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Three key areas have been targeted for the coming period: - strengthening shareholders rights - protecting children’s rights - and protecting the environment.
Three key areas have been targeted for the coming period: - strengthening shareholders rights - protecting children’s rights - and protecting the environment.
Shareholder democracy is a basic precondition for an owner to have influence in any question or area.
Shareholder democracy is a basic precondition for an owner to have influence in any question or area.
Norges Bank is pressing a number of international companies in the agricultural sector to improve their record on child labour.
Norges Bank is pressing a number of international companies in the agricultural sector to improve their record on child labour.
As a concrete example, a leading multinational has recently sharply increased its focus on protecting children’s rights.
As a concrete example, a leading multinational has recently sharply increased its focus on protecting children’s rights.
It has communicated to Norges Bank that our fund is the only major financial investor to raise this issue with them so strongly.
It has communicated to Norges Bank that our fund is the only major financial investor to raise this issue with them so strongly.
Also, several of the world’s major emitters of carbon dioxide are presently involved in dialogues with Norges Bank about their approaches to climate change and their lobbying positions.
Also, several of the world’s major emitters of carbon dioxide are presently involved in dialogues with Norges Bank about their approaches to climate change and their lobbying positions.
The aim of the bank is to ensure that they do not fight or hinder the international regulations for a sustainable future.
The aim of the bank is to ensure that they do not fight or hinder the international regulations for a sustainable future.
We cannot expect quick results or quick fixes in this area.
We cannot expect quick results or quick fixes in this area.
But, when we use our ownership to influence the ethical standard in thousands of companies, it may make a big difference in the long run.
But, when we use our ownership to influence the ethical standard in thousands of companies, it may make a big difference in the long run.
There is also potential for positive change if we use the policy measures, active ownership and exclusion of companies, in combination.
There is also potential for positive change if we use the policy measures, active ownership and exclusion of companies, in combination.
So far we have excluded 25 companies based on recommendations from the Council on Ethics for the Fund.
So far we have excluded 25 companies based on recommendations from the Council on Ethics for the Fund.
The majority of the companies excluded are producers of nuclear weapons, cluster munitions and anti personnel land mines.
The majority of the companies excluded are producers of nuclear weapons, cluster munitions and anti personnel land mines.
These are among the weapons the Fund is regularly screened for, based on their ability to violate fundamental humanitarian principles.
These are among the weapons the Fund is regularly screened for, based on their ability to violate fundamental humanitarian principles.
Last week, the Ministry announced the exclusion of three companies related to the weapons criteria.
Last week, the Ministry announced the exclusion of three companies related to the weapons criteria.
The Ministry has also excluded two companies based on the human rights criterion and three companies based on the environment criterion in the guidelines.
The Ministry has also excluded two companies based on the human rights criterion and three companies based on the environment criterion in the guidelines.
When we exclude a company, it is to avoid the Fund’s own contribution to what we perceive as grossly unethical activities.
When we exclude a company, it is to avoid the Fund’s own contribution to what we perceive as grossly unethical activities.
The main focus is to avoid contribution.
The main focus is to avoid contribution.
We do not look to “punish” companies.
We do not look to “punish” companies.
We believe, however, that the possibility of exclusion may strengthen the active ownership and dialogue with companies.
We believe, however, that the possibility of exclusion may strengthen the active ownership and dialogue with companies.
We have seen examples where our decisions to exclude specific companies have received quite a lot of attention.
We have seen examples where our decisions to exclude specific companies have received quite a lot of attention.
This was the case with Wal-Mart in 2006.
This was the case with Wal-Mart in 2006.
It was also the case with the exclusion of Vedanta Resources (metals and mining company) with operations in India.
It was also the case with the exclusion of Vedanta Resources (metals and mining company) with operations in India.
In the latter case, we have been made aware that the Supreme Court in India – in its deliberations regarding a civil action against Vedanta – took note of the decision of the Government of Norway to ban Vedanta for non compliance of labour laws and for violation of human rights.
