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Norway has already ratified the Statutes and is very much committed to work with other countries within the framework of IRENA.
Norway has already ratified the Statutes and is very much committed to work with other countries within the framework of IRENA.
Through the program “Clean Energy for Development”, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation has substantially increased its funding for renewable energy in developing countries.
Through the program “Clean Energy for Development”, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation has substantially increased its funding for renewable energy in developing countries.
The program targets areas where Norway has special competence, like in hydropower.
The program targets areas where Norway has special competence, like in hydropower.
During more than a hundred years, Norway has developed expertise covering most stages of hydropower development.
During more than a hundred years, Norway has developed expertise covering most stages of hydropower development.
Throughout, there has always been a clear focus on finding efficient, environment-friendly solutions.
Throughout, there has always been a clear focus on finding efficient, environment-friendly solutions.
We therefore regard hydropower, of all sizes, as a clean, renewable and climate friendly source of energy.
We therefore regard hydropower, of all sizes, as a clean, renewable and climate friendly source of energy.
I am very pleased that several Norwegian companies have brought with them this tradition when working abroad.
I am very pleased that several Norwegian companies have brought with them this tradition when working abroad.
These projects have meant, and will mean, a lot for rural development.
These projects have meant, and will mean, a lot for rural development.
For me, this was trip to Chile gave me a good insight in how Norwegian companies develop renewable energy abroad.
For me, this was trip to Chile gave me a good insight in how Norwegian companies develop renewable energy abroad.
And I must admit that I was a bit proud when president Bachelet thanked SN Power in her speech.
And I must admit that I was a bit proud when president Bachelet thanked SN Power in her speech.
She did not only thank SN Power for what they had done – that means more green energy – but also for how they had done it; how they had taken social and environmental responsibility during the project.
She did not only thank SN Power for what they had done – that means more green energy – but also for how they had done it; how they had taken social and environmental responsibility during the project.
There are several other Norwegian companies which are investing in hydropower developments in new markets and developing countries.
There are several other Norwegian companies which are investing in hydropower developments in new markets and developing countries.
You will hear more about their experiences during this Conference.
You will hear more about their experiences during this Conference.
My visit to Chile gave me a very good first-hand experience of how we together can use the Norwegian model of developing hydropower in other countries.
My visit to Chile gave me a very good first-hand experience of how we together can use the Norwegian model of developing hydropower in other countries.
There is no doubt in my mind that this approach will benefit the local people and the environment.
There is no doubt in my mind that this approach will benefit the local people and the environment.
The Norwegian Government fully supports this activity.
The Norwegian Government fully supports this activity.
Closing remarks I will now conclude by expressing my sincere belief in a bright future for hydropower.
Closing remarks I will now conclude by expressing my sincere belief in a bright future for hydropower.
I wish you good luck with the Conference and I hope you will enjoy fruitful and interesting discussions.
I wish you good luck with the Conference and I hope you will enjoy fruitful and interesting discussions.
Ibsen-prize for 2008 to English director
Ibsen-prisen til britisk stjerneregissør
The first International Ibsen Prize goes to English theatre and film director Peter Brook.
Den første Internasjonale Ibsen-prisen går til teater- og filmregissøren Peter Brook.
During sixty years, Brook has directed a vast number of plays and several film- and TV productions.
I sin over 60 år lange karriere har Brook regissert et stort antall skuespill og en lang rekke filmer og tv-produksjoner.
He has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House in London for several years.
Han har blant annet arbeidet mye med the Royal Shakespeare Company og ved the Royal Opera House i London.
Since 1970, he has been living and working in Paris.
Siden 1970 har han bodd og arbeidet i Paris.
Enclosed is the jury’s decision and Peter Brook’s CV.
Vedlagt er juryens begrunnelse og Brooks CV.
Contact: Hanne Gjørtz, tel.
Kontakt: Kommunikasjonssjef Hanne Gjørtz, tlf.
+47 95 75 52 13
95 75 52 13
Photo: Peter Brook / ©Gilles Abegg Photo of Head of the jury Liv Ullmann and member of the jury Ghita Nørby: Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs
Foto: Prisvinner Peter Brook / ©Gilles Abegg Foto av Ullmann/Nørby: Kultur- og kirkedepartementet
Presentation of The International Ibsen Award to Peter Brook
Overrekkelse av Den internasjonale Ibsen-prisen til Peter Brook
Ibsen in Tokyo
Ibsen in Tokyo
Foreword: The International Ibsen Festival in Tokyo 17 - 30 November 2010
Forord: Den internasjonale Ibsen-festivalen, Tokyo, 17.-30. november 2010
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's foreword to the International Ibsen Festival in Tokyo 17 to 30 November 2010.
