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Given that these pollutants are short-lived and the technology to remove them is cheap and already available, reductions would have a rapid effect that could enable regions of ice and snow to survive long enough for CO2 reductions to have an impact. 
Given that these pollutants are short-lived and the technology to remove them is cheap and already available, reductions would have a rapid effect that could enable regions of ice and snow to survive long enough for CO2 reductions to have an impact.
A task force on short-lived climate forcers of climate change was established by the ministers of foreign affairs at the Arctic Council Ministerial here in Tromsø in April last year. 
A task force on short-lived climate forcers of climate change was established by the ministers of foreign affairs at the Arctic Council Ministerial here in Tromsø in April last year.
This task force is to identify existing and new measures to reduce emissions of these pollutants and recommend immediate actions. 
This task force is to identify existing and new measures to reduce emissions of these pollutants and recommend immediate actions.
I look forward to the outcome of their work. 
I look forward to the outcome of their work.
As politicians we have a duty not only to pay close attention to this issue, but also to act quickly on the basis of the precautionary principle. 
As politicians we have a duty not only to pay close attention to this issue, but also to act quickly on the basis of the precautionary principle.
This is a vital task for us all. 
This is a vital task for us all.
Measures to combat short-lived forcers will have to be considered both under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and under European and global conventions on transboundary pollution. 
Measures to combat short-lived forcers will have to be considered both under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and under European and global conventions on transboundary pollution.
Initiatives to reduce emissions of methane should be explored as quickly as possible, for example through a targeted enabling mechanism or global fund. 
Initiatives to reduce emissions of methane should be explored as quickly as possible, for example through a targeted enabling mechanism or global fund.
Norway was one of the initiators of this work in the Arctic Council. 
Norway was one of the initiators of this work in the Arctic Council.
We are co-chairing the Arctic Council task force on short-lived climate forcers together with the US, and we are now considering how to coordinate our work within the relevant international bodies. 
We are co-chairing the Arctic Council task force on short-lived climate forcers together with the US, and we are now considering how to coordinate our work within the relevant international bodies.
Slide 7 
Slide 7
(Increased access to the Arctic – need for policy) 
(Increased access to the Arctic – need for policy)
In spite of all the measures that have been implemented to combat climate change, we will still have to deal with a changing Arctic. 
In spite of all the measures that have been implemented to combat climate change, we will still have to deal with a changing Arctic.
The Arctic, and especially the Arctic Ocean, has always been remote and inaccessible. 
The Arctic, and especially the Arctic Ocean, has always been remote and inaccessible.
This is now about to change due to the dramatic reduction of the sea ice during the summer. 
This is now about to change due to the dramatic reduction of the sea ice during the summer.
Slide 8 
Slide 8
The Arctic Council is already addressing the new challenges facing the Arctic. 
The Arctic Council is already addressing the new challenges facing the Arctic.
The work is far from completed, but we have initiated projects on many of the emerging activities in the Arctic. 
The work is far from completed, but we have initiated projects on many of the emerging activities in the Arctic.
Let me briefly mention some important elements. 
Let me briefly mention some important elements.
First, a comprehensive study on oil and gas activities has been finalised with a number of important recommendations. 
First, a comprehensive study on oil and gas activities has been finalised with a number of important recommendations.
Recently revised guidelines for oil and gas exploration in the Arctic define procedures and minimum standards. 
Recently revised guidelines for oil and gas exploration in the Arctic define procedures and minimum standards.
Second, several projects have been launched to address maritime safety in the Arctic. 
Second, several projects have been launched to address maritime safety in the Arctic.
Of particular importance here is the Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment. 
Of particular importance here is the Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment.
The Arctic states have agreed to cooperate actively within the IMO on establishing guidelines for ships operating in ice-covered waters, and on the development of mandatory international regulations on safety and environmental protection in Arctic waters. 
The Arctic states have agreed to cooperate actively within the IMO on establishing guidelines for ships operating in ice-covered waters, and on the development of mandatory international regulations on safety and environmental protection in Arctic waters.
This is a matter of urgency. 
This is a matter of urgency.
Third, the Arctic Council recently finalised a report that sets out agreed requirements for ecosystem-based ocean management, including living marine resources. 
Third, the Arctic Council recently finalised a report that sets out agreed requirements for ecosystem-based ocean management, including living marine resources.
An integrated approach is required when new activities emerge. 
An integrated approach is required when new activities emerge.
Fourth – and finally – we have agreed to strengthen cooperation on search and rescue in the Arctic, by establishing a task force to develop and negotiate an international instrument on cooperation in this area. 
Fourth – and finally – we have agreed to strengthen cooperation on search and rescue in the Arctic, by establishing a task force to develop and negotiate an international instrument on cooperation in this area.
