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Rio de Janeiro, 17 November 2015
Rio de Janeiro, 17. november 2015
Our aim is increased exploration activity and rapid development of discoveries in the area, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Målet er økt leteaktivitet og en rask påvisning og utbygging av drivverdige funn i området, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
In the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2011 the predefined area has been expanded with in total 62 blocks or parts of blocks when compared to the APA 2010.
I TFO 2011 er det foretatt en utvidelse av det forhåndsdefinerte området med totalt 62 blokker eller deler av blokker sammenliknet med området i TFO 2010.
The deadline for submission of applications is 12.00 am on 14 September 2011.
Søknadsfristen er satt til 14. september 2011, kl 12.00.
Complete announcement, updated maps of available blocks, conditions related to environmental and fisheries interests and further information is available on the website of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.
Fullstendig utlysningstekst, oppdatert kart over utlyste blokker, miljø- og fiskerivilkår og ytterligere informasjon er tilgjengelig på Oljedirektoratets nettsider.
Together with the numbered rounds, which focus on frontier areas, the APA ensures that companies maintain focus on all open areas on the NCS.
Sammen med de nummererte konsesjonsrundene, som fokuserer på de umodne områdene, sikrer TFO-ordningen at selskapene har fokus på alle åpne områder på norsk sokkel.
Allocations for the High North to be increased by NOK 196 million
Satsing på nordområdene økes med 196 millioner kroner
The Barents Sea is a source of food for Europe and an emerging international energy province.
Barentshavet er et spisskammer for Europa og en fremvoksende internasjonal energiprovins.
An active High North policy will enable us to exercise our responsibility and provide new opportunities for development and wealth creation in the north,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
En aktiv nordområdepolitikk gjør at vi kan håndheve vårt ansvar og gi nye muligheter for utvikling og verdiskapning i nord, sier utenriksminister Støre.
State Secretary Morten Høglund held this speech at an event for Fritt Ord's press prize awards - giving the prizes to representatives from Russia and Eastern Europe.
Statssekretær Morten Høglund holdt dette innlegget i forbindelse med utdelingen av Fritt Ords pressepriser for Russland og Øst-Europa ved et arrangement i Det Norske Nobelinstitutt 24. juni.
Honoured laureates, Ladies and gentlemen,
Honoured laureates, Ladies and gentlemen,
I am very honoured to have been invited to this prestigious event here at the Nobel Institute.
I am very honoured to have been invited to this prestigious event here at the Nobel Institute.
This is a day of celebration, but given the troubling developments we are seeing in the world today, it is also a day of concern.
This is a day of celebration, but given the troubling developments we are seeing in the world today, it is also a day of concern.
Every year Fritt Ord and Zeit-Stiftung award prizes to outstanding journalists and representatives of the media in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Every year Fritt Ord and Zeit-Stiftung award prizes to outstanding journalists and representatives of the media in Russia and Eastern Europe.
This year, the prizes are being awarded to six courageous journalists and media outlets from Russia, Ukraine and Georgia.
This year, the prizes are being awarded to six courageous journalists and media outlets from Russia, Ukraine and Georgia.
In my view, the jury has once again made an excellent decision.
In my view, the jury has once again made an excellent decision.
The laureates - the weekly newspaper Pskovskaya Guberniya and editor Galina Timchenko from Russia, the news agency Slidstvo.Info and the journalists Serhiy Harmash and Valentyna Samar from Ukraine, along with the online medium Netgazeti from Georgia - know what freedom of expression really means.
The laureates - the weekly newspaper Pskovskaya Guberniya and editor Galina Timchenko from Russia, the news agency Slidstvo.Info and the journalists Serhiy Harmash and Valentyna Samar from Ukraine, along with the online medium Netgazeti from Georgia - know what freedom of expression really means.
You have promoted free speech and independent media in your own countries, in different ways, and often under severe pressure.
You have promoted free speech and independent media in your own countries, in different ways, and often under severe pressure.
I am delighted to see you here in Oslo to receive your awards.
I am delighted to see you here in Oslo to receive your awards.
Promoting freedom of expression and strengthening the independent media are key priorities for the Norwegian government.
Promoting freedom of expression and strengthening the independent media are key priorities for the Norwegian government.
Why?
Why?
Because freedom of expression is the foundation on which all other democratic freedom rest.
Because freedom of expression is the foundation on which all other democratic freedom rest.
It is essential for the realisation of other fundamental rights, like freedom of assembly, freedom of religion and the right to information.
It is essential for the realisation of other fundamental rights, like freedom of assembly, freedom of religion and the right to information.
It is a cornerstone of democracy.
It is a cornerstone of democracy.
