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The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Margaret Sekaggya, has on several occasions expressed great concern for the challenging working conditions of human rights defenders.
FNs Spesialrapportør for menneskerettighetsforkjemperes situasjon, Margaret Sekaggya, har ved flere anledninger uttrykt dyp bekymring for menneskerettighetsforkjemperes utfordrende arbeidssituasjon.
The resolution also calls on national human rights institutions, regional organizations and the UN system to take action.
Resolusjonen oppfordrer også nasjonale menneskerettighetsinstitusjoner, regionale organisasjoner og FN-systemet til å handle.
“Creating a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders should be a fundamental objective of any society,” says Brende.
- Å skape et trygt miljø for menneskerettighetsforkjempere bør være et grunnleggende mål for ethvert samfunn, sier Brende.
The draft resolution was formally presented on Friday 1 November.
Resolusjonen ble formelt lagt fram fredag 1.november.
You may read the draft resolution here.
Resolusjonsutkastet kan du lese her.
Foreword, May 2008
Forord (leseveiledning), mai 2008
Dear reader,
Kjære leser,
The book’s author was Knut Frydenlund, then member of parliament and for many years Norwegian Foreign Minister.
Forfatteren av boken var daværende stortingsrepresentant, og mangeårige utenriksminister, Knut Frydenlund.
Or, as Knut Frydenlund emphasised: ‘Foreign policy is no longer a field for the few, for the experts and some politicians.
Eller som Frydenlund understreket: ”Utenrikspolitikk er ikke lenger et felt for de få, for ekspertene og for enkelte politikere.
It concerns everyone in their day-to-day lives.
Den angår alle i deres daglige liv.
People must therefore be given an opportunity to become involved in foreign policy decisions.'
Derfor må folk gis muligheter til å engasjere seg i de utenrikspolitiske avgjørelser.”
Good foreign policy can only be developed through debate.
En god utenrikspolitikk kan bare utvikles gjennom debatt.
Openness combined with a broad dialogue is a fundamental and essential foreign policy resource.
Åpenhet og bred dialog er en grunnleggende og nødvendig utenrikspolitisk ressurs.
Debate is a precondition for what remains one of the most important tasks of politics – to transcend current concerns and look beyond the challenges of the moment.
Debatt er en forutsetning for det som forblir en av politikkens viktige oppgaver – å strekke seg utover det dagsaktuelle til landskapet bortenfor øyeblikkets utfordringer.
In 2006, I therefore announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would instigate a project aimed at starting a broad discussion of Norwegian interests in a changed and globalised world (the Refleks project).
I 2006 annonserte jeg derfor at Utenriksdepartementet ville igangsette et prosjekt med sikte på å få i gang en bred drøfting av norske interesser i en endret og globalisert verden (Refleksprosjektet).
We must have the courage to discuss our own interests in the world.
Vi må våge å drøfte våre egne interesser i verden.
We have to challenge ourselves.
Vi må utfordre oss selv.
We must dare to test whether the established tenets of foreign policy are still valid.
Vi må våge å teste om utenrikspolitikkens etablerte svar fortsatt er gyldige.
In order to help achieve this, I have asked the Refleks project to produce an independent basis report entitled Norwegian Interests: Foreign policy for a globalised world.
For å bidra til dette har jeg bedt Refleksprosjektet utarbeide en uavhengig grunnlagsrapport som har fått navnet Norske interesser: Utenrikspolitikk for en globalisert verden.
The authors include both experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and specialists from knowledge communities outside the Ministry.
Forfatterne er sammensatt både av ressurspersoner i Utenriksdepartementet og fagpersoner med tilhørighet i kunnskapsmiljøer utenfor departementet.
The report is aimed at everyone who is interested in Norwegian foreign policy, and the goal is to stimulate reflection and debate.
Rapporten er rettet til alle interesserte – for refleksjon og til debatt om grunnlaget for norsk utenrikspolitikk.
The report not only touches on fields in my own area of responsibility as Foreign Minister, it also deals with areas that are the responsibility of other ministers.
Rapporten berører ikke bare saksområder som ligger under meg som utenriksminister, også andre statsråders områder trekkes inn.
This reflects the fact that nearly all areas of society are influenced by international affairs.