The work is well underway chaired by the US and Russia, and I look forward to the outcome. 
The work is well underway chaired by the US and Russia, and I look forward to the outcome.
My list could have been longer. 
My list could have been longer.
The Arctic Council deals with a broad range of issues, including climate change, pollution, biodiversity, protection of the marine environment, and emergency response. 
The Arctic Council deals with a broad range of issues, including climate change, pollution, biodiversity, protection of the marine environment, and emergency response.
I have only mentioned a few highlights. 
I have only mentioned a few highlights.
(Concluding remarks) 
(Concluding remarks)
The future of the Arctic will affect us all. 
The future of the Arctic will affect us all.
We are in this Arctic effort together. 
We are in this Arctic effort together.
Our challenges are of a transboundary nature – but so are our opportunities. 
Our challenges are of a transboundary nature – but so are our opportunities.
Thus, they need to be addressed through dedicated international cooperation. 
Thus, they need to be addressed through dedicated international cooperation.
Slide 9 
Slide 9
In 2011, we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. 
In 2011, we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
When Nansen set out to cross the then uncharted Greenland ice sheet in 1888, he started from the unpopulated, hostile east coast with only one way to go – forward. 
When Nansen set out to cross the then uncharted Greenland ice sheet in 1888, he started from the unpopulated, hostile east coast with only one way to go – forward.
Determined to reach his goal, he made sure that retreat was no alternative. 
Determined to reach his goal, he made sure that retreat was no alternative.
I am not asking you to burn your boats, bridges or other means of retreat. 
I am not asking you to burn your boats, bridges or other means of retreat.
But let all of us bring together our political will, move forward together, and do what is necessary to meet the challenges and preserve the Arctic for present and future generations. 
But let all of us bring together our political will, move forward together, and do what is necessary to meet the challenges and preserve the Arctic for present and future generations.
The Influence of COP15 on the Development of the Arctic 
The Influence of COP15 on the Development of the Arctic
Welcome speech to Baltic 21 representatives 
Welcome speech to Baltic 21 representatives
A diverse and international organisation such as Baltic 21 contributes to create good ideas and distribute them to decision makers in both the public and the private sector, said State Secretary Roger Schjerva, Ministry of Finance. 
A diverse and international organisation such as Baltic 21 contributes to create good ideas and distribute them to decision makers in both the public and the private sector, said State Secretary Mr.
It is an honour for me to welcome you, members of the Expert group of Baltic 21, to Norway and to the Ministry of Finance. 
It is an honour for me to welcome you, members of the Expert group of Baltic 21, to Norway and to the Ministry of Finance.
I had the pleasure to speak to Baltic 21 here in Oslo in 2009, and I recognise many of you from that meeting. 
I had the pleasure to speak to Baltic 21 here in Oslo in 2009, and I recognise many of you from that meeting.
Then you may know that I have been responsible for our work on sustainable development since our government took office in 2005. 
Then you may know that I have been responsible for our work on sustainable development since our government took office in 2005.
Just recently I have got other responsibilities in the government. 
Just recently I have got other responsibilities in the government.
One important task is to work with improving our tax system, and taxes are also important in supporting sustainable development. 
One important task is to work with improving our tax system, and taxes are also important in supporting sustainable development.
There are a few international organisations working for sustainable development. 
There are a few international organisations working for sustainable development.
Your organisation, and in particular this expert group, is special in the sense that government officials work together with representatives from organisations and the private sector. 
Your organisation, and in particular this expert group, is special in the sense that government officials work together with representatives from organisations and the private sector.
The way you work; initiating and supporting projects for sustainable development is a very useful approach. 
The way you work; initiating and supporting projects for sustainable development is a very useful approach.
I think it is important that organisations from different parts of the civil society are brought together in the work for sustainable development. 
I think it is important that organisations from different parts of the civil society are brought together in the work for sustainable development.
A diverse and international organisation such as Baltic 21 contributes to create good ideas and distribute them to decision makers in both the public and the private sector. 
A diverse and international organisation such as Baltic 21 contributes to create good ideas and distribute them to decision makers in both the public and the private sector.
In addition, you have a role in giving good advice to governments. 
In addition, you have a role in giving good advice to governments.
My government has created an arena for dialogue between government and civil society, called The Meeting Place for Sustainable Development. 
My government has created an arena for dialogue between government and civil society, called The Meeting Place for Sustainable Development.
Over the past few years we have had several very useful meetings. 
Over the past few years we have had several very useful meetings.
Sustainable development is central policy to the government. 
Sustainable development is central policy to the government.
Sustainable development basically requires sound long term policies with respect to the environment, the use of natural resources, the public finances and basic social conditions. 
Sustainable development basically requires sound long term policies with respect to the environment, the use of natural resources, the public finances and basic social conditions.
