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In the time in which he lived, Henrik Wergeland was just such “an agent of change”. 
In the time in which he lived, Henrik Wergeland was just such “an agent of change”.
And so may you be – agents of change. 
And so may you be – agents of change.
Exploring the role culture can play in building bridges between people may prove to be the right road to take (even literally). 
Exploring the role culture can play in building bridges between people may prove to be the right road to take (even literally).
This process requires freedom of expression, which was another principle close to Wergeland’s heart. 
This process requires freedom of expression, which was another principle close to Wergeland’s heart.
He asked: Can the source of the spirit, the flight of thought, bear to be restrained? 
He asked: Can the source of the spirit, the flight of thought, bear to be restrained?
He knew the value of freedom of expression and the press, which he called the most precious diamond in the people’s diadem. 
He knew the value of freedom of expression and the press, which he called the most precious diamond in the people’s diadem.
The right to freedom of expression was set out in paragraph 100 of Norway’s constitution, which was signed in this room in May 1814, as I mentioned. 
The right to freedom of expression was set out in paragraph 100 of Norway’s constitution, which was signed in this room in May 1814, as I mentioned.
It has formed the backbone of democracy and culture. 
It has formed the backbone of democracy and culture.
It reflects the spirit and words of Voltaire: I disprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. 
It reflects the spirit and words of Voltaire: I disprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
Dilemmas of dialogue 
Dilemmas of dialogue
During the next few days, you will be exploring the dilemmas of dialogue from a number of different angles. 
During the next few days, you will be exploring the dilemmas of dialogue from a number of different angles.
For example, as I already mentioned, you will be discussing the role of art in building bridges between people, and you will also be looking at the limits of freedom of expression. 
For example, as I already mentioned, you will be discussing the role of art in building bridges between people, and you will also be looking at the limits of freedom of expression.
These are complex, highly relevant, and also highly appropriate questions in connection with the anniversary of Henrik Wergeland. 
These are complex, highly relevant, and also highly appropriate questions in connection with the anniversary of Henrik Wergeland.
He knew that his poetry, his words – and art in general – had real power to highlight issues, to build bridges and change attitudes, and thus bring about change in society at large. 
He knew that his poetry, his words – and art in general – had real power to highlight issues, to build bridges and change attitudes, and thus bring about change in society at large.
Remember, firstly: that dialogue does not mean giving up fundamental values and principles. 
Remember, firstly: that dialogue does not mean giving up fundamental values and principles.
Dialogue and discussions help to build confidence. 
Dialogue and discussions help to build confidence.
And secondly: that dialogue provides the option of seizing what I like to call “the middle ground”. 
And secondly: that dialogue provides the option of seizing what I like to call “the middle ground”.
It challenges the dominance of the extremes. 
It challenges the dominance of the extremes.
This is exactly what politics and democracy is all about: engagement, finding and seizing the middle ground, the common ground, counteracting the extremes, the extremists, and refusing let extremist views dominate the field of play. 
This is exactly what politics and democracy is all about: engagement, finding and seizing the middle ground, the common ground, counteracting the extremes, the extremists, and refusing let extremist views dominate the field of play.
Projects in the field of art and culture are arenas and channels for dialogue. 
Projects in the field of art and culture are arenas and channels for dialogue.
Cultural cooperation provides an effective means of making contact with people who may be hard to reach by other means, such as traditional diplomatic channels. 
Cultural cooperation provides an effective means of making contact with people who may be hard to reach by other means, such as traditional diplomatic channels.
International theatre projects, concerts, seminars and workshops create meeting places, a common ground, and a shared experience. 
International theatre projects, concerts, seminars and workshops create meeting places, a common ground, and a shared experience.
And of course, giving voice to alternative points of view is a precondition for true dialogue. 
And of course, giving voice to alternative points of view is a precondition for true dialogue.
Governments and foreign ministers – like me – are trained to understand states and how they operate on the international scene. 
Governments and foreign ministers – like me – are trained to understand states and how they operate on the international scene.
