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The Convention has fostered innovative partnerships.
The Convention has fostered innovative partnerships.
It is unique in the sense that its stakeholders are not only the states party, but also a dynamic mine ban community made up of various civil society organisations, the ICRC and United Nations entities.
It is unique in the sense that its stakeholders are not only the states party, but also a dynamic mine ban community made up of various civil society organisations, the ICRC and United Nations entities.
Few, if any other international disarmament instrument has such a robust, dedicated and competent support community.
Few, if any other international disarmament instrument has such a robust, dedicated and competent support community.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines was an entirely new initiative, bringing together organisations with different mandates, constituencies and political cultures in a highly effective advocacy campaign – global in outreach, but firmly grounded in local contexts.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines was an entirely new initiative, bringing together organisations with different mandates, constituencies and political cultures in a highly effective advocacy campaign – global in outreach, but firmly grounded in local contexts.
The ICBL was firm in its dealings with states, but at the same time constructive in common efforts to find solutions.
The ICBL was firm in its dealings with states, but at the same time constructive in common efforts to find solutions.
Its arguments were always based on facts and on experience gained in the field.
Its arguments were always based on facts and on experience gained in the field.
The ICRC made a bold move under the visionary leadership of its President at the time, Mr Cornelio Sommaruga, by taking a clear and public stand in favour of banning antipersonnel mines, long before the Convention was a reality.
The ICRC made a bold move under the visionary leadership of its President at the time, Mr Cornelio Sommaruga, by taking a clear and public stand in favour of banning antipersonnel mines, long before the Convention was a reality.
Similarly, the national Red Cross and Red Crescent organisations played a crucial role in supporting and promoting national campaigns for a ban.
Similarly, the national Red Cross and Red Crescent organisations played a crucial role in supporting and promoting national campaigns for a ban.
The Convention was adopted at a time when the international system for disarmament and the protection of civilians was struggling for legitimacy and credibility.
The Convention was adopted at a time when the international system for disarmament and the protection of civilians was struggling for legitimacy and credibility.
The adoption and entry into force of the Convention significantly strengthened International Humanitarian Law at a critical time.
The adoption and entry into force of the Convention significantly strengthened International Humanitarian Law at a critical time.
The increased focus on protection of civilians we have seen in the last decade can to a large degree be attributed to the success and timeliness of the Convention.
The increased focus on protection of civilians we have seen in the last decade can to a large degree be attributed to the success and timeliness of the Convention.
It is worth remembering that in December 1996, 157 Member States voted in favour of resolution 51/45S, which urged states to pursue a legally binding international agreement to ban the anti-personnel landmines as soon as possible.
It is worth remembering that in December 1996, 157 Member States voted in favour of resolution 51/45S, which urged states to pursue a legally binding international agreement to ban the anti-personnel landmines as soon as possible.
This is also an important reminder for us all of the role the United Nations can play in improving the protection of civilians.
This is also an important reminder for us all of the role the United Nations can play in improving the protection of civilians.
In addition, a number of states, led by Canada, took a series of unprecedented, and at the time bold, steps that resulted in the establishment of the Convention.
In addition, a number of states, led by Canada, took a series of unprecedented, and at the time bold, steps that resulted in the establishment of the Convention.
This shows that the actions of individual states matter, especially when taken in partnership with other states and other actors.
This shows that the actions of individual states matter, especially when taken in partnership with other states and other actors.
The fact that we now are in Maputo, for the second time in the life of this Convention, is highly significant.
The fact that we now are in Maputo, for the second time in the life of this Convention, is highly significant.
When the Convention came into existence, Mozambique was one of the five most mine-affected states in the world.
When the Convention came into existence, Mozambique was one of the five most mine-affected states in the world.
In Mozambique, landmines represented a very concrete threat to the safety and integrity of individuals and their communities.
In Mozambique, landmines represented a very concrete threat to the safety and integrity of individuals and their communities.
They were also an obstacle to post-war reconstruction, refugee return and economic development.
They were also an obstacle to post-war reconstruction, refugee return and economic development.
At the time, the task of once again making the country mine-free seemed overwhelming.
At the time, the task of once again making the country mine-free seemed overwhelming.
Now, fifteen years later, we are guests of a state that has risen to the challenge and will soon have cleared all mined areas of its territory.
Now, fifteen years later, we are guests of a state that has risen to the challenge and will soon have cleared all mined areas of its territory.
Norway has been a partner to Mozambique in addressing the problem of landmines for more than two decades.
Norway has been a partner to Mozambique in addressing the problem of landmines for more than two decades.
