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This is in particular true for the countries around the North Sea.
This is in particular true for the countries around the North Sea.
Consequently, nine European countries have signed the declaration «The North Seas Countries Offshore Grid Initiative».
Consequently, nine European countries have signed the declaration «The North Seas Countries Offshore Grid Initiative».
Last month, the Minister signed the document in which Norway joined the cooperation formally.
Last month, the Minister signed the document in which Norway joined the cooperation formally.
The goal of this cooperation is to coordinate the development of an offshore grid in the North Sea and connecting installations on the mainland.
The goal of this cooperation is to coordinate the development of an offshore grid in the North Sea and connecting installations on the mainland.
• Research and Development In order for offshore wind to be attractive, costs must be brought down.
• Research and Development In order for offshore wind to be attractive, costs must be brought down.
This is a challenge that has to be addressed by the industry.
This is a challenge that has to be addressed by the industry.
The public sector should also contribute through support for research, development and demonstration.
The public sector should also contribute through support for research, development and demonstration.
The Norwegian Government’s research and development budget for renewable energy has increased from about 20 million Euros in 2007 to around 80 million today.
The Norwegian Government’s research and development budget for renewable energy has increased from about 20 million Euros in 2007 to around 80 million today.
This includes three Centres for Environment-friendly energy research which target different aspects of the development of offshore wind energy.
This includes three Centres for Environment-friendly energy research which target different aspects of the development of offshore wind energy.
In September 2009, the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – Hywind – was successfully started up by Statoil.
In September 2009, the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – Hywind – was successfully started up by Statoil.
The wind turbine is located southwest of Haugesund.
The wind turbine is located southwest of Haugesund.
Hywind illustrates how we may benefit from the knowledge we have gained from our petroleum industry.
Hywind illustrates how we may benefit from the knowledge we have gained from our petroleum industry.
Another offshore wind company, Sway, recently announced its plans to build and test a 10 MW wind turbine outside of Bergen.
Another offshore wind company, Sway, recently announced its plans to build and test a 10 MW wind turbine outside of Bergen.
This will be the world’s largest.
This will be the world’s largest.
These demonstration projects have received support from the Government.
These demonstration projects have received support from the Government.
The North Sea region The North Sea region is a good place to develop offshore wind resources.
The North Sea region The North Sea region is a good place to develop offshore wind resources.
The resources are vast and the geographical location is excellent with relatively close distance to the major European energy markets.
The resources are vast and the geographical location is excellent with relatively close distance to the major European energy markets.
The two largest Norwegian energy companies, Statkraft and Statoil, together with two other major energy companies, have formed the consortium Forewind.
The two largest Norwegian energy companies, Statkraft and Statoil, together with two other major energy companies, have formed the consortium Forewind.
This consortium recently got the rights to develop a major offshore wind park in the UK.
This consortium recently got the rights to develop a major offshore wind park in the UK.
These rights in the Dogger Bank area cover by far the largest area in licensing Round 3 with 9000 Megawatt.
These rights in the Dogger Bank area cover by far the largest area in licensing Round 3 with 9000 Megawatt.
As the license holder, Forewind will now begin to carry out the extensive surveys, assessments and planning required for the consent process.
As the license holder, Forewind will now begin to carry out the extensive surveys, assessments and planning required for the consent process.
Statkraft and Statoil are already developing the offshore wind park Sheringham Shoal off the coast of England.
Statkraft and Statoil are already developing the offshore wind park Sheringham Shoal off the coast of England.
Participation in such large developments will boost the offshore wind power competence for the Norwegian companies involved.
Participation in such large developments will boost the offshore wind power competence for the Norwegian companies involved.
If technology development shall pick up speed, large scale projects, as mentioned, are important.
If technology development shall pick up speed, large scale projects, as mentioned, are important.
We appreciate very much the leadership shown by UK in this respect.
We appreciate very much the leadership shown by UK in this respect.
There will be plenty of opportunities for British, Norwegian and companies from other countries when thousands of wind turbines are being built and installed offshore in the North Sea.
There will be plenty of opportunities for British, Norwegian and companies from other countries when thousands of wind turbines are being built and installed offshore in the North Sea.
To operate in this market, the companies have to be internationally oriented, competitive and flexible.
To operate in this market, the companies have to be internationally oriented, competitive and flexible.
With its offshore experience, the Norwegian supply industry should be very well placed to capture a considerable part of this growing market.
With its offshore experience, the Norwegian supply industry should be very well placed to capture a considerable part of this growing market.
The wind energy sector has grown to become a major industry.
The wind energy sector has grown to become a major industry.
According to the World Wind Energy Association, the global wind market for turbine installations in 2009 was worth about 50 billion Euros.
According to the World Wind Energy Association, the global wind market for turbine installations in 2009 was worth about 50 billion Euros.