Today, however, freedom of expression is under pressure in a number of countries, not the least in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Today, however, freedom of expression is under pressure in a number of countries, not the least in Russia and Eastern Europe.
It is one of the most severely threatened human rights.
It is one of the most severely threatened human rights.
The appalling attacks in Paris and Copenhagen earlier this year are a clear reminder that freedom of expression must never be taken for granted, neither in Europe nor elsewhere in the world.
The appalling attacks in Paris and Copenhagen earlier this year are a clear reminder that freedom of expression must never be taken for granted, neither in Europe nor elsewhere in the world.
Freedom House recently presented its annual report on freedom of the press.
Freedom House recently presented its annual report on freedom of the press.
The report found that global press freedom declined in 2014 to its lowest point in a decade, with only one in seven people living in a country with a fully free media.
The report found that global press freedom declined in 2014 to its lowest point in a decade, with only one in seven people living in a country with a fully free media.
Impunity, restrictions on access to information, defamation suits, restrictive media laws and censorship continue to undermine freedom of expression and freedom of the media.
Impunity, restrictions on access to information, defamation suits, restrictive media laws and censorship continue to undermine freedom of expression and freedom of the media.
The ability of journalists to gain access to and report freely from certain countries, and from protest sites and conflict areas, has also declined dramatically.
The ability of journalists to gain access to and report freely from certain countries, and from protest sites and conflict areas, has also declined dramatically.
As the ancient Greek dramatist Aeschyles wrote: "In war, truth is the first casuality", and he has been quoted ever since.
As the ancient Greek dramatist Aeschyles wrote: "In war, truth is the first casuality", and he has been quoted ever since.
His words still ring true today, not least when we think of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
His words still ring true today, not least when we think of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
Propaganda can be spread easily through the social media.
Propaganda can be spread easily through the social media.
As it can through state-controlled media.
As it can through state-controlled media.
Today, we are faced with competing versions of events and different so-called "truths".
Today, we are faced with competing versions of events and different so-called "truths".
Journalists working in the field and trying to decipher the facts have a hugely important job, perhaps more so than ever before.
Journalists working in the field and trying to decipher the facts have a hugely important job, perhaps more so than ever before.
The Norwegian government recently presented the first Norwegian white paper on human rights in fifteen years.
The Norwegian government recently presented the first Norwegian white paper on human rights in fifteen years.
It puts human rights at the centre of our foreign and development policy, and identifies freedom of expression as one of Norway's main priorities.
It puts human rights at the centre of our foreign and development policy, and identifies freedom of expression as one of Norway's main priorities.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently drawing up a strategy to strengthen our efforts in this field.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently drawing up a strategy to strengthen our efforts in this field.
We are already doing a lot.
We are already doing a lot.
We promote freedom of expression in the UN, the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
We promote freedom of expression in the UN, the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
We support the work of freedom of expression organisations and media organisations, and we support efforts to provide safety training to journalists.
We support the work of freedom of expression organisations and media organisations, and we support efforts to provide safety training to journalists.
We were especially pleased to provide support for the safety handbook for journalists working in Russia and Ukraine, which was published last week by the International Federation of Journalists and the Norwegian Union of Journalists.
We were especially pleased to provide support for the safety handbook for journalists working in Russia and Ukraine, which was published last week by the International Federation of Journalists and the Norwegian Union of Journalists.
The handbook is the result of a joint initiative by Russian and Ukrainian journalists.
The handbook is the result of a joint initiative by Russian and Ukrainian journalists.
It is hoped that the handbook will also be useful for many other journalists working in conflict areas or hostile environments.
It is hoped that the handbook will also be useful for many other journalists working in conflict areas or hostile environments.
We now intend to intensify our work to promote freedom of expression and the independent media through even more targeted action at all levels.
We now intend to intensify our work to promote freedom of expression and the independent media through even more targeted action at all levels.
We all know only too well that journalists in many countries are harassed, threatened and even killed for simply doing their jobs and reporting events as they see them.
We all know only too well that journalists in many countries are harassed, threatened and even killed for simply doing their jobs and reporting events as they see them.
Some of the laureates recognised here today have taken serious personal risks in connection with their work.
Some of the laureates recognised here today have taken serious personal risks in connection with their work.
Some have even had to leave their home countries.
Some have even had to leave their home countries.
Honoured laureates,
Honoured laureates,
You are brave.
You are brave.
You are an inspiration to all of us that believe in the value of freedom of expression and independent media.
You are an inspiration to all of us that believe in the value of freedom of expression and independent media.
I urge you to continue your important work.
I urge you to continue your important work.
Do not lose courage when you are confronted with new obstacles.
