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Measures under the National Transport Plan that benefit North Norway have not been quantified as specifically Arctic-related measures. 
Tiltak som kommer Nord-Norge til gode gjennom Nasjonal transportplan (NTP) er ikke tallfestet som spesifikke nordområdetiltak.
However, the Government is giving high priority to developing transport systems in the north, including links with neighbouring countries. 
Regjeringen gir imidlertid høy prioritet til utvikling av transportsystemet i nord og vil bl.a. videreutvikle forbindelsene med nabolandene.
Upgrading of port infrastructure in Svalbard is mentioned in the National Transport Plan. 
Oppgradering av havneinfrastrukturen på Svalbard er omtalt i Nasjonal transportplan.
In line with this, the Government is proposing an allocation of NOK 15 million for project planning in 2016. 
I tråd med dette er det foreslått bevilget 15 millioner kroner til planlegging av prosjektet i 2016.
Departementenes budsjettside 
Departementenes budsjettside
Norway's activities in the Arctic 
Nordområdesatsingen
'The Arctic is Norway's most important foreign policy priority. 
- Nordområdene er Norges viktigste utenrikspolitiske interesseområde.
I hope to be able to convey to you not only why this (the Arctic) is such an overarching priority for Norway, but also why it should be of interest to Singapore – and the rest of Asia, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in his speech. 
I hope to be able to convey to you not only why this (the Arctic) is such an overarching priority for Norway, but also why it should be of interest to Singapore – and the rest of Asia, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide bl.a. i sitt innlegg.
The Minister based his speech on most of the points below as well as some slides and maps. 
The Minister based his speech on most of the points below as well as some slides and maps.
I hope to be able to convey to you not only why this is such an overarching priority for Norway, but also why it should be of interest to Singapore – and the rest of Asia. 
I hope to be able to convey to you not only why this is such an overarching priority for Norway, but also why it should be of interest to Singapore – and the rest of Asia.
Contrary to what some people may think, speaking about the Arctic in Singapore makes a lot of sense. 
Contrary to what some people may think, speaking about the Arctic in Singapore makes a lot of sense.
Developments in the Arctic matter to Singapore, a point which is well taken by your government, your academics and your business community alike. 
Developments in the Arctic matter to Singapore, a point which is well taken by your government, your academics and your business community alike.
I appreciate and welcome the keen Singaporean interest in the Arctic region. 
I appreciate and welcome the keen Singaporean interest in the Arctic region.
Coming directly from the ASEM Summit in Vientiane, I am certain (my impression is) that the attention to the Arctic region from Asia will increase. 
Coming directly from the ASEM Summit in Vientiane, I am certain (my impression is) that the attention to the Arctic region from Asia will increase.
The reason why I say this is mainly based on two observations made in Vientiane: 
The reason why I say this is mainly based on two observations made in Vientiane:
Firstly, compared to the regional situation in Asian waters, the legal framework in the Arctic is in place. 
Firstly, compared to the regional situation in Asian waters, the legal framework in the Arctic is in place.
There is today international consensus that the Law of the Sea applies to the Arctic Ocean. 
There is today international consensus that the Law of the Sea applies to the Arctic Ocean.
Secondly, and perhaps even more important, the political framework equipped to deal with the challenges in the Arctic region is in place: the Arctic Council. 
Secondly, and perhaps even more important, the political framework equipped to deal with the challenges in the Arctic region is in place: the Arctic Council.
The main drivers for our Arctic policy 
The main drivers for our Arctic policy
The legal and political framework 
The legal and political framework
Some development trends in the region, and its increasing geopolitical significance. 
Some development trends in the region, and its increasing geopolitical significance.
I will come back to these issues in my presentation and I look forward to hearing your views on the Arctic and what you believe will be the main interests from Asian countries. 
I will come back to these issues in my presentation and I look forward to hearing your views on the Arctic and what you believe will be the main interests from Asian countries.
The outline of my talk is as follows: 
The outline of my talk is as follows:
Climate change - happening at record speed in the Arctic 
Climate change - happening at record speed in the Arctic
Firstly: the alarming pace of climate change. 
Firstly: the alarming pace of climate change.
Scientific institutions from several countries have recently reported that ice thickness in the Arctic is being reduced far more rapidly than previously expected, with ice loss 50 % higher than predicted. 
Scientific institutions from several countries have recently reported that ice thickness in the Arctic is being reduced far more rapidly than previously expected, with ice loss 50 % higher than predicted.
The area of the ice cap is now at a record low. 
The area of the ice cap is now at a record low.
Just as worrisome is the fact that the extent of multi-year ice is also diminishing, making Arctic sea ice even more vulnerable to further decline in the summer. 
Just as worrisome is the fact that the extent of multi-year ice is also diminishing, making Arctic sea ice even more vulnerable to further decline in the summer.
