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In some places, there are huge areas of floating waste, which are having an extremely harmful impact on marine life.
In some places, there are huge areas of floating waste, which are having an extremely harmful impact on marine life.
On a global scale, high emissions of greenhouse gases are leading to a warmer climate, with potentially devastating effects for life in the polar regions.
On a global scale, high emissions of greenhouse gases are leading to a warmer climate, with potentially devastating effects for life in the polar regions.
Climate change also causes seawater to absorb more CO₂, which in turn leads to ocean acidification.
Climate change also causes seawater to absorb more CO₂, which in turn leads to ocean acidification.
As you are well aware, marine scientists are deeply concerned that ocean acidification may have negative consequences for Australia’s coral reefs.
As you are well aware, marine scientists are deeply concerned that ocean acidification may have negative consequences for Australia’s coral reefs.
Coexistens between petroleum industri and fisheries
Coexistens between petroleum industri and fisheries
To Norway, the sea is of vital importance.
To Norway, the sea is of vital importance.
More than three quarters of our export earnings originate from the sea and from coastal-based activities.
More than three quarters of our export earnings originate from the sea and from coastal-based activities.
We extract oil and gas from beneath the seabed, and from the sea itself we harvest living marine resources.
We extract oil and gas from beneath the seabed, and from the sea itself we harvest living marine resources.
Decades of experience have shown that it is perfectly possible for the petroleum industry and our fisheries to coexist.
Decades of experience have shown that it is perfectly possible for the petroleum industry and our fisheries to coexist.
But, and what I am about to say is important: this has not happened by itself.
But, and what I am about to say is important: this has not happened by itself.
Right from the beginning, we adopted comprehensive measures to prevent pollution and oil spills.
Right from the beginning, we adopted comprehensive measures to prevent pollution and oil spills.
Today this way of thinking is central to our system of integrated management plans for sea areas.
Today this way of thinking is central to our system of integrated management plans for sea areas.
These plans are a powerful tool for ensuring that the exploitation of resources in the marine environment is never decoupled from environmental concerns.
These plans are a powerful tool for ensuring that the exploitation of resources in the marine environment is never decoupled from environmental concerns.
The integrated management plans, which draw on extensive scientific knowledge, provide the basis for a management regime that is designed to prevent the pressures on ecosystems from exceeding sustainable levels.
The integrated management plans, which draw on extensive scientific knowledge, provide the basis for a management regime that is designed to prevent the pressures on ecosystems from exceeding sustainable levels.
A warmer climate may eventually allow the energy industry to move further north.
A warmer climate may eventually allow the energy industry to move further north.
But I can assure you that high environmental standards will continue to be rigorously maintained.
But I can assure you that high environmental standards will continue to be rigorously maintained.
Living marine resources could last for ever
Living marine resources could last for ever
Eventually, the non-renewable energy resources will be exhausted.
Eventually, the non-renewable energy resources will be exhausted.
By contrast, the living marine resources will continue to be there.
By contrast, the living marine resources will continue to be there.
If we protect them and manage them carefully, they could last for ever.
If we protect them and manage them carefully, they could last for ever.
How can we achieve this?
How can we achieve this?
Firstly, sustainability must be the governing principle of fisheries management.
Firstly, sustainability must be the governing principle of fisheries management.
Harmful practices, such as discards of fish at sea, must be prohibited.
Harmful practices, such as discards of fish at sea, must be prohibited.
In Norway we have had a ban on this for years.
In Norway we have had a ban on this for years.
There must also be effective measures for controlling and monitoring .
There must also be effective measures for controlling and monitoring .
In our own waters, the problem of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing has been greatly reduced.
In our own waters, the problem of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing has been greatly reduced.
This is one of the reasons why our fisheries management system is regarded as one of the best in the world.
This is one of the reasons why our fisheries management system is regarded as one of the best in the world.
Regrettably, the problem of illegal fishing persists in many parts of the world.
Regrettably, the problem of illegal fishing persists in many parts of the world.
We must therefore continue to address it.
We must therefore continue to address it.
Secondly, our management decisions must be based on the best available scientific knowledge.
Secondly, our management decisions must be based on the best available scientific knowledge.
For instance when we are setting fish quotas or designing conservation areas.
For instance when we are setting fish quotas or designing conservation areas.
In the case of Norway, I am proud to say that we have first-rate researchers who are greatly enhancing our understanding of marine life.
In the case of Norway, I am proud to say that we have first-rate researchers who are greatly enhancing our understanding of marine life.
