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We are today mobilising new, smart forms of public-private partnership that are generating the new technologies needed to move towards a low-carbon future.
We are today mobilising new, smart forms of public-private partnership that are generating the new technologies needed to move towards a low-carbon future.
Norway’s most important contribution is the development of CCS technology.
Norway’s most important contribution is the development of CCS technology.
Our vision is to make this technology commercially viable and thus to make a real difference in the global fight against climate change.
Our vision is to make this technology commercially viable and thus to make a real difference in the global fight against climate change.
In order to succeed, the world has to decarbonise economic growth.
In order to succeed, the world has to decarbonise economic growth.
Energising the Future
Energising the Future
“I am a cautious optimist when it comes to succeeding in Copenhagen.
- Jeg er betinget optimist når det gjelder å lykkes i København.
While I am concerned about the slow pace of the negotiations, I believe we are on the right track.
Jeg er bekymret for framdriften i forhandlingene, men samtidig mener jeg at man er på rett vei.
“The lack of progress on maternal mortality is shameful and tragic and reflects the low status of women in many societies.
Det er tragisk og det viser også hvor lav status kvinner og kvinnehelse har i mange samfunn.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg and Secretary-General Ban also discussed the necessity of continuing UN reform.
Statsminister Stoltenberg og FNs generalsekretær diskuterte også behovet for fortsatt FN-reform.
The Prime Minister reiterated Norway’s strong support of the United Nations.
Foto:Statsministerens kontor.
See photos from the preparations for the meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Flickr
Se bilder fra forberedelsene til besøket på Flickr
Web Cast: President Barack Obama visits Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
Nett-TV: Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg tar i mot president Barack Obama
Climate change increases risk of disaster
Klimaforandringer øker faren for katastrofer
The conference takes place in Oslo 28 - 29 February.
Konferansen holdes i Oslo 28.-29. februar.
“The brutal paradox is that the most vulnerable societies have contributed relatively little to global warming.
- Det er et brutalt paradoks at de mest sårbare samfunnene har bidratt relativt lite til den globale oppvarmingen.
Rich and industrialized nations including my own must take the lead and bear the heaviest burden.
Rike industriland, deriblant mitt eget, må gå i front og ta på seg den tyngste byrden.
Read the speech here
Les talen her
Dealing with Disasters and Climate change
Dealing with Disasters and Climate Change
White paper on research
St. meld. nr.
In the White paper the Government stresses that it will “continue to increase research spending in the years to come”.
I meldingen understreker regjeringen at den vil ”fortsette å øke forskningsbevilgningene i årene framover.”
However, research is not merely validated through a perspective of usefulness, research is also about developing ourselves and society, says Minister of Research and Higher Education Tora Aasland.
Forskning handler også om å utvikle oss selv og samfunnet, sier statsråd for forskning og høyere utdanning, Tora Aasland.
Nine goals for Norwegian Research
Ni mål for norsk forskning
Four of the goals are overarching and concern high quality, increased internationalization, more cooperation and a successful and efficient research sector.
Fire av målene er tverrgående og handler om høy kvalitet, økt internasjonalisering, mer samarbeid og et velfungerende og effektivt forskningssystem.
Re-defining the growth target – from input to output
Ut av vekstmålets skygge – fra innsats til resultater
Research policy should not be made into a product of the price level of petroleum, says Aasland.
Forskningspolitikken skal ikke gjøres til et produkt av oljeprisen, sier Aasland.
She illustrates this by pointing to the economic development in the coming years:
Hun illustrerer dette ved å vise til de økonomiske utsiktene for de kommende årene:
- In 2009, and maybe in 2010, it is possible that GDP will decline.
- I 2009, og kanskje 2010, kan det se ut som BNP-utviklingen blir negativ.
This means that Norway will come much closer to realizing the three per cent target without actually increasing spending.
Da kan Norge komme mye nærmere tre prosent målet uten at bevilgningene styrkes.
The Government will initiate a more systematic follow-up of the results and quality of Norwegian research.
