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You may ask why I am mentioning this in in connection with disaster risk reduction and climate challenges.
You may ask why I am mentioning this in in connection with disaster risk reduction and climate challenges.
I am doing so because one of the reasons for the increase in food prices is arguably the increase in demand for biofuel, which has led to a reduction in the area available for food production.
I am doing so because one of the reasons for the increase in food prices is arguably the increase in demand for biofuel, which has led to a reduction in the area available for food production.
Biofuel has been developed as a response to the challenge of climate change.
Biofuel has been developed as a response to the challenge of climate change.
But might it turn out to undermine our efforts to alleviate hunger?
But might it turn out to undermine our efforts to alleviate hunger?
Might it lead to deforestation?
Might it lead to deforestation?
And even to fuel conflict by intensifying instability and the vulnerability of weak states?
And even to fuel conflict by intensifying instability and the vulnerability of weak states?
This is a vivid illustration of the challenge we are facing: to seek solutions that are sustainable and that take into consideration different needs of different people in different situations – across the globe.
This is a vivid illustration of the challenge we are facing: to seek solutions that are sustainable and that take into consideration different needs of different people in different situations – across the globe.
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this morning’s session of your high-level policy discussion.
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this morning’s session of your high-level policy discussion.
Many of the themes of this conference are on the agenda when the Nordic foreign ministers come together for their regular meetings such as the one I will be attending here in Stockholm today.
Many of the themes of this conference are on the agenda when the Nordic foreign ministers come together for their regular meetings – ¬ such as the one I will be attending here in Stockholm today.
The success of Nordic cooperation is to a great extent a result of the multifaceted, informal contacts between our countries.
The success of Nordic cooperation is to a great extent a result of the multifaceted, informal contacts between our countries.
And the open and constructive Nordic exchange of ideas and viewpoints will doubtless be very valuable also in this particular field.
And the open and constructive Nordic exchange of ideas and viewpoints will doubtless be very valuable also in this particular field.
I would like to take advantage of this opportunity today to focus on some of the challenges we face as policy makers.
I would like to take advantage of this opportunity today to focus on some of the challenges we face as policy makers.
And I would like to do so by sharing with you some insights from the recent Oslo Policy Forum on “Changing the Way We Develop: Dealing with disasters and climate change” – in which I believe several of you who are present here today participated.
And I would like to do so by sharing with you some insights from the recent Oslo Policy Forum on “Changing the Way We Develop: Dealing with disasters and climate change” – in which I believe several of you who are present here today participated.
The conference was jointly organised by UNDP, ProVention and Norway in February and provided us with three important insights that might also be relevant for this conference.
The conference was jointly organised by UNDP, ProVention and Norway in February and provided us with three important insights that might also be relevant for this conference.
Perhaps the best way to start is by summarising the keynote address delivered by Professor Jeffrey Sachs.
Perhaps the best way to start is by summarising the keynote address delivered by Professor Jeffrey Sachs.
His message was clear and simple: we have to fulfil our promises on development – on poverty reduction and the Millennium Development Goals.
His message was clear and simple: we have to fulfil our promises on development – on poverty reduction and the Millennium Development Goals.
If we do not – if we renege on our aid commitments and do not ensure that the development and climate agendas come together – we will not achieve an agreement on climate change mitigation and adaptation in Copenhagen next year.
If we do not – if we renege on our aid commitments and do not ensure that the development and climate agendas come together – we will not achieve an agreement on climate change mitigation and adaptation in Copenhagen next year.
It is that simple – and that challenging.
It is that simple – and that challenging.
And we need to have the developing countries on board – because they are producing an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gases.
And we need to have the developing countries on board – because they are producing an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gases.
To go back to the conference itself, the first insight I would like to share with you is that we need to reduce the widespread distrust in the South regarding the climate change agenda through our actions on the ground – on poverty alleviation, on health, on food security.
