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It is in the polar areas we first see the impacts of climate change, although its effects may be felt more severely elsewhere.
It is in the polar areas we first see the impacts of climate change, although its effects may be felt more severely elsewhere.
This is where we can find useful information not only on how we can prevent negative impacts in the region itself, but also on the effects that the melting ice will have on the rest of the world.
This is where we can find useful information not only on how we can prevent negative impacts in the region itself, but also on the effects that the melting ice will have on the rest of the world.
Drawing a line to one of the disciplines of the Kavli Prize, namely astrophysics, I could mention the establishment of the EISCAT radar system (the European Incoherent Scatter facility) located in Svalbard – at 78 degrees north in the northernmost part of Norway – which many international scientists are already using.
Drawing a line to one of the disciplines of the Kavli Prize, namely astrophysics, I could mention the establishment of the EISCAT radar system (the European Incoherent Scatter facility) located in Svalbard – at 78 degrees north in the northernmost part of Norway – which many international scientists are already using.
Another example is the Barents Watch project – an integrated maritime surveillance system for the increased maritime traffic in the High North.
Another example is the Barents Watch project – an integrated maritime surveillance system for the increased maritime traffic in the High North.
Ships are now sailing from Europe to Asia through the North-East Passage.
Ships are now sailing from Europe to Asia through the North-East Passage.
Barents Watch will provide us with real-time information about the environment, weather conditions, marine resources and human activity.
Barents Watch will provide us with real-time information about the environment, weather conditions, marine resources and human activity.
Systems like this would not have been possible without extensive international science and research cooperation.
Systems like this would not have been possible without extensive international science and research cooperation.
I should also highlight our scientific cooperation with Russia, and the role this has played in creating new partnerships with our Russian neighbours.
I should also highlight our scientific cooperation with Russia, and the role this has played in creating new partnerships with our Russian neighbours.
We have established a successful science-based resource management system for fish and marine resources with our Russian friends in the High North.
We have established a successful science-based resource management system for fish and marine resources with our Russian friends in the High North.
Unreported fishing of cod in the Barents Sea, which used to be a serious problem, has been significantly reduced over the last few years.
Unreported fishing of cod in the Barents Sea, which used to be a serious problem, has been significantly reduced over the last few years.
The most recent figures from the Coast Guard show that no over-fishing was reported in these waters at all in 2009.
The most recent figures from the Coast Guard show that no over-fishing was reported in these waters at all in 2009.
We are proud of this achievement, and it bodes well for sustainable science-based resource management in the future.
We are proud of this achievement, and it bodes well for sustainable science-based resource management in the future.
We also need scientists to examine more closely the impact of developing new renewable and non-renewable resources in the Arctic, and of using new commercial sea routes as the sea ice recedes further.
We also need scientists to examine more closely the impact of developing new renewable and non-renewable resources in the Arctic, and of using new commercial sea routes as the sea ice recedes further.
Otherwise it will not be possible to ensure sustainable economic development in the region.
Otherwise it will not be possible to ensure sustainable economic development in the region.
Knowledge is key for developing the region and if we don’t have the necessary knowledge, we must invest in new knowledge.
Knowledge is key for developing the region and if we don’t have the necessary knowledge, we must invest in new knowledge.
Therefore the Norwegian Government has allocated a total of NOK 23.6 billion (approximately USD 375 million) in 2010 to research and development in general.
Therefore the Norwegian Government has allocated a total of NOK 23.6 billion (approximately USD 375 million) in 2010 to research and development in general.
NOK 615 million (approximately USD 100 million) of these funds has been earmarked for research in the north in connection with the follow-up of the High North Strategy.
NOK 615 million (approximately USD 100 million) of these funds has been earmarked for research in the north in connection with the follow-up of the High North Strategy.
Because investing in research and science must be the hallmark of a modern society such as Norway that is venturing into new areas.
Because investing in research and science must be the hallmark of a modern society such as Norway that is venturing into new areas.
In addition, it offers such huge potential for developing further our constructive relations with Russia and other countries, as well as for broader foreign policy efforts.
In addition, it offers such huge potential for developing further our constructive relations with Russia and other countries, as well as for broader foreign policy efforts.
The International Polar Year (IPY), which was concluded with a major science conference in Lillestrøm outside Oslo in June, gathering 2 300 polar researchers from nearly 50 countries, showed what it is possible to achieve when international academics and researchers get together with a common focus and goal.
The International Polar Year (IPY), which was concluded with a major science conference in Lillestrøm outside Oslo in June, gathering 2 300 polar researchers from nearly 50 countries, showed what it is possible to achieve when international academics and researchers get together with a common focus and goal.
