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Climate change causes seawater to absorb more CO₂, leading to ocean acidification.
Climate change causes seawater to absorb more CO₂, leading to ocean acidification.
Ecosystems are changing rapidly in response to climate change.
Ecosystems are changing rapidly in response to climate change.
Species that previously had a more southerly distribution are moving northwards.
Species that previously had a more southerly distribution are moving northwards.
Mackerel, for instance, is no longer restricted to warmer waters.
Mackerel, for instance, is no longer restricted to warmer waters.
It has found its way to Svalbard.
It has found its way to Svalbard.
We see signs that new species may replace traditional Arctic species.
We see signs that new species may replace traditional Arctic species.
But we know too little about how these changes will develop.
But we know too little about how these changes will develop.
More knowledge of the impacts of climate change on the Polar Regions is of crucial importance.
More knowledge of the impacts of climate change on the Polar Regions is of crucial importance.
Norway will remain on the forefront of developments in Arctic science.
Norway will remain on the forefront of developments in Arctic science.
The ocean is Norway’s past, it is our present and it is our future.
The ocean is Norway’s past, it is our present and it is our future.
The importance of the oceans and especially Arctic waters cannot be overestimated.
The importance of the oceans and especially Arctic waters cannot be overestimated.
Norway has been a maritime superpower for generations.
Norway has been a maritime superpower for generations.
We have harvested the ocean’s resources for more than 10 000 years.
We have harvested the ocean’s resources for more than 10 000 years.
We want to continue to do so for the next 10 000 years.
We want to continue to do so for the next 10 000 years.
Norway’s sea areas are seven times the size of our land areas.
Norway’s sea areas are seven times the size of our land areas.
Some 80 percent of our ocean areas are north of the Arctic Circle.
Some 80 percent of our ocean areas are north of the Arctic Circle.
Almost 90 percent of our export revenues come from sea-based economic activities and marine resources.
Almost 90 percent of our export revenues come from sea-based economic activities and marine resources.
The Arctic holds considerable potential for future generations, but we must respect its environmental limits.
The Arctic holds considerable potential for future generations, but we must respect its environmental limits.
Norway will work systematically for blue-green growth in areas ranging from maritime security through offshore petroleum, renewable energy, shipping and marine resources to environmental protection, ocean management and R&D.
Norway will work systematically for blue-green growth in areas ranging from maritime security through offshore petroleum, renewable energy, shipping and marine resources to environmental protection, ocean management and R&D.
If you want to put just one label on Norway, allow me to propose that of Norway as a future-oriented maritime power, investing substantially in a future of blue-green growth.
If you want to put just one label on Norway, allow me to propose that of Norway as a future-oriented maritime power, investing substantially in a future of blue-green growth.
It is not enough just to use the Arctic; we must use it wisely.
It is not enough just to use the Arctic; we must use it wisely.
We must remain on the forefront of scientific research, so that we can make sound decisions.
We must remain on the forefront of scientific research, so that we can make sound decisions.
This will make it possible to avoid an Arctic bust after the Arctic boom.
This will make it possible to avoid an Arctic bust after the Arctic boom.
Sustainable research-based management and growth are essential if we are to avoid further pressure on vulnerable Arctic ecosystems.
Sustainable research-based management and growth are essential if we are to avoid further pressure on vulnerable Arctic ecosystems.
Arctic waters include some of the world’s most productive sea areas, supporting rich biodiversity.
Arctic waters include some of the world’s most productive sea areas, supporting rich biodiversity.
The Barents Sea is home to some of the world’s largest commercial fish stocks.
The Barents Sea is home to some of the world’s largest commercial fish stocks.
The Arctic oceans are also some of the best managed in the world.
The Arctic oceans are also some of the best managed in the world.
In the Barents Sea, science-based management and cooperation with Russia have ensured that we can enjoy high and sustained annual yields.
In the Barents Sea, science-based management and cooperation with Russia have ensured that we can enjoy high and sustained annual yields.
This year, the total quota for cod stock has been set at nearly a million tonnes – a historically high figure.
This year, the total quota for cod stock has been set at nearly a million tonnes – a historically high figure.
If we manage to find a good balance between commercial interests and resource use on the one hand and environmental concerns on the other, the Arctic will reward us generously.
If we manage to find a good balance between commercial interests and resource use on the one hand and environmental concerns on the other, the Arctic will reward us generously.
In 2015, the value of Norway's seafood exports was 9 billion USD.
In 2015, the value of Norway's seafood exports was 9 billion USD.
Our exports have doubled in 10 years.
Our exports have doubled in 10 years.
We export to 143 countries.
We export to 143 countries.
Globally, Norwegian seafood provides 36 million meals every day.
Globally, Norwegian seafood provides 36 million meals every day.
This is an impressive figure.
This is an impressive figure.
