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The Commission will finalise its work in August 2013 and the recommendations will be presented to the Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative as well as to the UN General Assembly. 
The Commission will finalise its work in August 2013 and the recommendations will be presented to the Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative as well as to the UN General Assembly.
Global health initiatives and Norway’s response 
Global health initiatives and Norway’s response
Second, we need to build support for political initiatives that promote a coherent global response to health issues. 
Second, we need to build support for political initiatives that promote a coherent global response to health issues.
The Millennium Development Goals is one such global response, with three out of eight goals directly related to health. 
The Millennium Development Goals is one such global response, with three out of eight goals directly related to health.
The G8 commitment to focus on child and maternal health and the UN Secretary-General’s global strategy for women’s and children’s health, which has mobilised pledges of USD 50 billion, are important parts of the common effort towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals. 
The G8 commitment to focus on child and maternal health and the UN Secretary-General’s global strategy for women’s and children’s health, which has mobilised pledges of USD 50 billion, are important parts of the common effort towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals.
Norway has taken on special responsibility for the goals related to maternal and child health, which are the ones lagging furthest behind. 
Norway has taken on special responsibility for the goals related to maternal and child health, which are the ones lagging furthest behind.
And we have seen results. 
And we have seen results.
20 years ago, some 12.5 million children under the age of five died each year. 
20 years ago, some 12.5 million children under the age of five died each year.
Now, thanks to health policies, economic growth and vaccine programmes, that figure has been reduced to 7.2 million. 
Now, thanks to health policies, economic growth and vaccine programmes, that figure has been reduced to 7.2 million.
That is a major success story. 
That is a major success story.
The number of young mothers dying during pregnancy and childbirth is also declining rapidly: there has been a reduction from 350 000 women in 2010 to 275 000 this year. 
The number of young mothers dying during pregnancy and childbirth is also declining rapidly: there has been a reduction from 350 000 women in 2010 to 275 000 this year.
Thanks to national efforts, and initiatives such as Every Woman, Every Child, millions of girls and young women will live through the most dangerous day in their lives. 
Thanks to national efforts, and initiatives such as Every Woman, Every Child, millions of girls and young women will live through the most dangerous day in their lives.
However, much remains to be done, and as we get closer to 2015 it becomes ever more urgent to scale up our efforts. 
However, much remains to be done, and as we get closer to 2015 it becomes ever more urgent to scale up our efforts.
The fact that so many women and infants still die during pregnancy and childbirth is still the most brutal expression of the neglect experienced by women and children. 
The fact that so many women and infants still die during pregnancy and childbirth is still the most brutal expression of the neglect experienced by women and children.
Another crucial initiative is the GAVI Alliance, which seeks to promote access to immunisation in the world’s poorest countries. 
Another crucial initiative is the GAVI Alliance, which seeks to promote access to immunisation in the world’s poorest countries.
GAVI is an alliance of major UN organisations, governments in developed and developing countries, the vaccine industry, and private actors such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 
GAVI is an alliance of major UN organisations, governments in developed and developing countries, the vaccine industry, and private actors such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg was the first prime minister to engage his government actively in this effort, and we have ever since been a staunch supporter of GAVI, with its ambitious vision of helping to immunise every child in the world. 
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg was the first prime minister to engage his government actively in this effort, and we have ever since been a staunch supporter of GAVI, with its ambitious vision of helping to immunise every child in the world.
This is a new way of working, based on public–private partnership, and focusing on performance and new incentives for partners to work together. 
This is a new way of working, based on public–private partnership, and focusing on performance and new incentives for partners to work together.
In my view, the results have been impressive: WHO estimates that between the years 2000 and 2011, some 5.5 million future deaths have been prevented through immunisation campaigns supported by GAVI. 
In my view, the results have been impressive: WHO estimates that between the years 2000 and 2011, some 5.5 million future deaths have been prevented through immunisation campaigns supported by GAVI.
New vaccines are being introduced. 
New vaccines are being introduced.
The HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer will be part of GAVI’s programme from 2012. 
The HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer will be part of GAVI’s programme from 2012.
Norway has also been actively engaged with the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria since its creation. 
Norway has also been actively engaged with the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria since its creation.
The Global Fund is also made up of a dynamic mix of governments and private actors, and it receives support from WHO, UNAIDS and the World Bank. 
The Global Fund is also made up of a dynamic mix of governments and private actors, and it receives support from WHO, UNAIDS and the World Bank.
As a result, the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS and counselling activities have received a huge boost. 
As a result, the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS and counselling activities have received a huge boost.
By 2010, three million people had received treatment for HIV, eight million had received treatment for tuberculosis, and 160 million bed nets had been distributed to help prevent malaria. 
