natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
Increasing concentrations of black carbon at mid-latitudes could be responsible for a significant fraction of the rapid Arctic warming observed over the last decades. 
Increasing concentrations of black carbon at mid-latitudes could be responsible for a significant fraction of the rapid Arctic warming observed over the last decades.
That leads us to a second way to respond: take action that will make a real impact in the near future, and most especially, address short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon, methane and tropospheric ozone. 
That leads us to a second way to respond: take action that will make a real impact in the near future, and most especially, address short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon, methane and tropospheric ozone.
Our third point is a more somber one: despite all our efforts, we likely cannot prevent some changes in the Arctic and glacier environments. 
Our third point is a more somber one: despite all our efforts, we likely cannot prevent some changes in the Arctic and glacier environments.
Adaptation is inevitable. 
Adaptation is inevitable.
Many peoples affected cannot cope with the challenges alone. 
Many peoples affected cannot cope with the challenges alone.
Industrialized nations must assist by becoming part of the solution, not least because they bear the main responsibility for the man-made climate change we have seen so far. 
Industrialized nations must assist by becoming part of the solution, not least because they bear the main responsibility for the man-made climate change we have seen so far.
Our fourth and final point is the need to base political action on scientific findings – and to ensure that science is steadily improved and updated. 
Our fourth and final point is the need to base political action on scientific findings – and to ensure that science is steadily improved and updated.
There are uncertainties with respect to how snow and ice will continue to respond to a changing climate, as well as with regard to how these changes will affect natural and social systems. 
There are uncertainties with respect to how snow and ice will continue to respond to a changing climate, as well as with regard to how these changes will affect natural and social systems.
Reducing these uncertainties through scientific research is critical for making sustainable mitigation and adaptation strategies. 
Reducing these uncertainties through scientific research is critical for making sustainable mitigation and adaptation strategies.
However, let there be no doubt: we know enough to act now. 
However, let there be no doubt: we know enough to act now.
We need early action on short-lived forcers like black carbon, and we need more effective assistance to those affected across the world by these unprecedented rates of melting. 
We need early action on short-lived forcers like black carbon, and we need more effective assistance to those affected across the world by these unprecedented rates of melting.
But first and foremost, we need a strong international commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
But first and foremost, we need a strong international commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Born: 1956 Marital status: Married, two children 
Gift med Osvald Bjelland, to barn
Work experience: 
Yrkeserfaring Okt.
Former board membership 2012–2013 Haugaland Kraft AS 2012–2013 Ipark AS – Innovation Park Stavanger 2012–2013 Stiftelsen Rogaland Kunnskapspark (Rogaland knowledge park), chair of board 2012–2013 Port of Oslo 2012–2013 Amrop 2012–2013 Nordic Mining ASA 2012–2013 Nordic Rutile AS 2011–2013 Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA 2011–2013 Impact Technology Systems AS, chair of board 2010–2013 Stream AS 2010–2013 NBT AS 2010–2012 Morpol ASA, board member and chair of board 2010–2011 Align AS 2009–2011 Falck AS 2008 (03.06.08-28.07.08) Norwegian Property ASA 2008–2009 Cambi AS 2007–2013 ENI AS 2007–2012 AKVA Group ASA 2007–2011 SYSCO AS 2007–2008 Springfondet AS, chair of board 2006–2013 Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA (RXT) 2006–2013 International Research of Stavanger, IRIS AS, deputy chair of board 2006–2010 Bjørge ASA 2006–2008 Pharmaq AS, chair of board 2006–2013 Hitec Vision AS 2006–2013 ONS AS, deputy chair of board 2006–2013 Sjømannskirken, (Norwegian Church Abroad), chair of board 2005–2007 Deep Ocean ASA 2005–2006 Aker Drilling ASA 2005–2006 Gresvig ASA 
