consistently apply the highest standards and the best oil spill response, this will in turn provide the necessary legitimacy for increased petroleum activity.
If governments and industry at national and international levels manage the Arctic in a responsible way and consistently apply the highest standards and the best oil spill response, this will in turn provide the necessary legitimacy for increased petroleum activity.
Summary and conclusions:
Summary and conclusions:
I: The High North/Arctic perspective
I: The High North/Arctic perspective
Legal and political/institutional framework in place.
Legal and political/institutional framework in place.
“No race”.
“No race”.
The High North/Arctic as a resource-rich area and one of the most stable regions in the world.
The High North/Arctic as a resource-rich area and one of the most stable regions in the world.
The High North can play a role in enhancing energy security (in Europe) as well as knowledge about global climate change.
The High North can play a role in enhancing energy security (in Europe) as well as knowledge about global climate change.
II: Meeting the climate change challenge
II: Meeting the climate change challenge
Resource potential in the High North/the Arctic.
Resource potential in the High North/the Arctic.
Norway can contribute by selling natural gas (the cleanest of the fossil fuels), exporting and using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology and by further developing renewable energy sources such as hydropower and offshore wind.
Norway can contribute by selling natural gas (the cleanest of the fossil fuels), exporting and using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology and by further developing renewable energy sources such as hydropower and offshore wind.
The US is an important partner for Norway in the area of CCS and in relation to Arctic oil and gas activity.
The US is an important partner for Norway in the area of CCS and in relation to Arctic oil and gas activity.
III: Energy and energy security
III: Energy and energy security
The energy potential in the High North/the Arctic is relevant for Europe, Asia and even the US.
The energy potential in the High North/the Arctic is relevant for Europe, Asia and even the US.
Energy ties between the US and Norway.
Energy ties between the US and Norway.
Numerous Norwegian petroleum and shipping companies based here in the world’s petroleum capital, Houston.
Numerous Norwegian petroleum and shipping companies based here in the world’s petroleum capital, Houston.
I would like to stress once again that we welcome the participation of US companies in the Norwegian High North.
I would like to stress once again that we welcome the participation of US companies in the Norwegian High North.
Building on our existing partnership.
Building on our existing partnership.
Melting Ice, Moving Frontiers: The Challenge for Energy Development in the Arctic/High North
Melting Ice, Moving Frontiers: The Challenge for Energy Development in the Arctic/High North
Norway pledges about USD 25 million in humanitarian funding to Yemen for 2017.
Norge øker den humanitære støtten til Jemen til totalt 212 millioner kroner i 2017.
I would like to thank Sweden, Switzerland and the UN for hosting this important conference.
I would like to thank Sweden, Switzerland and the UN for hosting this important conference.
Yemen is experiencing a humanitarian disaster.
Yemen is experiencing a humanitarian disaster.
Two years of conflict has had a devastating impact.
Two years of conflict has had a devastating impact.
Every ten minutes in Yemen, a child under five dies from preventable diseases, because the health system is on the verge of collapse.
Every ten minutes in Yemen, a child under five dies from preventable diseases, because the health system is on the verge of collapse.
Over seven million urgently need food assistance.
Over seven million urgently need food assistance.
There is a real danger of famine.
There is a real danger of famine.
Over 18 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance
Over 18 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance
Norway is extremely concerned by the situation in Yemen.
Norway is extremely concerned by the situation in Yemen.
Not only are the humanitarian needs enormous, but lack of access to hard-to-reach and besieged areas is a huge obstacle for humanitarian efforts.
Not only are the humanitarian needs enormous, but lack of access to hard-to-reach and besieged areas is a huge obstacle for humanitarian efforts.
This underlines the need for a political solution to the conflict.
This underlines the need for a political solution to the conflict.
We urge the conflicting parties to take into consideration that Hodeidah is the main port for essential food and aid imports.
We urge the conflicting parties to take into consideration that Hodeidah is the main port for essential food and aid imports.
All parties to the conflict must allow for humanitarian access in accordance with International Humanitarian Law, and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.
All parties to the conflict must allow for humanitarian access in accordance with International Humanitarian Law, and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.
Today, Norway pledges NOK 212 million (about USD 25 million) in humanitarian funding to Yemen for 2017.
Today, Norway pledges NOK 212 million (about USD 25 million) in humanitarian funding to Yemen for 2017.
We are also a large donor to the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund.
We are also a large donor to the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund.
Timely disbursement of pledges is important to close the financing gap.
Timely disbursement of pledges is important to close the financing gap.
We are doing our utmost to disburse quickly, with funding to some key partners already disbursed or about to be disbursed.
We are doing our utmost to disburse quickly, with funding to some key partners already disbursed or about to be disbursed.
Securing access to education is key to the future of Yemen.
Securing access to education is key to the future of Yemen.