Regjeringen vil innføre en mer systematisk oppfølging av resultater og kvalitet i norsk forskning.
Climate for Research
Klima for forskning
Stronger focus on climate change in development policy
Styrket klimaprofil i utviklingspolitikken
“We are one of the few countries in the world that fulfil the UN’s target for budget allocations to the fight against poverty,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim.
- Vi er ett av få land i verden som innfrir FNs mål om høy bistand til kampen mot fattigdom, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
In 2011, the development budget will amount to 1.02% of Norway’s gross national income (GNI).
Bistanden vil i 2011 utgjøre 1,02 prosent av anslått bruttonasjonalinntekt (BNI).
Africa’s agricultural sector depends on women.
Kvinnene driver Afrikas landbruk.
It is therefore crucial that they are able to deal with the effects of climate change.
Det er viktig at de er i stand til å takle klimaendringene.
Natural disasters force people to flee their homes and also destroy their livelihoods.
Naturkatastrofer driver folk på flukt og ødelegger livsgrunnlaget.
It is therefore important that we enable poor people to deal with climate change better in the future,” said Mr Solheim.
Det er derfor viktig at fattige i framtida er bedre rustet til å møte endringene, sier Solheim.
There is an urgent need for energy in poor countries.
Behovet for energi er stort i fattige land.
At the same time, it is essential to limit emissions.
Det er samtidig viktig å sikre at utslippene begrenses.
The financial crisis has made it more difficult to fund investments in new sources of energy in poor countries.
Finanskrisen har gjort det vanskeligere å finne penger til investeringer i nye energikilder i fattige land.
“We are doubling our efforts to promote clean energy and ensure that poor countries have access to clean, renewable energy.
- Vi dobler innsatsen på ren energi for å sikre fattige land tilgang på ren, fornybar energi.
During the next 50 years, developing countries will account for the greatest increases in energy consumption.
Den største økningen i energiforbruk vil komme fra utviklingsland de neste 50 årene.
The enhanced focus on clean energy is therefore also an important element in our efforts to combat climate change,” said Mr Solheim.
Satsing på ren energi er derfor også en viktig klimasatsing, sier Solheim.
Involving private investors is an important aspect of our clean energy initiative.
En viktig del av ren energi-satsingen er å få private investorer på banen.
The Government is therefore increasing the allocation to Norfund (the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries).
Støtten til Statens investeringsfond for næringsvirksomhet i utviklingsland (Norfund) øker.
In addition it will support energy projects in Africa and Asia, with a particular focus on India.
I tillegg støttes energiprosjekter i Afrika og Asia med særlig vekt på India.
We will work to increase investments in and trade with poor countries.
Vi vil jobbe for å øke investeringer og handel med fattige land.
At the same time, we will look at ways of generating funds for development,” said Mr Solheim.
Samtidig vil vi også se på nye måter å skaffe penger til utvikling, sier Solheim.
The Government will continue to focus on conflict resolution and peace, human rights and humanitarian aid, women and gender equality, good governance, institution-building and anti-corruption.
Regjeringen viderefører sin satsing for konfliktløsing og fred, menneskerettigheter og humanitær bistand, kvinner og likestilling, godt styresett, institusjonsbygging og kampen mot korrupsjon.
It will also continue its work to reduce child and maternal mortality.
Samtidig fortsetter innsatsen for å bekjempe dødelighet blant barn og mødre.
In 2011, the Government proposes to increase its development assistance as follows:
I 2011 foreslår regjeringen å øke bistanden på disse områdene:
A doubling of the allocation for its clean energy initiative, bring it up to about NOK 1.6 billion (USD 270 million).
Ren energisatsingen foreslås doblet til å utgjøre om lag 1,6 milliarder kroner.
An increase of NOK 335 million (USD 57 million) in the allocation for adaptation to climate change in the agricultural sector, food security and prevention of natural disasters.
Støtten til klimatiltpasset landbruk, matsikkerhet og forebygging av naturkatastrofer foreslås økt med 335 millioner kroner.