Det reflekterer at nær alle samfunnsområder i dag påvirkes av internasjonale forhold.
It contains proposals and analyses with which I would agree, but also ones which I do not share.
Det er forslag og analyser jeg vil være enig i, men det er også analyser og forslag jeg ikke deler.
The same will apply to my colleagues in the Government.
Det samme vil gjelde for mine regjeringskolleger.
The Government’s view will be presented in a White Paper scheduled for submission in 2009.
Regjeringens syn vil legges fram i en varslet Stortingsmelding i 2009.
Norwegian Major-General to assist The Joint Special Envoy for Syria
Norsk generalmajor skal bistå FNs spesialutsending for Syria
The Syrian government has confirmed its agreement to Mr. Annan's six-point plan of March 27, 2012, including a withdrawal of military units from populated zones and surrounding areas by 10 April 2012.
Den syriske regjeringen har bekreftet at de aksepterer Annan seks-punkts plan, inkludert en tilbaketrekking av syriske militære enheter fra befolkede områder innen 10. april.
The UN Security Council has endorsed the plan and expressed support for Mr. Annan’s mission.
FNs sikkerhetsråd har sluttet seg til planen og uttrykte sin sterke støtte til Annans oppdrag.
Mood has intimate knowledge of the region, not least from his term as head of UNTSO.
Mood har inngående kjennskap til regionen, ikke minst fra hans periode som sjef for UNTSO.
Norway condemns Minsk detentions
Norge fordømmer arrestasjonen av Milinkevitsj
No.: 55-06 Date: 27.04.06
Nr.: 55-06 Dato: 27.04.06
"Norway condemns the detention of Alexander Milinkevich and three other leading opposition politicians in Minsk today", Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg says.
-Norge fordømmer arrestasjonen av Aleksander Milinkevitsj og tre andre ledende opposisjonspolitikere i Minsk i dag, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg.
Accordingly, Norway expects the immediate release of Mr. Milinkevich and the other persons", the Prime Minister says.
-Norge forventer derfor at Milinkevitsj og de øvrige arresterte løslates umiddelbart, sier han.
Mr. Milinkevich was jailed for having organised an alleged illegal demonstration in Minsk on Wednesday evening, and has been administratively sentenced to 15 days in jail.
Milinkevitsj ble arrestert for å ha organisert en ulovlig demonstrasjon i Minsk onsdag kveld, og er idømt en såkalt administrativ straff på fengsel i 15 dager.
"I discussed political freedom with Mr. Milinkevich when he visited Oslo on 20 April", says the Prime Minister.
-Jeg drøftet politiske friheter med Milinkevitsj under hans besøk her i Oslo 20. april, sier statsministeren.
"Also on that background we condemn the detention", he says.
– Også på den bakgrunn fordømmer vi arrestasjonen, sier han.
"Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will discuss this matter with his colleagues at the meeting of NATO's foreign ministers in Sofia today", says Mr. Stoltenberg, stressing that Norway will continue its active support for the democratic movement in Belarus.
-Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre vil drøfte denne saken med sine kolleger på NATOs utenriksministermøte i Sofia i dag, sier Stoltenberg, og understreker at Norge vil fortsette sin aktive støtte til demokratibevegelsen i Hviterussland.
WADA's Foundation Board was responsible for the election.
Det var styret (Foundation Board) i WADA som sto for valget.
- The international fight against doping is at a crossroad.
- Den internasjonale kampen mot doping er ved et veiskille.
We need to restore confidence in the integrity of the international anti-doping effort.
Vi må gjenopprette tilliten til antidopingarbeidet i internasjonal idrett.
President of WADA Sir Craig Reedie and Vice-President Linda Hofstad Helleland.
President i WADA Sir Craig Reedie og nyvalgt vise-president i WADA Linda Hofstad Helleland.
Credit: Eva Bruusgaard/Norwegian Ministry of Culture
Foto: Eva Bruusgaard / KUD
Speech at WADA Foundation Board in Glasgow
WADA Foundation Board i Glasgow
Norwegian Minister of Culture Ms. Linda Hofstad Helleland elected Vice-President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
Hofstad Helleland ny visepresident i WADA
Norwegian Minister of Culture Ms. Linda Hofstad Helleland was Sunday elected to serve as Vice-president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Kulturminister Linda Hofstad Helleland ble søndag valgt til visepresident i World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Erik Solheim calls Wolfowitz’s resignation right and necessary
Erik Solheim om Wolfowitz sin avgang: - Riktig og nødvendig
International Development Minister Erik Solheim is of the view that Mr Wolfowitz’s decision was right and necessary.