But only a tiny proportion – 2-3 per cent – of global food consumption comes from the oceans.
But only a tiny proportion – 2-3 per cent – of global food consumption comes from the oceans.
The potential global market for seafood is almost unlimited.
The potential global market for seafood is almost unlimited.
Norway intends to capture its fair share.
Norway intends to capture its fair share.
The Arctic contains significant oil and gas reserves.
The Arctic contains significant oil and gas reserves.
But in order to extract them, we have to overcome technical, ecological and economic challenges.
But in order to extract them, we have to overcome technical, ecological and economic challenges.
Lower oil prices may have an impact on the pace of the development of new resources in the Arctic.
Lower oil prices may have an impact on the pace of the development of new resources in the Arctic.
However, market fluctuations are nothing new.
However, market fluctuations are nothing new.
We must take a long-term view.
We must take a long-term view.
Norway is the second largest supplier of gas to the European market – meeting 20 per cent of the demand.
Norway is the second largest supplier of gas to the European market – meeting 20 per cent of the demand.
We play a major part in ensuring European energy security.
We play a major part in ensuring European energy security.
Natural gas has a key role to play in reducing CO2 emissions.
Natural gas has a key role to play in reducing CO2 emissions.
Gas emits 50 per cent less CO2 than coal when burned.
Gas emits 50 per cent less CO2 than coal when burned.
It represents a bridge to a low-carbon energy future.
It represents a bridge to a low-carbon energy future.
Gas will have a prominent place in the European energy mix for many decades to come.
Gas will have a prominent place in the European energy mix for many decades to come.
Norway's energy production powers much of Europe; it can also power development in the Arctic.
Norway's energy production powers much of Europe; it can also power development in the Arctic.
But we must work smarter, safer and more efficient to lower the costs and risks in production.
But we must work smarter, safer and more efficient to lower the costs and risks in production.
There have been oil and gas activities in the Norwegian Arctic for several decades.
There have been oil and gas activities in the Norwegian Arctic for several decades.
We have taken a gradual approach.
We have taken a gradual approach.
Thanks to stringent requirements and strict regulation, the Norwegian oil and gas industry has one of the cleanest environmental footprints in the world.
Thanks to stringent requirements and strict regulation, the Norwegian oil and gas industry has one of the cleanest environmental footprints in the world.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the Norwegian continental shelf are considerably lower than the international average for offshore production.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the Norwegian continental shelf are considerably lower than the international average for offshore production.
At the same time, we have managed to boost energy development without harming the interests of other crucial industries, such as the fisheries.
At the same time, we have managed to boost energy development without harming the interests of other crucial industries, such as the fisheries.
Technology development in the petroleum industry is a priority for the government.
Technology development in the petroleum industry is a priority for the government.
The aim is to develop new technology to address the technological challenges and lower the costs of offshore petroleum activities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve safety and environmental standards.
The aim is to develop new technology to address the technological challenges and lower the costs of offshore petroleum activities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve safety and environmental standards.
As the ice retreats, the Arctic countries will no longer be divided by ice, but connected by oceans.
As the ice retreats, the Arctic countries will no longer be divided by ice, but connected by oceans.
The sea will become a highway, not a barrier.
The sea will become a highway, not a barrier.
It will open up new opportunities for trade and transport, mining and minerals, oil and gas, renewable energy, and research and education.
It will open up new opportunities for trade and transport, mining and minerals, oil and gas, renewable energy, and research and education.
We used to describe travel between Europe and the United States as ’crossing the pond’ – also known as the Atlantic.
We used to describe travel between Europe and the United States as ’crossing the pond’ – also known as the Atlantic.
In reality, the shortest route between the two continents is across the North Pole, from Alaska to North Norway.
In reality, the shortest route between the two continents is across the North Pole, from Alaska to North Norway.
It is the Arctic Ocean, not the Atlantic, which is the ultimate short cut.
It is the Arctic Ocean, not the Atlantic, which is the ultimate short cut.
These days it might be more fitting to say crossing the pole rather than crossing the pond.
These days it might be more fitting to say crossing the pole rather than crossing the pond.
These new regional opportunities are of course also important to the other Arctic states, our neighbours around these cold shores.
These new regional opportunities are of course also important to the other Arctic states, our neighbours around these cold shores.
We all want to reap the benefits as the Arctic opens up, but we must do so in a responsible way.
We all want to reap the benefits as the Arctic opens up, but we must do so in a responsible way.
As we have strong traditions in this region: Cooperation, not confrontation, is our route.
As we have strong traditions in this region: Cooperation, not confrontation, is our route.
The one we must stick to.
The one we must stick to.
It is a privilege to be in Tromsø to celebrate not only the Arctic Council, but also 10 years of Arctic Frontiers.
It is a privilege to be in Tromsø to celebrate not only the Arctic Council, but also 10 years of Arctic Frontiers.