But we do not know enough about the internal dynamics of non-state groups, whether we are talking about rebel groups, insurgents or extremists. 
But we do not know enough about the internal dynamics of non-state groups, whether we are talking about rebel groups, insurgents or extremists.
In order to assess what room there is for engaging with such groups, we need to understand their motives, objectives and the conditions under which they operate. 
In order to assess what room there is for engaging with such groups, we need to understand their motives, objectives and the conditions under which they operate.
It is a question of knowledge, of insight. 
It is a question of knowledge, of insight.
We need to engage in dialogue on key issues, basic values. 
We need to engage in dialogue on key issues, basic values.
In this situation, art in general – and perhaps literature in particular – offers unique glimpses into worlds that may otherwise remain closed to us. 
In this situation, art in general – and perhaps literature in particular – offers unique glimpses into worlds that may otherwise remain closed to us.
This is important for building knowledge and understanding, and thus mutual respect across political and cultural divides, and across generation gaps. 
This is important for building knowledge and understanding, and thus mutual respect across political and cultural divides, and across generation gaps.
More than anything, Henrik Wergeland raised the flag of humanity. 
More than anything, Henrik Wergeland raised the flag of humanity.
He was an untiring advocate for the repeal of the provision in the Norwegian constitution that banned Jews from entering the country. 
He was an untiring advocate for the repeal of the provision in the Norwegian constitution that banned Jews from entering the country.
He compared humankind to precious stones with an inner light. 
He compared humankind to precious stones with an inner light.
Dialogue does not always work 
Dialogue does not always work
However, let me add that, although they are the preferred way of handling conflicts, dialogue and negotiations do not always work. 
However, let me add that, although they are the preferred way of handling conflicts, dialogue and negotiations do not always work.
A number of complex conflicts have, so far, failed to respond to mediation efforts – in the Middle East, in Cyprus, in Somalia, in Sri Lanka. 
A number of complex conflicts have, so far, failed to respond to mediation efforts – in the Middle East, in Cyprus, in Somalia, in Sri Lanka.
As some of you know from first-hand experience. 
As some of you know from first-hand experience.
From the list, I can see that there are four participants from Egypt, four from Israel, four from Lebanon, one from Oman, one from Qatar, five from the Palestine Territory and one from Syria. 
From the list, I can see that there are four participants from Egypt, four from Israel, four from Lebanon, one from Oman, one from Qatar, five from the Palestine Territory and one from Syria.
And in some conflicts, such as in Iraq and Chechnya, the warring parties have rejected outright the possibility of dialogue. 
And in some conflicts, such as in Iraq and Chechnya, the warring parties have rejected outright the possibility of dialogue.
And even where mediation has resulted in peace agreements, as in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and South Sudan, few observers are celebrating yet. 
And even where mediation has resulted in peace agreements, as in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and South Sudan, few observers are celebrating yet.
Others are convinced that only military victories can result in a so-called more stable peace. 
Others are convinced that only military victories can result in a so-called more stable peace.
So although dialogue is a more popular approach, we must not be naïve or unrealistic. 
So although dialogue is a more popular approach, we must not be naïve or unrealistic.
Talk is cheap, say the cynics. 
Talk is cheap, say the cynics.
And they point to negotiated deals that continue to break down due to renewed fighting. 
And they point to negotiated deals that continue to break down due to renewed fighting.
Proponents of dialogue will always face this criticism. 
Proponents of dialogue will always face this criticism.
But we must not give up. 
But we must not give up.
We must foster greater respect for dialogue by ensuring that mediators are as well equipped as possible to deliver effective and long-lasting results. 
We must foster greater respect for dialogue by ensuring that mediators are as well equipped as possible to deliver effective and long-lasting results.
Negotiated settlements may be unstable. 
Negotiated settlements may be unstable.
But we must be wary of a “perverse logic” that could lead to military solutions to civil war being favoured. 
But we must be wary of a “perverse logic” that could lead to military solutions to civil war being favoured.
Instead, we must focus on achieving better agreements that really address the underlying grievances. 