By 2012 it is expected that the wind industry will employ more than 1 million people.
By 2012 it is expected that the wind industry will employ more than 1 million people.
Several actors in this new offshore segment have their main business in the petroleum sector.
Several actors in this new offshore segment have their main business in the petroleum sector.
Their experience will especially be important in critical areas like installations, maintenance and modification.
Their experience will especially be important in critical areas like installations, maintenance and modification.
The offshore petroleum sector has shown a remarkable ability to cooperate through the whole value chain and develop new and more efficient technologies.
The offshore petroleum sector has shown a remarkable ability to cooperate through the whole value chain and develop new and more efficient technologies.
By building on experiences from the petroleum and the maritime sector, we can develop a value chain that covers a broad specter of competences.
By building on experiences from the petroleum and the maritime sector, we can develop a value chain that covers a broad specter of competences.
Måløy Finally, I will like to mention my personal experience three weeks ago when the Minister and I visited Måløy, a small village on the west coast of Norway.
Måløy Finally, I will like to mention my personal experience three weeks ago when the Minister and I visited Måløy, a small village on the west coast of Norway.
Måløy aims at becoming a leading centre for wind energy.
Måløy aims at becoming a leading centre for wind energy.
We were very impressed by the entrepreneurship and optimism we experienced.
We were very impressed by the entrepreneurship and optimism we experienced.
In meeting new companies like EasyForm/BestMould, we could see how parts of the windmills can be designed and developed in a very efficient way.
In meeting new companies like EasyForm/BestMould, we could see how parts of the windmills can be designed and developed in a very efficient way.
Stadt Towing Tank showed us a large hydrodynamic test tank with the ability to perform model tests in realistic sea and wave conditions.
Stadt Towing Tank showed us a large hydrodynamic test tank with the ability to perform model tests in realistic sea and wave conditions.
The high-tech industries and all the young, enthusiastic people we met in Måløy gave us good reasons for optimism for the future of the industry.
The high-tech industries and all the young, enthusiastic people we met in Måløy gave us good reasons for optimism for the future of the industry.
With this, I wish you good luck with the Conference and I hope you will enjoy fruitful and interesting discussions.
With this, I wish you good luck with the Conference and I hope you will enjoy fruitful and interesting discussions.
Introducing an Ethical Statement
Innfører etisk egenerklæring
The introduction of the Ethical Statement took effect from 1 June and the statement is available in both Norwegian and English.
Den etiske egenerklæringen trådte i kraft 1. juni 2011 og er utformet på norsk og engelsk.
Recovery from the crisis – Coherent policies for growth and jobs
Recovery from the crisis – Coherent policies for growth and jobs
ILO meeting in Oslo, 8 to 11 April 2013
ILO-møte i Oslo, 8.-11. april 2013
- We see a weakening of social protection and an undermining of rights.
- We see a weakening of social protection and an undermining of rights.
We must insist on upholding standards and rights, especially in times of crisis, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in his introductory remarks at the panel discussion.
We must insist on upholding standards and rights, especially in times of crisis, sa utenriksminister Eide da han ønsket velkommen til paneldiskusjonen på ILOs regionalmøte i Oslo.
Check against deliver
Check against deliver
– A very timely regional meeting – and a high priority for Norway.
– A very timely regional meeting – and a high priority for Norway.
Very focused and interesting discussions yesterday.
Very focused and interesting discussions yesterday.
I am pleased to be moderating this discussion today on policy coherence.
I am pleased to be moderating this discussion today on policy coherence.
Just a few short remarks that I would like to make:
Just a few short remarks that I would like to make:
I) The challenges we face are complex and circumstances vary across Europe and Central Asia: Some places still a sense of optimism; however, many countries face grave problems indeed.
I) The challenges we face are complex and circumstances vary across Europe and Central Asia: Some places still a sense of optimism; however, many countries face grave problems indeed.
II) Record unemployment, especially among youth, and increasing inequalities are cause for serious worry.
II) Record unemployment, especially among youth, and increasing inequalities are cause for serious worry.
III) Furthermore: a weakening of social protection and an undermining of rights.
III) Furthermore: a weakening of social protection and an undermining of rights.
We must insist on upholding standards and rights, especially in times of crisis.
We must insist on upholding standards and rights, especially in times of crisis.
IV) It seems that social dialogue is challenged rather than employed in formulating the policy responses to the crisis.
IV) It seems that social dialogue is challenged rather than employed in formulating the policy responses to the crisis.
Remember: the tripartite system was borne out of – and remains particularly important – during times of crisis.
Remember: the tripartite system was borne out of – and remains particularly important – during times of crisis.
In my view: Social dialogue is fundamental to the legitimacy and ultimately the success of these policies.
In my view: Social dialogue is fundamental to the legitimacy and ultimately the success of these policies.
It ensures trust and cohesion.