To go back to the conference itself, the first insight I would like to share with you is that we need to reduce the widespread distrust in the South regarding the climate change agenda through our actions on the ground – on poverty alleviation, on health, on food security.
Otherwise, the zero-sum-view of the world – that climate change will only lead to a diversion of development aid – will scuttle an agreement in Copenhagen.
Otherwise, the zero-sum-view of the world – that climate change will only lead to a diversion of development aid – will scuttle an agreement in Copenhagen.
Furthermore, we know that achievement of the Millennium Development Goals is already jeopardised by current levels of disaster risk.
Furthermore, we know that achievement of the Millennium Development Goals is already jeopardised by current levels of disaster risk.
Climate change is fundamentally altering the landscape of risk as we know it – causing more heatwaves, floods, droughts and hurricanes, as well as rising sea levels – in terms of both frequency and intensity.
Climate change is fundamentally altering the landscape of risk as we know it – causing more heatwaves, floods, droughts and hurricanes, as well as rising sea levels – in terms of both frequency and intensity.
Vulnerability to these hazards is also on the increase, due to factors like persistent poverty, poorly planned urban development, environmental degradation and population growth.
Vulnerability to these hazards is also on the increase, due to factors like persistent poverty, poorly planned urban development, environmental degradation and population growth.
The process of determining priorities and modalities for climate change adaptation is under way.
The process of determining priorities and modalities for climate change adaptation is under way.
And this work is urgent.
And this work is urgent.
We cannot choose between adapting to climate change, alleviating poverty and reducing disaster risks.
We cannot choose between adapting to climate change, alleviating poverty and reducing disaster risks.
The three areas are profoundly interrelated.
The three areas are profoundly interrelated.
But in order to influence this process, those working with development, disaster risk reduction and resilience need to communicate with the climate experts.
But in order to influence this process, those working with development, disaster risk reduction and resilience need to communicate with the climate experts.
To borrow a phrase from the conference: they need to get on the climate change adaptation bus.
To borrow a phrase from the conference: they need to get on the climate change adaptation bus.
This bus will be the main vehicle for building local resilience in the years ahead, and will have the greatest resources.
This bus will be the main vehicle for building local resilience in the years ahead, and will have the greatest resources.
But these two communities – the development community and the climate change community – belong to different cultures and different ministries.
But these two communities – the development community and the climate change community – belong to different cultures and different ministries.
They do not speak the same language – and most importantly, they hardly speak to each other.
They do not speak the same language – and most importantly, they hardly speak to each other.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) should undertake an assessment and prepare a special report on the humanitarian consequences of climate change.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) should undertake an assessment and prepare a special report on the humanitarian consequences of climate change.
In addition, we would like to host a scoping meeting in connection with such a report.
In addition, we would like to host a scoping meeting in connection with such a report.
In order for this proposal to be presented formally to the IPCC, we will need to persuade the head of the Norwegian delegation – who may well work for the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority – that it is a good idea.
In order for this proposal to be presented formally to the IPCC, we will need to persuade the head of the Norwegian delegation – who may well work for the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority – that it is a good idea.
Which – to he or she – may not be self-evident.
Which – to he or she – may not be self-evident.
It is unlikely that these negotiators will listen to arguments from outside the climate change discourse if these arguments are not phrased in terms of mechanisms and concepts they are familiar with.
It is unlikely that these negotiators will listen to arguments from outside the climate change discourse if these arguments are not phrased in terms of mechanisms and concepts they are familiar with.
Simply claiming that disaster risk reduction is complementary to adaptation will most probably not influence the process of preparing for the climate summit in Copenhagen.
Simply claiming that disaster risk reduction is complementary to adaptation will most probably not influence the process of preparing for the climate summit in Copenhagen.
It will not in itself convince those that need to be convinced.
It will not in itself convince those that need to be convinced.
So, this was the second main insight from the discussions in Oslo: we need to increase the mutual understanding between climate change experts, the development world and ongoing risk reduction initiatives.
