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This is having a major impact on marine ecosystems and the lives of indigenous peoples who depend on the ice for hunting and travel.
This is having a major impact on marine ecosystems and the lives of indigenous peoples who depend on the ice for hunting and travel.
However, this will also open up opportunities for commercial activities like shipping, extraction of oil and gas, fisheries and tourism.
However, this will also open up opportunities for commercial activities like shipping, extraction of oil and gas, fisheries and tourism.
These activities create new technical, environmental and political challenges that will have to be dealt with.
These activities create new technical, environmental and political challenges that will have to be dealt with.
The need for sustainable management
The need for sustainable management
The Arctic states have a huge responsibility.
The Arctic states have a huge responsibility.
What happens in the Arctic is of global importance.
What happens in the Arctic is of global importance.
The world population is projected to reach 9 billion by 2050.
The world population is projected to reach 9 billion by 2050.
There will clearly be an increased demand for food, energy and other resources.
There will clearly be an increased demand for food, energy and other resources.
Therefore, sustainable management of the oceans to ensure the production of food is of crucial importance.
Therefore, sustainable management of the oceans to ensure the production of food is of crucial importance.
We must explore new resources and expect that the international community will utilise the High North in new ways.
We must explore new resources and expect that the international community will utilise the High North in new ways.
The precautionary principle and sustainability are our main principles.
The precautionary principle and sustainability are our main principles.
In addition, protection of certain areas will have to be considered.
In addition, protection of certain areas will have to be considered.
In the attempt to halt the loss of marine biodiversity, Norway has endorsed the goal of establishing an international network of Marine Protected Areas.
In the attempt to halt the loss of marine biodiversity, Norway has endorsed the goal of establishing an international network of Marine Protected Areas.
In general, however, I do believe that it is possible to maintain ecosystem health and productivity and at the same time harvest living marine resources in a sustainable way.
In general, however, I do believe that it is possible to maintain ecosystem health and productivity and at the same time harvest living marine resources in a sustainable way.
Establishing Marine Protected Areas is not synonymous with establishing “no-take” reserves.
Establishing Marine Protected Areas is not synonymous with establishing “no-take” reserves.
Robust legal framework
Robust legal framework
These issues will have to be addressed by the Arctic states.
These issues will have to be addressed by the Arctic states.
It will be a delicate balancing act.
It will be a delicate balancing act.
Let me at this stage underline two vital elements in the framework for Arctic cooperation.
Let me at this stage underline two vital elements in the framework for Arctic cooperation.
The Arctic is by no means an ungoverned area.
The Arctic is by no means an ungoverned area.
The fact that the sea ice is retreating doesn’t change this.
The fact that the sea ice is retreating doesn’t change this.
The region is already covered by the principles and regulations enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in addition to various environmental and fisheries agreements, rules of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other general regulations.
The region is already covered by the principles and regulations enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in addition to various environmental and fisheries agreements, rules of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other general regulations.
More than 150 states are party to the Law of the Sea Convention.
More than 150 states are party to the Law of the Sea Convention.
It reflects international customary law on a broad range of key issues.
It reflects international customary law on a broad range of key issues.
In addition to refining the existing legal structure, there is a need to strengthen cooperation in specific areas and to develop political dialogue.
In addition to refining the existing legal structure, there is a need to strengthen cooperation in specific areas and to develop political dialogue.
Maintaining the situation of low tension is vital for this process.
Maintaining the situation of low tension is vital for this process.
The Arctic today is a region characterised by close cooperation and the absence of conflict, an area of peace and stability.
The Arctic today is a region characterised by close cooperation and the absence of conflict, an area of peace and stability.
Our primary responsibility is to maintain this favourable situation.
Our primary responsibility is to maintain this favourable situation.
Political dialogue
Political dialogue
The Arctic Council is the only regional body that includes all Arctic states, indigenous peoples and relevant observers, and is thus an important tool.
The Arctic Council is the only regional body that includes all Arctic states, indigenous peoples and relevant observers, and is thus an important tool.
Norway is very pleased that we have been able to develop the Arctic Council into an efficient body for discussions and policy initiatives in such a short time.
Norway is very pleased that we have been able to develop the Arctic Council into an efficient body for discussions and policy initiatives in such a short time.
In recent years, we have had extensive discussions on the role of observers in the Arctic Council.
In recent years, we have had extensive discussions on the role of observers in the Arctic Council.
It is Norway’s view that the Arctic Council is served by having officially sanctioned observers.
It is Norway’s view that the Arctic Council is served by having officially sanctioned observers.
