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The Arctic states – with valuable contributions from the Arctic Council observer states – have shown that we are able to work together to find solutions to common challenges.
The Arctic states – with valuable contributions from the Arctic Council observer states – have shown that we are able to work together to find solutions to common challenges.
This also goes for Norway’s neighbour – Russia.
This also goes for Norway’s neighbour – Russia.
We have a long history of constructive neighbourly cooperation.
We have a long history of constructive neighbourly cooperation.
Russia’s violations of international law in Ukraine have, however, affected our relations.
Russia’s violations of international law in Ukraine have, however, affected our relations.
Norway has implemented the same restrictive measures against Russia as the EU.
Norway has implemented the same restrictive measures against Russia as the EU.
For Norway, it is important to stand together with other European countries and allies, to defend basic principles of international law.
For Norway, it is important to stand together with other European countries and allies, to defend basic principles of international law.
Nevertheless, it is important to continue to cooperate on important issues such as search and rescue, the management of fish stocks, environmental protection, nuclear safety, maritime safety, and Coast Guard and Border Guard activities.
Nevertheless, it is important to continue to cooperate on important issues such as search and rescue, the management of fish stocks, environmental protection, nuclear safety, maritime safety, and Coast Guard and Border Guard activities.
It is a great asset for the Arctic states that non-Arctic states are showing increased interest in the region.
It is a great asset for the Arctic states that non-Arctic states are showing increased interest in the region.
Norway welcomed new observers to the Arctic Council at the 2013 Ministerial, where the Arctic family was extended to include several Asian countries.
Norway welcomed new observers to the Arctic Council at the 2013 Ministerial, where the Arctic family was extended to include several Asian countries.
The Arctic has become an arena for cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia.
The Arctic has become an arena for cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia.
This presents us with new opportunities.
This presents us with new opportunities.
Norway will also continue to work for the swift formalisation of the EU’s observer status.
Norway will also continue to work for the swift formalisation of the EU’s observer status.
In response to the increased international interest in the Arctic, we need robust regional development in the north, based on knowledge and innovation.
In response to the increased international interest in the Arctic, we need robust regional development in the north, based on knowledge and innovation.
The Arctic is not a homogenous region.
The Arctic is not a homogenous region.
Due to the North Atlantic Current, temperature and ice conditions in the – mostly ice-free – Norwegian part of the Arctic are vastly different from those of the Alaskan, part for example.
Due to the North Atlantic Current, temperature and ice conditions in the – mostly ice-free – Norwegian part of the Arctic are vastly different from those of the Alaskan, part for example.
Climatic conditions and the level of human activity vary greatly across the region.
Climatic conditions and the level of human activity vary greatly across the region.
At the same time, Arctic states also share many of the same challenges, which underpin the need for cooperation and knowledge-sharing between the peoples of the north.
At the same time, Arctic states also share many of the same challenges, which underpin the need for cooperation and knowledge-sharing between the peoples of the north.
The Norwegian Government aims to promote sustainable business development in the north.
The Norwegian Government aims to promote sustainable business development in the north.
We are working towards that goal every day, and have initiated various schemes to enhance trans-border business cooperation, including seed funds to stimulate activity in the north.
We are working towards that goal every day, and have initiated various schemes to enhance trans-border business cooperation, including seed funds to stimulate activity in the north.
These efforts are targeted at industries with growth potential, like the maritime sector, the seafood industry, the mineral industry, tourism, space technology, and of course the oil and gas and the fisheries sectors.
These efforts are targeted at industries with growth potential, like the maritime sector, the seafood industry, the mineral industry, tourism, space technology, and of course the oil and gas and the fisheries sectors.
Space technology is one area in which the region is already a world leader.
Space technology is one area in which the region is already a world leader.
The high latitude, Northern Norway and the Svalbard archipelago, is an asset when it comes to space technology.
The high latitude, Northern Norway and the Svalbard archipelago, is an asset when it comes to space technology.
Several research centres in Northern Norway make up the Norwegian space research cluster.
Several research centres in Northern Norway make up the Norwegian space research cluster.
Our aim is to make the Norwegian Arctic one of the most innovative regions in the world, driving growth and prosperity on the basis of knowledge and science.
Our aim is to make the Norwegian Arctic one of the most innovative regions in the world, driving growth and prosperity on the basis of knowledge and science.
The region has always been a stronghold of traditional knowledge, and it is important to maintain a close dialogue with the indigenous peoples.
The region has always been a stronghold of traditional knowledge, and it is important to maintain a close dialogue with the indigenous peoples.
We want to build on existing experience and capacity when developing scientific institutions and cooperation.
We want to build on existing experience and capacity when developing scientific institutions and cooperation.