Instead, we must focus on achieving better agreements that really address the underlying grievances.
Norway believes in dialogue 
Norway believes in dialogue
I would like to emphasise the point I made earlier – the obvious point – that Norway believes in talks and dialogue with all relevant parties in a conflict. 
I would like to emphasise the point I made earlier – the obvious point – that Norway believes in talks and dialogue with all relevant parties in a conflict.
We have a long tradition of meeting with all kinds of organisations, movements and regimes, even when we disagree with them. 
We have a long tradition of meeting with all kinds of organisations, movements and regimes, even when we disagree with them.
Moreover, in our attempts at engaging in conflict, we must “walk the talk”. 
Moreover, in our attempts at engaging in conflict, we must “walk the talk”.
If we respect democracy and the will of the people, we cannot ignore the results of free and fair elections just because we do not like the politics of the winning party. 
If we respect democracy and the will of the people, we cannot ignore the results of free and fair elections just because we do not like the politics of the winning party.
Take the Middle East for example. 
Take the Middle East for example.
Israel and the Palestinians. 
Israel and the Palestinians.
The peace process. 
The peace process.
The goal is to live side by side in peace. 
The goal is to live side by side in peace.
The question of engaging in political talks with Hamas. 
The question of engaging in political talks with Hamas.
We believe that it would be better to engage and try to move the group further into a political process than to see it drift further into extremism. 
We believe that it would be better to engage and try to move the group further into a political process than to see it drift further into extremism.
The alternative to a coalition government would be civil war and increased Palestinian extremism. 
The alternative to a coalition government would be civil war and increased Palestinian extremism.
Another example here is Sri Lanka. 
Another example here is Sri Lanka.
Another important point I would like to make is that it is not only politicians who have a role to play in conflict resolution through dialogue. 
Another important point I would like to make is that it is not only politicians who have a role to play in conflict resolution through dialogue.
Religious leaders have an essential role to play. 
Religious leaders have an essential role to play.
Religion is an element in many conflicts, and in many cases it is part of the solution. 
Religion is an element in many conflicts, and in many cases it is part of the solution.
One should not see religion as the problem. 
One should not see religion as the problem.
Religious leaders are often trusted and respected by the people, and can therefore play a constructive role in building broad support for peace. 
Religious leaders are often trusted and respected by the people, and can therefore play a constructive role in building broad support for peace.
People-to-people contact is important. 
People-to-people contact is important.
So are religious communities. 
So are religious communities.
Wergeland himself campaigned actively for more tolerance between religions. 
Wergeland himself campaigned actively for more tolerance between religions.
In his poem “The Three”, he describes a meeting in the dessert between a Mullah, a Rabbi and a Christian priest: Every religion has a kind and loving heart, he reminds us. 
In his poem “The Three”, he describes a meeting in the dessert between a Mullah, a Rabbi and a Christian priest: Every religion has a kind and loving heart, he reminds us.
That is what unites them. 
That is what unites them.
Norway supports and encourages dialogue efforts in many areas of conflict, including the Middle East, and we work closely with a wide range of actors, including religious leaders. 
Norway supports and encourages dialogue efforts in many areas of conflict, including the Middle East, and we work closely with a wide range of actors, including religious leaders.
To sum up: 
To sum up:
We all know that cultural exchange can counteract stereotyped images. 
We all know that cultural exchange can counteract stereotyped images.
It can prevent or reduce prejudice, racism and xenophobia. 
It can prevent or reduce prejudice, racism and xenophobia.
It can foster mutual awareness and understanding. 
It can foster mutual awareness and understanding.
To put it plainly: cultural encounters can – and do – build bridges. 
To put it plainly: cultural encounters can – and do – build bridges.
And who can make this happen? 
And who can make this happen?
– You! 
– You!
Remember: dialogue takes time, and we must go deeper into what it means. 
Remember: dialogue takes time, and we must go deeper into what it means.
It takes time to build the necessary knowledge, trust and confidence, to adjust our own perceptions and those of the other party. 