The conference has emerged as a leading arena for Arctic discussions.
The conference has emerged as a leading arena for Arctic discussions.
Economic growth is stronger in North Norway than the rest of mainland Norway.
Economic growth is stronger in North Norway than the rest of mainland Norway.
This looks set to continue.
This looks set to continue.
The Government’s goal is for North Norway to be not only one of the most innovative regions in Norway, but also one of the most innovative in the world.
The Government’s goal is for North Norway to be not only one of the most innovative regions in Norway, but also one of the most innovative in the world.
The prosperity of this region is a result of many factors.
The prosperity of this region is a result of many factors.
Internationally, the Arctic has been a haven of international cooperation and respect for international law.
Internationally, the Arctic has been a haven of international cooperation and respect for international law.
The rest of the world is experiencing turbulent times, but the Arctic has remained an oasis of tranquility.
The rest of the world is experiencing turbulent times, but the Arctic has remained an oasis of tranquility.
The dangerous road of confrontation and conflict has been avoided.
The dangerous road of confrontation and conflict has been avoided.
The principal actors have seen the benefits of win-win.
The principal actors have seen the benefits of win-win.
At the same time, Norway has established close cooperation between public decision-making bodies and the private sector.
At the same time, Norway has established close cooperation between public decision-making bodies and the private sector.
Similarly, we have forged close links between science and business.
Similarly, we have forged close links between science and business.
Our ambition has been to lead the way, developing and testing innovative solutions that will allow us to harvest Arctic resources sustainably.
Our ambition has been to lead the way, developing and testing innovative solutions that will allow us to harvest Arctic resources sustainably.
Innovation, network building and technological development are the keys to success in the Arctic.
Innovation, network building and technological development are the keys to success in the Arctic.
Our common goal must be to ensure that continued growth in the Arctic does not come at the expense of the Arctic environment.
Our common goal must be to ensure that continued growth in the Arctic does not come at the expense of the Arctic environment.
So far, we have been successful.
So far, we have been successful.
We have the collective mindset and the institutional set-up that will allow us to succeed in the future as well
We have the collective mindset and the institutional set-up that will allow us to succeed in the future as well
Jointly.
Jointly.
In cooperation.
In cooperation.
When established, the overall objective of the Arctic Council was to ensure a sustainable future for the people living in the region.
When established, the overall objective of the Arctic Council was to ensure a sustainable future for the people living in the region.
Thinking ahead, we must make sure that the people of the Arctic and their well-being remain the overriding concern of the Arctic Council 20 years down the road.
Thinking ahead, we must make sure that the people of the Arctic and their well-being remain the overriding concern of the Arctic Council 20 years down the road.
Foreign Minister Børge Brende at the Arctic Frontiers 2016 conference.
Utenriksminister Brende holder innlegg på åpningssesjonen av konferansen Arctic Frontiers i Tromsø 25. januar 2016.
Credit: Pernille Ingebrigtsen/Arctic Frontiers 2016
Foto: Pernille Ingebrigtsen/Arctic Frontiers 2016
Balancing Industry and Environment – Norwegian High North Policy
Balancing Industry and Environment – Norwegian High North Policy
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at the Arctic Frontiers 2016 conference in Tromsø 25 January.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes tale under konferansen Arctic Frontiers i Tromsø 25. januar 2016.
Nuuk, 12 May 2011
Nuuk, 12. mai 2011
Norway is proud and honoured to have been vested with the responsibility of creating an Arctic secretariat (in Tromsø), Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech at the Ministerial Meeting at Greenland 12th May 2011.
Norway is proud and honoured to have been vested with the responsibility of creating an Arctic secretariat (in Tromsø), sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre bl.a. i sitt innlegg på ministermøtet i Arktisk Råd på Grønland 12. mai.
I would like to thank Prime Minister Kleist for his extraordinary hospitality, which will make our time here in Nuuk particularly memorable.
I would like to thank Prime Minister Kleist for his extraordinary hospitality, which will make our time here in Nuuk particularly memorable.
I would also like to thank you, Lene [Espersen] and your team.
I would also like to thank you, Lene [Espersen] and your team.
I think you have conducted your presidency with great dignity.
I think you have conducted your presidency with great dignity.
Thank you also for your work in the run-up to this meeting, which has been more substantial than any other, previous ministerial meeting.
Thank you also for your work in the run-up to this meeting, which has been more substantial than any other, previous ministerial meeting.
As we discussed during the lunch for ministers, some say there is a “race for the Arctic”.
As we discussed during the lunch for ministers, some say there is a “race for the Arctic”.
I think we have demonstrated at this meeting that there is no such race.
I think we have demonstrated at this meeting that there is no such race.
What we have shown is that there is a race for sustainable management and for modern cooperation between responsible Arctic states.