Press Duty Officer, international development, mobile phone: +47 913 95 000 (no text messages).
Pressekontakt: Pressevakten for utviklingssaker, mob: 913 95 000 (ikke sms).
China and Norway boost cooperation on climate change
Styrking av klimasamarbeidet mellom Kina og Norge
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and Vice-Chairman (at Minister level) of the National Development and Reform Commission Xie Zhenhua monday signed a Framework Agreement on Cooperation and Dialogue on Climate Change between Norway and China in Beijing .
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre og viseformann og minister i National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Xie Zhenhua, undertegnet i Beijing i dag en rammeavtale for samarbeid og dialog om klima mellom Norge og Kina.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and Vice-Chairman (at Minister level) of the National Development and Reform Commission Xie Zhenhua signed a Framework Agreement on Cooperation and Dialogue on Climate Change between Norway and China in Beijing today.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre og viseformann og minister i National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Xie Zhenhua, undertegnet i Beijing i dag en rammeavtale for samarbeid og dialog om klima mellom Norge og Kina.
“It is impossible to deal with the problem of global climate change without China’s cooperation.
- Den globale klimautfordringen kan ikke løses uten Kina.
The agreement covers areas such as the purchase of emission units, carbon capture and storage, renewable energy and adaptation to climate change.
Den omhandler spørsmål som kvotekjøp, karbonfangst og lagring, fornybar energi og tilpasning til klimaendringene.
Furthermore, a bilateral dialogue on the global challenges posed by climate change will be set up under the agreement,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Gjennom avtalen etableres en bilateral dialog om de internasjonale klimautfordringene, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
In Norway, work will be coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and headed by Special Adviser on Energy and Climate Issues Bjørn Tore Godal.
På norsk side vil arbeidet koordineres av Utenriksdepartementet og ledes av spesialråd for energi- og klimaspørsmål, Bjørn Tore Godal.
The first meeting under the agreement has been planned for later this year.
Det tas sikte på et første møte under avtalen i løpet av året.
Climate Change Policy from a Polar Perspective
Klimaendringene i et polarperspektiv
Beijing, 30 January 2008
Beijing, 30. januar 2008
Foregn Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke about an Arctic that is getting warmer and wetter; snow, ice and permafrost are melting; during his visit to China,
På det norsk-kinesiske klimasymposiumet under sitt Kina-besøk snakket utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre bl.a. om klimasamarbeid i et Arktis som blir varmere og våtere, et havnivå som stiger og et ozonlag som blir tynnere.
It is a pleasure for me to be here in Beijing, and to have the opportunity to talk to you about climate change from a polar perspective.
It is a pleasure for me to be here in Beijing, and to have the opportunity to talk to you about climate change from a polar perspective.
The Arctic is getting warmer and wetter; snow, ice and permafrost are melting; ocean levels are rising and seawater is becoming less saline and more acidic; the ozone layer is thinning and ultraviolet (UV) radiation is increasing.
The Arctic is getting warmer and wetter; snow, ice and permafrost are melting; ocean levels are rising and seawater is becoming less saline and more acidic; the ozone layer is thinning and ultraviolet (UV) radiation is increasing.
In the south, the Antarctic Peninsula has experienced a spectacular retreat and collapse of ice shelves over the last several years, followed by a marked acceleration and thinning of glaciers that had previously been held back by the shelves.
In the south, the Antarctic Peninsula has experienced a spectacular retreat and collapse of ice shelves over the last several years, followed by a marked acceleration and thinning of glaciers that had previously been held back by the shelves.
Developments in our polar regions are both a serious warning and a call to action.
Developments in our polar regions are both a serious warning and a call to action.
In the Arctic, climate change is happening twice as fast as elsewhere on the globe.
In the Arctic, climate change is happening twice as fast as elsewhere on the globe.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) fourth assessment report leaves no doubt that this serious and increasingly rapid change is man-made and can only be halted if we act swiftly.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) fourth assessment report leaves no doubt that this serious and increasingly rapid change is man-made and can only be halted if we act swiftly.
