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There is a real impact of warmer weather for the Arctic region, as Dr Winther presented to you, but let us not forget that the most dramatic consequences for people will not happen here in the High North – but rather in Africa – or elsewhere where the global weather patterns will go through dramatic changes.
There is a real impact of warmer weather for the Arctic region, as Dr Winther presented to you, but let us not forget that the most dramatic consequences for people will not happen here in the High North – but rather in Africa – or elsewhere where the global weather patterns will go through dramatic changes.
At the same time, the melting of the ice is also opening up new opportunities for international shipping (see map behind me).
At the same time, the melting of the ice is also opening up new opportunities for international shipping (see map behind me).
This may have important commercial implications.
This may have important commercial implications.
The journey from Shanghai to Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route, which runs along the coast of Russia, is 6 400 kilometres shorter than the route via the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, saving almost 40% of the time generally spent, close to 20% of the fuel – and of course money.
The journey from Shanghai to Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route, which runs along the coast of Russia, is 6 400 kilometres shorter than the route via the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, saving almost 40% of the time generally spent, close to 20% of the fuel – and of course money.
The Northern Sea Route would also make it possible to avoid bottlenecks like the Suez and Panama canals, and there are security benefits entailed in avoiding the Gulf of Aden.
The Northern Sea Route would also make it possible to avoid bottlenecks like the Suez and Panama canals, and there are security benefits entailed in avoiding the Gulf of Aden.
However, the seas are stormy and navigation is difficult due to fog, ice forming on the deck, and the need to pass through narrow, shallow straits, particularly along the “inner” Northern Sea Route along the Russian coast.
However, the seas are stormy and navigation is difficult due to fog, ice forming on the deck, and the need to pass through narrow, shallow straits, particularly along the “inner” Northern Sea Route along the Russian coast.
The sea ice conditions also vary from year to year, both in time and place.
The sea ice conditions also vary from year to year, both in time and place.
For the time being, ships going through the North Sea Route are reliant on icebreakers.
For the time being, ships going through the North Sea Route are reliant on icebreakers.
Last summer, a cargo ship (Nordic Barents), carrying 41 000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate, sailed successfully from Kirkenes in the north of Norway to China, accompanied by two icebreakers from the Russian company Atomflot.
Last summer, a cargo ship (Nordic Barents), carrying 41 000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate, sailed successfully from Kirkenes in the north of Norway to China, accompanied by two icebreakers from the Russian company Atomflot.
More knowledge is essential for addressing the challenges that Arctic shipping entails.
More knowledge is essential for addressing the challenges that Arctic shipping entails.
It is especially important to maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area.
It is especially important to maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area.
As I mentioned, for this reason, the Arctic Council Foreign Ministers signed at the meeting in Nuuk (in May) a legally binding agreement on cooperation on and coordination of search and rescue services.
As I mentioned, for this reason, the Arctic Council Foreign Ministers signed at the meeting in Nuuk (in May) a legally binding agreement on cooperation on and coordination of search and rescue services.
The “Barents Watch” project is also very interesting and relevant here.
The “Barents Watch” project is also very interesting and relevant here.
We are also developing new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in the Arctic, as well as clear guidelines for the training of personnel.
We are also developing new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in the Arctic, as well as clear guidelines for the training of personnel.
Together with all our partners represented here today and others, Norway is working actively through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region.
Together with all our partners represented here today and others, Norway is working actively through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region.
The development of Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities may be accompanied by a greater risk of oil spills.
The development of Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities may be accompanied by a greater risk of oil spills.
The Arctic Council has established a special task force with a mandate to negotiate an international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response, and define geographical areas of responsibility, mutual assistance procedures and logistics.
The Arctic Council has established a special task force with a mandate to negotiate an international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response, and define geographical areas of responsibility, mutual assistance procedures and logistics.
These measures show that the coastal states and the Arctic Council take a holistic approach to the sustainable use of the Arctic.