Utviklingsminister Erik Solheim mener det var en riktig og nødvendig beslutning av Wolfowitz.
Last night the World Bank announced that Paul Wolfowitz would resign as head of the organisation.
I natt norsk tid kunngjorde Verdensbanken at Paul Wolfowitz trekker seg som leder for organisasjonen.
“Now it is important that we put this behind us.
- Nå er det viktig å legge dette bak oss.
This necessary change of leadership must not be allowed to change these priorities,” said Mr Solheim.
Det nødvendige lederskiftet må ikke endre på disse prioriteringene, kommenterer Solheim.
Press contact: Head of Information Roy Freddy Andersen, tel.: +47 9061 0530
Pressekontakt: informasjonssjef Roy Freddy Andersen, tel: 9061 0530
Norwegian minister to visit Sellafield
Solheim besøker Sellafield
An accident at Sellafield could have serious consequences in Norway.
En mulig ulykke ved Sellafieldanlegget vil kunne få store konsekvenser for Norge.
Large amounts of liquid high-level waste from reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel are stored at Sellafield.
Dette avfallet stammer fra reprosessering av brukt atombrensel.
This is why we are calling for a halt to reprocessing operations for the time being,” said Mr Solheim.
Derfor foreslår vi at reprosesseringen stanses inntil videre, sier Solheim.
Western Norway would be most severely affected by an accident at Sellafield, and the mayors of Bergen and Stavanger have therefore been invited to join Mr Solheim’s delegation.
Ordførerne i Bergen og Stavanger er derfor invitert med på statsrådens besøk.
Read more about the report on the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority´s website.
Les mer om Strålevernets rapport på Strålevernets egne hjemmesider.
Read the letter to Secretary of State Chris Huhne, Departement of Energy & Climate Change (18 March 2011) (pdf)
Les brevet til Secretary of State Chris Huhne, Departement of Energy & Climate Change (18. mars 2011) (pdf)
Norwegian Ministry of Finance to sell EU Emission Allowances through Barclays Capital
Salg av klimakvoter starter i dag
Norway condemns attack on Ramos-Horta
Norge fordømmer attentatet mot Ramos-Horta
Relations were further strengthened by the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Ramos-Horta and Bishop Carlos Belo in 1996.
Relasjonene ble ytterligere styrket ved tildelingen av Nobels fredspris til Ramos-Horta og biskop Carlos Belo i 1996.
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate asked to review major projects
Utgiver: Olje- og energidepartementet
“Recently, we have experienced considerable problems in certain projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, including Yme.
- Vi har i det siste opplevd betydelige problemer ved enkelte utbygginger på norsk sokkel, blant annet Yme.
My aim is to help improve the transfer of experience between licensees and reduce the risk of repeating mistakes,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Hensikten er å bidra til styrket erfaringsoverføring mellom rettighetshavere og redusere risikoen for å gjenta feil, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
“Responsibility for the successful completion of projects on the Norwegian continental shelf lies with the operators and the licensees.
-Ansvaret for god gjennomføring av prosjekter på norsk sokkel ligger hos operatør og rettighetshaver.
The authorities develop the regulatory framework, and do not participate in the development of commercial projects.
Myndighetene utarbeider regelverket og skal ikke være part i utviklingen av kommersielle prosjekter.
It is important that this division of roles is maintained,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Det er viktig å fastholde denne rollefordelingen, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
The review shall include all projects with development plans approved in the years 2006 to 2008.
Gjennomgangen skal inkludere alle prosjekter med utbyggingsplan godkjent i årene 2006 til 2008.
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate asked to review major projects
Ber Oljedirektoratet gå gjennom større prosjekter
Norwegian Petroleum Policy - the Arctic (pdf)
Norwegian Petroleum Policy - the Arctic (pdf)
Dear audience,
Dear audience,
It is a great pleasure for me to hold a presentation on the Norwegian Petroleum Policy in the Arctic here at Brookings.