By 2010, three million people had received treatment for HIV, eight million had received treatment for tuberculosis, and 160 million bed nets had been distributed to help prevent malaria.
In conclusion, millions of lives have been saved as a result of the combined efforts of governments, private actors and the UN system. 
In conclusion, millions of lives have been saved as a result of the combined efforts of governments, private actors and the UN system.
The focus on building national health systems is crucial, and has become increasingly important in the work of international initiatives such as GAVI, the Global Fund and Every Woman, Every Child. 
The focus on building national health systems is crucial, and has become increasingly important in the work of international initiatives such as GAVI, the Global Fund and Every Woman, Every Child.
We will continue to promote health as an integral part of foreign policy and make sure health stays at the top of the international agenda. 
We will continue to promote health as an integral part of foreign policy and make sure health stays at the top of the international agenda.
Finally, I would like to extend an open invitation to the top-level Texas Medical Center Institutions present here this afternoon to expand and deepen their cooperation with Norwegian partner institutions. 
Finally, I would like to extend an open invitation to the top-level Texas Medical Center Institutions present here this afternoon to expand and deepen their cooperation with Norwegian partner institutions.
We will explore ways of finding additional funding for the exchange of researchers and joint research projects. 
We will explore ways of finding additional funding for the exchange of researchers and joint research projects.
I would like to encourage our Consulate General here in Houston to continue its role as active facilitator of enhanced collaboration between the Texas Medical Center and Norway in critical areas such as global health. 
I would like to encourage our Consulate General here in Houston to continue its role as active facilitator of enhanced collaboration between the Texas Medical Center and Norway in critical areas such as global health.
Introductory remarks at Global Health Roundtable 
Åpningsinnlegg ved Global Health Roundtable
Petroleum Club of Houston, 6 January 2012. 
Petroleum Club of Houston, 6. januar 2012
The potential for finding substantial petroleum resources in the Barents Sea is still great. 
The potential for finding substantial petroleum resources in the Barents Sea is still great.
There are vast areas waiting to be explored. 
There are vast areas waiting to be explored.
Increased oil and gas activities in the Arctic must also be weighed up against other industries and interests within the framework of integrated, ecosystem-based management, Foreign Minister Støre said in his address. 
Increased oil and gas activities in the Arctic must also be weighed up against other industries and interests within the framework of integrated, ecosystem-based management, sa Støre bl.a. i sitt innlegg.
The Minister’s speech was based on the following points Check against delivery 
The Minister’s speech was based on the following points Check against delivery
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this club – which has for 65 years been a vibrant meeting place for professionals from the oil and gas community as well as leaders from a variety of industries. 
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this club – which has for 65 years been a vibrant meeting place for professionals from the oil and gas community as well as leaders from a variety of industries.
In fact, Houston is home to the largest population of Norwegian expatriates outside Scandinavia, close to 7 000 Norwegians are currently living here. 
In fact, Houston is home to the largest population of Norwegian expatriates outside Scandinavia, close to 7 000 Norwegians are currently living here.
Norway is today a significant player in the field of energy. 
Norway is today a significant player in the field of energy.
We are eager to build on the long-term relationship we have with the US and Texas, in particular with a view to developing expertise. 
We are eager to build on the long-term relationship we have with the US and Texas, in particular with a view to developing expertise.
In a sense you could say that we have come full circle: the US was instrumental in developing the North Sea as an energy province in the late 1960s and today Norway is playing a key role in developing the Gulf of Mexico. 
In a sense you could say that we have come full circle: the US was instrumental in developing the North Sea as an energy province in the late 1960s and today Norway is playing a key role in developing the Gulf of Mexico.
In contrast to the overall financial downturn in the US, here in Texas there are clear signs of recovery in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore, and in particular with regard to the extraction of shale gas. 
In contrast to the overall financial downturn in the US, here in Texas there are clear signs of recovery in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore, and in particular with regard to the extraction of shale gas.
There is a strong sense of optimism. 
There is a strong sense of optimism.
The Norwegian energy sector is part and parcel of this. 
The Norwegian energy sector is part and parcel of this.
Norway is the second largest exporter of natural gas in the world – and the sixth largest exporter of oil; in 2011 we produced approximately 2 million barrels per day. 
Norway is the second largest exporter of natural gas in the world – and the sixth largest exporter of oil; in 2011 we produced approximately 2 million barrels per day.
In addition, the world’s largest offshore discovery last year was the Aldous-Avaldsnes field on our continental shelf – and we made important discoveries in the Barents Sea as well. 
In addition, the world’s largest offshore discovery last year was the Aldous-Avaldsnes field on our continental shelf – and we made important discoveries in the Barents Sea as well.
