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It will challenge our political will, our capacity for technological innovation, our readiness to change our lifestyles and again: our ability to share the burdens. 
It will challenge our political will, our capacity for technological innovation, our readiness to change our lifestyles and again: our ability to share the burdens.
Because the challenge is urgent – and the evidence is compelling. 
Because the challenge is urgent – and the evidence is compelling.
In two days another great Minnesotan, Will Steger, the first Explorer-in-Residence with the National Geographic Society, will set out on a 1400-mile expedition to Ellesmere Island by dogsled, following the footsteps of legendary polar explorers, including Norway’s Otto Sverdrup. 
In two days another great Minnesotan, Will Steger, the first Explorer-in-Residence with the National Geographic Society, will set out on a 1400-mile expedition to Ellesmere Island by dogsled, following the footsteps of legendary polar explorers, including Norway’s Otto Sverdrup.
Mr Steger’s aim is to document environmental change caused by global warming. 
Mr Steger’s aim is to document environmental change caused by global warming.
We are proud to be one of the sponsors of the expedition, which is bringing together five young polar explorers and researchers. 
We are proud to be one of the sponsors of the expedition, which is bringing together five young polar explorers and researchers.
The expedition and its findings will be followed by schoolchildren here in the US and by many Norwegians. 
The expedition and its findings will be followed by schoolchildren here in the US and by many Norwegians.
This project is an important way of making a large number of people more aware of the impacts of climate change. 
This project is an important way of making a large number of people more aware of the impacts of climate change.
Seeing is believing – and the human eye can observe the ice melting in the Polar Basin – which will have such profound consequences for humanity. 
Seeing is believing – and the human eye can observe the ice melting in the Polar Basin – which will have such profound consequences for humanity.
I told you about how I went skiing during Easter holiday in the Norwegian mountains. 
I told you about how I went skiing during Easter holiday in the Norwegian mountains.
In the evenings I had time to read in front of the fireplace. 
In the evenings I had time to read in front of the fireplace.
One book in particular caught my attention – Coal. 
One book in particular caught my attention – Coal.
A Human History, by Barbara Freese. 
A Human History, by Barbara Freese.
As some of you know, Ms Freese worked as environmental attorney for the state of Minnesota. 
As some of you know, Ms Freese worked as environmental attorney for the state of Minnesota.
In 2003 she wrote this masterpiece about coal as an energy source and social transformer. 
In 2003 she wrote this masterpiece about coal as an energy source and social transformer.
A social transformer because energy means life, work, a stable income, food on the table. 
A social transformer because energy means life, work, a stable income, food on the table.
In short: security. 
In short: security.
Barbara Freese calls the story about coal “a heartbreaking drama”. 
Barbara Freese calls the story about coal “a heartbreaking drama”.
She writes: “Like a good genie, coal has granted many of our wishes, enriching most of us in developed nations beyond our wildest pre-industrial dreams. 
She writes: “Like a good genie, coal has granted many of our wishes, enriching most of us in developed nations beyond our wildest pre-industrial dreams.
But also like a genie, coal has an unpredictable and threatening side – and we are just beginning to realise how far-reaching this dark side is.” 
But also like a genie, coal has an unpredictable and threatening side – and we are just beginning to realise how far-reaching this dark side is.”
So this is perhaps the most extraordinary task ahead of us: How to reach agreement on turning the tide against climate change. 
So this is perhaps the most extraordinary task ahead of us: How to reach agreement on turning the tide against climate change.
How to draw the right conclusions from the abundant evidence of research and science that tells us how the rise in global temperature is related to human activities, to the burning of coal and other fossil fuels. 
How to draw the right conclusions from the abundant evidence of research and science that tells us how the rise in global temperature is related to human activities, to the burning of coal and other fossil fuels.
This will be one of the major issues facing a new US president early next year. 
This will be one of the major issues facing a new US president early next year.
We urgently need to see the US engage – in the run-up to the Summit in Copenhagen and the adoption of the follow-up to the Kyoto Protocol. 
We urgently need to see the US engage – in the run-up to the Summit in Copenhagen and the adoption of the follow-up to the Kyoto Protocol.
We need to see all the engagement throughout the United States be reflected at the very highest political office. 
We need to see all the engagement throughout the United States be reflected at the very highest political office.
Today, the Kyoto Protocol includes countries that represent 30% of global emissions. 
Today, the Kyoto Protocol includes countries that represent 30% of global emissions.
The large and growing economies must join. 
The large and growing economies must join.
Mechanisms for burden sharing must be sophisticated and effective. 
Mechanisms for burden sharing must be sophisticated and effective.
Renewable energies must be stimulated. 
Renewable energies must be stimulated.
New technologies must be supported. 
New technologies must be supported.
The power of market forces must be put at the service of the climate. 