It takes time to build the necessary knowledge, trust and confidence, to adjust our own perceptions and those of the other party.
When we look at other nations, other countries, we tend to look for the differences. 
When we look at other nations, other countries, we tend to look for the differences.
What we should look for are the similarities, what we have of shared experience, common challenges, what unites us. 
What we should look for are the similarities, what we have of shared experience, common challenges, what unites us.
The time perspective is not always compatible with the demands of national and international politics for quick and durable results. 
The time perspective is not always compatible with the demands of national and international politics for quick and durable results.
But patience and long-term commitment are essential. 
But patience and long-term commitment are essential.
Dialogue is not easy. 
Dialogue is not easy.
But at the same time, we should not forget the hope that is in the air on a warm and bright Norwegian summer day, as Wergeland put it: 
But at the same time, we should not forget the hope that is in the air on a warm and bright Norwegian summer day, as Wergeland put it:
I in bad spirits, did you say? 
I in bad spirits, did you say?
I, who need only a glimpse of the sun To break out into loud laughter from a joy I cannot explain? 
I, who need only a glimpse of the sun To break out into loud laughter from a joy I cannot explain?
When I smell a green leaf, dazed I forget poverty, riches, friends and foes. 
When I smell a green leaf, dazed I forget poverty, riches, friends and foes.
Welcome address at the Wergeland Conference 2008 “Tolerance and Compassion” 
Welcome address at the Wergeland Conference 2008 “Tolerance and Compassion”
Africa’s adapting to climate change, new climate research in the Antarctic 
Klimatilpasning i Afrika og ny klimaforskning i Antarktis
Africa represents a negligible amount of the world’s CO2 emissions, but climate change has already hit the continent hard. 
Afrika står for en forsvinnende liten del av verdens CO2-utslipp, men klimaendringene har allerede rammet kontinentet hardt.
As the world’s poorest continent marked by frequent conflict, bad governance and epidemic diseases, Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate changes and lacks the ability to cope with these. 
Som verdens fattigste kontinent med hyppige konflikter, dårlig styresett og epidemier, er Afrika spesielt sårbart for klimaendringene og har liten evne til å tilpasse seg disse.
Drought, flooding, desertification and reduced food security and access to water, are some of the effects many African countries have already been seeing. 
Tørke, flom, ørkenspredning og redusert matsikkerhet og vanntilgang er noen av konsekvensene mange afrikanske land allerede har fått merke.
On 18 January the Prime Minister will open a conference in Cape Town with some of South-Africa’s leading climate scientists, together with South Africa’s Environment Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk and Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Mathai. 
Statsministeren skal 18. januar åpne et seminar i Cape Town med noen av Sør-Afrikas fremste klimaforskere sammen med Sør-Afrikas miljøvernminister Marthinus van Schalkwyk og den kenyanske nobelprisvinneren Wangari Mathai.
Climate research in the International Polar Year On 19 January Mr. Stoltenberg will travel from Cape Town to Norway’s research station Troll on the Antarctic Continent. 
Klimaforskning i Polaråret Fra Cape Town reiser Stoltenberg 19. januar til den norske forskningsstasjonen Troll i Antarktis.
”The Antarctic is the world’s leading climate laboratory. 
- Antarktis er verdens fremste klimalaboratorium.
Norway’s Troll station in Queen Maud Land has been upgraded and became an all-year research station in 2005. 
Den norske forskningsstasjonen Troll i Dronning Maud Land er nå oppgradert og ble åpnet som helårsstasjon i 2005.
The major fields of Norway’s Antarctic research is climate, oceanography, marine ecosystems, cultural monuments, biology, environmental poison and human influence. 
Hovedinnsatsområdene for norsk antarktisforskning er klima, oseanografi, marine økosystemer, kulturminner, biologi, miljøgifter og menneskelig påvirkning.
The plan is that the expedition will reach the South Pole during the Prime Minister’s stay at Troll. 
Etter planen skal ekspedisjonen komme fram til Sydpolen mens statsministerens besøker Troll.
