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We must address it through effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, and systematically stricter climate policies, but also through precautionary policies to minimize climate related security risks in fragile regions. 
We must address it through effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, and systematically stricter climate policies, but also through precautionary policies to minimize climate related security risks in fragile regions.
Meanwhile, enjoy your stay in the Arctic while it is still a cool place. 
Meanwhile, enjoy your stay in the Arctic while it is still a cool place.
Svalbard and the Polar Areas 
Svalbard og polarområdene
Arctic means global: Climate Change and Global Security 
Arctic means global: Climate Change and Global Security
Let me start by thanking you, John, for inviting us to this important conference. 
Let me start by thanking you, John, for inviting us to this important conference.
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising 2-3 times faster than the global average. 
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising 2-3 times faster than the global average.
The consequences are dramatic. 
The consequences are dramatic.
I came here directly from Svalbard with Bert (Koenders), where we witnessed this with our own eyes: 
I came here directly from Svalbard with Bert (Koenders), where we witnessed this with our own eyes:
We saw how the glaciers are receding. 
We saw how the glaciers are receding.
We have lost 50 % of the ice coverage in the Barents Sea since 1980. 
We have lost 50 % of the ice coverage in the Barents Sea since 1980.
The Arctic summer ice cap could vanish completely by 2050. 
The Arctic summer ice cap could vanish completely by 2050.
These changes are a call for action: 
These changes are a call for action:
They should give momentum to the international negotiations, 
They should give momentum to the international negotiations,
And they should inspire us to reach a strong agreement in Paris later this year. 
And they should inspire us to reach a strong agreement in Paris later this year.
If we succeed, this could be the most important agreement in our time. 
If we succeed, this could be the most important agreement in our time.
The melting of Arctic snow and ice is not only a threat to traditional livelihoods and polar bears. 
The melting of Arctic snow and ice is not only a threat to traditional livelihoods and polar bears.
The Arctic is a global cooling system, holding back 7 meters of sea-level rise in ice caps. 
The Arctic is a global cooling system, holding back 7 meters of sea-level rise in ice caps.
Arctic permafrost also holds vast amounts of carbon, which will be released if thawed. 
Arctic permafrost also holds vast amounts of carbon, which will be released if thawed.
In other words, Arctic warming is amplifying and accelerating the Global warming that is causing unprecedented damage to our planet: 
In other words, Arctic warming is amplifying and accelerating the Global warming that is causing unprecedented damage to our planet:
Food production may be cut in half in North Africa and Latin America. 
Food production may be cut in half in North Africa and Latin America.
South Asia and small island states will be hard hit by rising sea levels and extreme weather events. 
South Asia and small island states will be hard hit by rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
Africa and the Middle East could experience even more severe droughts. 
Africa and the Middle East could experience even more severe droughts.
Climate change is also one of the gravest security challenges of our time. 
Climate change is also one of the gravest security challenges of our time.
The livelihoods, wellbeing and safety of hundreds of millions of people are at risk. 
The livelihoods, wellbeing and safety of hundreds of millions of people are at risk.
Dear colleagues, coal miners used to bring canary birds to give them a warning when trouble was brewing. 
Dear colleagues, coal miners used to bring canary birds to give them a warning when trouble was brewing.
When it comes to climate change, the Arctic is our "canary in the mine". 
When it comes to climate change, the Arctic is our "canary in the mine".
The changes we see in the Arctic command us to act. 
The changes we see in the Arctic command us to act.
The time to act is now. 
The time to act is now.
Many nations have made important commitments prior to the Paris meeting. 
Many nations have made important commitments prior to the Paris meeting.
The agreement between the US and China is encouraging. 
The agreement between the US and China is encouraging.
But the reality remains unchanged: The sum of our national commitments will not be sufficient to reach the two-degree target. 
But the reality remains unchanged: The sum of our national commitments will not be sufficient to reach the two-degree target.
This underlines the need for strong provisions in the Paris agreement to repeatedly strengthen our commitments over time. 
This underlines the need for strong provisions in the Paris agreement to repeatedly strengthen our commitments over time.
Norway has committed to reducing national greenhouse gas emissions with at least 40% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. 
Norway has committed to reducing national greenhouse gas emissions with at least 40% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
Norway was among the first countries to tax CO2 emissions, and we are developing new technologies for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). 
Norway was among the first countries to tax CO2 emissions, and we are developing new technologies for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
And we have a holistic approach to assisting developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change. 
And we have a holistic approach to assisting developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Mobilizing climate finance is key: 
Mobilizing climate finance is key:
Norway has pledged USD 258 million to the Green Climate Fund. 
Norway has pledged USD 258 million to the Green Climate Fund.
Every year, we invest more than 150 million USD in renewable energy in developing countries. 