For us this has been a rewarding partnership that has given us many important insights.
For us this has been a rewarding partnership that has given us many important insights.
In recent years, our cooperation has been organised under a framework agreement that has become a model for international cooperation.
In recent years, our cooperation has been organised under a framework agreement that has become a model for international cooperation.
Mozambique is now entering a new phase in its work to implement the Mine Ban Convention and we look forward to continuing our close cooperation in this area.
Mozambique is now entering a new phase in its work to implement the Mine Ban Convention and we look forward to continuing our close cooperation in this area.
This is the Third Review Conference and a time both to take stock of experiences and achievements, and to adjust our course for the coming period.
This is the Third Review Conference and a time both to take stock of experiences and achievements, and to adjust our course for the coming period.
Above all, we should recognise that landmines are no longer causing a humanitarian crisis on the global scale, as they did one or two decades ago.
Above all, we should recognise that landmines are no longer causing a humanitarian crisis on the global scale, as they did one or two decades ago.
The Convention is the main reason for this.
The Convention is the main reason for this.
Not only are 161 states parties bound by the Convention, but most other states have also come to accept its provisions as a general norm.
Not only are 161 states parties bound by the Convention, but most other states have also come to accept its provisions as a general norm.
It has facilitated the clearance and release of suspected and confirmed mined areas on a vast scale.
It has facilitated the clearance and release of suspected and confirmed mined areas on a vast scale.
And, not least, the mine action community has revised the vastly overstated estimates of the landmine problem that guided this sector for too many years.
And, not least, the mine action community has revised the vastly overstated estimates of the landmine problem that guided this sector for too many years.
The landmine issue is far from solved, but it has changed in magnitude.
The landmine issue is far from solved, but it has changed in magnitude.
It is no longer a global problem, but a national and local one.
It is no longer a global problem, but a national and local one.
The challenges entailed in addressing the landmine problem have also changed radically.
The challenges entailed in addressing the landmine problem have also changed radically.
There is more knowledge about how to deal with suspected or confirmed mined areas in cost-effective and safe ways.
There is more knowledge about how to deal with suspected or confirmed mined areas in cost-effective and safe ways.
New technology and, more importantly, better methodologies have resulted in the development of a highly sophisticated and efficient mine action sector.
New technology and, more importantly, better methodologies have resulted in the development of a highly sophisticated and efficient mine action sector.
The landmine problem will never be “over” for the thousands of survivors worldwide, who will have to live with its legacy for the rest of their lives.
The landmine problem will never be “over” for the thousands of survivors worldwide, who will have to live with its legacy for the rest of their lives.
But the Convention has been instrumental in changing attitudes and norms, and in recognising the rights of landmine survivors.
But the Convention has been instrumental in changing attitudes and norms, and in recognising the rights of landmine survivors.
Its implementation in practice has shaped the broader work on safeguarding the rights of war victims and people with disabilities, in particular the groundbreaking Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Its implementation in practice has shaped the broader work on safeguarding the rights of war victims and people with disabilities, in particular the groundbreaking Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
These developments mean that the role of national authorities is more important than ever.
These developments mean that the role of national authorities is more important than ever.
We know that while international assistance and relevant technology is important for effective mine clearance, it is only part of the picture.
We know that while international assistance and relevant technology is important for effective mine clearance, it is only part of the picture.
Effective mine action cannot take place unless the national authorities have set this as a political priority.
Effective mine action cannot take place unless the national authorities have set this as a political priority.
So we must shift our focus from the multilateral arenas to the affected countries where the problem actually exists.
So we must shift our focus from the multilateral arenas to the affected countries where the problem actually exists.
This means spending less on general discussions and global processes and more on concrete actions in the field.
This means spending less on general discussions and global processes and more on concrete actions in the field.
In short – less talk and more action.
In short – less talk and more action.
For these reasons, Norway has argued for a reduction in the resources spent on the implementation architecture, including our formal and informal meetings.
For these reasons, Norway has argued for a reduction in the resources spent on the implementation architecture, including our formal and informal meetings.
This architecture is there to respond to implementation needs in affected areas, not to facilitate discussions with little or no bearing on the actual implementation in the field.
This architecture is there to respond to implementation needs in affected areas, not to facilitate discussions with little or no bearing on the actual implementation in the field.
The work led by Mozambique to revise the committee structure and the meeting programme is a commendable response to this.
The work led by Mozambique to revise the committee structure and the meeting programme is a commendable response to this.
We would like to go significantly further, but in the circumstances we are prepared to join consensus in support of the work undertaken by Mozambique.
