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This is the result of serious science and research in this area over time.
This is the result of serious science and research in this area over time.
Politicians today know that we have to act in order to address this threat and that we have to base our difficult decisions on the best science and research available.
Politicians today know that we have to act in order to address this threat and that we have to base our difficult decisions on the best science and research available.
Knowledge that is developed properly, shared fairly and used wisely is key.
Knowledge that is developed properly, shared fairly and used wisely is key.
There will always be some uncertainty related to scientific results.
There will always be some uncertainty related to scientific results.
In fact scientific development depends on debate and critical questions.
In fact scientific development depends on debate and critical questions.
However, the “merchants of doubt” actively use this uncertainty to play down the issue.
However, the “merchants of doubt” actively use this uncertainty to play down the issue.
I have myself experienced this when Al Gore and I presented our report on melting ice last year.
I have myself experienced this when Al Gore and I presented our report on melting ice last year.
The recently released assessment of the UN International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has criticised the way the IPCC has been working.
The recently released assessment of the UN International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has criticised the way the IPCC has been working.
I consider this assessment to be valuable in the ongoing efforts to improve quality in science.
I consider this assessment to be valuable in the ongoing efforts to improve quality in science.
My point is that we must not focus so much on any such uncertainties that we fail to take any action at all.
My point is that we must not focus so much on any such uncertainties that we fail to take any action at all.
On an issue such as climate change we have to let the precautionary principle lead the way.
On an issue such as climate change we have to let the precautionary principle lead the way.
Norway has a long history of polar exploration and research and this is just one of several reasons for our deep involvement in polar research.
Norway has a long history of polar exploration and research and this is just one of several reasons for our deep involvement in polar research.
Norway is also the only country with territories and maritime areas in both polar regions.
Norway is also the only country with territories and maritime areas in both polar regions.
We are the world’s fifth polar research nation in terms of publications – the third in terms of Arctic research.
We are the world’s fifth polar research nation in terms of publications – the third in terms of Arctic research.
In this connection I would like to mention the establishment of the EISCAT radar system (European Incoherent Scatter) in Svalbard – you can see it here – an installation that many international scientists are already using.
In this connection I would like to mention the establishment of the EISCAT radar system (European Incoherent Scatter) in Svalbard – you can see it here – an installation that many international scientists are already using.
This is an excellent example of an international research platform taking advantage of Svalbard’s unique position at 78 degrees north and easy accessibility with regular flights.
This is an excellent example of an international research platform taking advantage of Svalbard’s unique position at 78 degrees north and easy accessibility with regular flights.
Another important example of cooperation in the High North is the project Barents Watch – an integrated maritime surveillance system for the increased maritime traffic in the High North.
Another important example of cooperation in the High North is the project Barents Watch – an integrated maritime surveillance system for the increased maritime traffic in the High North.
This will provide us with real-time information about environment, weather conditions, marine resources and human activity.
This will provide us with real-time information about environment, weather conditions, marine resources and human activity.
I should also highlight our scientific cooperation with Russia.
I should also highlight our scientific cooperation with Russia.
We have established a successful science-based resource management system for fish and marine resources with our Russian friends here in the High North.
We have established a successful science-based resource management system for fish and marine resources with our Russian friends here in the High North.
Thus, the most recent figures from the Coast Guard suggest that in 2009 no such over-fishing was reported at all in these waters.
Thus, the most recent figures from the Coast Guard suggest that in 2009 no such over-fishing was reported at all in these waters.
We 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 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.
Knowledge is key for developing the region.
Knowledge is key for developing the region.
And if we don’t have the necessary knowledge, we must invest in new knowledge.
And if we don’t have the necessary knowledge, we must invest in new knowledge.
NOK 615 million (approximately USD 100 million) of these funds is earmarked for research in the north in connection with follow-up the High North Strategy.
NOK 615 million (approximately USD 100 million) of these funds is earmarked for research in the north in connection with follow-up the High North Strategy.
We believe that investing in research and science offers huge potential for developing further our constructive relations with Russia and other countries, as well as for our broader foreign policy efforts.
We believe that investing in research and science offers huge potential for developing further our constructive relations with Russia and other countries, as well as for our broader foreign policy efforts.
One of the lessons we learned from the International Polar Year was that although our knowledge is increasing, there is still a great deal that we do not fully understand and that needs to be further studied.