Utenriksminister Støres forord i anledning den internasjonale Ibsen-festivalen i Tokyo, 17.-30. november 2010
“Trustfulness is silver, but experience of the world is golden.”
“Trustfulness is silver, but experience of the world is golden.”
(Ibsen, The League of Youth)
(Ibsen, The League of Youth)
I understand that many of Ibsen’s plays are well known in Japan and that ever since the first performance of John Gabriel Borkman in 1909 Ibsen has had an influence on Japanese theatre, as well on society in general.
I understand that many of Ibsen’s plays are well known in Japan and that ever since the first performance of John Gabriel Borkman in 1909 Ibsen has had an influence on Japanese theatre, as well on society in general.
The playwright, theatre director and poet Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906) was Norwegian, but his works have universal value.
The playwright, theatre director and poet Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906) was Norwegian, but his works have universal value.
He put freedom of expression, protection of the environment, gender equality, human dignity, corruption and use of power on the agenda in a way that gives his plays relevance for us today, in Norway and in Japan.
He put freedom of expression, protection of the environment, gender equality, human dignity, corruption and use of power on the agenda in a way that gives his plays relevance for us today, in Norway and in Japan.
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Japanese audiences to the 2010 International Ibsen Festival in Tokyo – a festival that seeks to highlight the relevance of the works of Ibsen for contemporary society today.
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Japanese audiences to the 2010 International Ibsen Festival in Tokyo – a festival that seeks to highlight the relevance of the works of Ibsen for contemporary society today.
This year, four theatre companies from Norway, Germany, Vietnam and Japan will perform modern interpretations of An Enemy of the People, A Doll’s House, The Wild Duck and When We Dead Awaken.
This year, four theatre companies from Norway, Germany, Vietnam and Japan will perform modern interpretations of An Enemy of the People, A Doll’s House, The Wild Duck and When We Dead Awaken.
Four years ago we commemorated the centennial of Henrik Ibsen’s death by staging the largest Ibsen festival in Norway ever, as well as by supporting performances all over the world.
Four years ago we commemorated the centennial of Henrik Ibsen’s death by staging the largest Ibsen festival in Norway ever, as well as by supporting performances all over the world.
Norway’s National Theatre – which first visited Japan in 1971 – is our foremost producer of Ibsen’s plays and I am especially pleased that this theatre company has been invited to participate in the festival in Tokyo.
Norway’s National Theatre – which first visited Japan in 1971 – is our foremost producer of Ibsen’s plays and I am especially pleased that this theatre company has been invited to participate in the festival in Tokyo.
I wish you all an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience.
I wish you all an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience.
Jonas Gahr Støre Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Oslo, October 2010
Jonas Gahr Støre Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Oslo, October 2010
The Azerbaijani authorities have recently arrested and brought charges against human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov and Leyla Yunus.
Aserbajdsjan har nylig arrestert og siktet menneskerettighetsforkjemperne Rasul Jafarov og Leyla Yunus.
Human rights activists detained in Azerbaijan
MR-aktivister fengslet i Aserbajdsjan
First verdict by the International Criminal Court
Første domfellelse i Den internasjonale straffedomstolen
“The verdict against the Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is an important step forward in the fight against impunity for the most serious international crimes,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Dommen mot den kongolesiske militslederen Thomas Lubanga Diyolo er en viktig markering i kampen mot straffrihet for de alvorligste internasjonale forbrytelsene, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Today the International Criminal Court sentenced Thomas Lubanga Dyilo to 14 years’ imprisonment.
Den internasjonale straffedomstolen (ICC) dømte i dag Thomas Lubanga Diyolo til 14 års fengsel.
This is the first verdict issued by the ICC since it was established in 2002.
Det er den første domfellelsen siden domstolen ble etablert i 2002.
The judgment is not yet final and may be appealed by either the convicted person or the Prosecutor.
Dommen er ennå ikke rettskraftig og kan ankes av både den domfelte og hovedanklager.
Launch of the ICDP publication “How States abolish the death penalty”
Lansering av ICDP-rapporten "How States abolish the death penalty"
Oslo City Hall, 15 April 2013
Oslo rådhus, 15. april 2013
- We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty, said State Secretary Gry Larsen when she launched the last ICDP report "How States abolish the death penalty".
- We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty, sa statssekretær Gry Larsen da hun var med og lanserte ICDPs siste rapport "How States abolish the death penalty".
Dear Commissioners, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Commissioners, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great pleasure for me to host this evening’s reception in honour of the International Commission against the Death Penalty, and to take part in the launch of the publication on “How States abolish the death penalty”.
It is a great pleasure for me to host this evening’s reception in honour of the International Commission against the Death Penalty, and to take part in the launch of the publication on “How States abolish the death penalty”.