We would like to go significantly further, but in the circumstances we are prepared to join consensus in support of the work undertaken by Mozambique.
In the coming period, Norway will continue to support the implementation of the Convention and efforts to address the landmine problem.
In the coming period, Norway will continue to support the implementation of the Convention and efforts to address the landmine problem.
Our priority will be action in affected areas, efforts to ensure the rights of victims in a sustainable manner, and support to national authorities that are willing and able to prioritise mine action.
Our priority will be action in affected areas, efforts to ensure the rights of victims in a sustainable manner, and support to national authorities that are willing and able to prioritise mine action.
In addition, we will continue to support the important monitoring work done by the civil society and the ICRC.
In addition, we will continue to support the important monitoring work done by the civil society and the ICRC.
In conclusion, let me concur with those who have expressed their support to the proposed outcome documents from this Conference: the revision of our programme of work and committee structure, the Maputo Action Plan and The Maputo declaration on a mine free world.
In conclusion, let me concur with those who have expressed their support to the proposed outcome documents from this Conference: the revision of our programme of work and committee structure, the Maputo Action Plan and The Maputo declaration on a mine free world.
Let me also add that the cooperation we have had with the Mozambican team, both in Geneva and in Maputo, has been excellent.
Let me also add that the cooperation we have had with the Mozambican team, both in Geneva and in Maputo, has been excellent.
Finally Mr President, on behalf of Norway, I would like to congratulate Mozambique, both on hosting this successful conference and on successfully meeting its obligations to clear all mined areas.
Finally Mr President, on behalf of Norway, I would like to congratulate Mozambique, both on hosting this successful conference and on successfully meeting its obligations to clear all mined areas.
Intervention at the Third Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention
Innlegg på konferanse for Minekonvensjonen
Maputo, 26 June 2014
Maputo, 26. juni 2014
Interview in fortnightly review Free Europe
Intervju i tidsskriftet "Free Europe" 1941
Interview in fortnightly review Free Europe, London, x.
Intervju i tidsskriftet Free Europe.
May 1941.
London, mai 1941.
Speech at INTPOW’s 1st Offshore Wind Supply Chain Conference
Tale på INTPOW’s 1st Offshore Wind Supply Chain Conference
INTPOW’s 1st Offshore Wind Supply Chain Conference, 23.03.2010
INTPOW’s 1st Offshore Wind Supply Chain Conference, 23.03.2010
Ladies and Gentlemen, First I will like apologize for this late change in the programme.
Ladies and Gentlemen, First I will like apologize for this late change in the programme.
The Minister regrets very much that he could not attend this morning, due to unforeseen and pressing commitments.
The Minister regrets very much that he could not attend this morning, due to unforeseen and pressing commitments.
Today’s seminar on offshore wind is a very timely event.
Today’s seminar on offshore wind is a very timely event.
The North Sea offshore wind resources are substantial and many countries have developed ambitious plans for exploiting them.
The North Sea offshore wind resources are substantial and many countries have developed ambitious plans for exploiting them.
This is a window of opportunity for the Norwegian offshore wind supply industry.
This is a window of opportunity for the Norwegian offshore wind supply industry.
Furthermore, the event coincides very well with the Norwegian Parliament’s recent enactment of a major new piece of legislation on the development of offshore energy.
Furthermore, the event coincides very well with the Norwegian Parliament’s recent enactment of a major new piece of legislation on the development of offshore energy.
Before I move on I would like to thank Intpow, the organizers of the seminar.
Before I move on I would like to thank Intpow, the organizers of the seminar.
The Minister had the pleasure of giving the opening address at the official launching of Intpow in June last year.
The Minister had the pleasure of giving the opening address at the official launching of Intpow in June last year.
Intpow is charged with the important task of promoting renewable energy capabilities in international markets.
Intpow is charged with the important task of promoting renewable energy capabilities in international markets.
The Ministry is a partner and sponsor of Intpow.
The Ministry is a partner and sponsor of Intpow.
Global perspective – the role of wind power In a global perspective, one fifth of the population lacks access to electricity.
Global perspective – the role of wind power In a global perspective, one fifth of the population lacks access to electricity.
The twin challenges posed by climate change and securing enough energy for people are probably the most important challenges of our lifetime.
The twin challenges posed by climate change and securing enough energy for people are probably the most important challenges of our lifetime.
Increased use of renewable energy is one very important part of the answer to these challenges.
Increased use of renewable energy is one very important part of the answer to these challenges.
There is a substantial potential for increasing this share, and because of its availability wind power will play an important role.
There is a substantial potential for increasing this share, and because of its availability wind power will play an important role.