To use an image from the fossil fuel industry, the polar region plays the role of the canary in the coal mine.
To use an image from the fossil fuel industry, the polar region plays the role of the canary in the coal mine.
We can no longer ignore its call as it has been underlined by the Intergovernmental Panel, the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) and the great communicator on climate change, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Al Gore.
We can no longer ignore its call as it has been underlined by the Intergovernmental Panel, the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) and the great communicator on climate change, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Al Gore.
There is a growing international consensus that climate change is the greatest challenge of our time.
There is a growing international consensus that climate change is the greatest challenge of our time.
The outcome of the Climate Change Conference in Bali – despite its weaknesses – demonstrates this consensus.
The outcome of the Climate Change Conference in Bali – despite its weaknesses – demonstrates this consensus.
I am pleased to have had in-depth discussions on how to meet the climate change challenges with Chinese leaders during my visit to Beijing.
I am pleased to have had in-depth discussions on how to meet the climate change challenges with Chinese leaders during my visit to Beijing.
We are in this together – and we can achieve a lot by working side by side.
We are in this together – and we can achieve a lot by working side by side.
Norway is a polar nation.
Norway is a polar nation.
Our cultural identity is closely linked to the polar region.
Our cultural identity is closely linked to the polar region.
We have a particular responsibility for the Svalbard archipelago – this northernmost part of Norway - and the adjacent sea areas.
We have a particular responsibility for the Svalbard archipelago – this northernmost part of Norway - and the adjacent sea areas.
This is one of the most vulnerable areas in the world with regard to the impacts of climate change.
This is one of the most vulnerable areas in the world with regard to the impacts of climate change.
Preserving ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable use of resources are core principles of all Norwegian legislation and policy in this area.
Preserving ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable use of resources are core principles of all Norwegian legislation and policy in this area.
The Arctic Ocean stands on the threshold of significant changes.
The Arctic Ocean stands on the threshold of significant changes.
The rapid melting of the ice cover will have severe implications for vulnerable ecosystems and economic activity.
The rapid melting of the ice cover will have severe implications for vulnerable ecosystems and economic activity.
Firstly, Arctic climate change will alter the flora and fauna of the region.
Firstly, Arctic climate change will alter the flora and fauna of the region.
This will have serious consequences, not least for indigenous peoples.
This will have serious consequences, not least for indigenous peoples.
Traditional reindeer herding and the way of life of these peoples will be harder to sustain.
Traditional reindeer herding and the way of life of these peoples will be harder to sustain.
Secondly, Arctic climate change will affect the distribution and migration patterns of fish stocks.
Secondly, Arctic climate change will affect the distribution and migration patterns of fish stocks.
This could have significant effects on commercial fisheries.
This could have significant effects on commercial fisheries.
Some stocks may move from areas under the coastal jurisdiction of one state to areas under that of another.
Some stocks may move from areas under the coastal jurisdiction of one state to areas under that of another.
Others may remain in areas outside the jurisdiction of any state, which could impede sound fisheries management and lead to uncontrolled harvesting.
Others may remain in areas outside the jurisdiction of any state, which could impede sound fisheries management and lead to uncontrolled harvesting.
Thirdly, melting ice will affect maritime transport in the Arctic.
Thirdly, melting ice will affect maritime transport in the Arctic.
Navigation periods will be extended and new shipping routes opened up.
Navigation periods will be extended and new shipping routes opened up.
Less sea ice could also make it possible to exploit petroleum and other natural resources in new areas.
Less sea ice could also make it possible to exploit petroleum and other natural resources in new areas.
The fate of the polar bear stands as a symbol of our success or failure in meeting these dramatic changes.
The fate of the polar bear stands as a symbol of our success or failure in meeting these dramatic changes.
The polar bear depends on the ice to catch food.
The polar bear depends on the ice to catch food.
As the ice melts, it has to swim ever greater distances in the open sea to reach new ice floes.
As the ice melts, it has to swim ever greater distances in the open sea to reach new ice floes.
It is therefore more likely to starve.
It is therefore more likely to starve.