Do not lose courage when you are confronted with new obstacles.
Please keep exercising your right to freedom of expression.
Please keep exercising your right to freedom of expression.
I wish you very success in your future reporting.
I wish you very success in your future reporting.
Remarks at Fritt Ord's Press Prize Awards
Tale ved utdeling av Fritt Ords pressepriser
Oslo, 24 June 2015
Oslo, 24. juni 2015
What role can Sovereign wealth funds play when it comes to financing a clean energy future
What role can Sovereign wealth funds play when it comes to financing a clean energy future
Speech at Bellona's seminar in Stavanger 25 August 2008
Foredrag – Bellonas seminar i Stavanger 25. august 2008
The fund’s assets stem from revenues from the petroleum sector.
The fund’s assets stem from revenues from the petroleum sector.
The fund’s size is approximately 2000 billion Norwegian kroner, equal to about 370 billion USD, which makes it the second largest public fund in the world.
The fund’s size is approximately 2000 billion Norwegian kroner, equal to about 370 billion USD, which makes it the second largest public fund in the world.
It is considered to be a Sovereign Wealth Fund, according to the IMF’s guidelines.
It is considered to be a Sovereign Wealth Fund, according to the IMF’s guidelines.
First of all, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to come here to the Bellona ONS seminar.
First of all, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to come here to the Bellona ONS seminar.
It is a pleasure to speak on an occasion like this, where so many dedicated and competent people are gathered.
It is a pleasure to speak on an occasion like this, where so many dedicated and competent people are gathered.
The topic I have been asked to address is what role Sovereign wealth funds can play when it comes to financing a clean energy future.
The topic I have been asked to address is what role Sovereign wealth funds can play when it comes to financing a clean energy future.
I will say a few words about what we are doing today, and then something about future possibilities.
I will say a few words about what we are doing today, and then something about future possibilities.
Before I do that, I will give a very brief presentation of the Government pension fund – Global.
Before I do that, I will give a very brief presentation of the Government pension fund – Global.
The responsibility for the management of the fund is divided between the Ministry of Finance, acting as the owner of the fund, and Norges Bank who has the role as the fund’s operational manager.There is broad political consensus on the Fund’s strategy, which is to maximize returns, given a moderate level of risk.
The responsibility for the management of the fund is divided between the Ministry of Finance, acting as the owner of the fund, and Norges Bank who has the role as the fund’s operational manager.There is broad political consensus on the Fund’s strategy, which is to maximize returns, given a moderate level of risk.
This underlines the role of the fund as a financial investor.
This underlines the role of the fund as a financial investor.
Now, I will turn to the topic of the Fund’s ethical guidelines.
Now, I will turn to the topic of the Fund’s ethical guidelines.
The guidelines were adopted in 2004.
The guidelines were adopted in 2004.
There are two policy measures available to the Fund.
There are two policy measures available to the Fund.
Firstly the exercise of ownership rights, and secondly, the exclusion of companies from the portfolio.
Firstly the exercise of ownership rights, and secondly, the exclusion of companies from the portfolio.
Environmental damages are one of the criteria.
Environmental damages are one of the criteria.
Our government is the first to use this criterion for exclusion, and now several companies have been excluded in order to avoid the risk of contributing to severe environmental damages.
Our government is the first to use this criterion for exclusion, and now several companies have been excluded in order to avoid the risk of contributing to severe environmental damages.
The way this criterion is constructed and understood, climate change issues will fall outside of the scope.
The way this criterion is constructed and understood, climate change issues will fall outside of the scope.
Environmental risk following climate change is seen as a result of systemic patterns of behaviour, and can hardly be blamed on individual companies.
Environmental risk following climate change is seen as a result of systemic patterns of behaviour, and can hardly be blamed on individual companies.
This characteristic however, explains why it makes good sense to address climate change-issues through ownership activities, which in principle can reach all companies in the portfolio.
This characteristic however, explains why it makes good sense to address climate change-issues through ownership activities, which in principle can reach all companies in the portfolio.
Methods will be, inter alia, the use of voting rights, engaging in dialogue with individual companies, cooperating with other investors, contact with regulatory authorities and conducting research.
Methods will be, inter alia, the use of voting rights, engaging in dialogue with individual companies, cooperating with other investors, contact with regulatory authorities and conducting research.
The ethical guidelines are built on a premise that sound financial return in the long term is contingent on sustainable development.
The ethical guidelines are built on a premise that sound financial return in the long term is contingent on sustainable development.
-Both in the economic, environmental and social sense.
-Both in the economic, environmental and social sense.
The guidelines state that the financial interests of the Fund shall be strengthened by using the Fund’s ownership interests to promote such sustainable development.