The power of market forces must be put at the service of the climate.
Climate change resulting from the way our economies work must be addressed as what they are: a symptom of market failure. 
Climate change resulting from the way our economies work must be addressed as what they are: a symptom of market failure.
It is our job as governments to correct market failures, and we have no time to lose. 
It is our job as governments to correct market failures, and we have no time to lose.
Today, Europe is in the process of implementing a system of emission trading. 
Today, Europe is in the process of implementing a system of emission trading.
It will help bring emissions down in a cost-effective manner. 
It will help bring emissions down in a cost-effective manner.
The US has broad experience in emission trading. 
The US has broad experience in emission trading.
We now need to see the US expand this experience to the field of greenhouse gases. 
We now need to see the US expand this experience to the field of greenhouse gases.
And so must China and other emerging economies. 
And so must China and other emerging economies.
But they will not make the necessary move if we – the industrialised nations – do not take a decisive lead. 
But they will not make the necessary move if we – the industrialised nations – do not take a decisive lead.
Scientists and economists have documented that all of this can be done. 
Scientists and economists have documented that all of this can be done.
That our efforts need not be costly. 
That our efforts need not be costly.
That we can create new jobs. 
That we can create new jobs.
That we can offer energy to those economies that need to grow in order to lift their populations out of poverty. 
That we can offer energy to those economies that need to grow in order to lift their populations out of poverty.
That we need to share technology with those emerging economies, so that they do not take all the same polluting steps that we have taken. 
That we need to share technology with those emerging economies, so that they do not take all the same polluting steps that we have taken.
Energy is key, as Barbara Freese documents so well. 
Energy is key, as Barbara Freese documents so well.
And today, Norway is part of that global energy equation – as the world’s 3rd largest exporter of natural gas and 5th largest exporter of oil. 
And today, Norway is part of that global energy equation – as the world’s 3rd largest exporter of natural gas and 5th largest exporter of oil.
Let me therefore share with you some of our thinking on this issue. 
Let me therefore share with you some of our thinking on this issue.
Energy relations are relations of interdependence: 
Energy relations are relations of interdependence:
Producers have to trust the market to make the necessary investments. 
Producers have to trust the market to make the necessary investments.
Consumers have to trust producers to sign long-term contracts. 
Consumers have to trust producers to sign long-term contracts.
And all parties have to trust transit countries to keep the energy flowing in accordance with transparent and predictable regulations and contract conditions. 
And all parties have to trust transit countries to keep the energy flowing in accordance with transparent and predictable regulations and contract conditions.
There are signs of distrust in today’s energy markets. 
There are signs of distrust in today’s energy markets.
This is a major challenge considering the backdrop of resource depletion in several regions. 
This is a major challenge considering the backdrop of resource depletion in several regions.
And it is a major challenge, since the way we produce and consume energy will determine the way we deal with climate change. 
And it is a major challenge, since the way we produce and consume energy will determine the way we deal with climate change.
How then is energy consumption expected to develop in the coming years? 
How then is energy consumption expected to develop in the coming years?
And what does this mean for our goal of reversing climate change? 
And what does this mean for our goal of reversing climate change?
The International Energy Agency estimates that fossil fuels will remain the dominant source of energy in the foreseeable future. 
The International Energy Agency estimates that fossil fuels will remain the dominant source of energy in the foreseeable future.
In 2030, oil, natural gas and coal will continue to account for more than 80% of overall energy demand – about the same proportion as today. 
In 2030, oil, natural gas and coal will continue to account for more than 80% of overall energy demand – about the same proportion as today.
The use of renewable sources is growing, some of them very fast. 
The use of renewable sources is growing, some of them very fast.
But the point is that they are starting at such low levels that it will take time to mobilise the greater potential. 
But the point is that they are starting at such low levels that it will take time to mobilise the greater potential.
So here is the troubling fact: In 2030 80% of energy consumption may still come from fossil fuels. 
So here is the troubling fact: In 2030 80% of energy consumption may still come from fossil fuels.
But by then global energy demand is projected to have increased by around 50%. 
But by then global energy demand is projected to have increased by around 50%.
This is not sustainable. 
This is not sustainable.
Addressing this challenge is our most daunting political task today. 
Addressing this challenge is our most daunting political task today.
In my view, we need to pursue a triple strategy: 
In my view, we need to pursue a triple strategy:
Firstly, we need to reduce carbon emissions from the fossil fuels we extract and use. 
Firstly, we need to reduce carbon emissions from the fossil fuels we extract and use.
This can be done, technologies do exist, but they need to be further refined. 
This can be done, technologies do exist, but they need to be further refined.
Secondly, we need to increase energy efficiency and the proportion of energy we draw from renewable sources. 
Secondly, we need to increase energy efficiency and the proportion of energy we draw from renewable sources.