In the latter case, we have been made aware that the Supreme Court in India – in its deliberations regarding a civil action against Vedanta – took note of the decision of the Government of Norway to ban Vedanta for non compliance of labour laws and for violation of human rights.
We have placed great importance on transparency when establishing the Ethical Guidelines.
We have placed great importance on transparency when establishing the Ethical Guidelines.
Annual reports from Norges Bank on the exercise of ownership as well as recommendations from the Council on Ethics are made public.
Annual reports from Norges Bank on the exercise of ownership as well as recommendations from the Council on Ethics are made public.
So are decisions from the Ministry to exclude certain companies from the Fund.
So are decisions from the Ministry to exclude certain companies from the Fund.
All decisions are based on thorough research and analysis.
All decisions are based on thorough research and analysis.
We want to ensure that they are solidly based and that we have the trust of companies and other investors alike.
We want to ensure that they are solidly based and that we have the trust of companies and other investors alike.
Companies that are under evaluation by the Council on Ethics are given the opportunity to comment on the Council’s findings and assessment.
Companies that are under evaluation by the Council on Ethics are given the opportunity to comment on the Council’s findings and assessment.
This helps ensure a thorough basis for a decision to exclude a company.
This helps ensure a thorough basis for a decision to exclude a company.
Our guidelines, and our application of them, are being noticed.
Our guidelines, and our application of them, are being noticed.
In some cases they have been copied by other funds both domestically and internationally.
In some cases they have been copied by other funds both domestically and internationally.
This implies that their effect goes beyond the actual work carried out through the Pension Fund.
This implies that their effect goes beyond the actual work carried out through the Pension Fund.
We think this is very encouraging.
We think this is very encouraging.
Transparency also allows NGOs, researchers and the press access to our considerations and decisions.
Transparency also allows NGOs, researchers and the press access to our considerations and decisions.
There is little doubt that our thoroughness, predictability and transparency in implementing the Ethical Guidelines is an important reason why this work is being noticed.
There is little doubt that our thoroughness, predictability and transparency in implementing the Ethical Guidelines is an important reason why this work is being noticed.
We have an obligation to preserve credibility as a serious long- term investor with clear financial objectives.
We have an obligation to preserve credibility as a serious long- term investor with clear financial objectives.
Only then can we hope to engage and inspire other investors, in order to influence on a larger scale.
Only then can we hope to engage and inspire other investors, in order to influence on a larger scale.
What is best practice from a responsible investor point of view?
What is best practice from a responsible investor point of view?
This is a question I cannot answer with absolute certainty, at least not at this moment.
This is a question I cannot answer with absolute certainty, at least not at this moment.
Many of you have implemented ethical principles for much longer than the Pension Fund.
Many of you have implemented ethical principles for much longer than the Pension Fund.
We don’t presume to have found a perfect model.
We don’t presume to have found a perfect model.
Again, I believe dialogue and cooperation is the best way to move ahead with these issues.
Again, I believe dialogue and cooperation is the best way to move ahead with these issues.
The Norwegian Government has decided to evaluate the Ethical Guidelines during 2008 to ensure that they function as intended.
The Norwegian Government has decided to evaluate the Ethical Guidelines during 2008 to ensure that they function as intended.
There are some evident questions and dilemmas that need to be addressed in this process.
There are some evident questions and dilemmas that need to be addressed in this process.
Some expectations may not be possible to meet.
Some expectations may not be possible to meet.
As active owners, we need to focus on some key strategies in order to be efficient, rather than scratching the surface of many issues.
As active owners, we need to focus on some key strategies in order to be efficient, rather than scratching the surface of many issues.
When we focus our efforts and stand by our priorities, we will be able to do more.
When we focus our efforts and stand by our priorities, we will be able to do more.
When we as investors are concerned about child labour issues today, companies must know that we will be concerned also next year and the year after that.
When we as investors are concerned about child labour issues today, companies must know that we will be concerned also next year and the year after that.
The threat to the climate is a particular challenge to us all, whether investors, companies, civil society or international organisations.
The threat to the climate is a particular challenge to us all, whether investors, companies, civil society or international organisations.