Every year, we invest more than 150 million USD in renewable energy in developing countries.
We assist developing countries in reducing subsidies to fossil fuels. 
We assist developing countries in reducing subsidies to fossil fuels.
And we allocate 375 million US dollars annually to end tropical deforestation. 
And we allocate 375 million US dollars annually to end tropical deforestation.
We will continue to be in the forefront of these efforts. 
We will continue to be in the forefront of these efforts.
Sufficient and sustained reductions in CO2 emissions remains the greatest challenge to reach the two-degree target. 
Sufficient and sustained reductions in CO2 emissions remains the greatest challenge to reach the two-degree target.
However, in the short and medium term, efforts to reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants are essential. 
However, in the short and medium term, efforts to reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants are essential.
In April, the Arctic Council adopted a framework to reduce emissions from methane and soot. 
In April, the Arctic Council adopted a framework to reduce emissions from methane and soot.
This an excellent example of what we can do regionally. 
This an excellent example of what we can do regionally.
The Arctic matters. 
The Arctic matters.
That's why we are here. 
That's why we are here.
The rapid changes in the Arctic have global implications, and they demand coordinated and global responses. 
The rapid changes in the Arctic have global implications, and they demand coordinated and global responses.
We need to make even better use of established meeting places, like the Arctic Council. 
We need to make even better use of established meeting places, like the Arctic Council.
And we must support new initiatives, such as the "Oil and Gas Methane Partnership" under the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. 
And we must support new initiatives, such as the "Oil and Gas Methane Partnership" under the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.
I would like to commend our hosts, the US government, for taking the initiative to this conference. 
I would like to commend our hosts, the US government, for taking the initiative to this conference.
By putting the spotlight on the Arctic, this conference provides a great opportunity for us to lead the way towards a strong agreement in Paris later this year. 
By putting the spotlight on the Arctic, this conference provides a great opportunity for us to lead the way towards a strong agreement in Paris later this year.
Because the Arctic is more than a place, it is an inspiration. 
Because the Arctic is more than a place, it is an inspiration.
Let the Arctic inspire us to inject new momentum into the climate negotiations and our efforts to curb global warming. 
Let the Arctic inspire us to inject new momentum into the climate negotiations and our efforts to curb global warming.
Credit: Kristin Enstad, MFA, Oslo 
Foto: Kristin Enstad, UD
The Arctic's unique role in influencing the global climate 
The Arctic's unique role in influencing the global climate
Anchorage, Alaska, 31. august 2015 
Anchorage, Alaska, 31. august 2015
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at the Glacier Conference, Session 1 in Anchorage on 31 August. 
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes hovedinnlegg under sesjon 1 av Glacier-konferansen i Anchorage 31. august 2015.
Check against delivery 
Sjekkes mot framføring
Thank you for the invitation, 
Thank you for the invitation,
Many thanks to our Czech friends in Government and Acedemia for hosting the Arctic Science Summit Week 2017. 
Many thanks to our Czech friends in Government and Acedemia for hosting the Arctic Science Summit Week 2017.
A special mention should go the University of South Bohemia which coordinates the conference together with the IASC. 
A special mention should go the University of South Bohemia which coordinates the conference together with the IASC.
We know that you take a keen interest in the Arctic. 
We know that you take a keen interest in the Arctic.
Probably ever since the fictional Czech explorer and inventor Jára Cimrman reached the North Pole. 
Probably ever since the fictional Czech explorer and inventor Jára Cimrman reached the North Pole.
Your presence at Svalbard since 2007 indeed serves as a prime example. 
Your presence at Svalbard since 2007 indeed serves as a prime example.
So do your high number of quality institutions involved in Arctic science and research. 
So do your high number of quality institutions involved in Arctic science and research.
I have also learned that Czech Government is pondering on whether to draft its own Arctic policy. 
I have also learned that Czech Government is pondering on whether to draft its own Arctic policy.
Which serves to prove my next point... 
Which serves to prove my next point...
I would like to focus on three areas of great importance to the future of the Arctic. 
I would like to focus on three areas of great importance to the future of the Arctic.
Firstly, the importance of adherence to international law. 
Firstly, the importance of adherence to international law.
Secondly, the importance of strengthening international co-operation in the Arctic. 
Secondly, the importance of strengthening international co-operation in the Arctic.
Thirdly, I will focus on the importance of a science-based approach to the management of natural resources in the Arctic. 
Thirdly, I will focus on the importance of a science-based approach to the management of natural resources in the Arctic.
Finally, I will present some views on how the EU best can contribute to a sustainable development in the Arctic. 
Finally, I will present some views on how the EU best can contribute to a sustainable development in the Arctic.
As for myself I was born 70 degrees north, but I think that the Arctic concerns all of Europe. 