In implementing the principle of sustainable development there is a need for coordination between different policy areas. 
In implementing the principle of sustainable development there is a need for coordination between different policy areas.
Furthermore we need cooperation with civic society. 
Furthermore we need cooperation with civic society.
This is part of the reason why we – as the only country in the Western World – have chosen to make the Ministry of Finance responsible for coordinating the Government’s work on Sustainable Development. 
This is part of the reason why we – as the only country in the Western World – have chosen to make the Ministry of Finance responsible for coordinating the Government’s work on Sustainable Development.
Our strategy, which was updated in 2007, will be revised this year. 
Our strategy, which was updated in 2007, will be revised this year.
In this work we invite both other ministries, NGOs, private organisations and individual citizens to contribute. 
In this work we invite both other ministries, NGOs, private organisations and individual citizens to contribute.
In Norway we use a broad set of 18 Sustainable Development indicators to monitor whether we are moving in the right direction. 
In Norway we use a broad set of 18 Sustainable Development indicators to monitor whether we are moving in the right direction.
The indicators cover ecological, social and economic issues. 
The indicators cover ecological, social and economic issues.
In line with the Brundtland commission, we see international poverty as one of the main social and economic global challenges. 
In line with the Brundtland commission, we see international poverty as one of the main social and economic global challenges.
Statistics Norway reports annually on these indicators. 
Statistics Norway reports annually on these indicators.
Even though we still have challenges, I believe that we can say that the there has been a positive trend in several of the indicators since my government took office in 2005. 
Even though we still have challenges, I believe that we can say that the there has been a positive trend in several of the indicators since my government took office in 2005.
Indicators related to public the economy and education show a positive trend. 
Indicators related to public the economy and education show a positive trend.
The stock of important fish species have grown, water quality has a positive trend, development aid has increased and life expectancy has increased. 
The stock of important fish species have grown, water quality has a positive trend, development aid has increased and life expectancy has increased.
The international financial crisis has shifted many governments focus to securing public finances and reducing unemployment. 
The international financial crisis has shifted many governments focus to securing public finances and reducing unemployment.
Therefore the crisis has made it harder to get economic support to some sustainable development projects. 
Therefore the crisis has made it harder to get economic support to some sustainable development projects.
One example is that several countries have reduced feed-in tariffs for solar power more rapidly than previously planned. 
One example is that several countries have reduced feed-in tariffs for solar power more rapidly than previously planned.
This makes it even more important than before to make sure that we reach environmental target in the most efficient way. 
This makes it even more important than before to make sure that we reach environmental target in the most efficient way.
After a reorganisation in 2009, Baltic 21 has been integrated in the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) as an expert group on sustainable development. 
After a reorganisation in 2009, Baltic 21 has been integrated in the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) as an expert group on sustainable development.
I understand that this transition has gone smoothly thanks to good and flexible leadership. 
I understand that this transition has gone smoothly thanks to good and flexible leadership.
I believe that this was a sensible organisational change since it better links the work in Baltic 21 to the political cooperateion in The Counsil of the Baltic Sea States. 
I believe that this was a sensible organisational change since it better links the work in Baltic 21 to the political cooperateion in The Counsil of the Baltic Sea States.
Most of the topics on Baltic 21s agenda affect several of the member countries. 
Most of the topics on Baltic 21s agenda affect several of the member countries.
Thus, efficient solutions often must be based upon cooperateion across the whole regeion. 
Thus, efficient solutions often must be based upon cooperateion across the whole regeion.
I know that you today and tomorrow will discuss how your work can be as effective as possible to promote sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region. 
I know that you today and tomorrow will discuss how your work can be as effective as possible to promote sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region.
I wish you all a good and an effective meeting here in Oslo! 
I wish you all a good and an effective meeting here in Oslo!
The Government will continue to give high priority to Norway's efforts in the Arctic in 2016,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 
Regjeringen ønsker å videreføre nordområdesatsingen på et høyt nivå i 2016, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The budget proposes an allocation of around NOK 3 billion to measures in the following five priority areas: international cooperation, knowledge development, business development, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness and environmental protection. 
Om lag tre milliarder kroner foreslås i statsbudsjettet til konkrete tiltak innenfor de fem prioriterte områdene internasjonalt samarbeid, kunnskap, næringsliv, infrastruktur og miljøvern/sikkerhet/beredskap.
'It is in everyone's interests that the Arctic remains a peaceful and stable region, and that the Law of the Sea and the established management regimes are complied with. 
- Det tjener alle at Arktis forblir en fredelig og stabil region, at havretten og etablerte forvaltningsregimer etterleves.
International cooperation in the north, not least with Russia, has produced good results in areas such as maritime safety, joint fisheries management, the environment, nuclear safety and people-to-people cooperation. 