Investors must play their part.
Investors must play their part.
And we need to make sure that we compliment – in the best way possible – the efforts of all other stake holders.
And we need to make sure that we compliment – in the best way possible – the efforts of all other stake holders.
This is one of the issues we will touch more on during this conference.
This is one of the issues we will touch more on during this conference.
We are breaking new ground when implementing the ethical guidelines.
We are breaking new ground when implementing the ethical guidelines.
We certainly have a lot of ground to cover and we are absolutely dependant on dialogue and debate in order to progress effectively.
We certainly have a lot of ground to cover and we are absolutely dependant on dialogue and debate in order to progress effectively.
I hope that this conference can be a contribution to that end.
I hope that this conference can be a contribution to that end.
We are therefore extending the deadline to 10 December,” says the Minister of Transport and Communications, Ketil Solvik-Olsen.
Samferdselsdepartementet forlenger derfor anbudsfristen til 10. desember, sier samferdselsminister Ketil Solvik-Olsen.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has scheduled helicopter service between Værøy and Bodø for the period 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2019, out to tender.
Anbudet gjelder ruteflyging med helikopter mellom Værøy og Bodø for perioden 1. august, 2014 – 31. juli, 2019.
Helicopter companies from all EEA (European Economic Area) countries are invited to tender.
Anbudet er lyst ut i EØS-området og helikopterselskap fra alle EØS land er invitert til å levere anbud.
The total minimum capacity is 180 seats per week.
Setekapasiteten er 180 seter per uke.
For more information, see the tender announcement: Norwegian – English.
For flere opplysninger – se anbudsutlysningen: norsk – engelsk
Extended deadline for invitation to tender for the Værøy-Bodø helicopter route
Forlenger frist for innlevering av anbud på helikopterruten Værøy – Bodø
“All over the world, human rights defenders are being attacked on a daily basis for defending the rights of others.
- Menneskerettighetsforkjempere verden over angripes daglig fordi de forsvarer andres rettigheter.
The work carried out by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders enhances the international community’s ability to react to human rights violations and oppression.
FNs spesialrapportør styrker det internasjonale samfunnets evne til å reagere på menneskerettighetsbrudd og undertrykking.
The renewed mandate means that this work can continue,” said State Secretary Bård Glad Pedersen in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Med fornyet mandat kan dette arbeidet fortsette, sier statssekretær Bård Glad Pedersen i Utenriksdepartementet.
For a number of years, Norway has taken particular responsibility for this issue in the UN.
Norge har over flere år tatt et særlig ansvar for dette temaet i FN.
“A number of countries are seeking to restrict the activities of human rights defenders.
- En rekke land ønsker å begrense menneskerettighetsforkjemperes virksomhet.
The mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders was extended by consensus, with 79 countries co-sponsoring the resolution.
Mandatet ble fornyet ved konsensus og med 75 land som medforslagsstillere.
The broad support of the UN for this mandate is essential for achieving further progress in this area.
Bred støtte i FN til dette mandatet er viktig for fortsatt forbedring på området.
Extended mandate for human rights defenders
Fornyet mandat for menneskerettighetsforkjempere
In total, 3 460 persons applied for asylum in Norway in 2016.
Totalt kom det 3 460 asylsøkere til Norge i 2016.
The website has information in English, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, French and Tigrinya.
Nettstedet har informasjon på engelsk, dari, pashto, arabisk, fransk og tigrinja.
Website: Stricter Asylum Regulations in Norway
Nettstedet Stricter Asylum Regulations in Norway
Asylum regulations in Norway
Asylsituasjonen
‘I am pleased that the EU agrees that there is a need for us to maintain our border controls.
– Jeg er glad for at EU er enig i at vi har behov for å fortsette grensekontrollen.
The border controls will be carried out in accordance with the EU decision, which allows Norway to maintain border controls in ports with ferry connections to Denmark, Germany and Sweden.
Kontrollen skal utøves i henhold til rådsbeslutningen, som gir Norge tillatelse til å opprettholde grensekontroll i havner med fergeankomster fra Sverige, Danmark og Tyskland.