We are therefore honoured to support and assist the ICDP in our current role as president of the ICDP cross-regional support group, and grateful that the Commission chose to hold its 7th meeting in Oslo, which is taking place today and tomorrow.
We are therefore honoured to support and assist the ICDP in our current role as president of the ICDP cross-regional support group, and grateful that the Commission chose to hold its 7th meeting in Oslo, which is taking place today and tomorrow.
There are many reasons why we need to put an end to the death penalty.
There are many reasons why we need to put an end to the death penalty.
Let me point to a few:
Let me point to a few:
Capital punishment is cruel and a violation of human dignity.
Capital punishment is cruel and a violation of human dignity.
Execution completely negates the principle of rehabilitation and is incompatible with the principle of humane treatment.
Execution completely negates the principle of rehabilitation and is incompatible with the principle of humane treatment.
Because a state that endorses the death penalty sends the message that killing is an acceptable way of solving problems.
Because a state that endorses the death penalty sends the message that killing is an acceptable way of solving problems.
There is no conclusive evidence that the death penalty is an effective deterrent - Nor does it bring justice to the victims of violent crimes.
There is no conclusive evidence that the death penalty is an effective deterrent - Nor does it bring justice to the victims of violent crimes.
Figures from countries that have abolished the death penalty confirm that doing so does not lead to an increase in crime.
Figures from countries that have abolished the death penalty confirm that doing so does not lead to an increase in crime.
Capital punishment is irrevocable.
Capital punishment is irrevocable.
All judicial systems make mistakes, and as long as the death penalty persists, innocent people will be executed.
All judicial systems make mistakes, and as long as the death penalty persists, innocent people will be executed.
Any execution resulting from a miscarriage of justice is an irreparable and unacceptable loss of human life.
Any execution resulting from a miscarriage of justice is an irreparable and unacceptable loss of human life.
For me the choice whether to abolish or retain the death penalty is in fact a choice about the kind of society we want to live in and the values we want to uphold.
For me the choice whether to abolish or retain the death penalty is in fact a choice about the kind of society we want to live in and the values we want to uphold.
The coalition of States taking a clear stand against the Death Penalty has been steadily growing over the last few years.
The coalition of States taking a clear stand against the Death Penalty has been steadily growing over the last few years.
A great majority of UN Member States have abolished the death penalty or have introduced a moratorium, either in law or in practice.
A great majority of UN Member States have abolished the death penalty or have introduced a moratorium, either in law or in practice.
In December last year the UN General Assembly was able to secure record support for the moratorium resolution (111 votes in favour), reflecting the worldwide trend towards abolition.
In December last year the UN General Assembly was able to secure record support for the moratorium resolution (111 votes in favour), reflecting the worldwide trend towards abolition.
The resolution drew new support from Central African Republic, Chad, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Tunisia.
The resolution drew new support from Central African Republic, Chad, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Tunisia.
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia moved from a negative vote to abstention.
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia moved from a negative vote to abstention.
This broad trend towards abolition is encouraging.
This broad trend towards abolition is encouraging.
Regrettably however, there has been a series of bad news lately:
Regrettably however, there has been a series of bad news lately:
Executions are continuing to take place in a number of countries at an alarming rate, including in the top five executioners United States, China, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Executions are continuing to take place in a number of countries at an alarming rate, including in the top five executioners United States, China, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
In addition, executions have been resumed in countries such as Gambia, Indonesia, India and Kuwait, countries that had previously observed a de-facto moratorium for several years, and reminding us that a moratorium is not enough.
In addition, executions have been resumed in countries such as Gambia, Indonesia, India and Kuwait, countries that had previously observed a de-facto moratorium for several years, and reminding us that a moratorium is not enough.
This reminds us of the importance of our campaign, and the need to work even harder to mobilize against the Death Penalty in the years to come.
This reminds us of the importance of our campaign, and the need to work even harder to mobilize against the Death Penalty in the years to come.
The more familiar people are with the facts surrounding the death penalty, the more favourable they are to its abolition.
The more familiar people are with the facts surrounding the death penalty, the more favourable they are to its abolition.
Public awareness-raising must therefore be an integral part of our strategy.
Public awareness-raising must therefore be an integral part of our strategy.
We also know that governments - and individual politicians - need to take the lead in national debates on issues of this nature.
We also know that governments - and individual politicians - need to take the lead in national debates on issues of this nature.
Finally, we know that civil society has a key role to play in influencing governments to take the right path.
Finally, we know that civil society has a key role to play in influencing governments to take the right path.
This leads me to reminding you all of the upcoming World Congress against the Death Penalty in Madrid on 12-15 June.
This leads me to reminding you all of the upcoming World Congress against the Death Penalty in Madrid on 12-15 June.
Norway is proud to be one of the main partners and sponsors of the Congress.