Tidligere styreoppdrag 2012-2013 Haugaland Kraft AS 2012-2013 Ipark AS 2012-2013 Stiftelsen Rogaland Kunnskapspark/styreleder 2012-2013 Oslo Havn 2012-2013 Amrop 2012-2013 Nordic Mining ASA 2012-2013 Nordic Rutile AS 2011-2013 Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA 2011-2013 Impact Technology System AS, styreleder 2010-2013 Stream AS 2010-2013 NBT AS 2010-2012 Morpol ASA / styremedlem/styreleder 2010-2011 Align AS 2009-2011 Falck AS 2008 (03.06.-28.07) Norwegian Property ASA 2008-2009 Cambi AS 2007-2013 ENI AS 2007-2012 Akvagroup ASA 2007-2011 Sysco AS 2007-2008 Springfondet AS / styreleder 2006-2013 RXT ASA /Resevoir Exploration Technology 2006-2013 International Research of Stavanger, IRIS AS/nestleder i styret 2006-2010 Bjørge ASA 2006-2008 Pharmaq AS / styreleder 2006-2013 Hitec Vision AS 2006-2013 ONS AS/nestleder 2006-2013 Sjømannskirken/styreleder 2005-2007 Deep Ocean ASA 2005-2006 Aker Drilling ASA 2005-2006 Gresvig ASA
The Belgrade Conference of States Affected by Cluster Munitions 3 – 4 October, 2007 
The Belgrade Conference of States Affected by Cluster Munitions 3 – 4 October, 2007
- Our obligation is to remedy a disaster that has hit individuals and societies. 
- Our obligation is to remedy a disaster that has hit individuals and societies.
And we have an equally important obligation to prevent that people loose lives and limbs in the future, Ambassador Steffen Kongstad said in his speech 03.10.07. 
And we have an equally important obligation to prevent that people loose lives and limbs in the future, Ambassador Steffen Kongstad said in his opening speech 03.10.07.
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Mr Minister, Excellencies, Colleagues and Friends: 
Mr Minister, Excellencies, Colleagues and Friends:
Let me first of all thank the Government of Serbia for organising this important Conference of States Affected by Cluster Munitions. 
Let me first of all thank the Government of Serbia for organising this important Conference of States Affected by Cluster Munitions.
We are grateful for the opportunity to meet here in Belgrade to address some core issues in the work towards a new convention on cluster munitions, and also to be part of the partnership between affected and non-affected states, and between states, the UN and civil society. 
We are grateful for the opportunity to meet here in Belgrade to address some core issues in the work towards a new convention on cluster munitions, and also to be part of the partnership between affected and non-affected states, and between states, the UN and civil society.
We are impressed by the large number of affected countries participating in this Conference. 
We are impressed by the large number of affected countries participating in this Conference.
I would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the many mine action organisations, institutions working with people with disabilities, disabled people’s organisations, and others who have provided information, resources and expertise in raising the issue of cluster munitions. 
I would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the many mine action organisations, institutions working with people with disabilities, disabled people’s organisations, and others who have provided information, resources and expertise in raising the issue of cluster munitions.
Why was an international process on cluster munitions initiated? 
Why was an international process on cluster munitions initiated?
The humanitarian suffering caused by the use of cluster munitions has been a well-known and well-documented problem for years. 
The humanitarian suffering caused by the use of cluster munitions has been a well-known and well-documented problem for years.
Despite several efforts made to address this issue in an effective way it has not been possible to agree on a negotiating process within the framework of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons - CCW, partly because this forum is largely focussed on the perceived needs of the users and producers, partly because CCW decisions requires consensus. 
Despite several efforts made to address this issue in an effective way it has not been possible to agree on a negotiating process within the framework of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons - CCW, partly because this forum is largely focussed on the perceived needs of the users and producers, partly because CCW decisions requires consensus.
Seeing the use of cluster munitions as an increasingly pressing humanitarian and developmental problem rather than a simple arms control or disarmament issue, the Norwegian government decided to initiate an international process with the objective of prohibiting cluster munitions causing unacceptable humanitarian and developmental harm. 