During the war, 1.8 million children have had their school bombed or occupied.
During the war, 1.8 million children have had their school bombed or occupied.
Schools are supposed to be places of hope and learning, not places of fear.
Schools are supposed to be places of hope and learning, not places of fear.
Norway calls on all states to endorse and implement the Safe Schools declaration in order to prevent military use and protect education under attack.
Norway calls on all states to endorse and implement the Safe Schools declaration in order to prevent military use and protect education under attack.
By making schools safer, we are protecting the future.
By making schools safer, we are protecting the future.
It's the young generation of Yemen that must play the main role in rebuilding the country when the conflict is over.
It's the young generation of Yemen that must play the main role in rebuilding the country when the conflict is over.
Finally, I would like to thank our partners – the UN, the Red Cross Movement and other civil society organisations for their work on the ground in Yemen.
Finally, I would like to thank our partners – the UN, the Red Cross Movement and other civil society organisations for their work on the ground in Yemen.
Norway increases humanitarian support to Yemen
Norge øker den humanitære støtten til Jemen
Main Address at Donor Conference for Yemen
Hovedinnlegg på giverkonferanse for Jemen
- Norway is extremely concerned by the situation in Yemen, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, said in his address at the donor conference.
- Norway is extremely concerned by the situation in Yemen, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i Norges innlegg på konferansen.
University of Oslo, 7 September 2012
Universitetet i Oslo, 7. september 2012
We will further increase Norway’s financial support to the European Humanities University in Vilnius," Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre said in his speech at the University of Oslo on 7 September 2012.
Norge vil øke støtten til det hviterussiske eksiluniversitetet i Vilnius, European Humanities University (EHU), sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre under sin tale på Universitetet i Oslo 7. september hvor rektor og styret ved EHU deltok.
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Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen,
Dear friends, ladies and gentlemen,
First I would like to pay a special tribute to rector Mikhailov at the European Humanities University (EHU) in Vilnius.
First I would like to pay a special tribute to rector Mikhailov at the European Humanities University (EHU) in Vilnius.
A university in exile is something extraordinary.
A university in exile is something extraordinary.
A university represents something very European.
A university represents something very European.
A cornerstone of democracy and the freedom of speech.
A cornerstone of democracy and the freedom of speech.
I am encouraged to see the cooperation between the University of Oslo and the EHU.
I am encouraged to see the cooperation between the University of Oslo and the EHU.
We must increase that type of support to the Belarusians.
We must increase that type of support to the Belarusians.
Bottom up cooperation.
Bottom up cooperation.
Students exchange and ties.
Students exchange and ties.
Belarus belongs to the cultural flows of Europe.
Belarus belongs to the cultural flows of Europe.
Belarus is a neighbouring country, a Baltic country we would like to enjoy close relations with, to build Europe with, trade with and show our respect for its sufferings in the last century.
Belarus is a neighbouring country, a Baltic country we would like to enjoy close relations with, to build Europe with, trade with and show our respect for its sufferings in the last century.
I was in Vilnius a few days ago for a meeting with my Nordic and Baltic colleagues.
I was in Vilnius a few days ago for a meeting with my Nordic and Baltic colleagues.
Belarus is also an aspiring Baltic country that one day will be part of this Nordic-Baltic cooperation.
Belarus is also an aspiring Baltic country that one day will be part of this Nordic-Baltic cooperation.
I will warn against looking at Belarus as a synonym to dictatorship.
I will warn against looking at Belarus as a synonym to dictatorship.
We have to look beyond the regime.
We have to look beyond the regime.
Belarusian winter athletes are well known and admired along our own champions.
Belarusian winter athletes are well known and admired along our own champions.
A lot of Norwegians have good friends and colleagues in Belarus, and have enjoyed the hospitality in their homes and working places.
A lot of Norwegians have good friends and colleagues in Belarus, and have enjoyed the hospitality in their homes and working places.
Youth activists of all colours and kinds have found mutual companions in our two countries.
Youth activists of all colours and kinds have found mutual companions in our two countries.
To my mind this is the first image we should put into our head when thinking Belarus.
To my mind this is the first image we should put into our head when thinking Belarus.
Then, unfortunately, we have to fill out the picture with the grim political reality that stops us from developing these images of individual relationships to a more comprehensive bilateral relationship.
Then, unfortunately, we have to fill out the picture with the grim political reality that stops us from developing these images of individual relationships to a more comprehensive bilateral relationship.
Because unfortunately our 10 million neighbours over there are not in the position to go beyond certain limits to their contacts with us; they cannot hold meetings with whom they like without risk; they cannot write what they like; or speak their voice in the streets.
Because unfortunately our 10 million neighbours over there are not in the position to go beyond certain limits to their contacts with us; they cannot hold meetings with whom they like without risk; they cannot write what they like; or speak their voice in the streets.