We expect that a significant part of our oil and gas future will be in the High North. 
We expect that a significant part of our oil and gas future will be in the High North.
Norway’s focus on High North issues: Three main drivers: 
Norway’s focus on High North issues: Three main drivers:
Today I will elaborate on three main areas: 
Today I will elaborate on three main areas:
The High North – characteristics and future perspectives 
The High North – characteristics and future perspectives
Global climate challenges and solutions 
Global climate challenges and solutions
Energy and energy security 
Energy and energy security
These three areas are closely connected. 
These three areas are closely connected.
The High North can play a role in enhancing our understanding of global climate change and improving energy security, and help us develop solutions in these areas. 
The High North can play a role in enhancing our understanding of global climate change and improving energy security, and help us develop solutions in these areas.
I - The High North/Arctic perspective 
I - The High North/Arctic perspective
Climate change, greater access to natural resources, the opening of sea routes and growing human/economic activity. 
Climate change, greater access to natural resources, the opening of sea routes and growing human/economic activity.
Legal framework: No legal vacuum. 
Legal framework: No legal vacuum.
The Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean, an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction. 
The Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean, an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction.
By contrast, Antarctica is a land mass surrounded by ocean and governed by the Antarctic Treaty. 
By contrast, Antarctica is a land mass surrounded by ocean and governed by the Antarctic Treaty.
In the Ilulissat Declaration (28 May 2008) the five coastal states bordering the Arctic Ocean – among them Norway and the US – reaffirmed their commitment to the legal framework for the Arctic Ocean and to the orderly settlement of possible overlapping claims. 
In the Ilulissat Declaration (28 May 2008) the five coastal states bordering the Arctic Ocean – among them Norway and the US – reaffirmed their commitment to the legal framework for the Arctic Ocean and to the orderly settlement of possible overlapping claims.
There is “no race for resources in the Arctic”. 
There is “no race for resources in the Arctic”.
Most of the resources in the Arctic are to be found in areas of national jurisdiction that are within the 200-mile zones and on the continental shelves of the coastal states. 
Most of the resources in the Arctic are to be found in areas of national jurisdiction that are within the 200-mile zones and on the continental shelves of the coastal states.
The establishment of the outer limits of the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles is dealt with by the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, in New York. 
The establishment of the outer limits of the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles is dealt with by the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, in New York.
Norway is the first coastal state in the Arctic Ocean to complete the requirements related to the Commission. 
Norway is the first coastal state in the Arctic Ocean to complete the requirements related to the Commission.
Norway has cooperated closely with all neighbouring states in the High North on this issue. 
Norway has cooperated closely with all neighbouring states in the High North on this issue.
Knowledge is at the heart of our High North policy. 
Knowledge is at the heart of our High North policy.
Close cooperation and interaction with the scientific community are essential if we are to achieve our four overarching goals for the High North: 
Close cooperation and interaction with the scientific community are essential if we are to achieve our four overarching goals for the High North:
To safeguard stability and predictability 
To safeguard stability and predictability
To ensure sustainable management and use of resources 
To ensure sustainable management and use of resources
To strengthen international cooperation and the international legal order 
To strengthen international cooperation and the international legal order
To strengthen value creation and employment 
To strengthen value creation and employment
Let me now draw your attention to [seven] key visions and trends which we believe will determine the future of the High North/the Arctic and will shape the initiatives and priorities of the Norwegian High North policy over the next 20–30 years: 
Let me now draw your attention to [seven] key visions and trends which we believe will determine the future of the High North/the Arctic and will shape the initiatives and priorities of the Norwegian High North policy over the next 20–30 years:
First: Growing interest in the Arctic Ocean. 
First: Growing interest in the Arctic Ocean.
Increased number of sailings: 34 ships through the Northeast Passage last year compared to 6 in 2010. 
Increased number of sailings: 34 ships through the Northeast Passage last year compared to 6 in 2010.
Of potential US interest. 
Of potential US interest.
Keywords here include energy security, increased efficiency for commerce and shipping, and the creation of more favourable sailing options/routes than are available today. 
Keywords here include energy security, increased efficiency for commerce and shipping, and the creation of more favourable sailing options/routes than are available today.
Second: Close and innovative cooperation in the High North. 
Second: Close and innovative cooperation in the High North.
Arctic Council: agenda-setting body. 
Arctic Council: agenda-setting body.
Increased the knowledge about climate change in the Arctic. 
Increased the knowledge about climate change in the Arctic.
Milestones in 2011: Signing of a binding search and rescue agreement at the Arctic Council ministerial meeting in May, in Nuuk/Greenland, at which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary Ken Salazar of the Ministry of Interior participated. 
Milestones in 2011: Signing of a binding search and rescue agreement at the Arctic Council ministerial meeting in May, in Nuuk/Greenland, at which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary Ken Salazar of the Ministry of Interior participated.
Ongoing negotiations on a new Arctic instrument on oil spill prevention. 
Ongoing negotiations on a new Arctic instrument on oil spill prevention.
Co-chaired by the US, Russia and Norway. 
Co-chaired by the US, Russia and Norway.
Third: The High North as a new geopolitical centre of gravity. 
Third: The High North as a new geopolitical centre of gravity.
No military threat. 
No military threat.
Need to be prepared for increased economic activity. 
Need to be prepared for increased economic activity.
Still an area of military strategic interests. 
Still an area of military strategic interests.
Russian nuclear forces and military exercises. 
Russian nuclear forces and military exercises.
Core areas. 
Core areas.
US–Norway partners. 
US–Norway partners.
Our aim: “High North – Low tension”. 
Our aim: “High North – Low tension”.
Increased international attention to Arctic matters, also from non-Arctic states – China, India, Japan, South Korea. 
Increased international attention to Arctic matters, also from non-Arctic states – China, India, Japan, South Korea.
Fourth: a new industrial age in the North – also on land. 
Fourth: a new industrial age in the North – also on land.
The Scandinavian peninsula (“Baltic Shield”, or ”Fennoscandian Shield”), covering parts of Norway, Finland, Sweden and western Russia, is one of the most promising regions for minerals in Europe. 
The Scandinavian peninsula (“Baltic Shield”, or ”Fennoscandian Shield”), covering parts of Norway, Finland, Sweden and western Russia, is one of the most promising regions for minerals in Europe.
The figures are uncertain, but minerals worth 250 billion US dollars (1 500 billion Norwegian kroner) could be found in the Norwegian High North alone. 
The figures are uncertain, but minerals worth 250 billion US dollars (1 500 billion Norwegian kroner) could be found in the Norwegian High North alone.
We will facilitate increased mineral activity in the Norwegian High North in accordance with environmental regulations and standards. 
We will facilitate increased mineral activity in the Norwegian High North in accordance with environmental regulations and standards.
A new mineral strategy will be presented later this year. 
A new mineral strategy will be presented later this year.
Fifth: Pioneering work on integrated marine management. 
Fifth: Pioneering work on integrated marine management.
Integrated Ocean Management (IOM) is one of the areas in which Norway has a lot to contribute. 
Integrated Ocean Management (IOM) is one of the areas in which Norway has a lot to contribute.
We are aware that the US is currently establishing an ecosystem-based and transparent Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning process. 
We are aware that the US is currently establishing an ecosystem-based and transparent Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning process.
This process sounds similar to the Norwegian IOM plans. 
This process sounds similar to the Norwegian IOM plans.
We assume that it will include the Arctic areas in the years to come. 
We assume that it will include the Arctic areas in the years to come.
We can learn from each other by sharing experience. 
We can learn from each other by sharing experience.
It is a matter of striking the right balance between conservation/protection of the environment on the one hand and economic activities on the other. 
It is a matter of striking the right balance between conservation/protection of the environment on the one hand and economic activities on the other.
Sixth: The High North as a source of knowledge about the environment and climate change. 
Sixth: The High North as a source of knowledge about the environment and climate change.
The High North is a crucial source of knowledge about the Arctic environment and climate with implications far beyond the region itself. 
The High North is a crucial source of knowledge about the Arctic environment and climate with implications far beyond the region itself.
We have witnessed the dramatic retreat of the polar ice cap and the collapse of ice shelves. 
We have witnessed the dramatic retreat of the polar ice cap and the collapse of ice shelves.
Knowledge about the Arctic climate is important for developing global climate policy and for taking the decisions needed to prevent global warming. 
Knowledge about the Arctic climate is important for developing global climate policy and for taking the decisions needed to prevent global warming.
Serious problems related to long-range pollutants and to hazardous waste, including nuclear waste, on the Russian side of the border. 
Serious problems related to long-range pollutants and to hazardous waste, including nuclear waste, on the Russian side of the border.
The situation has improved through international cooperation, but a clear focus on these problems must be maintained to ensure that economic and industrial activity is carried out within safe ecological limits. 
The situation has improved through international cooperation, but a clear focus on these problems must be maintained to ensure that economic and industrial activity is carried out within safe ecological limits.
The US State Department has shown interest in having a research platform presence on Svalbard/Ny Ålesund. 
The US State Department has shown interest in having a research platform presence on Svalbard/Ny Ålesund.