We have a common interest in carrying out research in the polar regions.
We have a common interest in carrying out research in the polar regions.
Future climatic and environmental challenges need extensive international research cooperation.
Future climatic and environmental challenges need extensive international research cooperation.
The EU’s contribution to Arctic research has been substantial.
The EU’s contribution to Arctic research has been substantial.
It is evident that we share the notion that knowledge about the Arctic is paramount.
It is evident that we share the notion that knowledge about the Arctic is paramount.
For decades scientists from European countries have conducted research on the Svalbard archipelago,
For decades scientists from European countries have conducted research on the Svalbard archipelago,
Favourable natural conditions, easy accessibility and well-developed infrastructure and logistics make Svalbard a highly attractive platform for research cooperation in the Arctic.
Favourable natural conditions, easy accessibility and well-developed infrastructure and logistics make Svalbard a highly attractive platform for research cooperation in the Arctic.
The Norwegian Government intends to strengthen coordination and sharing of infrastructure with a view to further developing Svalbard as a platform for international research cooperation.
The Norwegian Government intends to strengthen coordination and sharing of infrastructure with a view to further developing Svalbard as a platform for international research cooperation.
Coordinated efforts will also lessen the human footprint in this vulnerable polar environment.
Coordinated efforts will also lessen the human footprint in this vulnerable polar environment.
Responsible resource management is the key to sustainable economic growth in the north.
Responsible resource management is the key to sustainable economic growth in the north.
This means that we must make sure that both new and traditional industries can live side by side, not least that fisheries and the oil and gas activities can coexist.
This means that we must make sure that both new and traditional industries can live side by side, not least that fisheries and the oil and gas activities can coexist.
Norway is very aware that it is responsible, together with Russia, for the sustainable management of the world’s largest cod stock in the Barents Sea.
Norway is very aware that it is responsible, together with Russia, for the sustainable management of the world’s largest cod stock in the Barents Sea.
If well-managed, it will continue to be an economic asset for everyone involved in the fish industry.
If well-managed, it will continue to be an economic asset for everyone involved in the fish industry.
But even more important: It will contribute to a healthy diet for generations to come.
But even more important: It will contribute to a healthy diet for generations to come.
This is why we work hard not only to promote robust regional development, based on knowledge and innovation, but also to promote responsible resource management, based on an ecosystem and science-based approach, including integrated ocean management plans.
This is why we work hard not only to promote robust regional development, based on knowledge and innovation, but also to promote responsible resource management, based on an ecosystem and science-based approach, including integrated ocean management plans.
Vulnerable areas are carefully managed, and research on the effects of climate change on living resources is a high priority.
Vulnerable areas are carefully managed, and research on the effects of climate change on living resources is a high priority.
In 2013, the cod quota in the Barents Sea was at a record high of 1 million tonnes, with an export value of nearly USD 1 billion.
In 2013, the cod quota in the Barents Sea was at a record high of 1 million tonnes, with an export value of nearly USD 1 billion.
From 2013 to 2014 the export value of cod species in Norwegian waters increased by 20 %.
From 2013 to 2014 the export value of cod species in Norwegian waters increased by 20 %.
This is due to our sound management (together with Russia) of fish stocks in the Barents Sea, based on scientific data.
This is due to our sound management (together with Russia) of fish stocks in the Barents Sea, based on scientific data.
The only sound basis.
The only sound basis.
The global demand for energy will increase by 35–40 % over the next 20 years, according to the International Energy Agency.
The global demand for energy will increase by 35–40 % over the next 20 years, according to the International Energy Agency.
As other parts of the Arctic become more accessible, we will be able to produce more energy from the region.
As other parts of the Arctic become more accessible, we will be able to produce more energy from the region.
Both fluctuations in oil prices and the need to cut emissions are stimulating innovation and the development of new technology.
Both fluctuations in oil prices and the need to cut emissions are stimulating innovation and the development of new technology.
Oil and gas will continue to be an important part of the global energy mix, while there are promising signs of increases in the share of renewable energy.
Oil and gas will continue to be an important part of the global energy mix, while there are promising signs of increases in the share of renewable energy.
There have been oil and gas activities in the Norwegian Arctic for decades, and there is now increasing activity in the Barents Sea as well.
There have been oil and gas activities in the Norwegian Arctic for decades, and there is now increasing activity in the Barents Sea as well.
The most recent development is Goliat, which will start production this summer.
The most recent development is Goliat, which will start production this summer.
Goliat is the first cylindrical floating, production, storage and offloading facility on the Norwegian continental shelf, and is tailored for the Arctic conditions.