Seeing the use of cluster munitions as an increasingly pressing humanitarian and developmental problem rather than a simple arms control or disarmament issue, the Norwegian government decided to initiate an international process with the objective of prohibiting cluster munitions causing unacceptable humanitarian and developmental harm.
The first Conference on Cluster Munitions took place in February this year, and resulted in the “Oslo Declaration” – at the time supported by 46 of the participating countries. 
The first Conference on Cluster Munitions took place in February this year, and resulted in the “Oslo Declaration” – at the time supported by 46 of the participating countries.
The Declaration spells out our commitment to negotiate an international legal instrument that prohibits cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians by the end of 2008. 
The Declaration spells out our commitment to negotiate an international legal instrument that prohibits cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians by the end of 2008.
Today, seven months later, some 80 states are reported to support the Oslo Declaration. 
Today, seven months later, some 80 states are reported to support the Oslo Declaration.
As support for this new instrument is on the increase, it is important to remind ourselves that an international convention is a tool to ensure an end to the use of cluster munitions and to secure adequate assistance to affected peoples and communities, and not an objective in itself. 
As support for this new instrument is on the increase, it is important to remind ourselves that an international convention is a tool to ensure an end to the use of cluster munitions and to secure adequate assistance to affected peoples and communities, and not an objective in itself.
Cluster munitions as they are known today are weapons that were developed for conflict scenarios significantly different from those we are faced with today. 
Cluster munitions as they are known today are weapons that were developed for conflict scenarios significantly different from those we are faced with today.
There is a growing recognition that the humanitarian and political impact they cause during and long after conflicts far outweigh their considered military utility. 
There is a growing recognition that the humanitarian and political impact they cause during and long after conflicts far outweigh their considered military utility.
In fact, the military utility of weapons that does more harm to civilians than to military targets is questionable, to say the least. 
In fact, the military utility of weapons that does more harm to civilians than to military targets is questionable, to say the least.
The urgent need to prevent proliferation is an important objective of a new treaty and a key issue on our agenda here in Belgrade. 
The urgent need to prevent proliferation is an important objective of a new treaty and a key issue on our agenda here in Belgrade.
We welcome the announcements made over the last year from states who have decided to freeze the use, production and transfer of cluster munitions. 
We welcome the announcements made over the last year from states who have decided to freeze the use, production and transfer of cluster munitions.
We are encouraged by the announcement this morning by Foreign Minister Jeremic of Serbia, on the deliberations on a unilateral moratorium on Cluster Munitions in the near future. 
We are encouraged by the announcement this morning by Foreign Minister Jeremic of Serbia, on the deliberations on a unilateral moratorium on Cluster Munitions in the near future.
Many of you can confirm the horrible consequences of the use of cluster munitions, and would agree that it is vital to prevent the proliferation of the billions of submunitions currently stockpiled. 
Many of you can confirm the horrible consequences of the use of cluster munitions, and would agree that it is vital to prevent the proliferation of the billions of submunitions currently stockpiled.
An instrument that prevents transfer of cluster munitions will be an instrument that prevents a humanitarian disaster of a larger magnitude than the landmines represented 10 years ago. 
An instrument that prevents transfer of cluster munitions will be an instrument that prevents a humanitarian disaster of a larger magnitude than the landmines represented 10 years ago.
The Oslo Declaration is our action plan, with the conferences in Lima, Vienna, Wellington and Dublin as major milestones. 
The Oslo Declaration is our action plan, with the conferences in Lima, Vienna, Wellington and Dublin as major milestones.
But these conferences will not be successful without the variety of activities accompanying this process. 
But these conferences will not be successful without the variety of activities accompanying this process.
Solid documentation of the impact on human beings and their social and economic circumstances is being produced. 
Solid documentation of the impact on human beings and their social and economic circumstances is being produced.
The military inadequacy of cluster munitions is also being documented to an extent we have not seen before. 
The military inadequacy of cluster munitions is also being documented to an extent we have not seen before.
The various regional and thematic Conferences are crucial supporting and mobilising elements of the process. 
The various regional and thematic Conferences are crucial supporting and mobilising elements of the process.