So, this was the second main insight from the discussions in Oslo: we need to increase the mutual understanding between climate change experts, the development world and ongoing risk reduction initiatives.
Finally, I would like to stress that we now have an opportunity to take advantage of this early phase to consider how disaster risk reduction can be dealt with in an integrated manner.
Finally, I would like to stress that we now have an opportunity to take advantage of this early phase to consider how disaster risk reduction can be dealt with in an integrated manner.
We need to look at how we jointly approach governments and promote change.
We need to look at how we jointly approach governments and promote change.
So far there is no clear, agreed methodology.
So far there is no clear, agreed methodology.
(To some, the disaster risk reduction community seems to be behind the times in terms of transcending the “project disease.”)
(To some, the disaster risk reduction community seems to be behind the times in terms of transcending the “project disease.”)
On the other hand, National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) have been a useful means of introducing climate change adaptation into national debates.
On the other hand, National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) have been a useful means of introducing climate change adaptation into national debates.
But they are only a small start.
But they are only a small start.
Neither the advocates of disaster risk reduction nor those promoting greater investment in climate change adaptation have been able to convince ministries of finance to earmark sufficient resources.
Neither the advocates of disaster risk reduction nor those promoting greater investment in climate change adaptation have been able to convince ministries of finance to earmark sufficient resources.
And the ownership of this agenda by these ministries is at the heart of genuine change.
And the ownership of this agenda by these ministries is at the heart of genuine change.
Uncertainties remain about the costs of climate change adaptation.
Uncertainties remain about the costs of climate change adaptation.
The underlying challenge is to ensure that these uncertainties do not become an excuse for paralysis, but rather a spur to action and learning.
The underlying challenge is to ensure that these uncertainties do not become an excuse for paralysis, but rather a spur to action and learning.
The third insight that I would like to share with you is that national level has to be seen through the lense of local level.
The third insight that I would like to share with you is that national level has to be seen through the lense of local level.
Existing national development plans in conjunction with related local development plans must be our starting point.
Existing national development plans in conjunction with related local development plans must be our starting point.
Ownership by national as well as local decision makers is necessary to ensure that climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction are jointly integrated at national level.
Ownership by national as well as local decision makers is necessary to ensure that climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction are jointly integrated at national level.
To conclude, let me just say that there is clearly a need for swift and constructive action on development, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation on the road from Bali to Copenhagen – and beyond.
To conclude, let me just say that there is clearly a need for swift and constructive action on development, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation on the road from Bali to Copenhagen – and beyond.
In order to achieve this goal, we need active international diplomacy and a better integrated approach.
In order to achieve this goal, we need active international diplomacy and a better integrated approach.
According to Jeffrey Sachs, we are talking about a “miracle” in international diplomacy over the next 18 months.
According to Jeffrey Sachs, we are talking about a “miracle” in international diplomacy over the next 18 months.
And on top of that, a good dose of hard work.
And on top of that, a good dose of hard work.
Resilience 2008 – High Level Policy Dialogue
Resilience 2008 – High Level Policy Dialogue
At the same time, the fact that nearly 90 % of the Fund’s total budget is provided only by a small group of donor countries is unfortunate.
Samtidig er det en utfordring at det bare er en liten gruppe av giverland som bidrar med nesten 90 prosent av fondets totale budsjett.
I encourage more countries to contribute,” said Mr Brende.
Jeg vil arbeide for at flere land bidrar mer, sier utenriksministeren.
Since the Fund was established in 2006, Norway has been the third largest donor, after the UK and Sweden.
Norge har siden etableringen av fondet i 2006 vært den tredje største giveren, etter Storbritannia og Sverige.
Responsibility for security transferred to Afghan authorities
Overfører sikkerhetsansvaret til afghanske myndigheter
After more than seven years in the Faryab province, the Norwegian Armed Forces Tuesday marked the transfer of responsibility for security and for the base itself to the Afghan authorities.
Etter mer enn sju år i Faryab-provinsen markerte Forsvaret i dag overføringen av leiren og sikkerhetsansvaret til afghanske myndigheter.