It ensures trust and cohesion.
It enhances society’s ability to adapt and restructure.
It enhances society’s ability to adapt and restructure.
It makes consensus-building possible.
It makes consensus-building possible.
Setting aside social dialogue leaves society vulnerable to distrust and to social and political unrest.
Setting aside social dialogue leaves society vulnerable to distrust and to social and political unrest.
– Especially in times of economic crisis.
– Especially in times of economic crisis.
V) My fifth point: The interaction between social and economic policies is more than ever of great importance.
V) My fifth point: The interaction between social and economic policies is more than ever of great importance.
The importance of policy coherence is recognized by national governments, regional institutions and international organizations.
The importance of policy coherence is recognized by national governments, regional institutions and international organizations.
In my view: Austerity measures leave too little space for social and employment policies aimed at protecting vulnerable groups and restoring growth.
In my view: Austerity measures leave too little space for social and employment policies aimed at protecting vulnerable groups and restoring growth.
Now, I look forward to hearing from our panelists: What is needed in order to shape more coherent policies – aimed at restoring growth and employment?
Now, I look forward to hearing from our panelists: What is needed in order to shape more coherent policies – aimed at restoring growth and employment?
As the region continues to struggle with the economic crisis, do we face the prospects of jobless growth?
As the region continues to struggle with the economic crisis, do we face the prospects of jobless growth?
How do we shape policies that create more and better productive jobs?
How do we shape policies that create more and better productive jobs?
Have our efforts to deal with the financial crisis led to a social crisis?
Have our efforts to deal with the financial crisis led to a social crisis?
How do we avoid – when dealing with the financial crisis – that we create or aggravate a social crisis?
How do we avoid – when dealing with the financial crisis – that we create or aggravate a social crisis?
Invitation to the media – workshop on greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation and maritime transport
Workshop om klimagassutslipp fra fly og skip
Interviews may be held during the coffee break from 10.45-11.15.
10.45-11.15.
The workshop will take place at Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica (http://www.holmenkollenparkhotel.no/default.asp?V_LANG_ID=13).
Arrangementet finner sted på Holmenkollen Park Hotell.
09.00-09.30: Welcome and opening by State Secretary Henriette Westhrin of the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment and Jeff Huntington of the European Environmental Agency (EEA).
09.00-09.30: Velkomst og åpning ved statssekretær i Miljøverndepartementet Henriette Westhrin og Jeff Huntington fra Det europeiske miljøbyrået (EEA).
09.30-10.45: Presentations by Stylianos Pesmajoglou from the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Jane Hupe from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Einar S. Vågslid from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 10.45-11.15: Coffee break.
09.30-10.45: Innlegg av Stylianos Pesmajoglu fra sekretariatet for FNs klimakonvensjon, Jane Hupe fra den internasjonale luftfartsorganisasjonen (ICAO) og Einar S.
Detailed programme (pdf)
Detaljert program (pdf)
The Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg mentioned the workshop in his speech at the UN Secretary-General’s High Level Event on Climate Change 24 September 2007.
Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg nevnte workshopen i sin tale på FNs høynivåmøte om klimaendringer 24. september.
No other nations have stated this view as clearly.
Til nå har ingen andre land sagt dette like klart.
Greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation and maritime transport are increasing rapidly.
Utslippene fra fly og skip øker kraftig.
For instance, the annual growth in emissions from aviation is 3-4 %.
For eksempel øker utslipp fra luftfarten med 3-4 prosent årlig.
The Norwegian Ministry of the Environment is arranging the workshop in cooperation with the European Environmental Agency (EEA).
Miljøverndepartementet arrangerer workshopen i samarbeid med det europeiske miljøbyrået (EEA).
The participants are mainly experts and negotiators who participate in international meetings under the UNFCCC, IMO and ICAO, as well as climate change experts from the IPCC.
Deltakerne er i hovedsak eksperter og forhandlere som møter i Klimakonvensjonen, den internasjonale sjøfartsorganisasjonen (IMO) og den internasjonale luftfartsorganisasjonen (ICAO), dessuten klimaeksperter fra blant annet FNs klimapanel (IPCC).
Links:
Aktuelle lenker:
The Norwegian Prime Minister’s Speech at The Secretary-General’s High Level Event on Climate Change: http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/smk/Statsministerens-kontor/Statsminister_Jens_Stoltenberg/Taler-og-artikler/2007/Speech-at-The-Secretary-Generals-High-Le.html?id=481637
Statsministerens tale, "Speech at The Secretary-General’s High Level Event on Climate Change"
Press release from the Norwegian Prime Minister, “International aviation must carry climate costs”: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/smk/Press-Center/Press-releases/2007/International-aviation-must-carry-climat.html?id=481610
Statsministerens pressemelding, "Stoltenberg varsler at internasjonale flyreiser må få klimakostnad"
ICAO, On climate change: http://www.icao.int/icao/en/env/ClimateChange.htm
ICAO, Om climate change
ICAO, Press release on emissions from aviation: http://www.icao.int/icao/en/nr/2007/pio200710_e.pdf
ICAO, pressemelding om utslipp fra fly
Conference on Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies, Oslo, 30 May 2011
Conference on Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies, Oslo, 30.mai 2011
In order to prevent new disabilities, we need to protect civilians in armed conflicts.