One of the lessons we learned from the International Polar Year was that although our knowledge is increasing, there is still a great deal that we do not fully understand and that needs to be further studied.
So the world needs scientists and their insights more than ever in order to ensure that we develop in the right direction.
So the world needs scientists and their insights more than ever in order to ensure that we develop in the right direction.
We must ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts in the most important fields.
We must ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts in the most important fields.
That is what we seeking to achieve together with Russia.
That is what we seeking to achieve together with Russia.
We hope the Norwegian presence in your wonderful city will be permanent and grow.
We hope the Norwegian presence in your wonderful city will be permanent and grow.
And we welcome more Russian students and scientists to Norway.
And we welcome more Russian students and scientists to Norway.
And of course all other guests from Archangelsk and the rest of your country.
And of course all other guests from Archangelsk and the rest of your country.
Earlier today Norway opened an honorary consulate here in Archangelsk.
Earlier today Norway opened an honorary consulate here in Archangelsk.
This reflects our commitment to further developing the ties between us.
This reflects our commitment to further developing the ties between us.
In fact Norway had a consulate here from 1815 (together with Sweden until 1905) until 1937.
In fact Norway had a consulate here from 1815 (together with Sweden until 1905) until 1937.
We have now returned to the Pomor capital.
We have now returned to the Pomor capital.
A great deal of Russian–Norwegian activity is currently taking place in connection with the Margaratinskaya yarmarka (cultural festival).
A great deal of Russian–Norwegian activity is currently taking place in connection with the Margaratinskaya yarmarka (cultural festival).
Several cooperation agreements will be and have already been signed, between Arkhangelskaya oblast and Norway’s northernmost counties, and between public and scientific institutions in both countries.
Several cooperation agreements will be and have already been signed, between Arkhangelskaya oblast and Norway’s northernmost counties, and between public and scientific institutions in both countries.
We have also organised a network meeting for Norwegian and Russian companies, and next week the Norwegian–Russian cultural cooperation in the High North will be further strengthened by the launch of a bilateral cultural forum.
We have also organised a network meeting for Norwegian and Russian companies, and next week the Norwegian–Russian cultural cooperation in the High North will be further strengthened by the launch of a bilateral cultural forum.
This bodes well for the future and I am confident that our cooperation will take important steps ahead.
This bodes well for the future and I am confident that our cooperation will take important steps ahead.
Norway and Russia.
Norway and Russia.
'When the terrorists attack Europe, they are not only attacking a city or a country.
- When the terrorists attack Europe, they are not only attacking a city or a country.
They are attacking our common European values', Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, said in his speech in Brussels.
They are attacking our common European values, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sin tale.
Norway's future is inseparable from that of the rest of Europe.
Norway's future is inseparable from that of the rest of Europe.
When Europe's security is challenged, Norway's security is challenged too.
When Europe's security is challenged, Norway's security is challenged too.
A terrorist attack on Europe is more than an attack on a specific city or country.
A terrorist attack on Europe is more than an attack on a specific city or country.
It is an attack on our common European values.
It is an attack on our common European values.
I would like to express Norway's profound solidarity with the people of Belgium and the victims of the horrific attacks that took place here in Brussels last month.
I would like to express Norway's profound solidarity with the people of Belgium and the victims of the horrific attacks that took place here in Brussels last month.
Today, Europe stands at a crossroads.
Today, Europe stands at a crossroads.
Some countries are seeking closer European integration, whereas others are giving priority to national solutions.
Some countries are seeking closer European integration, whereas others are giving priority to national solutions.
The choices the EU member states take now will shape the development of Europe for many years to come.
The choices the EU member states take now will shape the development of Europe for many years to come.
Time and again, Europe has demonstrated its ability to emerge stronger from a crisis.
Time and again, Europe has demonstrated its ability to emerge stronger from a crisis.
It is essential that it does so this time, too.
It is essential that it does so this time, too.
Because a weak and divided EU will undermine Europe's security.
Because a weak and divided EU will undermine Europe's security.
It is in Norway's clear interest that the EU member states stand together and find common solutions.
It is in Norway's clear interest that the EU member states stand together and find common solutions.
Every single day, European cooperation is put to the test.
Every single day, European cooperation is put to the test.
It is challenged by migration, economic crises and the threat of terrorism.
It is challenged by migration, economic crises and the threat of terrorism.
We are experiencing greater vulnerability – and a feeling that the security architecture that we have gradually built over the past few decades is more fragile than previously perceived.