This is having alarming consequences not just for the Arctic itself, but even more so for other parts of the world. 
This is having alarming consequences not just for the Arctic itself, but even more so for other parts of the world.
Singapore, as a low lying island state, knows all too well what the effects of melting ice and rising sea level would be. 
Singapore, as a low lying island state, knows all too well what the effects of melting ice and rising sea level would be.
The Arctic is not necessarily where the effects of climate change are most severely felt, but it is where they are most easily observed. 
The Arctic is not necessarily where the effects of climate change are most severely felt, but it is where they are most easily observed.
Hence, it has become a laboratory for studying climate change. 
Hence, it has become a laboratory for studying climate change.
Resources are becoming more accessible 
Resources are becoming more accessible
Secondly: the vast natural resources in the Arctic. 
Secondly: the vast natural resources in the Arctic.
US Geological Survey estimates that about 22 % of global undiscovered petroleum resources are to be found in the Arctic (13 % of the oil, 30 % of the gas). 
US Geological Survey estimates that about 22 % of global undiscovered petroleum resources are to be found in the Arctic (13 % of the oil, 30 % of the gas).
Not all of this is equally accessible. 
Not all of this is equally accessible.
The Arctic is an enormous area, some of which is ice covered all year round. 
The Arctic is an enormous area, some of which is ice covered all year round.
However, other parts, such as the southern part of the Barents Sea, are ice free all year round. 
However, other parts, such as the southern part of the Barents Sea, are ice free all year round.
Hence, the Norwegian oil and gas industry is moving northwards (Snøhvit, Goliat, Skrugard, Havis). 
Hence, the Norwegian oil and gas industry is moving northwards (Snøhvit, Goliat, Skrugard, Havis).
72 of 86 blocks announced in the current 22th licensing round are located in the Barents Sea. 
72 of 86 blocks announced in the current 22th licensing round are located in the Barents Sea.
Geological surveys are underway in the previously disputed areas. 
Geological surveys are underway in the previously disputed areas.
Development of the Shtokman Gas Project has been postponed, but the Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation Treaty between Norway and Russia opens up new opportunities for oil and gas exploration. 
Development of the Shtokman Gas Project has been postponed, but the Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation Treaty between Norway and Russia opens up new opportunities for oil and gas exploration.
The Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea are also among the world’s most productive sea areas and are home to the world’s largest cod stock. 
The Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea are also among the world’s most productive sea areas and are home to the world’s largest cod stock.
The Barents region is also Europe’s leading mineral producing region, with a huge untapped potential. 
The Barents region is also Europe’s leading mineral producing region, with a huge untapped potential.
Russia as a major determinant in the development in the Arctic 
Russia as a major determinant in the development in the Arctic
Thirdly: our relationship with Russia has been influential in shaping Norwegian Arctic policy. 
Thirdly: our relationship with Russia has been influential in shaping Norwegian Arctic policy.
Russia is by far the leading Arctic state – in terms of territory, resources and activities. 
Russia is by far the leading Arctic state – in terms of territory, resources and activities.
41 % of estimated undiscovered Arctic oil and 70 % of estimated Arctic gas. 
41 % of estimated undiscovered Arctic oil and 70 % of estimated Arctic gas.
Half of the Arctic coast line. 
Half of the Arctic coast line.
Norway and Russia have enjoyed peaceful coexistence for a thousand years. 
Norway and Russia have enjoyed peaceful coexistence for a thousand years.
In a historical perspective, the Cold War was a parenthesis (albeit an important one). 
In a historical perspective, the Cold War was a parenthesis (albeit an important one).
Since its end, our bilateral relations have come to be characterised by mutual trust, with many points of contact and increased cooperation. 
Since its end, our bilateral relations have come to be characterised by mutual trust, with many points of contact and increased cooperation.
At the same time there are some challenges. 
At the same time there are some challenges.
Russia’s internal development (democracy, rule of law, civil society, corruption). 
Russia’s internal development (democracy, rule of law, civil society, corruption).
However, Russia will continue to be a key Arctic player, and is increasing its focus on and capacities in the region (Northern Sea Route, search and rescue centres, Border Guard/Coast Guard services, Arctic brigade). 
However, Russia will continue to be a key Arctic player, and is increasing its focus on and capacities in the region (Northern Sea Route, search and rescue centres, Border Guard/Coast Guard services, Arctic brigade).
Hence, will continue to be a focus for Norwegian Arctic policy – and indeed for other countries with interests in the area. 
Hence, will continue to be a focus for Norwegian Arctic policy – and indeed for other countries with interests in the area.
Legal framework in place 
Legal framework in place
Let me now move on to the legal and political framework for the region. 
Let me now move on to the legal and political framework for the region.
In the early phases of Norway’s High North policy we often encountered the notion of a “race for the Arctic”. 