In order to prevent new disabilities, we need to protect civilians in armed conflicts.
We see that it is primarily civilians, not soldiers, who are killed and injured in many of today’s armed conflicts.
We see that it is primarily civilians, not soldiers, who are killed and injured in many of today’s armed conflicts.
Modern conflicts are often fought in urban areas, Foreign Minister Støre said at the conference.
Modern conflicts are often fought in urban areas, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. ved åpningen av konferansen.
Ladies and gentlemen, Friends,
Ladies and gentlemen, Friends,
Both conflict and natural disasters create disabilities.
Both conflict and natural disasters create disabilities.
It could happen to anyone of us.
It could happen to anyone of us.
We see pictures – as we have seen now in the short film – and meet young people and children who have lost limbs to landmines, gunshots or other weapons.
We see pictures – as we have seen now in the short film – and meet young people and children who have lost limbs to landmines, gunshots or other weapons.
We have followed TV cameras filming people being rescued from under the rubble of an earthquake.
We have followed TV cameras filming people being rescued from under the rubble of an earthquake.
We must see these images as an inspiration.
We must see these images as an inspiration.
But quite often we ask ourselves: What happens to these people after the cameras are turned off?
But quite often we ask ourselves: What happens to these people after the cameras are turned off?
Will they ever be able to walk again?
Will they ever be able to walk again?
Get rehabilitation assistance if needed?
Get rehabilitation assistance if needed?
Find meaningful employment or finish school?
Find meaningful employment or finish school?
These are the compelling questions.
These are the compelling questions.
Emergencies and conflicts make people who are already disabled much more vulnerable, at the same time as they cause new disabilities.
Emergencies and conflicts make people who are already disabled much more vulnerable, at the same time as they cause new disabilities.
This is – as I understand it – the first large-scale international conference on this topic, and it is long overdue.
This is – as I understand it – the first large-scale international conference on this topic, and it is long overdue.
It is the result of cooperation between the Atlas Alliance and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I would like to thank the Atlas Alliance for being such a good partner, and for their initiative and their hard work in making this conference happen.
It is the result of cooperation between the Atlas Alliance and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I would like to thank the Atlas Alliance for being such a good partner, and for their initiative and their hard work in making this conference happen.
Humanitarian action is about protecting human beings, preventing human suffering, and securing the human rights of those affected by crises.
Humanitarian action is about protecting human beings, preventing human suffering, and securing the human rights of those affected by crises.
These are the principles that run through the different topics of this conference, which will cover relevant issues on how to include persons with disabilities in emergency response.
These are the principles that run through the different topics of this conference, which will cover relevant issues on how to include persons with disabilities in emergency response.
In my statement I will also focus on the issue of inclusion, partly by using the example of the victims’ perspective on humanitarian disarmament.
In my statement I will also focus on the issue of inclusion, partly by using the example of the victims’ perspective on humanitarian disarmament.
This perspective can inspires us.
This perspective can inspires us.
The major steps forward that were taken through the Mine Ban and Cluster Munitions conventions, as well as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, have created an international norm, making victim assistance a human rights issue.
The major steps forward that were taken through the Mine Ban and Cluster Munitions conventions, as well as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, have created an international norm, making victim assistance a human rights issue.
We should be led by these examples – by these conventions.
We should be led by these examples – by these conventions.
States are obliged to consult with and involve victims and survivors in their work on implementing these conventions.
States are obliged to consult with and involve victims and survivors in their work on implementing these conventions.
It seems obvious – but I know it doesn’t happen everywhere or automatically.
It seems obvious – but I know it doesn’t happen everywhere or automatically.
Including people with disabilities is a way of ensuring that victim assistance addresses the needs of victims.
Including people with disabilities is a way of ensuring that victim assistance addresses the needs of victims.
But it is also based on a core human right – the right to participate in decision-making processes affecting one’s own life.
But it is also based on a core human right – the right to participate in decision-making processes affecting one’s own life.
The International Committee of the Red Cross – pioneers also here – runs an orthopaedic centre in Kabul.
The International Committee of the Red Cross – pioneers also here – runs an orthopaedic centre in Kabul.
Its leader for 20 years, Alberto Cairo, is here with us at this conference, and will speak tomorrow.
Its leader for 20 years, Alberto Cairo, is here with us at this conference, and will speak tomorrow.