The implementing decision allowing for the continuation of temporary internal border control is in accordance with Article 29 of the Schengen Borders Code.
Beslutningen om fortsatt kontroll på indre grense er fattet i medhold av Grenseforordningen artikkel 29.
The other countries to which the decision applies are Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Austria.
De andre landene som er omfattet av beslutningen er Sverige, Danmark, Tyskland og Østerrike.
All five countries are permitted to carry out border controls at specified internal borders until 11 November.
Samtlige land er gitt tillatelse til å utøve kontroll på angitte grensestrekninger frem til 11. november.
Extension of internal Schengen border control in Norway
Forlenget grensekontroll på indre Schengen
The Minister of Justice and Public Security has decided that border controls at the internal Schengen borders will continue until 11 November 2016.
Justis- og beredskapsministeren har bestemt at kontrollen på indre Schengen-grense skal fortsette frem til 11. november 2016.
Pardon for opposition politicians in Ethiopia
Benådning av opposisjonspolitikere i Etiopia
Thirty-eight Ethiopian opposition politicians were pardoned by the country’s President, Girma Wolde-Giorgis, on Friday 20 July.
Fredag 20. juli ble 38 opposisjonspolitikere i Etiopia benådet av landets president, Girma Wolde-Giorgis.
“We hope that their release will contribute to political reconciliation and promote continued democratic development in Ethiopia,” said Ms Stubholt.
- Vi håper at denne løslatelsen vil bidra til politisk forsoning og fremme den videre demokratiske utviklingen i Etiopia, sier Stubholt.
Sea Change is a photo documentary about young Europeans.
Utstillingen dokumenterer hvordan det er å være ungdom i Europa i dag.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a proud supporter of Project Sea Change.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a proud supporter of Project Sea Change.
Outstanding photographers have taken on the challenging task of documenting the lives of our young generation, capturing their daily lives, dreams, fears and hopes for the future – at a time of transformation in Europe.
Outstanding photographers have taken on the challenging task of documenting the lives of our young generation, capturing their daily lives, dreams, fears and hopes for the future – at a time of transformation in Europe.
The testimonies given through the lenses of the photographers both engage and surprise us.
The testimonies given through the lenses of the photographers both engage and surprise us.
They engage us when they document how our young people venture out to conquer the world by any means at their disposal, their interconnectedness and their participation in their immediate environment.
They engage us when they document how our young people venture out to conquer the world by any means at their disposal, their interconnectedness and their participation in their immediate environment.
They surprise us when they bear witness to a strength and tenacity that we may not have expected of young people in Europe's crisis-affected regions.
They surprise us when they bear witness to a strength and tenacity that we may not have expected of young people in Europe's crisis-affected regions.
The financial crisis has hit young people harder than any other group, and it seems to be lasting longer for them.
The financial crisis has hit young people harder than any other group, and it seems to be lasting longer for them.
It is a common European responsibility to help our young generation achieve their full potential and grow into hardworking, self-reliant and tolerant citizens.
It is a common European responsibility to help our young generation achieve their full potential and grow into hardworking, self-reliant and tolerant citizens.
Norway is contributing in various ways.
Norway is contributing in various ways.
The EEA and Norway Grants are our contribution to social and economic cohesion in the European Economic Area.
The EEA and Norway Grants are our contribution to social and economic cohesion in the European Economic Area.
Our support for the Project Sea Change photographers is channelled through our Grant schemes.
Our support for the Project Sea Change photographers is channelled through our Grant schemes.
The photographers have somehow managed to blend in unnoticed with our young generation, and to freeze moments in their everyday lives.
The photographers have somehow managed to blend in unnoticed with our young generation, and to freeze moments in their everyday lives.
More than anything, they have documented the beautiful mosaic of European diversity.
More than anything, they have documented the beautiful mosaic of European diversity.
Read more about the exhibition
Se mer om utstilingen
This is Vidar Helgesen's foreword in the catalogue for the Sea Change exhibition that opened in Oslo 12 January.