As for myself I was born 70 degrees north, but I think that the Arctic concerns all of Europe.
Because while the world is changing rapidly, the Arctic is changing even faster. 
Because while the world is changing rapidly, the Arctic is changing even faster.
In the Arctic, global warming is taking place at double speed. 
In the Arctic, global warming is taking place at double speed.
Sea ice is melting. 
Sea ice is melting.
Fish stocks are migrating. 
Fish stocks are migrating.
Energy, minerals and shipping routes are becoming more accessible. 
Energy, minerals and shipping routes are becoming more accessible.
We must readjust our policies to the new realities – and to the new economic opportunities. 
We must readjust our policies to the new realities – and to the new economic opportunities.
Not least must we avoid the conflict and tension that could be the result of these changes. 
Not least must we avoid the conflict and tension that could be the result of these changes.
The Arctic is a region characterized by stability and peaceful co-operation. 
The Arctic is a region characterized by stability and peaceful co-operation.
The overall goal of Norway's Arctic policy is to make sure it stays that way. 
The overall goal of Norway's Arctic policy is to make sure it stays that way.
This is a position that we share with all other Arctic nations. 
This is a position that we share with all other Arctic nations.
In the Arctic, countries from three continents have found ways of working together based on common interests and respect for international law. 
In the Arctic, countries from three continents have found ways of working together based on common interests and respect for international law.
We are developing new knowledge, and we are building smart regional institutions like the Arctic Council. 
We are developing new knowledge, and we are building smart regional institutions like the Arctic Council.
The image of the Arctic as a future geopolitical hotspot is catchy. 
The image of the Arctic as a future geopolitical hotspot is catchy.
But it is far from reality, and not what we expect for the future. 
But it is far from reality, and not what we expect for the future.
In the Arctic, there are very few unresolved issues relating to jurisdiction. 
In the Arctic, there are very few unresolved issues relating to jurisdiction.
The Arctic countries agree that the Law of the Sea is the legal framework for co-operation in the Arctic. 
The Arctic countries agree that the Law of the Sea is the legal framework for co-operation in the Arctic.
The five coastal states to the Arctic Ocean agree that overlapping claims to the continental shelf will be settled within the framework of the Law of the Sea. 
The five coastal states to the Arctic Ocean agree that overlapping claims to the continental shelf will be settled within the framework of the Law of the Sea.
This approach clearly reduces the potential for any future conflict. 
This approach clearly reduces the potential for any future conflict.
We also make efforts for closer regional co-operation. 
We also make efforts for closer regional co-operation.
In 2016 we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Council. 
In 2016 we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Council.
It is one of several regional institutions in Northern Europe established in the aftermath of the cold war. 
It is one of several regional institutions in Northern Europe established in the aftermath of the cold war.
A robust Arctic Council - firmly supported by member states and observer countries - is a major contribution to continued stability in the Arctic. 
A robust Arctic Council - firmly supported by member states and observer countries - is a major contribution to continued stability in the Arctic.
One of the reasons for the Arctic Council's success is the fact that it gathers all key stakeholders, including indigenous peoples. 
One of the reasons for the Arctic Council's success is the fact that it gathers all key stakeholders, including indigenous peoples.
The Council has proven instrumental in finding common solutions to regional challenges. 
The Council has proven instrumental in finding common solutions to regional challenges.
The Arctic Council's studies have highlighted the speed at which changes are taking place in the region. 
The Arctic Council's studies have highlighted the speed at which changes are taking place in the region.
They have also provided input to international negotiations on climate change, and international agreements on mercury and persistent organic pollutants. 
They have also provided input to international negotiations on climate change, and international agreements on mercury and persistent organic pollutants.
Two binding agreements have already been negotiated in the Arctic Council (one on search and rescue, and the other on oil spill preparedness and response). 
Two binding agreements have already been negotiated in the Arctic Council (one on search and rescue, and the other on oil spill preparedness and response).
A third agreement on enhancing international Arctic scientific co-operation, will be signed in May this year at the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting, Fairbanks. 
A third agreement on enhancing international Arctic scientific co-operation, will be signed in May this year at the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting, Fairbanks.
In the years to come, there will be increased demand for Arctic resources. 
In the years to come, there will be increased demand for Arctic resources.
A growing global population will need more food, more energy, more minerals. 
A growing global population will need more food, more energy, more minerals.
We must continuously identify greener, smarter, and more innovative ways to use ocean resources. 
We must continuously identify greener, smarter, and more innovative ways to use ocean resources.
Economic development and environmental protection must go hand in hand. 
Economic development and environmental protection must go hand in hand.
The Arctic can help address many of these challenges. 
The Arctic can help address many of these challenges.
The blue economy holds great promise for new investments, growth and employment. 