These measures show that the coastal states and the Arctic Council take a holistic approach to the sustainable use of the Arctic.
We are not focused exclusively on our rights but are conscious of our responsibilities as well.
We are not focused exclusively on our rights but are conscious of our responsibilities as well.
“High North – low tension”.
“High North – low tension”.
Slide: ”Blue green map”.
Slide: ”Blue green map”.
Finally – let me sum up, with my favourite map – but also by challenging something else – namely your “mental maps” – the predisposed views of relations and facts in the North.
Finally – let me sum up, with my favourite map – but also by challenging something else – namely your “mental maps” – the predisposed views of relations and facts in the North.
Because we see it constantly – that we define this region with “cold war instincts”.
Because we see it constantly – that we define this region with “cold war instincts”.
It is wise, of course, not to abandon assumptions without thoroughly examining them.
It is wise, of course, not to abandon assumptions without thoroughly examining them.
But here in the North, we need to do two things: remember why we had tensions and still may have tensions – but also look forward, towards the new realities that help shaping our room to work together.
But here in the North, we need to do two things: remember why we had tensions and still may have tensions – but also look forward, towards the new realities that help shaping our room to work together.
This is also why we regard Russia as a partner.
This is also why we regard Russia as a partner.
We all know that the High North used to be a “cold war theatre”, an area where military tensions could be felt, which was the focus of international attention.
We all know that the High North used to be a “cold war theatre”, an area where military tensions could be felt, which was the focus of international attention.
Times changed, and after the end of the Cold War the Arctic was gradually relegated to the background, until we again began to focus on the region due – mainly – to the consequences of climate change.
Times changed, and after the end of the Cold War the Arctic was gradually relegated to the background, until we again began to focus on the region due – mainly – to the consequences of climate change.
Today, the Arctic is a peaceful region.
Today, the Arctic is a peaceful region.
There are no military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived.
There are no military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived.
There are, however, challenges – and possibilities – we need to face and handle together – melting ice, sustainable use of natural resources, scientific cooperation, business opportunities, etc.
There are, however, challenges – and possibilities – we need to face and handle together – melting ice, sustainable use of natural resources, scientific cooperation, business opportunities, etc.
Greater interest in the region is not conducive to conflict.
Greater interest in the region is not conducive to conflict.
I therefore continue to brand our vision in this way: “High North – Low tension”.
I therefore continue to brand our vision in this way: “High North – Low tension”.
Our priority is to ensure that this continues to be the case despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail in the North.
Our priority is to ensure that this continues to be the case despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail in the North.
The policies and mechanisms that have been established in the region will ensure that close cooperation will continue: the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, Nordic cooperation, bilateral arrangements, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, etc.
The policies and mechanisms that have been established in the region will ensure that close cooperation will continue: the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, Nordic cooperation, bilateral arrangements, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, etc.
Cooperative policies, agreed legal instruments and well functioning institutions make the High North an area of low tension.
Cooperative policies, agreed legal instruments and well functioning institutions make the High North an area of low tension.
Slide: Kystvakten.
Slide: Kystvakten.
To underpin this it is necessary to exercise jurisdiction, sovereign rights and authority in a credible, consistent and predictable manner in the High North.
To underpin this it is necessary to exercise jurisdiction, sovereign rights and authority in a credible, consistent and predictable manner in the High North.
Knowledge, presence and capabilities – keywords for Norway’s High North strategy – promote stability and predictability.
Knowledge, presence and capabilities – keywords for Norway’s High North strategy – promote stability and predictability.
NATO has an inherent role in the High North as a defence alliance, based on the principle that all parts of NATO territory enjoy equal security.
NATO has an inherent role in the High North as a defence alliance, based on the principle that all parts of NATO territory enjoy equal security.
NATO’s presence and exercises in the High North are everyday business – as it has always been - and NATO is an integrated partner in our exercise of sovereignty.
NATO’s presence and exercises in the High North are everyday business – as it has always been - and NATO is an integrated partner in our exercise of sovereignty.