Dette er Vidar Helgesens forord trykket i katalogen som er laget i forbindelse med Sea Change-utstillingen som åpnet i Oslo 12. januar.
– It is important to emphasize that these measures must be considered to be preventive.
– Det er viktig å understreke at disse tiltakene må anses som forebyggende.
The police will be even more vigilant than usual.
Dette handler om at politiet vil være enda mer årvåkne enn normalt.
European interest in Norwegian gender equality policies
Norsk likestillingspolitikk er etterspurt
European countries are worried about steadily sinking fertility rates.
De europeiske landene er bekymret for den stadig synkende fruktbarhetsraten.
Norway is among the most fertile European countries, with a fertility rate of 1.84 children per woman.
Norge er blant de landene som ligger i tet med en fruktbarhetsrate på 1,84 per kvinne.
Another subject I will take up is this: There can be no gender equality without men.
Et annet tema jeg vil ta opp er: Ingen likestilling uten at mannen er med.
Link to the programme
Link til programmet
Facts 2008 - Energy and Water Resources in Norway
Fakta 2008 om energi og vannressurser i Norge
All production, transport and use of energy have an impact on the environment.
All produksjon, transport og bruk av energi påvirker miljøet.
The overriding goal of this strategy is to increase value creation by investing in R&D and new technology.
Strategien har som overordnet mål å øke verdiskapingen gjennom satsing på forskning og utvikling (FoU) og ny teknologi.
In most areas the figures are for 2007.
På de fleste områdene presenteres det tall for 2007.
Facts 2008
Fakta 2008
Facts about the rain forest and the Amazon Fund
Fakta om regnskogen og Amazonas-fondet
Forests and climate change
Skog og klima
Deforestation in tropical countries accounts for about 20% of annual anthropogenic CO2 emissions.
Avskoging i tropiske land er årsak til om lag 20 prosent av de årlige menneskeskapte CO2-utslippene.
There is more carbon stored in the world’s forests than in all remaining oil reserves in the world.
Den totale mengden karbon som er ”lagret” i verdens skoger er større enn den totale karbonmengden i alle verdens gjenværende oljereserver.
Combustion converts carbon into the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2).
Ved forbrenning omdannes karbon til klimagassen karbondioksid, CO2
On average, tropical forests store twice as much carbon per square kilometre as forests in other parts of the world.
Tropiske skoger lagrer i gjennomsnitt dobbelt så mye karbon pr kvadratkilometer som skoger utenfor tropene.
Emissions from deforestation are largely generated by a relatively small group of countries.
Utslippene fra avskoging stammer fra relativt få land.
Eight countries are responsible for 70% of these emissions: Indonesia, Brazil, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ghana, Bolivia, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia.
Åtte land er til sammen ansvarlige for 70 prosent av utslippene: Indonesia, Brasil, Kamerun, DR Kongo, Ghana, Bolivia, Papua Ny Guinea og Malaysia.
Indonesia and Brazil alone account for half of the total: Indonesia for 30% and Brazil for 20%.
Indonesia og Brasil står alene for halvparten av utslippene, henholdsvis 30 og 20 prosent.
Brazil is the fourth largest CO2 emitter in the world.
Brasil har verdens fjerde største nasjonale CO2-utslipp.
About three-quarters of its emissions are generated by deforestation.
Omlag tre fjerdedeler av disse utslippene stammer fra avskoging.
The Amazon rain forest
Regnskogen i Amazonas
The Amazon rain forest extends into nine different countries and covers almost seven million square kilometres, which is more than 20 times the size of Norway.
Regnskogen i Amazonas strekker seg over ni land og dekker et område på nesten 7 millioner kvadratkilometer, mer enn 20 ganger så stort som Norge.
More than 20 million people live in the Brazilian part of the Amazon basin.
Det bor mer enn 20 millioner mennesker i den brasilianske delen av Amazonas.
The Amazon basin is also home to a large number of indigenous peoples.
Amazonas er også hjem for et stort antall urfolksgrupper.