The blue economy holds great promise for new investments, growth and employment.
For Norway, the use of ocean resources is the very foundation of our economy. 
For Norway, the use of ocean resources is the very foundation of our economy.
About two-thirds of our export revenues come from sea-based economic activities and marine resources. 
About two-thirds of our export revenues come from sea-based economic activities and marine resources.
For decades, we have pursued an integrated, ecosystem-based management of our oceans. 
For decades, we have pursued an integrated, ecosystem-based management of our oceans.
This science-based approach safeguards biodiversity and ensures sustainable use of resources. 
This science-based approach safeguards biodiversity and ensures sustainable use of resources.
It ensures that we can continue to harvest the ocean for not only the coming years, but for the coming centuries. 
It ensures that we can continue to harvest the ocean for not only the coming years, but for the coming centuries.
We have shown that it is possible to combine ocean-based industries – such as fisheries, aquaculture, shipping and energy – and a healthy marine environment. 
We have shown that it is possible to combine ocean-based industries – such as fisheries, aquaculture, shipping and energy – and a healthy marine environment.
Norway has since 1979 had petroleum activities in the Arctic. 
Norway has since 1979 had petroleum activities in the Arctic.
These activities are subject to the highest safety and environmental standards. 
These activities are subject to the highest safety and environmental standards.
Sound resource management in this region is having positive social and economic effects, and contributes to energy and food security in Europe. 
Sound resource management in this region is having positive social and economic effects, and contributes to energy and food security in Europe.
The European Commission and the High Representative published a joint communication on an integrated EU policy for the Arctic in April last year. 
The European Commission and the High Representative published a joint communication on an integrated EU policy for the Arctic in April last year.
We welcome the EU's growing interest in the Arctic. 
We welcome the EU's growing interest in the Arctic.
And we appreciate the EU's focus on advancing international co-operation based on international law. 
And we appreciate the EU's focus on advancing international co-operation based on international law.
Looking forward, I would like to highlight four areas where I see a potential for the EU to contribute to sustainable development in the Arctic. 
Looking forward, I would like to highlight four areas where I see a potential for the EU to contribute to sustainable development in the Arctic.
Firstly by effectively dealing with climate change. 
Firstly by effectively dealing with climate change.
The EU has been in the forefront of global climate negotiations. 
The EU has been in the forefront of global climate negotiations.
We have the Paris agreement, but the job is not done. 
We have the Paris agreement, but the job is not done.
We must now put into force effective measures to reduce global climate gas emissions. 
We must now put into force effective measures to reduce global climate gas emissions.
Secondly we must join forces to reduce the pollution of the world's oceans that is causing so much damage to Arctic ecosystems. 
Secondly we must join forces to reduce the pollution of the world's oceans that is causing so much damage to Arctic ecosystems.
I therefore welcome the EU's Communication on International Ocean Governance. 
I therefore welcome the EU's Communication on International Ocean Governance.
Thirdly we need more research on the Arctic – on everything from climate change to new trade routes opening up. 
Thirdly we need more research on the Arctic – on everything from climate change to new trade routes opening up.
The EU is an important contributor to Arctic research through Horizon 2020. 
The EU is an important contributor to Arctic research through Horizon 2020.
Norwegian scientists take active part in many of the programmes. 
Norwegian scientists take active part in many of the programmes.
Fourthly: we need to further increase regional development in the High North. 
Fourthly: we need to further increase regional development in the High North.
We appreciate the EU's initiative to establish an Arctic Stakeholder Forum to enhance collaboration and coordination between different EU funding programmes. 
We appreciate the EU's initiative to establish an Arctic Stakeholder Forum to enhance collaboration and coordination between different EU funding programmes.
Norway is a partner to the Interreg programmes that support economic development of the Northernmost parts of Europe, and will contribute to this process. 
Norway is a partner to the Interreg programmes that support economic development of the Northernmost parts of Europe, and will contribute to this process.
The EU's investments in telecommunications and space technology are also of great importance to regional development in the Arctic. 
The EU's investments in telecommunications and space technology are also of great importance to regional development in the Arctic.
Concluding, I want to again underline the importance of science and research to increase our understanding of the complexity of the Arctic. 
Concluding, I want to again underline the importance of science and research to increase our understanding of the complexity of the Arctic.
As we move forward in the Arctic, we must be guided by knowledge, responsibility, international co-operation and respect for universal values and principles. 
As we move forward in the Arctic, we must be guided by knowledge, responsibility, international co-operation and respect for universal values and principles.
I would like to wish you all success in your deliberations the next days. 
I would like to wish you all success in your deliberations the next days.
Opening speech at the Arctic Science Summit Week 2017 in Prague 
Åpningstale under the Arctic Science Summit Week 2017 i Praha