Brigadier General Noor Mohammad Hamid, Chief of Defence Harald Sunde, defence minister Espen Barth Eide and provincial governor Ahmed Faizal Begzaad sign the transfer protocol in Camp Meymaneh, the Norwegian-led base in the Faryab province of Afghanistan.
Brigader general, Noor Mohammad Hamid, forsvarssjef Harald Sunde, forsvarsminister Espen Barth Eide og guvernør, Ahmed Faizal Begzaad signerer overtakelsesprotokollen i den norskledede leiren i Maimana i Faryab provins, Afghanistan.
(Stian Lysberg Solum, Norwegian Defence)
(Stian Lysberg Solum, Forsvaret)
The ceremony took place in the Norwegian-led base, Camp Meymaneh.
Seremonien ble holdt i norsk-ledede Camp Maimana.
Those present included the defence ministers and Chiefs of Defence of Norway and Latvia, representatives of the United States defence authorities, the provincial governor Faizal Begzaad and representatives of the Afghan military and civil authorities.
Til stede var Norges og Latvias forsvarsministre og forsvarssjefer, representanter fra amerikanske forsvarsmyndigheter, provinsguvernør Faisal Begzad og representanter for afghanske militære og sivile myndigheter.
"Today's ceremony marks a new chapter ahead for Faryab.
- Dagens seremoni markerer et veiskille for Faryab.
Over many years Norwegian forces have trained and built up the local security forces so that they one day will be able to take over responsibility for security in the province.
Gjennom mange år har norske styrker bygget og trent opp de lokale sikkerhetsstyrkene til selv å en dag overta sikkerhetsansvaret i provinsen.
Today we marked that this day has come," says defence minister Espen Barth Eide.
I dag markerte vi at den dagen er kommet, sier forsvarsminister Espen Barth Eide.
"On behalf of Faryab I would like to express my gratitude for the support that you have given us.
- På vegne av Faryab vil jeg uttrykke min takknemlighet for den støtten dere har gitt oss.
Thanks to you, our own security forces are now able to operate on our own," says Faryab's provincial governor Faizal Begzaad.
Takket være dere har våre egne sikkerhetsstyrker nå blitt selvdrevne, sier Faryabs provinsguvernør Faisal Bagzad.
The Norwegian-led base is being handed over to the Afghans as a gift from Norway to Afghanistan.
Den norske PRT-leiren overdras til afghanerne som en gave fra Norge til Afghanistan.
This is in addition to the base that Norway has already built and donated to the Afghan army in the area.
Dette kommer i tillegg til den leiren Norge allerede har bygget og donert til den afghanske hæren i området.
"Norway saw at an early stage that the best thing we could do for Afghanistan on the military side was to build up Afghan capability with regards to military skills and good leadership and attitudes.
- Norge så tidlig at det beste vi kunne gjøre for Afghanistan på militær side var å bygge afghansk kapasitet, både med hensyn til militære ferdigheter, god ledelse og gode holdninger.
That is one reason why we have realised our goal in this respect earlier than is the case in some other areas of Afghanistan," says defence minister Eide.
Derfor har vi også kommet tidligere i mål med dette enn hva som er tilfellet for enkelte andre områder av Afghanistan, sier Eide.
Afghan responsibility The withdrawal of Norwegian forces from the Faryab province is a part of NATO's strategy in the run-up to the end of the ISAF operation in 2014.
Afghansk ansvar Uttrekningen av de norske styrkene fra Faryab-provinsen er en del av NATOs strategi fram mot avslutning av ISAF-operasjonen i 2014.
During defence minister Espen Barth Eide's visit to Kabul in April the ISAF leadership asked if Norway could complete the work in Faryab by 1 October.
Under forsvarsminister Espen Barth Eides besøk i Kabul i april anmodet ISAF-ledelsen Norge om å avvikle arbeidet i Faryab innen 1. oktober.