The world’s wind power capacity grew by 32 per cent in 2009, the highest rate since 2001.
The world’s wind power capacity grew by 32 per cent in 2009, the highest rate since 2001.
More than 38 Gigawatt were added, bringing the total installations up to 159 Gigawatt.
More than 38 Gigawatt were added, bringing the total installations up to 159 Gigawatt.
When it comes to offshore wind capacity, UK became the leading country in the world in 2009.
When it comes to offshore wind capacity, UK became the leading country in the world in 2009.
This is an impressive achievement.
This is an impressive achievement.
Even if the installation of offshore wind capacity is still relatively small compared to onshore wind, we expect the offshore wind market to continue to develop rapidly.
Even if the installation of offshore wind capacity is still relatively small compared to onshore wind, we expect the offshore wind market to continue to develop rapidly.
The offshore wind potential is very substantial and wind turbines offshore seem to be more publicly acceptable than onshore.
The offshore wind potential is very substantial and wind turbines offshore seem to be more publicly acceptable than onshore.
We do however need to get the technology and economy in these projects right.
We do however need to get the technology and economy in these projects right.
Here the Norwegian supply industry can play an important role building on our offshore competence.
Here the Norwegian supply industry can play an important role building on our offshore competence.
Norway and Europe Norway has been a major producer of hydropower for more than one hundred years.
Norway and Europe Norway has been a major producer of hydropower for more than one hundred years.
We have in addition 40 years of experience from oil and gas development in the North Sea, adjacent to the UK sector.
We have in addition 40 years of experience from oil and gas development in the North Sea, adjacent to the UK sector.
Offshore wind power development is relevant for Norway because of three fundamental reasons: • For the first, we have vast offshore wind resources, • For the second, we have 50 per cent of Europe’s hydropower reservoir capacity and • For the third we have the industrial know-how in important areas.
Offshore wind power development is relevant for Norway because of three fundamental reasons: • For the first, we have vast offshore wind resources, • For the second, we have 50 per cent of Europe’s hydropower reservoir capacity and • For the third we have the industrial know-how in important areas.
Through combining our hydropower storage capacity with stronger interconnections, offshore wind power from the Norwegian Continental shelf may become a major source of supply for clean electricity to Europe.
Through combining our hydropower storage capacity with stronger interconnections, offshore wind power from the Norwegian Continental shelf may become a major source of supply for clean electricity to Europe.
Government policies Our vision is that offshore wind energy should become the next chapter in the great story of our energy industry.
Government policies Our vision is that offshore wind energy should become the next chapter in the great story of our energy industry.
However, future large-scale development of offshore renewable energy production presents us with a number of challenges.
However, future large-scale development of offshore renewable energy production presents us with a number of challenges.
We politicians must do our part, and so far we have delivered on a range of issues.
We politicians must do our part, and so far we have delivered on a range of issues.
To illustrate, I will highlight the following:
To illustrate, I will highlight the following:
• Legal framework An appropriate and efficient legal and regulatory framework is a necessary basis for developing this branch of the “green” energy sector.
• Legal framework An appropriate and efficient legal and regulatory framework is a necessary basis for developing this branch of the “green” energy sector.
We are very pleased that Parliament less than two weeks ago enacted the Ministry’s Draft Bill on Offshore renewable energy.
We are very pleased that Parliament less than two weeks ago enacted the Ministry’s Draft Bill on Offshore renewable energy.
We are confident that this will be seen as a historic milestone 50 years from now.
We are confident that this will be seen as a historic milestone 50 years from now.
This piece of legislation will hopefully be compared to the concession acts for hydropower 100 years ago and the petroleum legislation put in place 40 years ago.
This piece of legislation will hopefully be compared to the concession acts for hydropower 100 years ago and the petroleum legislation put in place 40 years ago.
The new Act and the accompanying National Strategy point out the direction for the long-term efforts needed in the offshore wind power sector.
The new Act and the accompanying National Strategy point out the direction for the long-term efforts needed in the offshore wind power sector.
We want to use this as a basis to develop new technologies and sustain a thriving energy industry.
We want to use this as a basis to develop new technologies and sustain a thriving energy industry.
• Offshore Grid Cooperation There will be little utilization of offshore energy sources without a parallel development of a grid system that can transport the electricity.
• Offshore Grid Cooperation There will be little utilization of offshore energy sources without a parallel development of a grid system that can transport the electricity.
This is a challenge facing all nations.
This is a challenge facing all nations.
International cooperation will therefore play an important role.
International cooperation will therefore play an important role.