In the early phases of Norway’s High North policy we often encountered the notion of a “race for the Arctic”.
However, this does not reflect the facts. 
However, this does not reflect the facts.
The Arctic, as opposed to the Antarctic, is an ocean surrounded by land, where the Law of the Sea and the littoral states’ sovereign jurisdiction prevail. 
The Arctic, as opposed to the Antarctic, is an ocean surrounded by land, where the Law of the Sea and the littoral states’ sovereign jurisdiction prevail.
This is well understood in Singapore, a littoral state in its own right, as well as a major port and flag state, which places great importance on international maritime law, including the Law of the Sea. 
This is well understood in Singapore, a littoral state in its own right, as well as a major port and flag state, which places great importance on international maritime law, including the Law of the Sea.
The Ilulissat Declaration of 2008 was a seminal development. 
The Ilulissat Declaration of 2008 was a seminal development.
A binding expression of the coastal states’ recognition of their obligations and responsibilities under the Law of the Sea in the Arctic – including their commitment to the orderly settlement of any overlapping claims. 
A binding expression of the coastal states’ recognition of their obligations and responsibilities under the Law of the Sea in the Arctic – including their commitment to the orderly settlement of any overlapping claims.
Hence, the race metaphor is poorly suited to describe the actual situation. 
Hence, the race metaphor is poorly suited to describe the actual situation.
No race for the Arctic, if understood as a race between states. 
No race for the Arctic, if understood as a race between states.
I might add that most of the natural resources in the High North are uncontested. 
I might add that most of the natural resources in the High North are uncontested.
All resources known to be commercially exploitable are within areas under coastal state jurisdiction. 
All resources known to be commercially exploitable are within areas under coastal state jurisdiction.
To the extent that overlapping claims exist, the modern law of the sea, to which regime the coastal states have committed themselves, provides and adequate legal framework for the settlement of such delimitation disputes. 
To the extent that overlapping claims exist, the modern law of the sea, to which regime the coastal states have committed themselves, provides and adequate legal framework for the settlement of such delimitation disputes.
However, there could be competition between companies seeking to position themselves for economic opportunities in the High North – but again, this is happening within the framework set by the national legislation of the Arctic coastal states. 
However, there could be competition between companies seeking to position themselves for economic opportunities in the High North – but again, this is happening within the framework set by the national legislation of the Arctic coastal states.
And there could be a sense of urgency in the search for knowledge – about climate change, best practices for responsible economic activity, etc. 
And there could be a sense of urgency in the search for knowledge – about climate change, best practices for responsible economic activity, etc.
That can only be a good thing. 
That can only be a good thing.
Political framework equipped to deal with the challenges 
Political framework equipped to deal with the challenges
Another key development is the strengthening of the Arctic Council – the only government-level circumpolar body for political cooperation. 
Another key development is the strengthening of the Arctic Council – the only government-level circumpolar body for political cooperation.
The Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement of 2011 is an important development – the first legally binding agreement to be negotiated under the auspices of the Arctic Council. 
The Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement of 2011 is an important development – the first legally binding agreement to be negotiated under the auspices of the Arctic Council.
Negotiations on a new instrument on oil spill preparedness and response have just been concluded. 
Negotiations on a new instrument on oil spill preparedness and response have just been concluded.
Hope to be able to sign this at the ministerial meeting in May 2013. 
Hope to be able to sign this at the ministerial meeting in May 2013.
Will imply a further strengthening of the Council, together with the establishment of a permanent secretariat in the Norwegian city of Tromsø. 
Will imply a further strengthening of the Council, together with the establishment of a permanent secretariat in the Norwegian city of Tromsø.
Another issue of considerable interest in Asia, including Singapore, is the question of admitting new permanent observers. 
Another issue of considerable interest in Asia, including Singapore, is the question of admitting new permanent observers.
There are many good reasons for admitting new observers. 
There are many good reasons for admitting new observers.
Developments in the Arctic have an impact on the rest of the world, as I have just mentioned. 
Developments in the Arctic have an impact on the rest of the world, as I have just mentioned.
Many non-Arctic countries have expertise, experience and knowledge that are highly relevant to the Council’s work. 
Many non-Arctic countries have expertise, experience and knowledge that are highly relevant to the Council’s work.
Singapore is a case in point. 
Singapore is a case in point.
As a littoral state and a major port and flag state, you have a natural interest in being active in all international maritime forums. 
As a littoral state and a major port and flag state, you have a natural interest in being active in all international maritime forums.
You are a multiracial and multi-religious nation and thus have experience of working with diversity that could be relevant to the work of the Arctic Council. 
You are a multiracial and multi-religious nation and thus have experience of working with diversity that could be relevant to the work of the Arctic Council.
You also have niche technology of importance for Arctic shipping. 
You also have niche technology of importance for Arctic shipping.
Let me be clear: Norway has consistently been in favour of admitting new permanent observers. 