And thirdly, we need to continue to search for and produce adequate amounts of fossil energy resources in order to prevent energy deficiency and energy poverty – while constantly developing cleaner methods for production and use. 
And thirdly, we need to continue to search for and produce adequate amounts of fossil energy resources in order to prevent energy deficiency and energy poverty – while constantly developing cleaner methods for production and use.
Where is Norway in this picture? 
Where is Norway in this picture?
As I said, Norway is among the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas. 
As I said, Norway is among the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas.
Today, we have an annual oil production of approximately 2.5 million barrels per day and gas production of 85 billion cubic metres per year. 
Today, we have an annual oil production of approximately 2.5 million barrels per day and gas production of 85 billion cubic metres per year.
Early in the next decade, our gas exports will have increased by 50%, to an estimated 130 billion cubic metres per year. 
Early in the next decade, our gas exports will have increased by 50%, to an estimated 130 billion cubic metres per year.
Russia, by comparison, currently exports approximately 150 billion cubic metres per year to Europe. 
Russia, by comparison, currently exports approximately 150 billion cubic metres per year to Europe.
In Europe, exports from Norway account for nearly a third of natural gas consumption – or enough to cook every third meal in France, Germany and the United Kingdom. 
In Europe, exports from Norway account for nearly a third of natural gas consumption – or enough to cook every third meal in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Most of Norway’s gas goes to Europe through an elaborate network of offshore gas pipelines. 
Most of Norway’s gas goes to Europe through an elaborate network of offshore gas pipelines.
But as we speak, yet another transatlantic bridge is about to be built: the new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Melkøya off Hammerfest in the Barents Sea will ship increasing volumes of LNG to the Cove Point terminal in Maryland. 
But as we speak, yet another transatlantic bridge is about to be built: the new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Melkøya off Hammerfest in the Barents Sea will ship increasing volumes of LNG to the Cove Point terminal in Maryland.
And as the resources of the Barents Sea are produced, more gas may move in the direction of the US. 
And as the resources of the Barents Sea are produced, more gas may move in the direction of the US.
This is indeed an exciting region. 
This is indeed an exciting region.
In the decades to come, the Barents Sea could become the new European petroleum province. 
In the decades to come, the Barents Sea could become the new European petroleum province.
However, you may ask – and you should ask – isn’t there a paradox here? 
However, you may ask – and you should ask – isn’t there a paradox here?
How can Norway be a significant producer of fossil fuels and at the same time be so concerned about global climate security? 
How can Norway be a significant producer of fossil fuels and at the same time be so concerned about global climate security?
You are right. 
You are right.
Yes, it is a paradox. 
Yes, it is a paradox.
But it is not only Norway’s paradox, it is a global paradox. 
But it is not only Norway’s paradox, it is a global paradox.
Because this is the challenge: Regardless of the breakthroughs made in renewable energies, the world will continue to need fossil fuels for decades to come. 
Because this is the challenge: Regardless of the breakthroughs made in renewable energies, the world will continue to need fossil fuels for decades to come.
If Norway were to reduce our exports of natural gas today, the energy needed would not be provided by wind power. 
If Norway were to reduce our exports of natural gas today, the energy needed would not be provided by wind power.
It would be provided by coal. 
It would be provided by coal.
And the climate would be even worse off. 
And the climate would be even worse off.
So what we need is a combination of political, economic and technological measures, within a framework of international cooperation. 
So what we need is a combination of political, economic and technological measures, within a framework of international cooperation.
I would like to pay tribute to the impressive targets set by the state of Minnesota for phasing in the use of renewable energy. 
I would like to pay tribute to the impressive targets set by the state of Minnesota for phasing in the use of renewable energy.
I understand that 25% of the state’s energy is to come from renewable sources, such as wind and biomass, by 2025. 
I understand that 25% of the state’s energy is to come from renewable sources, such as wind and biomass, by 2025.
And here too we can do a lot together, not least in this region. 
And here too we can do a lot together, not least in this region.
I have read about the Norwegian wind energy company Havgul, which recently established a subsidiary, V & D Energy Inc., with offices at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. 
I have read about the Norwegian wind energy company Havgul, which recently established a subsidiary, V & D Energy Inc., with offices at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
They plan to build a windmill park in the area, and a number of American experts and partners are involved. 
They plan to build a windmill park in the area, and a number of American experts and partners are involved.
And I have taken note of the extensive cooperation between the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and the University of Minnesota on renewable energy sources, particularly biomass. 
And I have taken note of the extensive cooperation between the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and the University of Minnesota on renewable energy sources, particularly biomass.
A few days ago The Star Tribune ran an article entitled “Minnesota, Norway and a clean-energy future”. 
A few days ago The Star Tribune ran an article entitled “Minnesota, Norway and a clean-energy future”.