Goliat is the first cylindrical floating, production, storage and offloading facility on the Norwegian continental shelf, and is tailored for the Arctic conditions.
The Norwegian oil and gas sector complies with the strictest environmental and security standards in the world.
The Norwegian oil and gas sector complies with the strictest environmental and security standards in the world.
Global warming is not primarily caused by oil and gas activities in the Arctic, but rather by emissions from activities all over the world.
Global warming is not primarily caused by oil and gas activities in the Arctic, but rather by emissions from activities all over the world.
But the impacts of climate change are particularly visible in the Arctic.
But the impacts of climate change are particularly visible in the Arctic.
In the long term, the fate of the Arctic environment – and the pace of global climate change – depends on our collective efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In the long term, the fate of the Arctic environment – and the pace of global climate change – depends on our collective efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Arctic Ocean will probably become virtually ice-free in this century.
The Arctic Ocean will probably become virtually ice-free in this century.
Over the last two decades, the Arctic ice sheets have been losing mass.
Over the last two decades, the Arctic ice sheets have been losing mass.
Almost all glaciers worldwide have continued to shrink (IPCC’s 5th Assessment Report).
Almost all glaciers worldwide have continued to shrink (IPCC’s 5th Assessment Report).
We know that the changes taking place in the Arctic will not be confined to the Arctic.
We know that the changes taking place in the Arctic will not be confined to the Arctic.
The global effects of the climate change observed in the Arctic are serious.
The global effects of the climate change observed in the Arctic are serious.
As the Arctic warms, monsoon weather patterns are expected to change.
As the Arctic warms, monsoon weather patterns are expected to change.
The melting of polar ice will cause rising sea levels globally and accelerate global warming.
The melting of polar ice will cause rising sea levels globally and accelerate global warming.
The Arctic is a barometer for global climate change.
The Arctic is a barometer for global climate change.
Clearly, the changes taking place in the Arctic are a call for action.
Clearly, the changes taking place in the Arctic are a call for action.
They should give momentum to the ongoing international negotiations.
They should give momentum to the ongoing international negotiations.
They should spur the COP21 process forward, and provide an incentive for a strong agreement at the Climate Change Conference in Paris later this year.
They should spur the COP21 process forward, and provide an incentive for a strong agreement at the Climate Change Conference in Paris later this year.
We all have an important role to play in mobilising action to address one of the world’s greatest challenges.
We all have an important role to play in mobilising action to address one of the world’s greatest challenges.
A concerted effort is essential.
A concerted effort is essential.
I am proud of the way Arctic states have addressed challenges in the region and enhanced their cooperation.
I am proud of the way Arctic states have addressed challenges in the region and enhanced their cooperation.
We have worked together in areas such as resource management, climate change and the environment.
We have worked together in areas such as resource management, climate change and the environment.
And we will continue to work together.
And we will continue to work together.
We look forward to strengthening our cooperation with the EU in the COP21 process and in forums such as the Arctic Council, the Council of the Baltic Sea States and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council.
We look forward to strengthening our cooperation with the EU in the COP21 process and in forums such as the Arctic Council, the Council of the Baltic Sea States and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council.
We need to balance our responsibility to protect this fragile environment with our responsibility to facilitate sustainable livelihoods for the peoples in the region.
We need to balance our responsibility to protect this fragile environment with our responsibility to facilitate sustainable livelihoods for the peoples in the region.
We also need to balance different economic interests in the region.
We also need to balance different economic interests in the region.
Knowledge is the key.
Knowledge is the key.
The Arctic is complex and we need to understand it better.
The Arctic is complex and we need to understand it better.
Scientific research will be essential for developing future solutions.
Scientific research will be essential for developing future solutions.
A statement by Fridtjof Nansen takes us to the core of Norway’s approach to the Arctic: “The great thing in human life is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.”
A statement by Fridtjof Nansen takes us to the core of Norway’s approach to the Arctic: “The great thing in human life is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.”
As we move forward in the Arctic, we must be guided by knowledge, responsibility, international cooperation and respect for universal values and principles.
As we move forward in the Arctic, we must be guided by knowledge, responsibility, international cooperation and respect for universal values and principles.
Norway’s Arctic Policy
Norges politikk i Arktis
Brussels, 15 June 2015
Brussel, 15. juni 2015
These resources include petroleum and could offer major opportunities for value creation,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Disse ressursene, som inkluderer petroleum, representerer potensielt store verdier, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The project, which is entitled 'A transatlantic innovation arena for sustainable development in the Arctic' will be implemented in the period 2016-2020 by the research company Akvaplan-niva in Tromsø.
Prosjektet «En transatlantisk innovasjonsarena for bærekraftig utvikling i Arktis» vil gjennomføres i perioden 2016-2020 av forskningsinstitusjonen Akvaplan-niva i Tromsø.