We are experiencing greater vulnerability – and a feeling that the security architecture that we have gradually built over the past few decades is more fragile than previously perceived.
Geographic distance from a crisis no longer means distance from its consequences.
Geographic distance from a crisis no longer means distance from its consequences.
The latest terrorist attacks are tragic reminders of this.
The latest terrorist attacks are tragic reminders of this.
The role of criminal networks in the migration crisis is another example of the complexity of the threats we are facing.
The role of criminal networks in the migration crisis is another example of the complexity of the threats we are facing.
Such multifaceted threats need to be met with comprehensive approaches.
Such multifaceted threats need to be met with comprehensive approaches.
We must strengthen our cross-border cooperation.
We must strengthen our cross-border cooperation.
And we must use a wide range of tools from foreign policy, security policy, home affairs and development policy.
And we must use a wide range of tools from foreign policy, security policy, home affairs and development policy.
Nato
Nato
Nato remains the cornerstone of Norway's security policy.
Nato remains the cornerstone of Norway's security policy.
The upcoming Nato summit in Warsaw in July will focus on collective defence and on what Nato must do, across the board, to adapt to a rapidly changing security situation.
The upcoming Nato summit in Warsaw in July will focus on collective defence and on what Nato must do, across the board, to adapt to a rapidly changing security situation.
Of course, it also needs to maintain its focus on the changing security situation in Europe, including in the north.
Of course, it also needs to maintain its focus on the changing security situation in Europe, including in the north.
Developments in the northern sea areas will have consequences for Nato, and for Europe, as a whole.
Developments in the northern sea areas will have consequences for Nato, and for Europe, as a whole.
In the run-up to the Warsaw summit, Norway will advocate a significant strengthening of Nato's maritime capabilities, with a strong emphasis on the North Atlantic.
In the run-up to the Warsaw summit, Norway will advocate a significant strengthening of Nato's maritime capabilities, with a strong emphasis on the North Atlantic.
In our dealings with Russia, clear communication must be combined with measures by Nato to prevent dangerous incidents and increased tensions.
In our dealings with Russia, clear communication must be combined with measures by Nato to prevent dangerous incidents and increased tensions.
Norway plays a key role in this respect.
Norway plays a key role in this respect.
The complexity of today's security challenges calls for closer cooperation between the EU and Nato.
The complexity of today's security challenges calls for closer cooperation between the EU and Nato.
The two institutions should agree on a set of joint objectives.
The two institutions should agree on a set of joint objectives.
There is a need for practical measures to foster cooperation and address shortcomings in our response to the new and changing security situation.
There is a need for practical measures to foster cooperation and address shortcomings in our response to the new and changing security situation.
Specifically, the EU and Nato should take steps to improve cooperation on crisis management, capacity building and stabilisation efforts.
Specifically, the EU and Nato should take steps to improve cooperation on crisis management, capacity building and stabilisation efforts.
We need better mechanisms for intelligence fusion and sharing, and more regular political consultations.
We need better mechanisms for intelligence fusion and sharing, and more regular political consultations.
And we all stand to benefit from increased cooperation on maritime security, as well as on cyber security.
And we all stand to benefit from increased cooperation on maritime security, as well as on cyber security.
It is my hope that the EU and Nato will identify concrete objectives in several of these areas in time for the European Council Meeting in June and the Nato Warsaw Summit in July.
It is my hope that the EU and Nato will identify concrete objectives in several of these areas in time for the European Council Meeting in June and the Nato Warsaw Summit in July.
I commend High Representative Mogherini for her efforts to develop the new EU global strategy on foreign and security policy.
I commend High Representative Mogherini for her efforts to develop the new EU global strategy on foreign and security policy.
Unity and cooperation, based on common norms, are Europe's most important assets when it comes to reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience.
Unity and cooperation, based on common norms, are Europe's most important assets when it comes to reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience.
The EU global strategy should acknowledge that these assets become even more powerful when they extend beyond the geographical boundaries of the EU.
The EU global strategy should acknowledge that these assets become even more powerful when they extend beyond the geographical boundaries of the EU.
This can be achieved through formal agreements and political dialogue with like-minded partners.
This can be achieved through formal agreements and political dialogue with like-minded partners.
Before turning to the situation in the north, I would like to make a few comments regarding Europe's neighbourhoods to the south and to the east.