The stress of climate change is also making the polar bear more vulnerable to other threats, such as environmentally hazardous substances and habitat loss due to human encroachment.
The stress of climate change is also making the polar bear more vulnerable to other threats, such as environmentally hazardous substances and habitat loss due to human encroachment.
In a way, the polar bear can be seen as a litmus test of our ability to fulfil our responsibilities – both towards the global ecology and towards coming generations.
In a way, the polar bear can be seen as a litmus test of our ability to fulfil our responsibilities – both towards the global ecology and towards coming generations.
At the moment, good news seems hard to find.
At the moment, good news seems hard to find.
Recent observations indicate that we may be underestimating the pace of the changes in the Arctic.
Recent observations indicate that we may be underestimating the pace of the changes in the Arctic.
Climate change appears to be a self-reinforcing process and we do not know what the precise outcomes will be, neither in the Arctic region nor on a global scale.
Climate change appears to be a self-reinforcing process and we do not know what the precise outcomes will be, neither in the Arctic region nor on a global scale.
What we do know is that climate change will have a number of serious consequences for ecosystems and livelihoods in the Arctic.
What we do know is that climate change will have a number of serious consequences for ecosystems and livelihoods in the Arctic.
But the changes will also reach far beyond the Arctic.
But the changes will also reach far beyond the Arctic.
The melting of the Arctic ice cover will have ramifications for the climate in regions thousands of kilometres away.
The melting of the Arctic ice cover will have ramifications for the climate in regions thousands of kilometres away.
For example, it is likely that the Asian monsoons, crucial for the livelihoods of millions of people, will be affected.
For example, it is likely that the Asian monsoons, crucial for the livelihoods of millions of people, will be affected.
Rapid changes in the Arctic are significant not only for the survival of the polar bear but also for humans in other regions.
Rapid changes in the Arctic are significant not only for the survival of the polar bear but also for humans in other regions.
We know that it is the South that will be most adversely affected by climate change.
We know that it is the South that will be most adversely affected by climate change.
Hundreds of millions of people could face water shortages, famine and coastal flooding as the world warms.
Hundreds of millions of people could face water shortages, famine and coastal flooding as the world warms.
The fact that the greatest costs of global warming will be borne by the poor, who have the least responsibility for the current state of affairs, also makes climate change a central issue of justice and ethics in world politics today.
The fact that the greatest costs of global warming will be borne by the poor, who have the least responsibility for the current state of affairs, also makes climate change a central issue of justice and ethics in world politics today.
We must act now, we must act together and we must act on the basis of thorough knowledge and deepened understanding of the processes taking place.
We must act now, we must act together and we must act on the basis of thorough knowledge and deepened understanding of the processes taking place.
The Arctic Council is a key institution for dealing with Arctic issues, and Norway is currently chair of the Council.
The Arctic Council is a key institution for dealing with Arctic issues, and Norway is currently chair of the Council.
Recently, China applied for permanent observer status to the Arctic Council.
Recently, China applied for permanent observer status to the Arctic Council.
I welcome this decision by China.
I welcome this decision by China.
Both our countries have borders with the Arctic state Russia, and the Arctic Council will provide an arena for exchanging views and developing joint actions in the years to come.
Both our countries have borders with the Arctic state Russia, and the Arctic Council will provide an arena for exchanging views and developing joint actions in the years to come.
Major challenges in the Arctic such as climate change and high levels of environmentally hazardous substances and heavy metals are caused by activities outside the Arctic.
Major challenges in the Arctic such as climate change and high levels of environmentally hazardous substances and heavy metals are caused by activities outside the Arctic.
Therefore, effective countermeasures for protecting the Arctic environment also have to include non-Arctic states.
Therefore, effective countermeasures for protecting the Arctic environment also have to include non-Arctic states.
The Arctic Council is now preparing new joint scientific studies of the retreat of sea ice, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet and the reduction of permafrost and snow cover.
The Arctic Council is now preparing new joint scientific studies of the retreat of sea ice, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet and the reduction of permafrost and snow cover.