The main partners are the University of Tromsø, the Institute of Marine Research, the International Research Institute of Stavanger and the Canadian governmental body Fisheries and Ocean Canada.
Hovedpartnere er Universitetet i Tromsø, Havforskningsinstituttet, International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS) og Canadas statlige etat for havforvaltning (Fisheries and Ocean Canada).
Norway supports project to reduce environmental risk in Arctic waters
Støtter prosjekt for å redusere miljørisiko i arktiske farvann
'The overall goal for Norway’s Arctic policy is to ensure that the Arctic remains an area of peace, stability and international cooperation, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende at Arctic Frontiers.
- The overall goal for Norway’s Arctic policy is to ensure that the Arctic remains an area of peace, stability and international cooperation, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sitt åpningsinnlegg under Arctic Frontiers.
Dear friends of the Arctic,
Dear friends of the Arctic,
As the geopolitical map is shifting, the international community is increasingly looking to the East and South.
As the geopolitical map is shifting, the international community is increasingly looking to the East and South.
China is already the world’s second largest economy.
China is already the world’s second largest economy.
Seven of the ten fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa.
Seven of the ten fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa.
At the same time, natural resources, new trade routes and increased human activity have provided new opportunities in the north.
At the same time, natural resources, new trade routes and increased human activity have provided new opportunities in the north.
This has led to increased international interest.
This has led to increased international interest.
We can see this clearly in Norway too.
We can see this clearly in Norway too.
When I started in politics, many of us had the feeling that politicians in the north were looking to the south.
When I started in politics, many of us had the feeling that politicians in the north were looking to the south.
Now we are definitely looking to the north.
Now we are definitely looking to the north.
The Arctic Frontiers conference is a response to the increased international interest in the region.
The Arctic Frontiers conference is a response to the increased international interest in the region.
With 1400 participants from over 30 countries, Arctic Frontiers has established itself as the key annual meeting place for discussing the Arctic.
With 1400 participants from over 30 countries, Arctic Frontiers has established itself as the key annual meeting place for discussing the Arctic.
The conference reflects the importance of the Arctic.
The conference reflects the importance of the Arctic.
It is a pleasure to be here.
It is a pleasure to be here.
In this rapidly changing world, our ability to respond adequately is being tested, time and again.
In this rapidly changing world, our ability to respond adequately is being tested, time and again.
However, what should not be changing are our common values and principles.
However, what should not be changing are our common values and principles.
These values have brought us far.
These values have brought us far.
World trade is eight times what it was in 1970.
World trade is eight times what it was in 1970.
Extreme poverty has been reduced by two thirds.
Extreme poverty has been reduced by two thirds.
Never before have so many people experienced prosperity.
Never before have so many people experienced prosperity.
Let us continue to uphold these values.
Let us continue to uphold these values.
Democracy.
Democracy.
The rule of law.
The rule of law.
Trade.
Trade.
Cooperation.
Cooperation.
In the Arctic, too, these values and principles have served us well.
In the Arctic, too, these values and principles have served us well.
10 % of Norway’s population lives north of the Arctic Circle.
10 % of Norway’s population lives north of the Arctic Circle.
80 % of our sea areas are located north of the Arctic Circle.
80 % of our sea areas are located north of the Arctic Circle.
As a nation of seafarers and fishermen, Norwegians have always lived off the sea.
As a nation of seafarers and fishermen, Norwegians have always lived off the sea.
Polar exploration is an integral part of our national identity.
Polar exploration is an integral part of our national identity.
Almost 90 % of our export revenues come from resources and economic activity and in our sea areas.
Almost 90 % of our export revenues come from resources and economic activity and in our sea areas.
Our long coastline, traditions and innovation go hand in hand.
Our long coastline, traditions and innovation go hand in hand.
The people of the North are crucial for our High North policy.
The people of the North are crucial for our High North policy.
Indigenous peoples of the north, represented here by the president of the Sámediggi (Sami parliament), Aili Keskitalo, have an important role to play.
Indigenous peoples of the north, represented here by the president of the Sámediggi (Sami parliament), Aili Keskitalo, have an important role to play.
Thank you, madam president, for your inspirational words.
Thank you, madam president, for your inspirational words.
For Norway, the High North remains a key foreign policy priority.
For Norway, the High North remains a key foreign policy priority.
Peace, stability and international cooperation are needed to ensure value creation and sustainable development in the Arctic.
Peace, stability and international cooperation are needed to ensure value creation and sustainable development in the Arctic.
This is clearly the case in the Arctic.
This is clearly the case in the Arctic.