The IPY lifted polar research to a new level, and the participating 50 000 researchers and technicians from more than 60 nations have demonstrated the value of international cooperation in practice.
The IPY lifted polar research to a new level, and the participating 50 000 researchers and technicians from more than 60 nations have demonstrated the value of international cooperation in practice.
This makes you – scientists and researchers – key drivers, key players, in the efforts to meet our global challenges, be it in the Arctic or in other regions or fields.
This makes you – scientists and researchers – key drivers, key players, in the efforts to meet our global challenges, be it in the Arctic or in other regions or fields.
One of the lessons we learned from the IPY was that although our knowledge is increasing, there is still so much that we do not fully understand and that needs to be further studied.
One of the lessons we learned from the IPY was that although our knowledge is increasing, there is still so much that we do not fully understand and that needs to be further studied.
So, dear scientists, the world needs your insights, and the world needs your cooperation across frontiers and waters - more than ever - in order to ensure that we go in the right direction.
So, dear scientists, the world needs your insights, and the world needs your cooperation across frontiers and waters - more than ever - in order to ensure that we go in the right direction.
How can we as politicians help to make this happen?
How can we as politicians help to make this happen?
We must – among other things – ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts in the most important fields.
We must – among other things – ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts in the most important fields.
And to achieve this, we must provide good education and research facilities and secure international exchange programmes for scientists and students.
And to achieve this, we must provide good education and research facilities and secure international exchange programmes for scientists and students.
While the governments of the world have the prime responsibility, we are also dependent on the involvement of the private sector.
While the governments of the world have the prime responsibility, we are also dependent on the involvement of the private sector.
We all know how important large philanthropic donations to promote world class science and research have been, especially in countries like the one Fred Kavli moved to.
We all know how important large philanthropic donations to promote world class science and research have been, especially in countries like the one Fred Kavli moved to.
Through the Kavli Foundation, Mr Kavli is making sure that the best scientists from all over the world can carry out research and develop new knowledge at various universities – in order to help us to meet the global challenges of our time in the best possible way.
Through the Kavli Foundation, Mr Kavli is making sure that the best scientists from all over the world can carry out research and develop new knowledge at various universities – in order to help us to meet the global challenges of our time in the best possible way.
We have to be well prepared – be it in the High North or elsewhere.
We have to be well prepared – be it in the High North or elsewhere.
For Norway’s part we must aim to be the leading knowledge nation in the north: we need knowledge about the natural world, the environment, resources, new and existing economic activities, geopolitics – knowledge that can provide a basis for new industries and increase value creation in existing industries.
For Norway’s part we must aim to be the leading knowledge nation in the north: we need knowledge about the natural world, the environment, resources, new and existing economic activities, geopolitics – knowledge that can provide a basis for new industries and increase value creation in existing industries.
Value creation in the north, in Norway, is not achieved by means that are different to those employed in other parts of the world.
Value creation in the north, in Norway, is not achieved by means that are different to those employed in other parts of the world.
It is a question of combining knowledge, resources, labour and capital – ideas, money and people.
It is a question of combining knowledge, resources, labour and capital – ideas, money and people.
This is hard work, and it requires bold but feasible plans and international cooperation.
This is hard work, and it requires bold but feasible plans and international cooperation.
As Bill Clinton put it, the goal should be “finding solutions to the world’s problems in which everybody wins”.
As Bill Clinton put it, the goal should be “finding solutions to the world’s problems in which everybody wins”.
The Kavli Prize
The Kavli Prize
The Role of International Cooperation in Science
The Role of International Cooperation in Science
Oslo, 12 October 2010
Oslo, 12. oktober 2010
"Norway greatly appreciates Kazakhstan’s deep commitment to the nuclear disarmament agenda, and to our common goal of a world free of nuclear weapons", Foreign Minister Støre said in his address.
"Norway greatly appreciates Kazakhstan’s deep commitment to the nuclear disarmament agenda, and to our common goal of a world free of nuclear weapons", sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. da han innledet på seminaret.
Foreign Minister, Ambassadors, Ladies and gentlemen,
Foreign Minister, Ambassadors, Ladies and gentlemen,
First of all, to state the obvious: Kazakhstan is a key operator on the international scene.
First of all, to state the obvious: Kazakhstan is a key operator on the international scene.
Now, Norway and Kazakhstan are developing an important relationship.
Now, Norway and Kazakhstan are developing an important relationship.
Next, I’d like to express my gratitude to the Government of Kazakhstan and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) for making this conference possible.