This was six months earlier than Norway had anticipated at the outset.
Dette var omlag et halvt år tidligere enn Norge i utgangspunktet hadde antatt.
This decision reflects ISAF's policy of concentrating its activities in fewer areas of Afghanistan as a step on the way towards the conclusion of the ISAF operation in 2014.
Beslutningen inngår i ISAFs arbeid med å konsentrere innsatsen på færre steder i Afghanistan som et skritt på veien mot at ISAF-operasjonen avsluttes i 2014.
"A more rapid withdrawal has created a considerable logistical and administrative challenge but this is a challenge that the Norwegian Armed Forces have risen to in a wholly admirable way," says the defence minister.
- En raskere uttrekning har skapt en betydelig logistisk og administrativ utfordring, men dette er noe Forsvaret har løst på en utmerket måte, sier forsvarsministeren.
Defence minister Eide stresses that this in no way means that the challenges facing us in Faryab are overcome.
Eide understreker at dette på ingen måte betyr at utfordringene i Faryab er løst.
"Afghanistan is a highly complex country with many internal conflicts that cannot be resolved through a military presence alone.
- Afghanistan er et svært sammensatt land med mange interne stridigheter som ikke militær tilstedeværelse alene kan løse.
The same applies to Faryab.
Så også i Faryab.
The security situation in Faryab will continue to pose a challenge for a long time to come.
Sikkerhetssituasjonen i Faryab vil være utfordrende i lang tid.
It is important to remember that our job has not been to solve all the province's problems but to bring the Afghans to a point at which they are able to take responsibility for their own security," says defence minister Eide.
Det er viktig å huske på at vår jobb ikke har vært å løse alle provinsens problemer, men å sette afghanerne i stand til å ta ansvaret for egen sikkerhet, sier Eide.
"I believe that ISAF has got it right regarding the point at which our presence in Faryab should come to an end.
- Jeg mener ISAF har truffet riktig med hensyn til når nærværet i Faryab skulle avsluttes.
In operations like this one must recognise when it is time to leave.
I slike operasjoner må man kjenne sin besøkelsestid.
One should stay as long as is necessary but preferably no longer.
Man skal være til stede så lenge som nødvendig, men heller ikke lengre.
In acknowledging this we are taking proper responsibility both for our own forces and for our Afghan partners," he adds.
Å erkjenne dette er å ta ansvar, både for egne styrker og for våre afghanske partnere, legger han til.
The defence minister emphasises that the gratitude he feels for everyone now serving in Faryab also extends to their predecessors.
Forsvarsministeren understreker at den takk han retter til de som i dag tjenestegjør i Faryab også rettes til deres forgjengere.
They have done a formidable job for Norway and for the international community.
De har gjort en formidabel innsats for Norge og storsamfunnet.
Most of all, though, my thoughts are with the brave soldiers we have lost, with their families and those closest to them, and to all those who have come home with physical or mental scars from their service in Faryab," says defence minister Eide.
Aller mest går mine tanker til de tapre soldatene vi har mistet, til deres familie og nærmeste, og til alle de som har kommet hjem med fysiske eller psykiske arr fra innsatsen i Faryab, sier Eide.
Norway still in Afghanistan ISAF is now concentrating its operations on the major population centres and the most important transport routes.
Norge fortsatt i Afghanistan ISAF konsentrerer nå innsatsen om de store befolkningssentrene og de viktigste transportrutene.
Norway will now be concentrating its activities in Mazar-e-Sharif and Kabul.
Norge vil nå konsentrere sin innsats i Mazar-e-Sharif og Kabul.
"We shall be continuing our Special Forces' very successful training of the Afghan police's cricis response unit in Kabul.
- Vi vil videreføre spesialstyrkenes svært vellykkede trening av det afghanske politiets beredskapsstyrke i Kabul.
Norway will maintain a military presence in Afghanistan right up until the end of 2014.
Norge vil være militært til stede i Afghanistan helt fram til utgangen av 2014.