What we have shown is that there is a race for sustainable management and for modern cooperation between responsible Arctic states.
I believe that we have demonstrated during the past few years that there is no “legal vacuum” in the Arctic.
I believe that we have demonstrated during the past few years that there is no “legal vacuum” in the Arctic.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea regulates largely what we do in the maritime areas.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea regulates largely what we do in the maritime areas.
We are modern states with rights and obligations, we are ready to live up to them, and we pledge to do so.
We are modern states with rights and obligations, we are ready to live up to them, and we pledge to do so.
Norway and Russia concluded, after 40 years of negotiations, a maritime delimitation agreement in the Barents Sea.
Norway and Russia concluded, after 40 years of negotiations, a maritime delimitation agreement in the Barents Sea.
It will enter into force in early July, sending a signal to all Arctic states and the rest of the world that we deal with differences through negotiations, on the basis of modern principles.
It will enter into force in early July, sending a signal to all Arctic states and the rest of the world that we deal with differences through negotiations, on the basis of modern principles.
I salute the two decisions we have taken here.
I salute the two decisions we have taken here.
When it comes to structure, we have an open message to observers: We would like to see observers join us in the work of the Arctic Council.
When it comes to structure, we have an open message to observers: We would like to see observers join us in the work of the Arctic Council.
There are procedures for this, which will be followed when preparing for our next ministerial meeting.
There are procedures for this, which will be followed when preparing for our next ministerial meeting.
Norway is proud and honoured to have been vested with the responsibility of creating an Arctic secretariat, which we will do in cooperation with the incoming Swedish presidency.
Norway is proud and honoured to have been vested with the responsibility of creating an Arctic secretariat, which we will do in cooperation with the incoming Swedish presidency.
I would like to thank all those who have supported us.
I would like to thank all those who have supported us.
In the past, our challenge was that few knew of the Arctic Council.
In the past, our challenge was that few knew of the Arctic Council.
Today, we have been dealing with challenges that also preoccupy non-Arctic states.
Today, we have been dealing with challenges that also preoccupy non-Arctic states.
This is a good example of how the Arctic is coming to the attention of other parts of the world.
This is a good example of how the Arctic is coming to the attention of other parts of the world.
Not only the Arctic as a region, but also its people.
Not only the Arctic as a region, but also its people.
The Arctic is home to indigenous peoples and many others who make their living in this fascinating region.
The Arctic is home to indigenous peoples and many others who make their living in this fascinating region.
(Three decades of Arctic cooperation.
(Three decades of Arctic cooperation.
First decade, pollution)
First decade, pollution)
You might say that we have gone through three phases.
You might say that we have gone through three phases.
Pollution was the main focus during the first decade of Arctic cooperation.
Pollution was the main focus during the first decade of Arctic cooperation.
It is still a key issue.
It is still a key issue.
We saw unacceptable levels of environmentally hazardous substances and heavy metals documented in the Arctic in spite of the distance from industrialised areas.
We saw unacceptable levels of environmentally hazardous substances and heavy metals documented in the Arctic in spite of the distance from industrialised areas.
This knowledge has now been updated (through a new AMAP report).
This knowledge has now been updated (through a new AMAP report).
Mercury still poses a danger to Arctic wildlife and people.
Mercury still poses a danger to Arctic wildlife and people.
We fully support the efforts to conclude agreements to reduce these emissions.
We fully support the efforts to conclude agreements to reduce these emissions.
We need advocacy far beyond the Arctic to make a difference here.
We need advocacy far beyond the Arctic to make a difference here.
(Climate change – second decade of Arctic cooperation)
(Climate change – second decade of Arctic cooperation)
In our second decade of Arctic cooperation, we turned to climate change.
In our second decade of Arctic cooperation, we turned to climate change.
We became aware of the fact that we have front row seats for observing climate change
We became aware of the fact that we have front row seats for observing climate change
We recognize that this is important, not only for this region, but because it can also help explain why Lake Chad, in the middle of Africa, is drying up and why we see similar patterns throughout the world.
We recognize that this is important, not only for this region, but because it can also help explain why Lake Chad, in the middle of Africa, is drying up and why we see similar patterns throughout the world.
Our task will be to convey this knowledge to the negotiating tables where the global climate talks are taking place.
Our task will be to convey this knowledge to the negotiating tables where the global climate talks are taking place.
We, the eight Arctic states, must take responsibility.
We, the eight Arctic states, must take responsibility.
But our main task will be disseminating these facts.
But our main task will be disseminating these facts.
We have been doing this through the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, ACIA, since 2004.
We have been doing this through the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, ACIA, since 2004.
The new SWIPA report confirms and underscores the message: Arctic summer temperatures over the past few decades have been higher than at any time in 2000 years.
The new SWIPA report confirms and underscores the message: Arctic summer temperatures over the past few decades have been higher than at any time in 2000 years.