One of the most important events taking place during this process is happening right now: The Belgrade Conference of States Affected by Cluster Munitions. 
One of the most important events taking place during this process is happening right now: The Belgrade Conference of States Affected by Cluster Munitions.
Affected countries represent the reason why there is a process. 
Affected countries represent the reason why there is a process.
These are the states that matter most in this context. 
These are the states that matter most in this context.
This conference is the first conference ever dedicated specifically to the problems of affected countries. 
This conference is the first conference ever dedicated specifically to the problems of affected countries.
It is an opportunity to learn about the concerns and considerations of affected countries and to demonstrate commitment to address them. 
It is an opportunity to learn about the concerns and considerations of affected countries and to demonstrate commitment to address them.
The Belgrade Conference will provide substantive input into the Vienna and Wellington discussions and the Dublin negotiations. 
The Belgrade Conference will provide substantive input into the Vienna and Wellington discussions and the Dublin negotiations.
This is how we can make the future treaty relevant and ensure that it will make a real difference on the ground. 
This is how we can make the future treaty relevant and ensure that it will make a real difference on the ground.
We welcome the leadership of affected countries to which the Government of Serbia now has been so instrumental. 
We welcome the leadership of affected countries to which the Government of Serbia now has been so instrumental.
We have heard from some quarters that the Oslo Process has taken the issue out of the United Nations. 
We have heard from some quarters that the Oslo Process has taken the issue out of the United Nations.
This is not correct. 
This is not correct.
As we heard from Mr Lance Clark, UNDP, this morning, the United Nations is a very important partner in the Oslo Process. 
As we heard from Mr Lance Clark, UNDP, this morning, the United Nations is a very important partner in the Oslo Process.
What we have done is that we have brought the relevant and operational United Nations organisations into a process that concerns the core values of the UN – the protection of civilians from armed conflicts. 
What we have done is that we have brought the relevant and operational United Nations organisations into a process that concerns the core values of the UN – the protection of civilians from armed conflicts.
The UN has recently urged all Member States to address immediately the horrendous effects of cluster munitions by concluding a legally binding instrument, and called on States to until such a treaty is adopted take domestic measures to immediately freeze the use and transfer of all cluster munitions. 
The UN has recently urged all Member States to address immediately the horrendous effects of cluster munitions by concluding a legally binding instrument, and called on States to until such a treaty is adopted take domestic measures to immediately freeze the use and transfer of all cluster munitions.
This UN call deserves a clear and adequate response from Member States. 
This UN call deserves a clear and adequate response from Member States.
The Oslo Process is a joint, open and inclusive undertaking by likeminded states, the UN, the Cluster Munition Coalition, the ICRC and the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and other civil society organisations. 
The Oslo Process is a joint, open and inclusive undertaking by likeminded states, the UN, the Cluster Munition Coalition, the ICRC and the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and other civil society organisations.
This Conference in Belgrade will focus on the topics of Victim Assistance, Clearance, Cooperation and Assistance and the need to prevent proliferation. 
This Conference in Belgrade will focus on the topics of Victim Assistance, Clearance, Cooperation and Assistance and the need to prevent proliferation.
We will have ample opportunity to discuss these elements over the next two days. 
We will have ample opportunity to discuss these elements over the next two days.
Our objective is a new convention that provides us with a comprehensive way of addressing a multifaceted problem – based on co-operation and mutual committment. 
Our objective is a new convention that provides us with a comprehensive way of addressing a multifaceted problem – based on co-operation and mutual committment.
To achieve this, the provisions and obligations of the new treaty must be strong and committing – and provide us a framework for effective implementation and action. 
To achieve this, the provisions and obligations of the new treaty must be strong and committing – and provide us a framework for effective implementation and action.
The public concern over the humanitarian problems caused by cluster munitions has become a global demand for an effective international response to this problem. 
The public concern over the humanitarian problems caused by cluster munitions has become a global demand for an effective international response to this problem.
This process is not about military utility of an outdated weapon system, but a political process driven by humanitarian concerns. 