Formalisation of the status of observers strengthens the undisputed role of the Arctic Council as the leading Arctic circumpolar body.
Formalisation of the status of observers strengthens the undisputed role of the Arctic Council as the leading Arctic circumpolar body.
Everyone agrees that the observers are important partners.
Everyone agrees that the observers are important partners.
We will continue to discuss how to give them a better role in the work of the Council.
We will continue to discuss how to give them a better role in the work of the Council.
In 2007 we established a secretariat for the Arctic Council here in Tromsø.
In 2007 we established a secretariat for the Arctic Council here in Tromsø.
I congratulate the secretariat on its achievements, and on the way it has added value to the work of the Arctic Council.
I congratulate the secretariat on its achievements, and on the way it has added value to the work of the Arctic Council.
Norway, Denmark and Sweden have agreed that the secretariat should continue to operate at least up to the 2013 Ministerial Meeting.
Norway, Denmark and Sweden have agreed that the secretariat should continue to operate at least up to the 2013 Ministerial Meeting.
I sincerely hope that the secretariat will have proven its value by then, and that it will continue in Tromsø on a permanent basis.
I sincerely hope that the secretariat will have proven its value by then, and that it will continue in Tromsø on a permanent basis.
The Council does not take formal decisions.
The Council does not take formal decisions.
Its role is decision-shaping rather than decision-making.
Its role is decision-shaping rather than decision-making.
It has proven itself to be an efficient instrument for providing guidelines, best practices and knowledge for other international forums where decisions are made.
It has proven itself to be an efficient instrument for providing guidelines, best practices and knowledge for other international forums where decisions are made.
And I think it is important to strengthen this work further.
And I think it is important to strengthen this work further.
Areas for Arctic cooperation
Areas for Arctic cooperation
Let us now leave the general discussion on legal structures and political bodies and focus on some of the specific areas of cooperation.
Let us now leave the general discussion on legal structures and political bodies and focus on some of the specific areas of cooperation.
Shipping
Shipping
Less ice in the Arctic Ocean means that new sea areas are opening up.
Less ice in the Arctic Ocean means that new sea areas are opening up.
Potential new shipping routes could reduce the transport distance between Western Europe and Asia by about 50%.
Potential new shipping routes could reduce the transport distance between Western Europe and Asia by about 50%.
Increased shipping activity must be met with a combination of requirements for ships navigating the area and the establishment of an adequate maritime infrastructure.
Increased shipping activity must be met with a combination of requirements for ships navigating the area and the establishment of an adequate maritime infrastructure.
It is difficult to construct a reliable traditional system of navigation in the polar areas.
It is difficult to construct a reliable traditional system of navigation in the polar areas.
Therefore, development of virtual aids to navigation in the Arctic should be given high priority.
Therefore, development of virtual aids to navigation in the Arctic should be given high priority.
With regard to infrastructure, electronic navigation systems are already in place.
With regard to infrastructure, electronic navigation systems are already in place.
Today, both the American and Russian global satellite navigation systems – GPS and GLONASS – are in operation.
Today, both the American and Russian global satellite navigation systems – GPS and GLONASS – are in operation.
In addition, a new European global system – Galileo –,as well as a Chinese system are being established.
In addition, a new European global system – Galileo –,as well as a Chinese system are being established.
Monitoring and surveillance will be important preventive measures to ensure cost-effective, safe and secure transport by sea.
Monitoring and surveillance will be important preventive measures to ensure cost-effective, safe and secure transport by sea.
But the challenge here is, of course, to combine and integrate existing and new systems, both regionally and globally.
But the challenge here is, of course, to combine and integrate existing and new systems, both regionally and globally.
Norway and the other circumpolar nations are currently addressing this issue within the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).
Norway and the other circumpolar nations are currently addressing this issue within the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).
Monitoring sea transport and routing measures are important to make shipping activities safer and more efficient.
Monitoring sea transport and routing measures are important to make shipping activities safer and more efficient.
I would also like to mention an exciting new project that we have high hopes for – a monitoring and warning system in the High North, called Barents Watch.
I would also like to mention an exciting new project that we have high hopes for – a monitoring and warning system in the High North, called Barents Watch.
The purpose of the system is to gather data from various sector systems and make real-time and historical data available in a single integrated system.
The purpose of the system is to gather data from various sector systems and make real-time and historical data available in a single integrated system.
This will give us new insights and make it possible to take more preventive action, and thus utilise and govern this area in a more efficient way.
This will give us new insights and make it possible to take more preventive action, and thus utilise and govern this area in a more efficient way.