Managing Director Lois Quam wrote about how our shared heritage brings together similar values and approaches. 
Managing Director Lois Quam wrote about how our shared heritage brings together similar values and approaches.
Yet another illustration of our common opportunities. 
Yet another illustration of our common opportunities.
Norway’s policy for reducing CO2 emissions is built on three pillars. 
Norway’s policy for reducing CO2 emissions is built on three pillars.
Firstly, Norway aims for a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 as compared with our emissions in 1990. 
Firstly, Norway aims for a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 as compared with our emissions in 1990.
Secondly, by 2012, the end date of the first Kyoto commitment period, we aim to reduce our emissions by an additional 10% on top of our initial Kyoto Protocol commitment. 
Secondly, by 2012, the end date of the first Kyoto commitment period, we aim to reduce our emissions by an additional 10% on top of our initial Kyoto Protocol commitment.
And thirdly, looking further ahead, our overriding goal is to make Norway carbon-neutral by 2030. 
And thirdly, looking further ahead, our overriding goal is to make Norway carbon-neutral by 2030.
That means a substantial effort to reduce our own emissions. 
That means a substantial effort to reduce our own emissions.
And it means an obligation to offset what remains of emissions with measures taken both nationally and internationally. 
And it means an obligation to offset what remains of emissions with measures taken both nationally and internationally.
However, Norway’s emissions of greenhouse gases account for only 0.2% of global emissions. 
However, Norway’s emissions of greenhouse gases account for only 0.2% of global emissions.
In terms of figures alone, our emission cuts will not constitute the watershed that is needed. 
In terms of figures alone, our emission cuts will not constitute the watershed that is needed.
So here lies Norway’s particular challenge and opportunity: to may make an impact far beyond reducing our own emissions. 
So here lies Norway’s particular challenge and opportunity: to may make an impact far beyond reducing our own emissions.
Norway was the first country to introduce a CO2 tax on petroleum production in the early 1990s. 
Norway was the first country to introduce a CO2 tax on petroleum production in the early 1990s.
What we have learned since then is that environmental regulations and taxation have spurred technological innovation and made our industry more, not less, competitive in world markets. 
What we have learned since then is that environmental regulations and taxation have spurred technological innovation and made our industry more, not less, competitive in world markets.
As CO2 was priced, industry received an incentive to cut costs. 
As CO2 was priced, industry received an incentive to cut costs.
The CO2 emissions there are less than a third of the global average per unit produced. 
The CO2 emissions there are less than a third of the global average per unit produced.
But more should be done. 
But more should be done.
The International Panel on Climate Change (the IPCC) has found that carbon emissions could be reduced by 20% by means of carbon capture and storage, i.e. by extracting the CO2 from the natural gas and re-injecting it into safe structures to prevent its release. 
The International Panel on Climate Change (the IPCC) has found that carbon emissions could be reduced by 20% by means of carbon capture and storage, i.e. by extracting the CO2 from the natural gas and re-injecting it into safe structures to prevent its release.
Our experience is with gas; we have been testing it in the North Sea under the seabed in the Sleipner gas field for more than ten years. 
Our experience is with gas; we have been testing it in the North Sea under the seabed in the Sleipner gas field for more than ten years.
But UNDP maintains that carbon capture and storage will also enable us to generate power from coal with near-zero emissions. 
But UNDP maintains that carbon capture and storage will also enable us to generate power from coal with near-zero emissions.
It is thus considered a key breakthrough technology. 
It is thus considered a key breakthrough technology.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg has called this Norway’s version of a moon-landing project. 
Prime Minister Stoltenberg has called this Norway’s version of a moon-landing project.
Our ambition is to establish a full-scale gas-fired power plant with complete capture and storage of CO2. 
Our ambition is to establish a full-scale gas-fired power plant with complete capture and storage of CO2.
To put it short, this means that the plants will produce electricity from gas with no emissions of greenhouse gases. 
To put it short, this means that the plants will produce electricity from gas with no emissions of greenhouse gases.
Later, we believe, if we succeed it should be possible to apply this technology to coal-fired plants. 
Later, we believe, if we succeed it should be possible to apply this technology to coal-fired plants.
And then we can help make these technologies available to emerging economies. 
And then we can help make these technologies available to emerging economies.
Think about it: China opens one coal-fired power plant almost on a weekly basis. 
Think about it: China opens one coal-fired power plant almost on a weekly basis.
With no capture and storage of CO2. 
With no capture and storage of CO2.
We truly need to move ahead. 
We truly need to move ahead.
Let me go back to Will Steger on his dog sledge heading north in a few days’ time. 
Let me go back to Will Steger on his dog sledge heading north in a few days’ time.
One of the starkest images of climate change is the melting ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic. 
One of the starkest images of climate change is the melting ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic.