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Because of the small population spread over a vast area, it is difficult to create the “critical mass” required to establish a good research and educational environment in several places at the same time. 
Because of the small population spread over a vast area, it is difficult to create the “critical mass” required to establish a good research and educational environment in several places at the same time.
However, ladies and gentlemen, there is a solution: Network-building and cooperation across institutions and national borders. 
However, ladies and gentlemen, there is a solution: Network-building and cooperation across institutions and national borders.
The University of the Arctic, which is a network of higher education institutions at high latitudes (but spread over many longitudes), is a good example. 
The University of the Arctic, which is a network of higher education institutions at high latitudes (but spread over many longitudes), is a good example.
The network offers courses in Arctic studies based on harmonised curricula, irrespective of whether students are located in Alta, Fairbanks or Yakutsk. 
The network offers courses in Arctic studies based on harmonised curricula, irrespective of whether students are located in Alta, Fairbanks or Yakutsk.
We also have to focus our energy on areas where we can play a leading role globally, where we can make a difference. 
We also have to focus our energy on areas where we can play a leading role globally, where we can make a difference.
One example is knowledge of the Arctic, of ice conditions and climate, an area where we have a long-standing expertise and unique research capabilities. 
One example is knowledge of the Arctic, of ice conditions and climate, an area where we have a long-standing expertise and unique research capabilities.
We are well underway in establishing Tromsø as a leading centre in this field. 
We are well underway in establishing Tromsø as a leading centre in this field.
Another example is expertise on indigenous peoples – not just knowledge of their language, culture, traditional livelihoods and history, but also expertise in the fields of legislation, administration, rights and education related to indigenous peoples living in a modern society. 
Another example is expertise on indigenous peoples – not just knowledge of their language, culture, traditional livelihoods and history, but also expertise in the fields of legislation, administration, rights and education related to indigenous peoples living in a modern society.
I might also mention the maritime sector. 
I might also mention the maritime sector.
Let me also underline the importance of mobility. 
Let me also underline the importance of mobility.
Here I am talking about exchanges of researchers, teachers and students that go beyond those provided automatically by a free international education and labour market. 
Here I am talking about exchanges of researchers, teachers and students that go beyond those provided automatically by a free international education and labour market.
From my point of view, this is particularly important regarding exchanges between Norway and Russia. 
From my point of view, this is particularly important regarding exchanges between Norway and Russia.
Several institutions in North Norway, such as the university colleges in Bodø, Harstad and Alta and others have made great efforts in this area, with remarkable results. 
Several institutions in North Norway, such as the university colleges in Bodø, Harstad and Alta and others have made great efforts in this area, with remarkable results.
Visiting these university colleges is like visiting a miniature High North, where Russian students who speak fluent Norwegian are studying for their degrees. 
Visiting these university colleges is like visiting a miniature High North, where Russian students who speak fluent Norwegian are studying for their degrees.
The most important element of the knowledge structure we want to build in the north is scientific research in priority areas: 
The most important element of the knowledge structure we want to build in the north is scientific research in priority areas:
Environmental research and monitoring, where Svalbard is in a unique position, 
Environmental research and monitoring, where Svalbard is in a unique position,
Energy, both oil and gas and renewable energy, 
Energy, both oil and gas and renewable energy,
Fisheries and fish farming, including the new, exciting field of marine bio prospecting. 
Fisheries and fish farming, including the new, exciting field of marine bio prospecting.
Earmarked funds have been allocated both last year and this year. 
Earmarked funds have been allocated both last year and this year.
Marbank and Marino have been established in Tromsø and the new Marine Resources Act provides a new legal basis. 
Marbank and Marino have been established in Tromsø and the new Marine Resources Act provides a new legal basis.
Our scientific efforts must go hand in hand with further research in the social sciences, economics, law and humanities. 
Our scientific efforts must go hand in hand with further research in the social sciences, economics, law and humanities.
These disciplines are important for understanding the operating parameters and room for manoeuvre – both the possibilities and the limitations – that apply when developing new economic activities and new areas of cooperation. 
These disciplines are important for understanding the operating parameters and room for manoeuvre – both the possibilities and the limitations – that apply when developing new economic activities and new areas of cooperation.
An example is the research project Geopolitics in the North, which we have funded with 26 million Norwegian crowns. 
An example is the research project Geopolitics in the North, which we have funded with 26 million Norwegian crowns.
The underlying premise is that foreign policy is developed through interaction between the authorities, other foreign policy actors and experts - such as researchers - and interest organisations. 
The underlying premise is that foreign policy is developed through interaction between the authorities, other foreign policy actors and experts - such as researchers - and interest organisations.
Encouraging public-private partnerships will be very important. 
Encouraging public-private partnerships will be very important.
In November, we launched a chair in the field of maritime logistics in Kirkenes, co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and private interests. 
In November, we launched a chair in the field of maritime logistics in Kirkenes, co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and private interests.
We are also in the process of establishing a similar scheme in the field of earth observations and satellite remote sensing in association with the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Tromsø, initially involving particular collaboration between French, Norwegian and Russian scientists. 
We are also in the process of establishing a similar scheme in the field of earth observations and satellite remote sensing in association with the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Tromsø, initially involving particular collaboration between French, Norwegian and Russian scientists.
Svalbard is a particular priority area for us when it comes to encouraging scientific development and cooperation in the north. 
Svalbard is a particular priority area for us when it comes to encouraging scientific development and cooperation in the north.
We have invested considerable efforts and resources to build up a unique infrastructure for international research activity in Svalbard, with its unique Arctic conditions. 
We have invested considerable efforts and resources to build up a unique infrastructure for international research activity in Svalbard, with its unique Arctic conditions.
Currently 13 nations have permanent research bases in Svalbard and scientists from more than 20 nations carry out research here. 
Currently 13 nations have permanent research bases in Svalbard and scientists from more than 20 nations carry out research here.
In December 2008, Svalbard was officially put on the priority list for large European research infrastructures, a roadmap that now includes 44 important research installations in Europe for the future. 
In December 2008, Svalbard was officially put on the priority list for large European research infrastructures, a roadmap that now includes 44 important research installations in Europe for the future.
The Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System will invest 400 million NOK over the coming years to upgrade and coordinate the current facilities, both at UNIS and in Ny-Ålesund, making Svalbard a truly European platform for monitoring the Artic climate, but also including partners from other parts of the world. 
The Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System will invest 400 million NOK over the coming years to upgrade and coordinate the current facilities, both at UNIS and in Ny-Ålesund, making Svalbard a truly European platform for monitoring the Artic climate, but also including partners from other parts of the world.
There are plenty of crucial issues to discuss when the High North is on the agenda. 
There are plenty of crucial issues to discuss when the High North is on the agenda.
Climate change is our most demanding challenge, which will require massive efforts on our behalf to counter. 
Climate change is our most demanding challenge, which will require massive efforts on our behalf to counter.
Concerning the other questions I have touched upon, it seems to me that the international community is about to mobilise to take the necessary joint action, and define the necessary policies - in time. 
Concerning the other questions I have touched upon, it seems to me that the international community is about to mobilise to take the necessary joint action, and define the necessary policies - in time.
The High North has traditionally been a region with low tension, and with common challenges to the livelihoods of its people. 
The High North has traditionally been a region with low tension, and with common challenges to the livelihoods of its people.
The climate for cooperation is very favourable. 
The climate for cooperation is very favourable.
All Arctic nations must join forces to assure the best possible future for the multicultural and multiethnic mosaic which is the High North. 
All Arctic nations must join forces to assure the best possible future for the multicultural and multiethnic mosaic which is the High North.
I wish you all an interesting and fruitful conference. 
I wish you all an interesting and fruitful conference.
I congratulate the organisers and thank you for your attention. 
I congratulate the organisers and thank you for your attention.
* This Opening Address was held by State Secretary Elisabeth Walaas on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, because of his illness. 
* Talen ble holdt av statssekretær Elisabeth Walaas - på vegne av utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre pga utenriksministerens sykdomsforfall.
Perspectives on the Arctic and Norway’s High North Policy 
Perspectives on the Arctic and Norway’s High North Policy
Brussels, 20 March 2013 
Brussel, 20. mars 2013
“We will continue the constructive cooperation on Arctic issues with the EU and welcome EU’s increased engagement. 
“We will continue the constructive cooperation on Arctic issues with the EU and welcome EU’s increased engagement.
We share the commitment for sustainable development, regional cooperation and engaging with Russia”, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in his speech at the Political and Security Committee in the EU on 20 March 2013 in Brussels. 
We share the commitment for sustainable development, regional cooperation and engaging with Russia”, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide da han møtte EUs Political and Security Committee i Brussel 20. mars 2013.
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide based his speech at the Political and Security Committee in the EU, 20 March 2013 in Brussels, on the following points: 
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide based his speech at the Political and Security Committee in the EU, 20 March 2013 in Brussels, on the following points:
I am pleased to be here to continue the high level dialogue between Norway and EU on Arctic affairs. 
I am pleased to be here to continue the high level dialogue between Norway and EU on Arctic affairs.
Let me name a few examples: The High Reprsentative Catherine Ashton to Svalbard last March and Commissioner Damanaki to Tromsø this January as well as the talks beetween Prime Minister Stoltenberg and Van Rompuy this February. 
Let me name a few examples: The High Reprsentative Catherine Ashton to Svalbard last March and Commissioner Damanaki to Tromsø this January as well as the talks beetween Prime Minister Stoltenberg and Van Rompuy this February.
I should also mention the Ministerial meeting of The Northern Dimension February 18th here in Brussels. 
I should also mention the Ministerial meeting of The Northern Dimension February 18th here in Brussels.
The Northern Dimension is an arena where the Nordic countries, EU and Russia meet on equal footing. 
The Northern Dimension is an arena where the Nordic countries, EU and Russia meet on equal footing.
We observe the development of EU Arctic policy. 
We observe the development of EU Arctic policy.
It seems that we increasingly "read from the same page". 
It seems that we increasingly "read from the same page".
That is positive. 
That is positive.
The Arctic is also EU's neighbourhood. 
The Arctic is also EU's neighbourhood.
We see a rapid change in the Arctic and increased interest from the rest of the world. 
We see a rapid change in the Arctic and increased interest from the rest of the world.
We will contunue the constructive cooperation with the EU. 
We will contunue the constructive cooperation with the EU.
We share the commitment for sustainable development, regional cooperation and engaging with Russia. 
We share the commitment for sustainable development, regional cooperation and engaging with Russia.
The dynamic Arctic 
The dynamic Arctic
The Arctic (High North) is Norway's number 1 foreign policy priority. 
The Arctic (High North) is Norway's number 1 foreign policy priority.
Unlike Antarctica, the Arctic ocean surrounded by states. 
Unlike Antarctica, the Arctic ocean surrounded by states.
In the Arctic there have been human and commercial activity since time immemorial. 
In the Arctic there have been human and commercial activity since time immemorial.
The alarming climate change is of course bad news to all of us. 
The alarming climate change is of course bad news to all of us.
Ice cover extent is record low. 
Ice cover extent is record low.
But the meltinhg of the ice also provides new opportunities and access to new natural resources like petroleum and minerals. 
But the meltinhg of the ice also provides new opportunities and access to new natural resources like petroleum and minerals.
In addition, new shipping routes (The Northeast passage) emerge as a consequence of the melting ice and more open waters. 
In addition, new shipping routes (The Northeast passage) emerge as a consequence of the melting ice and more open waters.
Even though ther are still a limited number of sailings through the Northe Sea Route, it is on the rise. 
Even though ther are still a limited number of sailings through the Northe Sea Route, it is on the rise.
The route provides big savings in terms of costs and time. 
The route provides big savings in terms of costs and time.
But harsch weather conditions and remotness, and darkness and ice many months of the year, are still challenges. 
But harsch weather conditions and remotness, and darkness and ice many months of the year, are still challenges.
Also Arctic tourism is on the rise due to climate change. 
Also Arctic tourism is on the rise due to climate change.
Integrated and ecosystem based marine management is the key in finding the right balance between environmental concerns and economic activity. 
Integrated and ecosystem based marine management is the key in finding the right balance between environmental concerns and economic activity.
We also have international cooperation on fisheries management. 
We also have international cooperation on fisheries management.
The Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea stocks are among best managed in the world. 
The Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea stocks are among best managed in the world.
In the Arctic we also have the legal framework in place. 
In the Arctic we also have the legal framework in place.
There is international consensus that the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) applies to the Arctic Ocean. 
There is international consensus that the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) applies to the Arctic Ocean.
That provides clarity and predictability. 
That provides clarity and predictability.
There are only a few unresolved issues left. 
There are only a few unresolved issues left.
The 2010 Norway Russia Maritime Delimitation Treaty and the Danish/ Canadian agreement on Lincoln Sea last year were important milestones. 
The 2010 Norway Russia Maritime Delimitation Treaty and the Danish/ Canadian agreement on Lincoln Sea last year were important milestones.
Solutions based on UNCLOS. 
Solutions based on UNCLOS.
The Arctic Council 
The Arctic Council
We also have the political framework in place in the Arctic. 
We also have the political framework in place in the Arctic.
The Arctic states take responsibility. 
The Arctic states take responsibility.
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar forum for political cooperation at government level. 
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar forum for political cooperation at government level.
The Arctic states recognise rights and responsibilities, and they have been successful in agreeing on a binding agreement on search and rescue. 
The Arctic states recognise rights and responsibilities, and they have been successful in agreeing on a binding agreement on search and rescue.
A new oil spill preparedness instrument is about to be signed. 
A new oil spill preparedness instrument is about to be signed.
The Council have got a new permanent secretariat in Tromsø - the Arctic capital of Norway. 
The Council have got a new permanent secretariat in Tromsø - the Arctic capital of Norway.
This gives political significance to the Council, and strengthen its administrative capacity. 
This gives political significance to the Council, and strengthen its administrative capacity.
The Arctic regional institutions like the Barents Cooperation and the EUs Northern Dimension also show increased interaction between countries, municipalities, companies and people in the North, including with Russia. 
The Arctic regional institutions like the Barents Cooperation and the EUs Northern Dimension also show increased interaction between countries, municipalities, companies and people in the North, including with Russia.
The Arctic is in many senses an arena free from East-West confrontation where common interests on cooperation and sustainable development to seize opportunities are at the core. 
The Arctic is in many senses an arena free from East-West confrontation where common interests on cooperation and sustainable development to seize opportunities are at the core.
A milestone this year is the Summit in Kirkenes 3-4 June on the 20 years' anniversary of the Barents Cooperation. 
A milestone this year is the Summit in Kirkenes 3-4 June on the 20 years' anniversary of the Barents Cooperation.
"High North, low tension" 
"High North, low tension"
Classical security policy have played an essential role in the security in the Arctic. 
Classical security policy have played an essential role in the security in the Arctic.
5 Arctic member states are NATO countries. 
5 Arctic member states are NATO countries.
Increasing situation awareness. 
Increasing situation awareness.
Nordic Cooperation also relevant. 
Nordic Cooperation also relevant.
Nordic declaration of solidarity (5 April 2011) - Pooling & Sharing Resources (Smart Defence). 
Nordic declaration of solidarity (5 April 2011) - Pooling & Sharing Resources (Smart Defence).
Military presence promotes stability, predictability and emergency response. 
Military presence promotes stability, predictability and emergency response.
Norwegian Coast Guard moved North and Joint Head Quarter place in Bodø. 
Norwegian Coast Guard moved North and Joint Head Quarter place in Bodø.
In the Arctic we have to look at a broad interpretation of security. 
In the Arctic we have to look at a broad interpretation of security.
Increased human activity provides higher risk of accidents and environmental degradation and larger maritime areas for surveillance. 
Increased human activity provides higher risk of accidents and environmental degradation and larger maritime areas for surveillance.
We have made great efforts so far in civil monitoring and communication technology. 
We have made great efforts so far in civil monitoring and communication technology.
Let me mention Barents Watch, Galileo, Svalsat. 
Let me mention Barents Watch, Galileo, Svalsat.
Engaging Russia 
Engaging Russia
Russia is the most important arctic state with major legitimate interests in the region in terms of her population, coastline and resources. 
Russia is the most important arctic state with major legitimate interests in the region in terms of her population, coastline and resources.
I believe it is also Russia's interest to maintain low tension. 
I believe it is also Russia's interest to maintain low tension.
Current cooperative and legal framework in the Arctic, simply promotes and defends Russian interests. 
Current cooperative and legal framework in the Arctic, simply promotes and defends Russian interests.
The presence of strategic forces is not sign of regional tension. 
The presence of strategic forces is not sign of regional tension.
But it is important to follow military developments closely. 
But it is important to follow military developments closely.
NATO membership and EU relation have created clarity in relation to the USSR and to Russia. 
NATO membership and EU relation have created clarity in relation to the USSR and to Russia.
Joint fisheries commission and border regime. 
Joint fisheries commission and border regime.
Norway's bilateral cooperation with Russia is close and constructive. 
Norway's bilateral cooperation with Russia is close and constructive.
The Norwegian Defence Minister visited Moscow recently. 
The Norwegian Defence Minister visited Moscow recently.
We have good bilateral relationship with Russia. 
We have good bilateral relationship with Russia.
Our cooperation is broadening and deepening in many sectors like the military, research and fisheries. 
Our cooperation is broadening and deepening in many sectors like the military, research and fisheries.
But let me also be clear today that I am also concerned about the internal developments in Russia when it comes to media, human rights and civil society. 
But let me also be clear today that I am also concerned about the internal developments in Russia when it comes to media, human rights and civil society.
New actors: No challenge to the existing framework 
New actors: No challenge to the existing framework
We see increased interest for the Arctic from Asian states like South Korea, Singapore, Japan, India and China. 
We see increased interest for the Arctic from Asian states like South Korea, Singapore, Japan, India and China.
It is understandable. 
It is understandable.
The impacts of developments in the Arctic are global, like the new sea routes, environmental science and resource management. 
The impacts of developments in the Arctic are global, like the new sea routes, environmental science and resource management.
The driving forces behind the increased interest are first and foremost commercial and research oriented. 
The driving forces behind the increased interest are first and foremost commercial and research oriented.
Do the new actors challenge the existing framework? 
Do the new actors challenge the existing framework?
I believe it is important to follow the developments and understand new actors' interests. 
I believe it is important to follow the developments and understand new actors' interests.