Next, I’d like to express my gratitude to the Government of Kazakhstan and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) for making this conference possible.
This is an area of high priority for both our countries.
This is an area of high priority for both our countries.
I am convinced that today’s event will pave the way for enhanced cooperation between Norway and Kazakhstan.
I am convinced that today’s event will pave the way for enhanced cooperation between Norway and Kazakhstan.
The threat from nuclear weapons is both frightening and frustrating.
The threat from nuclear weapons is both frightening and frustrating.
The frightening part is clear: there are enough nuclear weapons in the world to obliterate all life on earth, more than once.
The frightening part is clear: there are enough nuclear weapons in the world to obliterate all life on earth, more than once.
A shocking number of these weapons remain on high alert, ready for launch on warning.
A shocking number of these weapons remain on high alert, ready for launch on warning.
Equally terrifying is the thought of terrorists getting their hands on such weapons.
Equally terrifying is the thought of terrorists getting their hands on such weapons.
The frustrating part is that the threat from nuclear weapons is a man-made problem, yet it seems extremely difficult for men to fix it.
The frustrating part is that the threat from nuclear weapons is a man-made problem, yet it seems extremely difficult for men to fix it.
You all know that the abolition of nuclear weapons has been on the United Nations agenda for 65 years – since the very first resolution was passed by the General Assembly in January of 1946, six months after Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
You all know that the abolition of nuclear weapons has been on the United Nations agenda for 65 years – since the very first resolution was passed by the General Assembly in January of 1946, six months after Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Against this background, there are encouraging parts of this long story as well.
Against this background, there are encouraging parts of this long story as well.
In fact, the prospects for eliminating these weapons are probably better today than ever before during these 65 years.
In fact, the prospects for eliminating these weapons are probably better today than ever before during these 65 years.
Now, our challenge is to translate these prospects into action and real results.
Now, our challenge is to translate these prospects into action and real results.
This demands realism and determination.
This demands realism and determination.
Let me extend a particular welcome to the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, my good colleague Mr Saudabayev, and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us this morning.
Let me extend a particular welcome to the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, my good colleague Mr Saudabayev, and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us this morning.
It is an honour to have you here in particular during your tenure as Chairman of the OSCE, itself a driving force for disarmament and non-proliferation.
It is an honour to have you here in particular during your tenure as Chairman of the OSCE, itself a driving force for disarmament and non-proliferation.
Kazakhstan is (as you said) the first country in Central Asia to chair the organisation.
Kazakhstan is (as you said) the first country in Central Asia to chair the organisation.
I appreciate the commitment to international peace and security shown by Kazakhstan, and I look forward to the OSCE Summit in Astana in December.
I appreciate the commitment to international peace and security shown by Kazakhstan, and I look forward to the OSCE Summit in Astana in December.
This will be the OSCE’s first Summit Meeting in the region and the first Summit Meeting in 11 years.
This will be the OSCE’s first Summit Meeting in the region and the first Summit Meeting in 11 years.
As most of you know, the OSCE has not met at this level since Istanbul in 1999 and then under Norwegian chairmanship (when former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik held the chair, and he is also here at this conference today).
As most of you know, the OSCE has not met at this level since Istanbul in 1999 and then under Norwegian chairmanship (when former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik held the chair, and he is also here at this conference today).
Norway greatly appreciates Kazakhstan’s deep commitment to the nuclear disarmament agenda, and to our common goal of a world free of nuclear weapons.
Norway greatly appreciates Kazakhstan’s deep commitment to the nuclear disarmament agenda, and to our common goal of a world free of nuclear weapons.
When I visited Astana in February this year, these issues were prominent on the agenda in all our meetings.
When I visited Astana in February this year, these issues were prominent on the agenda in all our meetings.
I find that very encouraging.
I find that very encouraging.
The people of Kazakhstan have learned lessons that they can offer the world in this respect.
The people of Kazakhstan have learned lessons that they can offer the world in this respect.
You have experienced close up the frightening effects of nuclear weapons, having been the involuntary host to the Soviet Union’s primary testing ground for nuclear weapons.
You have experienced close up the frightening effects of nuclear weapons, having been the involuntary host to the Soviet Union’s primary testing ground for nuclear weapons.
It is encouraging to see how the Kazakh leadership and people have taken this heritage of the Cold War and turned it into a more positive driving force in the modern world.
It is encouraging to see how the Kazakh leadership and people have taken this heritage of the Cold War and turned it into a more positive driving force in the modern world.
Now, Kazakhstan is member of a very exclusive club when it comes to nuclear weapons, being one of only four countries to have abolished them entirely.