They also live in the only European country that still carries out the death sentence.
They also live in the only European country that still carries out the death sentence.
That is a shame.
That is a shame.
Particular example: We saw the latest example of this in March this year when two young men were executed after a court case – that raised far more questions than it answered.
Particular example: We saw the latest example of this in March this year when two young men were executed after a court case – that raised far more questions than it answered.
No appeal was permitted.
No appeal was permitted.
The men were executed with remarkable speed - despite the fact that the case was pending before the UN Human Rights Committee.
The men were executed with remarkable speed - despite the fact that the case was pending before the UN Human Rights Committee.
General trend: The frequency of arrests and short-term prison sentences is on the rise.
General trend: The frequency of arrests and short-term prison sentences is on the rise.
Belarus disregards its international obligations as well as Article 8 of its own Constitution, which recognises the supremacy of the principles of international law.
Belarus disregards its international obligations as well as Article 8 of its own Constitution, which recognises the supremacy of the principles of international law.
We see an increasingly isolated regime.
We see an increasingly isolated regime.
And the lack of cooperation with the international community is alarming.
And the lack of cooperation with the international community is alarming.
I What is Norway doing?
I What is Norway doing?
What can Norway do bilaterally?
What can Norway do bilaterally?
And what can we do in international forums?
And what can we do in international forums?
First: Norway increased its support to Belarusian civil society after the disastrous presidential elections in December 2010.
First: Norway increased its support to Belarusian civil society after the disastrous presidential elections in December 2010.
Our support has been increased significantly over the years, and now amounts to 2.5 million euros per year.
Our support has been increased significantly over the years, and now amounts to 2.5 million euros per year.
Most of this aid goes to human rights related activities.
Most of this aid goes to human rights related activities.
Must be done in a sensible way not to expose individuals unnecessarily.
Must be done in a sensible way not to expose individuals unnecessarily.
In addition, Belarus receives assistance through regional projects.
In addition, Belarus receives assistance through regional projects.
We want to alleviate needs and assist those who are being persecuted directly, but we also have an important long-term goal: to invest in a future democratic Belarus.
We want to alleviate needs and assist those who are being persecuted directly, but we also have an important long-term goal: to invest in a future democratic Belarus.
Second: Norway has raised the human rights situation in Belarus in the Human Rights Council.
Second: Norway has raised the human rights situation in Belarus in the Human Rights Council.
We support the EU initiative for a special rapporteur on Belarus.
We support the EU initiative for a special rapporteur on Belarus.
Third: We were among the countries that launched the “Moscow mechanism” in the OSCE in response to the abuse suffered by the opposition after the presidential elections in 2010.
Third: We were among the countries that launched the “Moscow mechanism” in the OSCE in response to the abuse suffered by the opposition after the presidential elections in 2010.
Fourth: Through the Nordic Council of Ministers, we support an information office in Vilnius that runs several projects aimed at strengthening democracy, human rights and civil society in Belarus.
Fourth: Through the Nordic Council of Ministers, we support an information office in Vilnius that runs several projects aimed at strengthening democracy, human rights and civil society in Belarus.
However, there is not much Norway can do alone to make the regime listen.
However, there is not much Norway can do alone to make the regime listen.
Our contacts through trade and tourism are very limited.
Our contacts through trade and tourism are very limited.
But we fully support and implement the sanctions imposed by the European Union.
But we fully support and implement the sanctions imposed by the European Union.
We are one family with one line.
We are one family with one line.
Together, we can exert some pressure.
Together, we can exert some pressure.
And we do know that the sanctions are being felt by the regime.
And we do know that the sanctions are being felt by the regime.
We have no alternative but to pursue this course of action.
We have no alternative but to pursue this course of action.
But it is enough?
But it is enough?
Should we pursue other avenues as well?
Should we pursue other avenues as well?
(Path of dialogue?).
(Path of dialogue?).
This is challenging.
This is challenging.
How many sanctions?
How many sanctions?
How much dialogue and open doors?
How much dialogue and open doors?
It is vital to ensure a united response from all European countries.
It is vital to ensure a united response from all European countries.
It is also critical that the situation in Belarus continues to be raised in international organisations at every possible opportunity.
It is also critical that the situation in Belarus continues to be raised in international organisations at every possible opportunity.
Norway puts special emphasis on the work under way in the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe (where Belarus is the only European country that is not a member) and the United Nations.
Norway puts special emphasis on the work under way in the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe (where Belarus is the only European country that is not a member) and the United Nations.
Not a single week passes without questions concerning Belarus are brought up in these forums, and answers are demanded from Minsk.
Not a single week passes without questions concerning Belarus are brought up in these forums, and answers are demanded from Minsk.
II The upcoming elections
II The upcoming elections