Internasjonalt samarbeid i nord, ikke minst med Russland, har gitt gode resultater på en rekke områder, som sjøsikkerhet, felles fiskeriforvaltning, miljø, atomsikkerhet og folk-til-folk-samarbeid.
This should continue. 
Dette er viktig å videreføre.
Further development of cooperation with the US during their chairmanship of the Arctic Council will also be important. 
Samarbeidet med USA under deres formannskap i Arktisk råd (2015-2017) blir også viktig å videreutvikle.
And of course the international climate debate will continue next year against the backdrop of dramatic climate change in the Arctic,' said Mr Brende. 
De dramatiske klimaendringene i Arktis og koblingen til de internasjonale klimaforhandlingene vil også prege neste år, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Norway is therefore increasing the Armed Forces' presence at sea, and enhancing their monitoring capacity. 
Derfor øker vi Forsvarets tilstedeværelse til havs og bedrer overvåkingskapasiteten.
'The Government is giving greater priority to business development in the north. 
- Regjeringen legger økt vekt på næringsutvikling i nordområdene.
We want to enhance the links between research and the business sector, with a view to ensuring that investment in research also creates more new jobs. 
Vi ønsker en bedre kobling mellom kunnskap og næring med det formål at investering i forskning også skal gi nye og flere arbeidsplasser.
Our aim is to develop North Norway into one of our most innovative and sustainable regions,' said Mr Brende. 
Vårt mål er å utvikle Nord-Norge til en av Norges mest innovative og bærekraftige regioner, sier utenriksministeren.
Several ministries share responsibility for Norway's efforts in the Arctic. 
Nordområdesatsingen går via flere departementer.
In the 2016 budget, the Government is proposing to intensify efforts in the areas of business-oriented research, infrastructure and emergency preparedness in particular. 
I budsjettet for 2016 foreslår regjeringen å styrke innsatsen spesielt innen næringsrettet kunnskap, infrastruktur og beredskap.
New initiatives: 
Eksempler på satsinger:
Maritime patrol aircraft (Orion) and submarines to strengthen the Armed Forces' presence in the Arctic (Ministry of Defence, NOK 97.1 million); 
Styrke Forsvarets tilstedeværelse i nordområdene med maritime patruljefly (Orion) og ubåter (FD 97,1 millioner kroner)
Enhancing emergency preparedness by lengthening the sailing season for the Governor of Svalbard's vessel Polarsyssel (Ministry of Justice and Public Security, NOK 18 million); 
Styrket beredskap gjennom å forlenge seilingssesongen for Sysselmannens tjenestefartøy (JD 18 millioner kroner)
Increasing the allocation for geological surveys in the Arctic (Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, NOK 115 million); 
Økt bevilgning til geologisk kartlegging i nordområdene (OED 115 millioner kroner)
Increasing the allocation for the Markom2020 project, which is further developing officer training and maritime vocational training in Norway as part of the implementation of Norway's new maritime strategy (Ministry of Education and Research, NOK 20 million). 
Markom2020-prosjektet (et samarbeid om å videreutvikle den maritime profesjonsutdanningen og fagskoleutdanningen i Norge som oppfølging av ny maritim strategi) (KD 20 millioner kroner)
Projects to be continued: 
Videreføring av tiltak:
Mapping of mineral resources in North Norway (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, approximately NOK 17.5 million); 
Kartlegging av mineralressursene i Nord-Norge (NFD ca 17, 5 millioner kroner)
Oil spill response depot in Lofoten/Vesterålen (Ministry of Transport and Communications, NOK 41.1 million); 
Miljø-/oljevernbase i Lofoten/Vesterålen (SD 41,1 millioner kroner)
Construction of a new ice-class research vessel (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, NOK 149 million); 
Bygging av nytt isgående forskningsfartøy (NFD 149 millioner kroner)
The Mareano programme (mapping of the seabed) (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and Ministry of Climate and Environment, NOK 95 million); 
Mareano-programmet (kartlegging av havbunnen) (NFD og KLD 95 millioner kroner)
The Fram Centre (research on climate change and the environment, and new premises) (Ministry of Climate and Environment and Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, NOK 202.2 million); 
Framsenteret (forskning klima/miljø og nybygg) (KLD og KMD 202,2 millioner kroner)
BarentsWatch (maritime monitoring system) (Ministry of Transport and Communications, NOK 47 million); 
BarentsWatch (overvåking av kyst- og havområdene) (SD 47 millioner kroner)
Satellite programmes that are relevant for the Arctic: EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, NOK 271.3 million); 
Satellittprogrammer med relevans for nordområdene: Egnos, Galileo og Copernicus (NFD 271,3 millioner kroner)