Their efforts are crucial for this ecosystem-based management of our living marine resources.
Their efforts are crucial for this ecosystem-based management of our living marine resources.
Thirdly, if the oceans are to be healthier in the future, they need to be given a higher place on the international agenda.
Thirdly, if the oceans are to be healthier in the future, they need to be given a higher place on the international agenda.
This requires the involvement of the international community.
This requires the involvement of the international community.
It is only through joint efforts that we can hope to address problems such as overfishing, climate change, and water-borne pollution.
It is only through joint efforts that we can hope to address problems such as overfishing, climate change, and water-borne pollution.
Norway has long experience of the sustainable management of marine resources and is strongly committed to the goal of healthier oceans.
Norway has long experience of the sustainable management of marine resources and is strongly committed to the goal of healthier oceans.
We stand ready to share our knowledge and engage in binding international cooperation.
We stand ready to share our knowledge and engage in binding international cooperation.
In the future, we will be turning to the oceans for many of our resources.
In the future, we will be turning to the oceans for many of our resources.
We are already tapping into their vast potential, but in the years to come we must find new and sustainable ways of doing so.
We are already tapping into their vast potential, but in the years to come we must find new and sustainable ways of doing so.
We must draw on our skills and experience, coupled with new scientific insights, to create future-oriented industries.
We must draw on our skills and experience, coupled with new scientific insights, to create future-oriented industries.
To make this possible, cooperation between private companies, the research community and the public sector will be vital.
To make this possible, cooperation between private companies, the research community and the public sector will be vital.
The Antarctic is truly unique.
The Antarctic is truly unique.
No other place on earth is so barren and inhospitable.
No other place on earth is so barren and inhospitable.
Despite this, its sea areas and coastal regions can be teeming with life.
Despite this, its sea areas and coastal regions can be teeming with life.
At the same time, the Antarctic ecosystems are vulnerable to human activity.
At the same time, the Antarctic ecosystems are vulnerable to human activity.
It is therefore of paramount importance that international conventions acknowledge Antarctica’s uniqueness.
It is therefore of paramount importance that international conventions acknowledge Antarctica’s uniqueness.
We must firmly uphold the need to conserve its wildlife and special characteristics.
We must firmly uphold the need to conserve its wildlife and special characteristics.
Environmental concerns are one pillar of our Antarctic engagement.
Environmental concerns are one pillar of our Antarctic engagement.
This was why Norway was an enthusiastic supporter of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty of 1991, a milestone in Antarctic cooperation.
This was why Norway was an enthusiastic supporter of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty of 1991, a milestone in Antarctic cooperation.
Given the world’s need for minerals, it was no small feat that the involved countries managed to decide that Antarctica should be a ‘natural reserve, devoted to peace and science’.
Given the world’s need for minerals, it was no small feat that the involved countries managed to decide that Antarctica should be a ‘natural reserve, devoted to peace and science’.
We look forward to celebrating the Protocol’s 25th anniversary together with Australia and the other Treaty Parties next year.
We look forward to celebrating the Protocol’s 25th anniversary together with Australia and the other Treaty Parties next year.
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) plays an important role in the management of the Antarctic environment.
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) plays an important role in the management of the Antarctic environment.
The Commission’s achievements show that the sound use of marine resources is compatible with conservation objectives, as long as resource management is based on scientific knowledge and advice.
The Commission’s achievements show that the sound use of marine resources is compatible with conservation objectives, as long as resource management is based on scientific knowledge and advice.
I am pleased that Norwegian scientists have made significant contributions to the Commission’s work.
I am pleased that Norwegian scientists have made significant contributions to the Commission’s work.
This has been very important for the sustainable management of many of the region’s rich resources, in particular krill and certain fish stocks.
This has been very important for the sustainable management of many of the region’s rich resources, in particular krill and certain fish stocks.
Responsible management of krill is essential for the region’s whales, seals and penguins, which depend on this food source for their survival.
Responsible management of krill is essential for the region’s whales, seals and penguins, which depend on this food source for their survival.
To Norwegian fishermen in Antarctic waters, the Commission’s management approach is far from new.
To Norwegian fishermen in Antarctic waters, the Commission’s management approach is far from new.
In fact, it resembles the rules they comply with when they fish in Norwegian waters.
In fact, it resembles the rules they comply with when they fish in Norwegian waters.
For them this is not just a question of dealing with environmental concerns; they have learned long ago that it is in their own interest to take the state of the environment seriously.