It is a great pleasure for me to hold a presentation on the Norwegian Petroleum Policy in the Arctic here at Brookings.
Initially, before talking about our oil & gas policy in the Arctic, I feel it is necessary to emphasize that there is no race for the Arctic, and that the Arctic is no lawless space.
Initially, before talking about our oil & gas policy in the Arctic, I feel it is necessary to emphasize that there is no race for the Arctic, and that the Arctic is no lawless space.
I sometimes get the impression that the common understanding is the opposite.
I sometimes get the impression that the common understanding is the opposite.
Well, that is incorrect.
Well, that is incorrect.
The Arctic is governed by five countries, namely, Russia, Norway, the US, Canada and Greenland.
The Arctic is governed by five countries, namely, Russia, Norway, the US, Canada and Greenland.
One possible outcome of meeting claims under the UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) for continental shelves may leave less than ten percent of the Arctic Ocean not under coastal state jurisdiction – the shaded area on the map.
One possible outcome of meeting claims under the UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) for continental shelves may leave less than ten percent of the Arctic Ocean not under coastal state jurisdiction – the shaded area on the map.
This of course depends on the US ratifying UNCLOS.
This of course depends on the US ratifying UNCLOS.
Why this has not happened a long time ago is puzzling to me.
Why this has not happened a long time ago is puzzling to me.
On Wednesday this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Statoil’s shale oil operation in the Bakken formation in North Dakota.
On Wednesday this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Statoil’s shale oil operation in the Bakken formation in North Dakota.
In fact, this is the main reason for my visit to the US this time.
In fact, this is the main reason for my visit to the US this time.
The shale oil development in the US could have major implications for the oil market and I need to understand what is happing.
The shale oil development in the US could have major implications for the oil market and I need to understand what is happing.
I am a strong believer in open and transparent markets as a key element to increase energy security for both exporters and importers of energy.
I am a strong believer in open and transparent markets as a key element to increase energy security for both exporters and importers of energy.
Actual prices and price expectations for crude oil are the two most important factors behind the surprising shale oil development.
Actual prices and price expectations for crude oil are the two most important factors behind the surprising shale oil development.
These factors are also the main reason why oil and gas activities in the Arctic are on the increase again.
These factors are also the main reason why oil and gas activities in the Arctic are on the increase again.
The world of easy oil is gone.
The world of easy oil is gone.
America’s assumed need to import natural gas has vanished.
America’s assumed need to import natural gas has vanished.
The important question now is, will the economic viability of oil sands and shale oil, which is produced in North America, do the same for oil?
The important question now is, will the economic viability of oil sands and shale oil, which is produced in North America, do the same for oil?
Will increased production and more efficient use of oil in the US make North America energy independent - the dream of all Presidents since Nixon?
Will increased production and more efficient use of oil in the US make North America energy independent - the dream of all Presidents since Nixon?
It is too early to know, but this American dream definitely seems more achievable than ever before.
It is too early to know, but this American dream definitely seems more achievable than ever before.
If it should materialize, it will probably change more than pure market dynamics.
If it should materialize, it will probably change more than pure market dynamics.
Norway’s history as a host nation for oil and gas activities is considered a success story.
Norway’s history as a host nation for oil and gas activities is considered a success story.
Many would say that this is due to luck, since Mother Nature has been so kind to us and given us large resources: We have large oil and gas resources, ample supplies of water for production of hydro power, as well as potential for development of other kinds of renewable energy and natural resources like, minerals, fish and forest.
Many would say that this is due to luck, since Mother Nature has been so kind to us and given us large resources: We have large oil and gas resources, ample supplies of water for production of hydro power, as well as potential for development of other kinds of renewable energy and natural resources like, minerals, fish and forest.
But our success as a petroleum nation has mainly come as a result of the way we have managed our petroleum resources.
But our success as a petroleum nation has mainly come as a result of the way we have managed our petroleum resources.
Norway was a developed, mature industrial nation when we first discovered oil on the day before Christmas Eve in 1969.
Norway was a developed, mature industrial nation when we first discovered oil on the day before Christmas Eve in 1969.