Now, Kazakhstan is member of a very exclusive club when it comes to nuclear weapons, being one of only four countries to have abolished them entirely.
President Nazarbayev’s decision to unilaterally renounce the fourth largest nuclear arsenal in the world in 1994 served as an important inspiration to the whole world.
President Nazarbayev’s decision to unilaterally renounce the fourth largest nuclear arsenal in the world in 1994 served as an important inspiration to the whole world.
It undoubtedly inspired Ukraine and Belarus to make similar moves.
It undoubtedly inspired Ukraine and Belarus to make similar moves.
It is encouraging to see that Kazakhstan has continued this commitment to the disarmament agenda.
It is encouraging to see that Kazakhstan has continued this commitment to the disarmament agenda.
This is of no less relevance today than before.
This is of no less relevance today than before.
As you said, Kazakhstan and Norway held a similar conference on these themes here in Oslo in March 2009.
As you said, Kazakhstan and Norway held a similar conference on these themes here in Oslo in March 2009.
At that time, there was a sense of optimism in the air.
At that time, there was a sense of optimism in the air.
President Obama had just assumed office and we heard rumours of a new START treaty in the pipeline.
President Obama had just assumed office and we heard rumours of a new START treaty in the pipeline.
This was a refreshing change from the previous lost decade for nuclear disarmament.
This was a refreshing change from the previous lost decade for nuclear disarmament.
Today we can say that the sense of optimism was not unfounded.
Today we can say that the sense of optimism was not unfounded.
Just days after our last conference, President Obama entered the stage in Prague and invited all countries to join him in working towards a world free of nuclear weapons.
Just days after our last conference, President Obama entered the stage in Prague and invited all countries to join him in working towards a world free of nuclear weapons.
This now famous call was echoed in the unanimously adopted resolution of the Security Council Summit in September 2009.
This now famous call was echoed in the unanimously adopted resolution of the Security Council Summit in September 2009.
The momentum was further strengthened by the entry into force of the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in July 2009.
The momentum was further strengthened by the entry into force of the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in July 2009.
More than half the countries in the world are now covered by such zones and more states continue to join.
More than half the countries in the world are now covered by such zones and more states continue to join.
Nuclear weapons free zones are important tools both for non-proliferation and for disarmament.
Nuclear weapons free zones are important tools both for non-proliferation and for disarmament.
They serve to underline that there is no real rationale for maintaining a category of weapons that should not – and could not – be used.
They serve to underline that there is no real rationale for maintaining a category of weapons that should not – and could not – be used.
Kazakhstan is already party to such a treaty; indeed it plays a leading role in the Central Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Kazakhstan is already party to such a treaty; indeed it plays a leading role in the Central Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
The treaty entered into force in 2006, after having been signed in Semipalatinsk, in Kazakhstan.
The treaty entered into force in 2006, after having been signed in Semipalatinsk, in Kazakhstan.
For those of us who grew up with the Cold War, the venue was very significant.
For those of us who grew up with the Cold War, the venue was very significant.
Semipalatinsk was the largest test site for nuclear weapons in the Soviet Union – and the second largest in the world.
Semipalatinsk was the largest test site for nuclear weapons in the Soviet Union – and the second largest in the world.
Last year the UN General Assembly, responding to a Kazakh proposal, recognised this by declaring 29 August – the date in 1991 when the Semipalatinsk test site was closed – the international day against nuclear testing.
Last year the UN General Assembly, responding to a Kazakh proposal, recognised this by declaring 29 August – the date in 1991 when the Semipalatinsk test site was closed – the international day against nuclear testing.
Since our last bilateral conference in 2009, we have also seen the signing of a new START treaty that will significantly bring down the number of deployed Russian and US warheads.
Since our last bilateral conference in 2009, we have also seen the signing of a new START treaty that will significantly bring down the number of deployed Russian and US warheads.
We await its ratification.
We await its ratification.
And then, of course, we had the Review Conference of the NPT in May this year.
And then, of course, we had the Review Conference of the NPT in May this year.
It was met with great expectations and a strong need for restoring confidence after the serious failure of the previous review in 2005.
It was met with great expectations and a strong need for restoring confidence after the serious failure of the previous review in 2005.
The fact that the conference actually managed to agree on an Action Plan with 64 concrete action points on disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful use, and agreed to convene a conference in 2012 on a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East was an important achievement.
The fact that the conference actually managed to agree on an Action Plan with 64 concrete action points on disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful use, and agreed to convene a conference in 2012 on a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East was an important achievement.