NATO needs a knowledgeable, updated understanding of the High North – the reason why you are here – and NATO performs its role – as a security provider – in a transparent manner.
NATO needs a knowledgeable, updated understanding of the High North – the reason why you are here – and NATO performs its role – as a security provider – in a transparent manner.
Times are changing and the relationship between Russia and NATO is evolving.
Times are changing and the relationship between Russia and NATO is evolving.
NATO and Russia are now seeking joint approaches to common challenges.
NATO and Russia are now seeking joint approaches to common challenges.
The NATO-Russia-Council (NRC) is an important forum.
The NATO-Russia-Council (NRC) is an important forum.
This steadily growing cooperation - and shared sense of responsibility for security and safety in the transatlantic area – are something we also bring with us with respect to common High North issues.
This steadily growing cooperation - and shared sense of responsibility for security and safety in the transatlantic area – are something we also bring with us with respect to common High North issues.
Slide: Return to title slide.
Slide: Return to title slide.
A hundred years ago, large parts of the Arctic – as well as the Antarctic – had not even been explored.
A hundred years ago, large parts of the Arctic – as well as the Antarctic – had not even been explored.
In 2011 we are commemorating some of those pioneers – polar explorers, scientists – who opened up these regions to us:
In 2011 we are commemorating some of those pioneers – polar explorers, scientists – who opened up these regions to us:
We are celebrating that it is 150 years since Fridtjof Nansen – the humanist, politician, diplomat, polar explorer – was born, and we celebrate that his colleague Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole 100 years ago – on 14 December 1911.
We are celebrating that it is 150 years since Fridtjof Nansen – the humanist, politician, diplomat, polar explorer – was born, and we celebrate that his colleague Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole 100 years ago – on 14 December 1911.
We are also celebrating – together with our Russian friends – the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov.
We are also celebrating – together with our Russian friends – the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov.
Their expeditions had scientific purposes and they used the cutting edge technology of their time – and the best and most multi-talented and experienced men they could find.
Their expeditions had scientific purposes and they used the cutting edge technology of their time – and the best and most multi-talented and experienced men they could find.
Lomonosov, Nansen and Amundsen – and others who followed their tracks – were always willing to go the extra mile in order to reach their formidable goals.
Lomonosov, Nansen and Amundsen – and others who followed their tracks – were always willing to go the extra mile in order to reach their formidable goals.
We need to do the same today, by using knowledge, science, new technology and close cooperation across borders, languages and generations, as a basis for taking bold political action when we face the challenges and possibilities in the High North of our times.
We need to do the same today, by using knowledge, science, new technology and close cooperation across borders, languages and generations, as a basis for taking bold political action when we face the challenges and possibilities in the High North of our times.
Keynote address at NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Innlegg på møte i Natos parlamentarikerforsamling
Through their expertise and technology, these companies generate billions in revenue and jobs both in Norway and abroad,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien.
Selskapene tilbyr kompetanse og teknologi som skaper milliardverdier og arbeidsplasser både i Norge og utlandet, sier olje- og energiminister Tord Lien.
Later on Tuesday, the Minister visited Elkem Solar in Fiskå, which produces silicon for use in solar panels.
Senere på dagen besøkte Lien bedriften Elkem Solar på Fiskå som lager silisium til solceller.
“Solar power is an important tool for increasing renewable energy production.
- Solenergi er et viktig bidrag for økt produksjon av fornybar energi.
This is very positive,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien.
Det er svært positivt, sier olje- og energiminister Tord Lien.
Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien and Site Manager Odd Olav Pettersen i productionshall at National Oilwell Varco in Søgne (OBE/OED)
Olje- og energiminister Tord Lien og Site Manager Odd Olav Pettersen i produksjonshallen til National Oilwell Varco i Søgne (OBE/OED)
(OBE/OED)
(OBE/OED)
The service and supply industry
Leverandørindustrien
Trond Giske host of this year’s Ny-Ålesund Symposium
Trond Giske vert for årets Ny-Ålesund Symposium
This year's symposium has the theme "Towards a green economy: the role of technology" and will be dedicated to innovation and technological development.