For them this is not just a question of dealing with environmental concerns; they have learned long ago that it is in their own interest to take the state of the environment seriously.
They know, better than most, that without proper conservation there can be no surplus to harvest.
They know, better than most, that without proper conservation there can be no surplus to harvest.
Norway is committed to the development of a network of marine protected areas.
Norway is committed to the development of a network of marine protected areas.
Last year’s Commission meeting did bring us closer to finding common ground.
Last year’s Commission meeting did bring us closer to finding common ground.
However, it failed to reach consensus on the proposal of a marine protected area (or MPA) in the East Antarctic Region.
However, it failed to reach consensus on the proposal of a marine protected area (or MPA) in the East Antarctic Region.
Polar nation in north and south
Polar nation in north and south
Norway will continue to work constructively within CCAMLR with a view to the establishment of marine protected areas that can ensure the long-term conservation of the Antarctic natural environment.
Norway will continue to work constructively within CCAMLR with a view to the establishment of marine protected areas that can ensure the long-term conservation of the Antarctic natural environment.
As a polar nation in both the north and the south, Norway will continue to play an active role in promoting protection of the unique Antarctic environment.
As a polar nation in both the north and the south, Norway will continue to play an active role in promoting protection of the unique Antarctic environment.
Later this year, the Norwegian Government will present a white paper on our Antarctic policy, which clearly demonstrates the importance we attach to our polar interests and responsibilities in the south.
Later this year, the Norwegian Government will present a white paper on our Antarctic policy, which clearly demonstrates the importance we attach to our polar interests and responsibilities in the south.
I am not divulging any secrets by saying that the white paper will reflect Norway’s strong commitment to international cooperation under the Antarctic Treaty System.
I am not divulging any secrets by saying that the white paper will reflect Norway’s strong commitment to international cooperation under the Antarctic Treaty System.
In conclusion, as signatory parties to the Antarctic Treaty, Norway and Australia have a long history of cooperation.
In conclusion, as signatory parties to the Antarctic Treaty, Norway and Australia have a long history of cooperation.
Our two countries have many common interests when it comes to both ocean management in general and the Antarctic more specifically.
Our two countries have many common interests when it comes to both ocean management in general and the Antarctic more specifically.
We want healthy oceans for the sake of future generations, and we are strongly committed to conserving the unique Antarctic environment.
We want healthy oceans for the sake of future generations, and we are strongly committed to conserving the unique Antarctic environment.
I look forward to working with Australia on these crucial matters in the years ahead.
I look forward to working with Australia on these crucial matters in the years ahead.
Speech at Australia National Maritime Museum
Tale på Australia National Maritime Museum
Sydney, 24 February 2015
Sydney, 24. februar 2015
Oslo Freedom Forum, 14 May 2013
Oslo Freedom Forum, 14. mai 2013
- Promoting freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law is at the very top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda.
- Promoting freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law is at the very top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda.
Our engagement in this area is both a reflection of solidarity and of self-interest, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, in his remarks at the Oslo Freedom Forum.
Our engagement in this area is both a reflection of solidarity and of self-interest, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide i sitt innlegg på Oslo Freedom Forum.
I am delighted to address the Oslo Freedom Forum.
I am delighted to address the Oslo Freedom Forum.
This Forum has evolved into a crucially important event, which is well reflected in the impressive participation it gathers from around the world.
This Forum has evolved into a crucially important event, which is well reflected in the impressive participation it gathers from around the world.
I would like to start by thanking Thor Halvorssen and his team for creating this arena for discussing the most important human rights issues of our time.
I would like to start by thanking Thor Halvorssen and his team for creating this arena for discussing the most important human rights issues of our time.
And thank you all for choosing to meet here in Oslo.
And thank you all for choosing to meet here in Oslo.
My first message to you is: we are behind you.
My first message to you is: we are behind you.
Promoting freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law is at the very top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda.
Promoting freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law is at the very top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda.
Our engagement in this area is both a reflection of solidarity and of self-interest.
Our engagement in this area is both a reflection of solidarity and of self-interest.
As a small, but globally engaged country, we firmly believe that living in a world that respects the fundamental principles of human rights is good for us – as it is good for everyone else on this planet.
As a small, but globally engaged country, we firmly believe that living in a world that respects the fundamental principles of human rights is good for us – as it is good for everyone else on this planet.
Just as we need international law to regulate relations between countries, we need human rights standards to regulate relations between states and their citizens.