Before turning to the situation in the north, I would like to make a few comments regarding Europe's neighbourhoods to the south and to the east.
Many of the crises Europe is facing have their origins in a belt of fragile or failed states on its southern borders.
Many of the crises Europe is facing have their origins in a belt of fragile or failed states on its southern borders.
The lack of development in the Middle East and North Africa is contributing to violent extremism and unprecedented numbers of refugees.
The lack of development in the Middle East and North Africa is contributing to violent extremism and unprecedented numbers of refugees.
Clearly, a more strategic approach is needed to address issues of security, development, migration and humanitarian assistance in fragile states.
Clearly, a more strategic approach is needed to address issues of security, development, migration and humanitarian assistance in fragile states.
We cannot let fragile states become failed states by default.
We cannot let fragile states become failed states by default.
Each failed state has its own history and its own regional context.
Each failed state has its own history and its own regional context.
Stabilisation and improved social development require a focus on the local politics and regional geopolitics that drive polarisation and instability.
Stabilisation and improved social development require a focus on the local politics and regional geopolitics that drive polarisation and instability.
Stabilization is never a technocratic undertaking.
Stabilization is never a technocratic undertaking.
Military engagement is sometimes necessary, but the use of force is never the solution in itself.
Military engagement is sometimes necessary, but the use of force is never the solution in itself.
Experience from Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya has shown that our involvement must be part of a coherent, long-term strategy for lasting stability.
Experience from Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya has shown that our involvement must be part of a coherent, long-term strategy for lasting stability.
And we have to bear in mind that the instability in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond is, above all, a failure of governance.
And we have to bear in mind that the instability in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond is, above all, a failure of governance.
That is why in pursuing stability we always need to think in terms of governance and human rights.
That is why in pursuing stability we always need to think in terms of governance and human rights.
Some say we have to choose between stability and good governance.
Some say we have to choose between stability and good governance.
I strongly disagree: Nation states that resort to repressive measures to maintain stability are not sustainable.
I strongly disagree: Nation states that resort to repressive measures to maintain stability are not sustainable.
The Norwegian Government is currently developing a comprehensive strategy on fragile and failed states that links foreign policy with security, development and humanitarian policy.
The Norwegian Government is currently developing a comprehensive strategy on fragile and failed states that links foreign policy with security, development and humanitarian policy.
In a European perspective, I would like to reiterate the need for more regional cooperation, coordination and integration in our approach to fragile and failed states.
In a European perspective, I would like to reiterate the need for more regional cooperation, coordination and integration in our approach to fragile and failed states.
We must not only seek to combat ISIL and the other terrorist groups that are threatening European security today.
We must not only seek to combat ISIL and the other terrorist groups that are threatening European security today.
We must defeat ISIL and make sure that the terrorists that succeed ISIL do not find fertile ground for their extremist ideologies in fragile states.
We must defeat ISIL and make sure that the terrorists that succeed ISIL do not find fertile ground for their extremist ideologies in fragile states.
Looking towards the East, we are clearly seeing a Russia that is moving away from democratic and liberal values.
Looking towards the East, we are clearly seeing a Russia that is moving away from democratic and liberal values.
A Russia that is increasingly willing to use surprise tactics and take foreign policy risks.
A Russia that is increasingly willing to use surprise tactics and take foreign policy risks.
It is essential that the EU, together with like-minded partners such as Norway, stands united in upholding respect for international law and human rights in its relations with Russia.
It is essential that the EU, together with like-minded partners such as Norway, stands united in upholding respect for international law and human rights in its relations with Russia.
At the same time, Russia is also our neighbour.
At the same time, Russia is also our neighbour.
And managing our bilateral relationship with Russia is a constant and important element of Norwegian foreign policy.
And managing our bilateral relationship with Russia is a constant and important element of Norwegian foreign policy.
Over the past 25 years, Norway has gradually expanded its cooperation with Russia based on mutual interests and international law.
Over the past 25 years, Norway has gradually expanded its cooperation with Russia based on mutual interests and international law.
A good example is the joint Russian-Norwegian management of the Barents Sea cod stock– which is now one of the best managed fish stocks in the world.
A good example is the joint Russian-Norwegian management of the Barents Sea cod stock– which is now one of the best managed fish stocks in the world.
Good contact and dialogue between neighbouring countries is all the more important when facing challenges that require joint solutions.
Good contact and dialogue between neighbouring countries is all the more important when facing challenges that require joint solutions.