Årets symposium har temaet “Towards a green economy: the role of technology” og vil handle om innovasjon og teknologisk utvikling.
-The global climate and environmental challenges are not only a threat but also an economic opportunity.
- De globale klima- og miljøutfordringene er ikke kun en trussel men også en økonomisk mulighet.
At Ny-Ålesund I want to focus on the win-win situation we can achieve through developing new technology and restructuring industries to meet these challenges while creating new economic growth, says Minister Trond Giske.
I Ny-Ålesund ønsker jeg å sette fokus på vinn-vinn situasjonen vi kan oppnå gjennom å utvikle ny teknologi og omstilling av næringslivet for å møte disse utfordringene og samtidig skape ny økonomisk vekst, sier Trond Giske.
- I am pleased that several key individuals have confirmed their participation at the symposium, says Giske.
- Jeg er glad for at flere viktige personer har bekreftet sin deltakelse på symposiet, sier Giske.
Among these are the head of the IPCC Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, India's Minister of Power Shri Sushilkumar Shinde, Swedish Environment Minister Andreas Carlgren, Managing Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), Jacqueline McGlade, CEO of Statkraft Christian Rynning-Tønnesen and the company's board chairman Svein Aaser.
Blant disse er lederen for FNs klimapanel Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, Indias energiminister Shri Sushilkumar Shinde, Sveriges miljøvernminister Andreas Carlgren, administrerende direktør for European Environment Agency (EEA) Jacqueline McGlade, sjef for FoU i Tata Motors, Tim Leverton og administrerende direktør i Statkraft Christian Rynning-Tønnesen.
Facts: Ny-Ålesund is a former mining town at 79 ˚ N on the west coast of Spitsbergen, and is today an international Arctic research community.
Fakta: Ny-Ålesund er en tidligere gruveby på 79˚ N på vestkysten av Spitsbergen og er i dag et internasjonalt Arktis forskningssamfunn.
The city is managed by the Kings Bay AS, which is wholly owned by the government through the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Byen drives av Kings Bay AS, som er heleid av staten gjennom Nærings- og handelsdepartementet.
Ny-Ålesund is the annual venue for the three-day symposium, which has been held since 2006.
Ny-Ålesund er årlig arena for det tre dager lange symposiet, som har vært arrangert siden 2006.
The symposium is organized by Kings Bay in cooperation with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Justice and the Police, the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Research Council.
Symposiet organiseres av Kings Bay i samarbeid med Nærings- og handelsdepartementet, Justis- og politidepartementet, Miljøverndepartementet, Kunnskapsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet og Norges forskningsråd.
Statkraft is a sponsor of the symposium.
Statkraft er sponsor for symposiet.
The number of participants at the symposium is limited to 40.
Antall deltakere på symposiet er begrenset til 40.
Contact for media: Senior adviser Kjell Brataas Ph.: +47 22 24 01 28 | Cell: + 47 45 29 97 12 | E-post: kjb@nhd.dep.no
Kontaktperson for media: Senior kommunikasjonsrådgiver Kjell Brataas Tlf.: 22 24 01 28 | Mobil: 45 29 97 12 | E-post: kjb@nhd.dep.no
Trond Giske in Brussels
Utgiver: Nærings- og handelsdepartementet
Trond Giske fears that governmental emergency plans may destroy the free competition in the shipbuilding industry.
Trond Giske frykter at statlige krisepakker skal ødelegge for den frie konkurransen i verftsindustrien.
- I fear a trend in which some large EU countries are pushing for regulations to support their own businesses.
- Jeg er redd for en utvikling der noen store EU-land tøyer regelverket for å støtte egne bedrifter.
This could weaken the overall competitiveness of the industry in Europe, Giske said.