Just as we need international law to regulate relations between countries, we need human rights standards to regulate relations between states and their citizens.
– To challenge power.
– To challenge power.
This spring has been a particularly intense period for human rights diplomacy.
This spring has been a particularly intense period for human rights diplomacy.
We are seeing contradictory tendencies, as we are living in a time of transition, a time of fundamental global shifts.
We are seeing contradictory tendencies, as we are living in a time of transition, a time of fundamental global shifts.
We are seeing clear signs of progress.
We are seeing clear signs of progress.
But at the same time, we are also seeing significant backsliding.
But at the same time, we are also seeing significant backsliding.
Both are taking place at the same time.
Both are taking place at the same time.
At times, we are finding that principles and stances we used to take for granted are being challenged, even when we thought they were clearly respected.
At times, we are finding that principles and stances we used to take for granted are being challenged, even when we thought they were clearly respected.
Some debates have to be held over and over again.
Some debates have to be held over and over again.
Just as we are beginning to grasp the realities of a 21st century world, new dilemmas are emerging, and old issues are being reintroduced in new settings.
Just as we are beginning to grasp the realities of a 21st century world, new dilemmas are emerging, and old issues are being reintroduced in new settings.
Hence, we need a truly global dialogue about human rights.
Hence, we need a truly global dialogue about human rights.
Promoting human rights for all requires taking a stance.
Promoting human rights for all requires taking a stance.
It means that we must be willing to speak up and to make our values clear – even when it is uncomfortable to do so.
It means that we must be willing to speak up and to make our values clear – even when it is uncomfortable to do so.
Just as you are doing at this conference.
Just as you are doing at this conference.
But in addition to this, it is also a matter of engaging in long-term processes that are sometimes tiring, and in bilateral or multilateral processes to bring about change.
But in addition to this, it is also a matter of engaging in long-term processes that are sometimes tiring, and in bilateral or multilateral processes to bring about change.
Norway seeks to promote global respect for human rights through multilateral and bilateral channels.
Norway seeks to promote global respect for human rights through multilateral and bilateral channels.
I would like to use my own human rights-related programme over just the last six weeks as an example to illustrate the work that is taking place on the multilateral front.
I would like to use my own human rights-related programme over just the last six weeks as an example to illustrate the work that is taking place on the multilateral front.
These are just a few examples that can help to structure my speech today.
These are just a few examples that can help to structure my speech today.
Firstly, on 21 March, a landmark resolution on the protection of human rights defenders was passed in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva after negotiations led by Norway.
Firstly, on 21 March, a landmark resolution on the protection of human rights defenders was passed in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva after negotiations led by Norway.
Every day, individual human rights defenders are being prosecuted, organisations dissolved, companies taken to court or media representatives being silenced.
Every day, individual human rights defenders are being prosecuted, organisations dissolved, companies taken to court or media representatives being silenced.
All because they have simply asked the wrong questions, claimed their rights or upheld the rights of others.
All because they have simply asked the wrong questions, claimed their rights or upheld the rights of others.
Why is this particular UN resolution important?
Why is this particular UN resolution important?
To begin with, it is the strongest and most substantial resolution in its field ever.
To begin with, it is the strongest and most substantial resolution in its field ever.
It clarifies the obligations of states to protect human rights defenders and to refrain from activities that hinder their legitimate work.
It clarifies the obligations of states to protect human rights defenders and to refrain from activities that hinder their legitimate work.
The resolution thus creates an important tool for human rights defenders on the ground – in the countries where they work.
The resolution thus creates an important tool for human rights defenders on the ground – in the countries where they work.
The resolution is living proof that it is still possible to agree on important normative texts in the UN.
The resolution is living proof that it is still possible to agree on important normative texts in the UN.
But as we all know, a resolution does not change the world.
But as we all know, a resolution does not change the world.
These texts, however, may be used to put pressure on governments to live up to the commitments they have made.
These texts, however, may be used to put pressure on governments to live up to the commitments they have made.
At the same time, I am the first to admit that working through the UN may also entail challenges for those of us who work for human rights for all.
At the same time, I am the first to admit that working through the UN may also entail challenges for those of us who work for human rights for all.
Some member states have recently launched what they refer to as the “traditional values agenda”.
Some member states have recently launched what they refer to as the “traditional values agenda”.
Their argument is that some so-called traditional values should trump basic human rights.
Their argument is that some so-called traditional values should trump basic human rights.
The argument goes against the fundamental principle of the universality of human rights.
The argument goes against the fundamental principle of the universality of human rights.