Let me be clear: Norway has consistently been in favour of admitting new permanent observers.
At the ministerial meeting in Nuuk in May 2011 we reached agreement on a set of criteria for admitting new permanent observers. 
At the ministerial meeting in Nuuk in May 2011 we reached agreement on a set of criteria for admitting new permanent observers.
A positive development. 
A positive development.
One of the requirements for joining the Arctic Council is dialogue between the members and the applicants. 
One of the requirements for joining the Arctic Council is dialogue between the members and the applicants.
There are also a range of other regional organisations, such as the Barents Euro-Arctic Council and the Northern Dimension, that promote dialogue and cooperation in the High North. 
There are also a range of other regional organisations, such as the Barents Euro-Arctic Council and the Northern Dimension, that promote dialogue and cooperation in the High North.
These regional bodies have a two-pronged effect: they promote peace and stability in the region, and they are tools for pragmatic problem-solving in border areas, thereby contributing to the well-being of the inhabitants. 
These regional bodies have a two-pronged effect: they promote peace and stability in the region, and they are tools for pragmatic problem-solving in border areas, thereby contributing to the well-being of the inhabitants.
To reiterate: We have the legal and political structures needed to meet the opportunities and the challenges facing us in the Arctic. 
To reiterate: We have the legal and political structures needed to meet the opportunities and the challenges facing us in the Arctic.
This does not mean that there is no room for improvement. 
This does not mean that there is no room for improvement.
There is still work to be done on improving preparedness, security and response in connection with economic activity in the Arctic. 
There is still work to be done on improving preparedness, security and response in connection with economic activity in the Arctic.
But the fundamental framework for dealing with these issues is in place. 
But the fundamental framework for dealing with these issues is in place.
The success of the “classical security policy” 
The success of the “classical security policy”
However, this must not be taken to mean that security policy has no role in the Arctic. 
However, this must not be taken to mean that security policy has no role in the Arctic.
On the contrary, it is security policy in a classical sense that has laid the foundation for the stability and peacefulness that today characterises the Arctic. 
On the contrary, it is security policy in a classical sense that has laid the foundation for the stability and peacefulness that today characterises the Arctic.
By classical security policy I mean (among other things) a strong emphasis on NATO’s role, moving the focus of the Norwegian armed forces northwards, strengthening our operational capacity in the north. 
By classical security policy I mean (among other things) a strong emphasis on NATO’s role, moving the focus of the Norwegian armed forces northwards, strengthening our operational capacity in the north.
But all this combined with constructive practical cooperation with our Eastern neighbour. 
But all this combined with constructive practical cooperation with our Eastern neighbour.
This increased security presence and visibility in the Arctic is precisely what makes “the new security policy” possible – i.e. focus on environmental challenges and human security and safety. 
This increased security presence and visibility in the Arctic is precisely what makes “the new security policy” possible – i.e. focus on environmental challenges and human security and safety.
And it is one of a number of factors that contribute to stability and predictability in the region. 
And it is one of a number of factors that contribute to stability and predictability in the region.
The Arctic as a crossroads between Europe and Asia 
The Arctic as a crossroads between Europe and Asia
The Arctic Ocean is increasingly becoming an ocean that tie together three of the most dynamic continents in the world. 
The Arctic Ocean is increasingly becoming an ocean that tie together three of the most dynamic continents in the world.
A lot of the interest from Asian countries has focused on the possibility for developing new transit routes. 
A lot of the interest from Asian countries has focused on the possibility for developing new transit routes.
The expected increase in shipping is mainly related to so-called destination transport within the region and to supply services to the petroleum industry. 
The expected increase in shipping is mainly related to so-called destination transport within the region and to supply services to the petroleum industry.
In a longer perspective, a marked increase in transits through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is also expected, although this will start from a very low level. 
In a longer perspective, a marked increase in transits through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is also expected, although this will start from a very low level.
Both an increase in the number of transits and in the size of vessels (the first super tanker transit was in 2011). 
Both an increase in the number of transits and in the size of vessels (the first super tanker transit was in 2011).
By mid-October this year there were 35 transits through the NSR with one month of the sailing season still to go. 
By mid-October this year there were 35 transits through the NSR with one month of the sailing season still to go.
This is already more than last year, which was generally regarded as a breakthrough season (34 transits compared with 4 in 2010). 
This is already more than last year, which was generally regarded as a breakthrough season (34 transits compared with 4 in 2010).
DNV estimates that there will be around 480 transits in 2030. 
DNV estimates that there will be around 480 transits in 2030.
Russia has announced its intention to develop the NSR into a major international transit route. 
Russia has announced its intention to develop the NSR into a major international transit route.
New legislation on the NSR signed and expected to enter into effect early in 2013. 
New legislation on the NSR signed and expected to enter into effect early in 2013.