Dette vil kunne svekke den samlede konkurranseevnen til næringen i Europa, sier Giske.
Kroes said at the meeting she was pleased that Norway has a clear position on the issue of protectionism in the EU and invited the minister to report on concrete examples.
Kroes sa under møtet hun var glad for at Norge har en klar holdning til spørsmålet om proteksjonisme i EU og inviterte statsråden til å melde fra om konkrete eksempler.
- I felt that Kroes fully shared my view.
- Jeg opplevde at Kroes fullt og helt delte mitt syn.
I had also conveyed that I hope the new Commission will have the same clear attitude that Kroes had, Giske said.
Jeg fikk også formidlet at jeg håper den nye Kommisjonen vil ha den samme klare holdningen som Kroes har hatt, sier Giske.
Trond Giske in Brussels
Vil hindre proteksjonisme i EU
Political Advisor Hildegunn Gjengedal
Pressebilder av politisk rådgiver Hildegunn Gjengedal
Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Foto: LMD.
Trygve Lie Symposium 2011: Fundamental freedoms
Trygve Lie Symposium om fundamentale friheter
This is the theme for the fourth Trygve Lie Symposium which takes place on the same day as the opening of the 66th UN General Assembly in New York.
Dette er tema for det fjerde Trygve Lie-symposiet som arrangeres i forbindelse med åpningen av FNs hovedforsamling i New York.
What role can social media play in order to promote democracy and human rights?
Hvilken rolle spiller sosiale medier i å fremme demokrati og menneskerettigheter?
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has brougth together human rights activists with experience from Egypt and Syria, a key representative from Twitter Inc. and a few of his colleagues from Jordan, Indonesia, Sweden and the United States to debate at the International Peace Institute in New York.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre har samlet menneskerettighetsaktivister med erfaring fra blant annet Egypt og Syria, en sentral leder i Twitter og kolleger fra Jordan, Indonesia, Sverige og USA til debatt på International Peace Institute i New York.
The debate is webcast live on Wednesday 21 September, at. 1 PM, New York time via this link.
Debatten sendes direkte på nett-TV onsdag 21. september, kl.
The democratic upheavals in the Middle East and North Africa showed to the full how social media like Facebook and Twitter, as well as personal and political blogs, are used for social and political mobilization.
De demokratiske omveltningene i Midtøsten og Nord-Afrika viste til fulle hvordan sosiale medier som Facebook og Twitter, i tillegg til personlige og politiske blogger, brukes til sosial og politisk mobilisering.
While these tools are used to promote democracy and human rights, they are also used by the authorities to control and manipulate the population.
Mens disse verktøyene brukes for å fremme demokrati og menneskerettighetene, benyttes de også av styresmakter for å kontrollere og manipulere befolkningen.
Irresponsible use can also contribute to undermine the democracy.
Ansvarsløs bruk kan også bidra til å undergrave demokratiet.
Confirmed Panelists:
Bekreftede paneldeltakere:
Marty Natalegawa, Foreign Minister, Indonesia
Marty Natalegawa, utenriksminister, Indonesia
Nasser Judeh, Foreign Minister, Jordan
Nasser Judeh, utenriksminister, Jordan
Carl Bildt, Foreign Minister, Sweden
Carl Bildt, utenriksminister, Sverige
Maria Otero, Director General, State Department, USA
Maria Otero, ekpedisjonssjef, State Department, USA
Nora Younis, Human Rights Activist, journalist and blogger, Egypt
Nora Younis, menneskerettighetsaktivist, journalist and blogger, Egypt
Wissam Tarif, Activist in the Arabic World for Avaaz, former director of the Human Rights Organisation INSAN
Wissam Tarif, aktivist i den arabiske verden for Avaaz, tidligere direktør for menneskerettighetsorganisasjonen INSAN
Trygve Lie Symposium: “Reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law”
Trygve Lie Symposium: “Reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law”
International Peace Institute, New York 24 September 2009
International Peace Institute, New York, 24. september 2009