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Taking shape - 09.08.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Jenny-Marie Johnsen The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is taking shape.

Construction work 14.09.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: Magnus Bredeli-Tveiten Arctic fox.

Seeds shipped from Nigeria february 2008

From Ibadan, Nigeria, twenty-one boxes filled with 7,000 unique seed samples from more than 36 African nations are shipped to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. All photo: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture i Nigeria (IITA). Cowpea

State project model

To ensure efficient use of our resources, requirements of appraisal, planning and quality assurance have been set for government investments with a total budget of 300 million kroner for digitalisation projects or 1 billion kroner for other projects

The peace process in Colombia

Norway is a key partner in Colombia and supports the Colombian Government’s efforts to secure peace with armed groups in the country.

Longyearbyen and Svalbard august 2009

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Longyearbyen Photo: Stein Arne Nistad, Gazette Photo: Stein Arne Nistad, Gazette Photo: Eline Louise Falch, Gazette

The press briefing 22.08.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Ole G. Hertzenberg The Entrance Seed at The Nordic Genetic Resource Centre Minister of International

Gardermoen 08.02.2008

All photo: Ole G. Hertzenberg Minister of Agriculture and Food Terje Riis-Johansen. Terje Riis-Johansen. Seeds.

Map of the coastal route Bergen-Kirkenes

Marketing authorisation of medicinal products

A medicinal product may only be placed on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA) when a marketing authorisation has been issued. There are four procedures for marketing authorisation.

The Kavli Prize

The Kavli Prize recognises outstanding scientific research and honours highly creative scientists. The prize should also promote public understanding of scientists and their work, and foster international cooperation among scientists.

Travel to countries and areas that are included in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel warning

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues travel warning when there are reasons why Norwegian citizens should avoid travelling to a particular country or area. The advice is based on an overall assessment of safety and security.

Efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief

Promoting freedom of religion or belief is a key area of focus in the government’s international human rights efforts. Freedom of religion or belief gives everyone the right to practice their religion, either alone or in community with others, both

Norway’s efforts to promote freedom of expression and independent media

Freedom of expression is a prerequisite for a functioning democracy where all members of society have access to information and can participate in social and political life. Freedom of expression is also an enabler of other human rights, such as

Supervision of foster homes

The municipality where the foster home is located is responsible for supervision of all children in foster homes.

The Abel Prize

The Abel Prize recognizes pioneering scientific achievements in mathematics. The prize shall also help boost the status of the field of mathematics in society and stimulate children and youth to become interested in mathematics.

Learning environments and bullying

All children and pupils have the right to a good and safe learning environment that promotes health, well-being and learning.

Labour Immigration

Labour immigrants bring essential skills to the Norwegian labour market and help meet the demand for labour in several sectors in Norway. They are a diverse group working within various professions. Many labour immigrants settle in Norway, while

Research cooperation

Increasingly, research is being carried out in cooperation across national borders, and a growing proportion of resources for research are being distributed in international competitive arenas.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Signe Ramson Høie resigns as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery, and is appointed as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in the period that Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas settles parental leave.