This process is not about military utility of an outdated weapon system, but a political process driven by humanitarian concerns.
This is not about which conference rooms or forums we use. 
This is not about which conference rooms or forums we use.
This is about people, communities and countries affected by the use and the remnants of the use of cluster munitions. 
This is about people, communities and countries affected by the use and the remnants of the use of cluster munitions.
Our obligation is to remedy a disaster that has hit individuals and societies. 
Our obligation is to remedy a disaster that has hit individuals and societies.
And we have an equally important obligation to prevent that people loose lives and limbs in the future. 
And we have an equally important obligation to prevent that people loose lives and limbs in the future.
To succeed we need to keep the process open to all interested states and in continued partnership with the UN, the ICRC and civil society. 
To succeed we need to keep the process open to all interested states and in continued partnership with the UN, the ICRC and civil society.
This conference is a key part of this process that will bring us a new international treaty banning such cluster munitions next year. 
This conference is a key part of this process that will bring us a new international treaty banning such cluster munitions next year.
Thank You 
Thank You
The International Process towards a new Convention Prohibiting Cluster Munitions 
The International Process towards a new Convention Prohibiting Cluster Munitions
Former Political Adviser Kjersti Aastad (Conservative Party) 
Tidligere politisk rådgiver Kjersti Aastad (H)
Education 2004 – 2006 Master of Science in Communication, ITHACA College 2001 – 2004 Bachelor - Information and public relations including organisation communication at Hedmark University College 2000 – 2001 Elementary courses in litterature at NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology 1999 – 2000 Media studies, parts of the elementary course, University of Bergen and Examen Philosophicum/Examen Facultatum, University of Oslo 
Utdanning 2004 – 2006 Master of Science in Communication, ITHACA College 2001 – 2004 Bachelor i Informasjon og samfunnskontakt med Organisasjonskommunikasjon, Høgskolen i Hedmark 2000 – 2001 Allmenn litteraturvitenskap grunnfag, NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet 1999 – 2000 Medievitenskap, deleksamen grunnfag, Universitetet i Bergen og Examen Philosophicum/Examen Facultatum, Universitetet i Oslo
Former State Secretary Bjørgulv Vinje Borgundvaag (C) 
Tidligere statssekretær Bjørgulv Vinje Borgundvaag (H)
City of Oslo, Grünerløkka district 
Oslo kommune, Bydel Grünerløkka
Oslo Cathedral Choir foundation (head of administration) 
Stiftelsen Oslo Domkor (administrativ leder)
Norwegian National Opera & Ballet (member of the opera choir) 
Den norske Opera & Ballett (sanger i Operakoret)
Freelance performer and teacher 
Frilansvirksomhet som utøver og pedagog
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE 
ORGANISASJONSERFARING
Board chair, Oslo Music and Culture School, and Lakkegata school 
Driftsstyreleder Oslo Musikk- og kulturskole og Lakkegata skole
Board member, European Voice Teachers Association and Norsk stemmepedagogisk forum(Norwegian voice teacher forum) 
Styremedlem i European Voice Teachers Association og Norsk stemmepedagogisk forum
Member, board for regional further education, Bundesverband Deutscher Gesangspädagogen(federation of German voice teachers) 
Medlem av styringsgruppen for regional videreutdanning i Bundesverband Deutscher Gesangspädagogen
EDUCATION 
UTDANNELSE
Public-sector accounting and budgeting, BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo (2010) 
Regnskap og budsjettering i offentlig sektor, BI Oslo (2010)
Teacher training programme, Norwegian Academy of Music (2002) 
Praktisk-pedagogisk utdannelse, Norges musikkhøgskole (2002)
Musicology, intermediate subject, University of Oslo (1997) 
Musikkvitenskap mellomfag, Universitetet i Oslo (1997)
University qualifying examination, Kristelig Gymnasium (upper secondary school), Oslo (1994) 
Examen artium, Kristelig Gymnasium, Oslo (1994)
Born: 1977 
(Perioden 16.10.2013 - 16.12.2015)