Norway is proud to be one of the main partners and sponsors of the Congress.
I believe that the World Congress is a crucial opportunity to mobilize public support.
I believe that the World Congress is a crucial opportunity to mobilize public support.
I hope to see you all there.
I hope to see you all there.
We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty.
We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty.
I believe that the work of the Commission in general and this publication in particular will be an important contribution to this end.
I believe that the work of the Commission in general and this publication in particular will be an important contribution to this end.
Statement by the International Commission against the Death Penalty: 7th meeting in Oslo
Statement by the International Commission against the Death Penalty: 7th meeting in Oslo
Another step in the efforts to abolish the death penalty
Nytt steg i arbeidet mot dødsstraff
Royal Geographical Society, London 1 December 2011
Royal Geographical Society, London 1. desember 2011
So this is our approach today – drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years: two words come to my mind: From competition to cooperation, Foreign Minister Støre said at the lunch seminar "Celebrating the Roald Amundsen South Pole Expedition Centenary: Breaking the Ice – Exploring Polar Potentials".
So this is our approach today – drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years: two words come to my mind: From competition to cooperation, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. under lunsjseminaret "Celebrating the Roald Amundsen South Pole Expedition Centenary: Breaking the Ice – Exploring Polar Potentials".
Intro slide: Amundsen and his men in 1911 at the South Pole, Norwegian flag and a dog.
Intro slide: Amundsen and his men in 1911 at the South Pole, Norwegian flag and a dog.
Ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies,
Honour for me to speak here at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Honour for me to speak here at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
I feel humble, being a minister with limited expedition experience, to follow in a line of Norwegian explorers and national heroes like Thor Heyerdahl, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen, who have all given lectures here.
I feel humble, being a minister with limited expedition experience, to follow in a line of Norwegian explorers and national heroes like Thor Heyerdahl, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen, who have all given lectures here.
Let me also pay tribute to this distinguished institution for all its work and achievements during so many years – or indeed centuries.
Let me also pay tribute to this distinguished institution for all its work and achievements during so many years – or indeed centuries.
Thank you for offering me the podium at this seminar.
Thank you for offering me the podium at this seminar.
In Norway, 2011 is being celebrated as the Nansen–Amundsen Year, marking the 100th anniversary of the first Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole – Roald Amundsen and his four companions (Hanssen, Hassel, Bjaaland and Wisting) and their dogs, on 14 December 1911 – and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Norwegian polar explorer (scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Laureate) Fridtjof Nansen.
In Norway, 2011 is being celebrated as the Nansen–Amundsen Year, marking the 100th anniversary of the first Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole – Roald Amundsen and his four companions (Hanssen, Hassel, Bjaaland and Wisting) and their dogs, on 14 December 1911 – and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Norwegian polar explorer (scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Laureate) Fridtjof Nansen.
We also commemorate Captain Scott’s brave expedition, reaching the South Pole in January 1912 and his courageous and fatal struggle to return to his ship with his men.
We also commemorate Captain Scott’s brave expedition, reaching the South Pole in January 1912 and his courageous and fatal struggle to return to his ship with his men.
As we speak, numerous expeditions are struggling to reach the South Pole – in the tracks of Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton.
As we speak, numerous expeditions are struggling to reach the South Pole – in the tracks of Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton.
Even today, that journey requires the very best of women and men – physically and mentally.
Even today, that journey requires the very best of women and men – physically and mentally.
But their efforts can hardly be compared with the expeditions a hundred years ago.
But their efforts can hardly be compared with the expeditions a hundred years ago.
Talking about anniversaries, I should mention that 1 December, today, is also the anniversary of the signing of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, in which Norway is a consultative party, and – together with UK – one of the seven states with territorial claims in Antarctica.
Talking about anniversaries, I should mention that 1 December, today, is also the anniversary of the signing of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, in which Norway is a consultative party, and – together with UK – one of the seven states with territorial claims in Antarctica.
So we can detect a Norwegian–British line in the southern hemisphere – a cooperation that we are now taking forward in renewed cooperation on polar issues.
So we can detect a Norwegian–British line in the southern hemisphere – a cooperation that we are now taking forward in renewed cooperation on polar issues.
So this is our approach today.
So this is our approach today.
Drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years, two words come to my mind: from competition to cooperation.
Drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years, two words come to my mind: from competition to cooperation.
I think this is what my address is about: how the human activities in the polar areas today are marked by international cooperation, legal frameworks, treaties and international laws, joint expeditions, research villages of many nationalities.
I think this is what my address is about: how the human activities in the polar areas today are marked by international cooperation, legal frameworks, treaties and international laws, joint expeditions, research villages of many nationalities.
Cooperation, not a race.
Cooperation, not a race.