The guidelines state that the financial interests of the Fund shall be strengthened by using the Fund’s ownership interests to promote such sustainable development.
The exercise of ownership rights falls under Norges Bank’s responsibility.
The exercise of ownership rights falls under Norges Bank’s responsibility.
Norges Bank has identified two main priority areas for their ownership work.
Norges Bank has identified two main priority areas for their ownership work.
One of the priority areas is related to environmental sustainability.
One of the priority areas is related to environmental sustainability.
Norges Bank has singled out companies’ lobbying of national and supranational authorities on questions related to long-term environmental change as an area of special interest.
Norges Bank has singled out companies’ lobbying of national and supranational authorities on questions related to long-term environmental change as an area of special interest.
An outcome of this is a series of activities.
An outcome of this is a series of activities.
It is spanning from research to dialogue with companies active in lobbying against climate regulations.
It is spanning from research to dialogue with companies active in lobbying against climate regulations.
Norges Bank is also a signatory to the Carbon Disclosure Project.
Norges Bank is also a signatory to the Carbon Disclosure Project.
I would also like to mention the efforts we have put down relating to introducing real estate as a new asset class in which the fund is allowed to invest.
I would also like to mention the efforts we have put down relating to introducing real estate as a new asset class in which the fund is allowed to invest.
The design and operation of buildings has a major impact on the environment, which suggests that real estate management should be subject to special environmental concerns, in particular within energy efficiency, water consumption and waste treatment.
The design and operation of buildings has a major impact on the environment, which suggests that real estate management should be subject to special environmental concerns, in particular within energy efficiency, water consumption and waste treatment.
In the Report to the Parliament submitted this spring it is clearly stated that Norges Bank should adhere to and contribute to the development of best practice within the integration of environmental concerns in the management of real estate.
In the Report to the Parliament submitted this spring it is clearly stated that Norges Bank should adhere to and contribute to the development of best practice within the integration of environmental concerns in the management of real estate.
Now, I have spent some time on what we as a large public fund already are doing in terms of promoting environmental sustainability issues, with special emphasis on work related to climate change.
Now, I have spent some time on what we as a large public fund already are doing in terms of promoting environmental sustainability issues, with special emphasis on work related to climate change.
I will move on to the question of what can be done in the future.
I will move on to the question of what can be done in the future.
The Ministry of Finance has started a process of evaluating the Fund’s ethical guidelines.
The Ministry of Finance has started a process of evaluating the Fund’s ethical guidelines.
Just before the summer, we submitted a comprehensive hearing document, discussing several subjects relating to the guidelines and responsible investment.
Just before the summer, we submitted a comprehensive hearing document, discussing several subjects relating to the guidelines and responsible investment.
One particular question we have raised, relates to the issue of earmarking a part of the fund for special investment purposes.
One particular question we have raised, relates to the issue of earmarking a part of the fund for special investment purposes.
Environmental investment is one possible objective for a special mandate as mentioned.
Environmental investment is one possible objective for a special mandate as mentioned.
As many of you will know, the Pension Fund had until 2004 allocated part of the assets to an especially designated Environment Fund.
As many of you will know, the Pension Fund had until 2004 allocated part of the assets to an especially designated Environment Fund.
This was dissolved upon the introduction of the current Ethical Guidelines, which was given effect for the whole portfolio of the Fund.
This was dissolved upon the introduction of the current Ethical Guidelines, which was given effect for the whole portfolio of the Fund.
Now, in our efforts to keep an eye on best practice in the field of responsible investments, we believe to see a trend developing amongst large institutional investors in the direction of setting up smaller funds earmarked for special purposes.
Now, in our efforts to keep an eye on best practice in the field of responsible investments, we believe to see a trend developing amongst large institutional investors in the direction of setting up smaller funds earmarked for special purposes.
There are certain important premises we must maintain if we should go in a direction like this.
There are certain important premises we must maintain if we should go in a direction like this.
The overall objective of the fund, as laid down in laws and regulations, is to ensure a sound financial return for future generations.
The overall objective of the fund, as laid down in laws and regulations, is to ensure a sound financial return for future generations.
It means that there must also for such investments be an obligation to ensure financial returns over time.
It means that there must also for such investments be an obligation to ensure financial returns over time.
But in line with what I have already said, we have some special characteristics attached to our role as investor, relating especially to our size and long term investment horizon.
But in line with what I have already said, we have some special characteristics attached to our role as investor, relating especially to our size and long term investment horizon.
This might mean that we should also apply more long term approaches in our assessment of which investments may be seen as commercially interesting.
This might mean that we should also apply more long term approaches in our assessment of which investments may be seen as commercially interesting.