”The expedition will provide completely new knowledge on climate change and I look forward to receiving their first reports when they arrive”, Prime Minister Stoltenberg said. 
- Denne ekspedisjonen vil bidra med helt ny kunnskap om klimaendringene og jeg ser fram til å motta deres første meldinger når de kommer fram, sa Stoltenberg.
Tromsø, 29 April 2009 
Tromsø, 29. april 2009
Never before have so many high-level representatives from member states, or so many other nations – observers and interested partners – attended a Council meeting. 
Never before have so many high-level representatives from member states, or so many other nations – observers and interested partners – attended a Council meeting.
The Arctic Council is emerging as the key decision shaping body on Arctic affairs, Foreign Minister Støre said in his welcome remarks. 
The Arctic Council is emerging as the key decision shaping body on Arctic affairs, sa utenriksminister Støre da han ønsket velkommen til ministermøtet i Arktisk råd.
Distinguished colleagues, Representatives, Ladies and gentlemen, 
Distinguished colleagues, Representatives, Ladies and gentlemen,
I am pleased to welcome you to the city of Tromsø, the Arctic capital of Norway. 
I am pleased to welcome you to the city of Tromsø, the Arctic capital of Norway.
It was from here that Fridtjof Nansen’s ship Fram set out for the North Pole in 1893 – as you can see from this photograph (taken by Olav Ingstad, Helge Ingstad’s father, on Nansen’s return in 1896). 
It was from here that Fridtjof Nansen’s ship Fram set out for the North Pole in 1893 – as you can see from this photograph (taken by Olav Ingstad, Helge Ingstad’s father, on Nansen’s return in 1896).
And it was from here that Roald Amundsen set out on 18 June 1928 on his ill-fated flight with the seaplane Latham – in search of his Italian colleague, Umberto Nobile, who was stranded in the Arctic Ocean. 
And it was from here that Roald Amundsen set out on 18 June 1928 on his ill-fated flight with the seaplane Latham – in search of his Italian colleague, Umberto Nobile, who was stranded in the Arctic Ocean.
Today, Tromsø is a modern and vibrant city – the home of the Norwegian Polar Institute, and the world’s northernmost university, and host to the Arctic Council Secretariat. 
Today, Tromsø is a modern and vibrant city – the home of the Norwegian Polar Institute, and the world’s northernmost university, and host to the Arctic Council Secretariat.
And it’s also home to one of Norway’s best football teams. 
And it’s also home to one of Norway’s best football teams.
In short, it is a city the likes of which we might find in Continental Europe, but not elsewhere in Norway. 
In short, it is a city the likes of which we might find in Continental Europe, but not elsewhere in Norway.
It is a great honour for me to welcome you all to the sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in these modern Arctic surroundings. 
It is a great honour for me to welcome you all to the sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in these modern Arctic surroundings.
It is taking place at a time when the Council – or should I say the Arctic – is facing challenges as well as opportunities and attracting a great deal of attention – increasing attention – from the outside world. 
It is taking place at a time when the Council – or should I say the Arctic – is facing challenges as well as opportunities and attracting a great deal of attention – increasing attention – from the outside world.
This testifies to the growing importance of our organisation and its tasks. 
This testifies to the growing importance of our organisation and its tasks.
The Arctic Council is emerging as the key decision shaping body on Arctic affairs. 
The Arctic Council is emerging as the key decision shaping body on Arctic affairs.
I hope that our agenda and our preparations reflect the broad range of contemporary Arctic issues. 
I hope that our agenda and our preparations reflect the broad range of contemporary Arctic issues.
The Arctic is a region characterised by close cooperation and the absence of conflict, an area of peace and stability. 
The Arctic is a region characterised by close cooperation and the absence of conflict, an area of peace and stability.
Our primary responsibility is to maintain this favourable situation in the interests of all of mankind. 
Our primary responsibility is to maintain this favourable situation in the interests of all of mankind.
However, profound changes are occurring. 
However, profound changes are occurring.