We had foresighted politicians, who decades ago laid the foundations for our present petroleum policy.
We had foresighted politicians, who decades ago laid the foundations for our present petroleum policy.
There has been a high degree of political consensus over time to ensure sound management of our petroleum resources, and stable and predictable investment conditions.
There has been a high degree of political consensus over time to ensure sound management of our petroleum resources, and stable and predictable investment conditions.
We decided early to invite the international petroleum industry.
We decided early to invite the international petroleum industry.
At the same time, we started to build our own knowledge and competence.
At the same time, we started to build our own knowledge and competence.
A strong national oil industry has developed over the years.
A strong national oil industry has developed over the years.
Since the mid 90ties, income from the oil & gas activity has enabled the Norwegian Government to establish and grow a sovereign wealth fund called the Government Pension Fund – Global.
Since the mid 90ties, income from the oil & gas activity has enabled the Norwegian Government to establish and grow a sovereign wealth fund called the Government Pension Fund – Global.
It is now the worlds’ larges sovereign wealth fund and it will provide financial security for Norwegians for generations to come.
It is now the worlds’ larges sovereign wealth fund and it will provide financial security for Norwegians for generations to come.
Finally, Norway has always combined principles of sound resource management with strict regulations on safety and the environment.
Finally, Norway has always combined principles of sound resource management with strict regulations on safety and the environment.
Let me give you two examples:
Let me give you two examples:
Since we started oil production in Norway back in the 1970s, flaring associated with natural gas has been illegal except for emergency purposes.
Since we started oil production in Norway back in the 1970s, flaring associated with natural gas has been illegal except for emergency purposes.
Furthermore, Norway introduced a CO2-tax as early as 1991.
Furthermore, Norway introduced a CO2-tax as early as 1991.
As a result, we have one of the world’s lowest emissions per unit of oil produced.
As a result, we have one of the world’s lowest emissions per unit of oil produced.
That is good – but we still have to push efficiency going forward.
That is good – but we still have to push efficiency going forward.
Some argue that regulations like this reduce competitiveness.
Some argue that regulations like this reduce competitiveness.
On the contrary is my message.
On the contrary is my message.
It makes us early movers and it spurs innovation.
It makes us early movers and it spurs innovation.
Today, Norway is the world’s 7th largest exporter of oil and the 2nd largest exporter of gas.
Today, Norway is the world’s 7th largest exporter of oil and the 2nd largest exporter of gas.
To maintain this position and to obtain maximum value creation, we need to maintain a high and stable level of activity.
To maintain this position and to obtain maximum value creation, we need to maintain a high and stable level of activity.
Our strategy includes efforts to be carried forward on four areas in parallel:
Our strategy includes efforts to be carried forward on four areas in parallel:
The recovery rate from fields in production shall be increased further
The recovery rate from fields in production shall be increased further
Discoveries that are profitable shall be developed
Discoveries that are profitable shall be developed
Active and thorough exploration in areas open for petroleum activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf shall be continued – an example is the recently discovered Johan Sverdrup field
Active and thorough exploration in areas open for petroleum activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf shall be continued – an example is the recently discovered Johan Sverdrup field
New areas shall be opened for petroleum activities
New areas shall be opened for petroleum activities
A necessary requirement for success is healthy competition between capable and motivated oil companies, in particular major oil & gas companies that possess particular skills and competences as well as capital and ability to take risks.
A necessary requirement for success is healthy competition between capable and motivated oil companies, in particular major oil & gas companies that possess particular skills and competences as well as capital and ability to take risks.
Furthermore, we must develop new technology and undertake focused R&D programs and activities.
Furthermore, we must develop new technology and undertake focused R&D programs and activities.
Petroleum activity in the Arctic is nothing new.
Petroleum activity in the Arctic is nothing new.
The first onshore well was sunk in the Mackenzie River valley almost one hundred years ago.
The first onshore well was sunk in the Mackenzie River valley almost one hundred years ago.
Since then, more than 400 Arctic oil and gas fields have been discovered.
Since then, more than 400 Arctic oil and gas fields have been discovered.
However, their development has been slow – chiefly because of the high cost of operating in the Arctic.
However, their development has been slow – chiefly because of the high cost of operating in the Arctic.