Another reason for increased traffic in the region is the growing interest in petroleum resources in the High North.
Another reason for increased traffic in the region is the growing interest in petroleum resources in the High North.
This activity and its related transport needs will increase the risk of oil spills.
This activity and its related transport needs will increase the risk of oil spills.
Oil spills and other accidents are particularly difficult to handle in the Arctic.
Oil spills and other accidents are particularly difficult to handle in the Arctic.
It is therefore crucial to reduce this risk.
It is therefore crucial to reduce this risk.
We already have a good partnership with Russia, and are eager to develop regional cooperation further.
We already have a good partnership with Russia, and are eager to develop regional cooperation further.
This should include joint efforts both in the field of research and in the establishment of appropriate preparedness and response instruments.
This should include joint efforts both in the field of research and in the establishment of appropriate preparedness and response instruments.
Renewable energy and the development of new technologies
Renewable energy and the development of new technologies
However, the role of the oceans as a source of energy is not limited to oil and gas.
However, the role of the oceans as a source of energy is not limited to oil and gas.
Examples in this area include the production of renewable energy such as tidal and wave power and establishment of offshore wind farms.
Examples in this area include the production of renewable energy such as tidal and wave power and establishment of offshore wind farms.
Marine bioprospecting
Marine bioprospecting
In other words, we recognise an increased interest in exploiting the seas in new ways.
In other words, we recognise an increased interest in exploiting the seas in new ways.
As the oceans contain some of the largest ecosystems, it is not surprising that marine bioprospecting is attracting increasing attention.
As the oceans contain some of the largest ecosystems, it is not surprising that marine bioprospecting is attracting increasing attention.
The Arctic environment with its combination of extreme temperature and special light conditions has led to the evolution of organisms with unique properties.
The Arctic environment with its combination of extreme temperature and special light conditions has led to the evolution of organisms with unique properties.
These properties could be utilised in products and processes in a multitude of industries.
These properties could be utilised in products and processes in a multitude of industries.
In marine bioprospecting, Norway can combine its long tradition of harvesting resources from the sea with cutting edge marine science and biotechnology.
In marine bioprospecting, Norway can combine its long tradition of harvesting resources from the sea with cutting edge marine science and biotechnology.
This is an area of priority in the High North Strategy.
This is an area of priority in the High North Strategy.
The aim is to position Norway as an attractive partner in this area.
The aim is to position Norway as an attractive partner in this area.
The need for integrated management plans
The need for integrated management plans
As I have outlined, different stakeholders want access to the oceans in the High North.
As I have outlined, different stakeholders want access to the oceans in the High North.
Conflicts of interest may arise between these sectors, and must be handled in a responsible way.
Conflicts of interest may arise between these sectors, and must be handled in a responsible way.
The development of management plans based on robust knowledge will be crucial for our policy making.
The development of management plans based on robust knowledge will be crucial for our policy making.
The first such plan was the Norway’s integrated management plan for our part of the Barents Sea – Lofoten area from 2006.
The first such plan was the Norway’s integrated management plan for our part of the Barents Sea – Lofoten area from 2006.
This plan helps us to ensure the balanced co-existence of different industries, combining human activities with ambitious environmental goals.
This plan helps us to ensure the balanced co-existence of different industries, combining human activities with ambitious environmental goals.
Successful cooperation on fisheries
Successful cooperation on fisheries
The concept of sustainability has been the basis for Norwegian fishery policy for many years.
The concept of sustainability has been the basis for Norwegian fishery policy for many years.
This could explain why Norway is consistently ranked at the top when it comes to fisheries management.
This could explain why Norway is consistently ranked at the top when it comes to fisheries management.
I am sure that Minister Berg-Hansen would have been particularly proud to tell you about this.
I am sure that Minister Berg-Hansen would have been particularly proud to tell you about this.
The policy of sustainable marine resource management must be based on certain key principles: sustainable harvesting, consideration of the ecosystem, adequate regulations and an effective control and enforcement plan.
The policy of sustainable marine resource management must be based on certain key principles: sustainable harvesting, consideration of the ecosystem, adequate regulations and an effective control and enforcement plan.
The main objective here is to maintain viable fish stocks in both biological and economical terms.
The main objective here is to maintain viable fish stocks in both biological and economical terms.
However, these principles can be undermined by the discarding of fish and illegal fishing.
However, these principles can be undermined by the discarding of fish and illegal fishing.
In Norway we are particularly proud of the more than 30 years of fruitful cooperation between Norway and Russia on the management of joint stocks in the Barents Sea.
In Norway we are particularly proud of the more than 30 years of fruitful cooperation between Norway and Russia on the management of joint stocks in the Barents Sea.
This long-term collaboration on responsible management, research and control provides great benefits for fishermen and coastal communities on both sides of the border.
This long-term collaboration on responsible management, research and control provides great benefits for fishermen and coastal communities on both sides of the border.
It is an outstanding example of international cooperation in the field of fisheries.
It is an outstanding example of international cooperation in the field of fisheries.
And today we see that the biomass of cod is at the same high level as just after the Second World War.
And today we see that the biomass of cod is at the same high level as just after the Second World War.
This is truly an illustration of the fruits that can be harvested from good cooperation in the Arctic.
This is truly an illustration of the fruits that can be harvested from good cooperation in the Arctic.
As I mentioned earlier, there are a number of agreements regulating the various sectors.
As I mentioned earlier, there are a number of agreements regulating the various sectors.
Regional fisheries management organisations and arrangements, including the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and the Joint Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission, already cover parts of the Arctic Ocean.
Regional fisheries management organisations and arrangements, including the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and the Joint Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission, already cover parts of the Arctic Ocean.
Regional fisheries management organisations are the institutional framework for fisheries management on the high seas.
Regional fisheries management organisations are the institutional framework for fisheries management on the high seas.
This must also be the case for the Arctic Ocean.
This must also be the case for the Arctic Ocean.
I would also like to draw attention to the increasing need for research and data.
I would also like to draw attention to the increasing need for research and data.
A solid scientific foundation is essential for responsible utilisation of marine resources.
A solid scientific foundation is essential for responsible utilisation of marine resources.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is the key provider of scientific advice on the management of fish stocks in the North Atlantic.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is the key provider of scientific advice on the management of fish stocks in the North Atlantic.
Final comments
Final comments
Finally I would like to summarise by underlining that:
Finally I would like to summarise by underlining that:
- The international legal framework in the High North is well established and should be respected by all nations.
- The international legal framework in the High North is well established and should be respected by all nations.
- Peace and stability are essential to Arctic cooperation.
- Peace and stability are essential to Arctic cooperation.
- The Arctic Council has become a well-functioning decision-shaping body for Arctic affairs.
- The Arctic Council has become a well-functioning decision-shaping body for Arctic affairs.
- The Arctic seas are used for a variety of activities.
- The Arctic seas are used for a variety of activities.
Integrated ocean management is essential.
Integrated ocean management is essential.
- We have smoothly functioning cooperation on fisheries.
- We have smoothly functioning cooperation on fisheries.
I feel certain that the issues to be discussed this week will stimulate dialogue and connect people, giving rise to new ideas and collaboration.
I feel certain that the issues to be discussed this week will stimulate dialogue and connect people, giving rise to new ideas and collaboration.
This will put us in a better position to meet the challenges ahead and to take advantage of the benefits the oceans offer.
This will put us in a better position to meet the challenges ahead and to take advantage of the benefits the oceans offer.
Perhaps most important of all, this could motivate us to manage our resources sustainably both now and for the generations to come.
Perhaps most important of all, this could motivate us to manage our resources sustainably both now and for the generations to come.
I am delighted that so many experts and prominent guests from abroad have found time to attend this conference.
I am delighted that so many experts and prominent guests from abroad have found time to attend this conference.
I wish you every success and hope you find time to enjoy Tromsø and its beautiful scenery.
I wish you every success and hope you find time to enjoy Tromsø and its beautiful scenery.
Arctic Frontiers Conference
Arctic Frontiers Conference
Afghanistan.
Afghanistan.
Additional Norwegian troop contribution to ISAF
Nytt norsk styrkebidrag til ISAF
The Government has decided to respond positively with a request from NATO to increase Norway’s special forces contingent in the Kabul area.
Regjeringen har besluttet å imøtekomme en anmodning fra Nato om å øke styrkebidraget til ISAF i Kabul-området.
The Government has decided to respond positively with a request from NATO to increase Norway’s contribution to ISAF by providing a special forces contingent in the Kabul area.
Regjeringen har besluttet å imøtekomme en anmodning fra Nato om å øke styrkebidraget til ISAF, ved å stille en spesialstyrkeavdeling til disposisjon i Kabul-området.
They are not to be stationed in other parts of the country.
Styrken skal ikke stasjoneres i andre deler av landet.
A Norwegian special forces contingent will help to safeguard and support this comprehensive, balanced strategy.
En norsk spesialstyrkeavdeling vil bidra til å sikre og understøtte denne mer helhetlige og balanserte strategien.