Plans and strategies

Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

An effective and integrated approach

'Norway is to play a leading role in global humanitarian efforts both as a donor country and as a humanitarian actor. Our overall aim is to save lives, alleviate suffering and protect human dignity in humanitarian crises, in line with the

National Pollinator Strategy

A strategy for viable populations of wild bees and other pollinating insects

Teacher Education 2025.National Strategy for Quality and Cooperation in Teacher Education.

Better collaboration between schools and teacher education, kindergarten and kindergarten teacher education is one of four overall goals in the strategy.

Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

Humanitarian needs are increasing drastically. This is primarily due to a large number of armed conflicts. Presently, there are more than 110 ongoing armed conflicts globally, and the number of armed groups has sharply increased. The United Nations

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026)

The goal of the new Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity for the period 2023 to 2026 is to improve queer people's quality of life, safeguard their rights and contribute to greater acceptance of gender and sexual diversity. The plan sets out

National Strategy for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety

This strategy outlines Norway’s obligations regarding radiation protection and nuclear safety, and serves as a framework over other specific strategies, action plans and documents that contain measures to achieve the goal of national implementation

Drones and Advanced Air Mobility

English Summary

The white paper provides an overarching and comprehensive review that outlines the goals and instruments facilitating a safe, targeted, and sustainable development and integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) and advanced air mobility in

Freedom from Negative Social Control and Honour Based Violence (2021-2024)

The freedom to decide over one’s own life is fundamental in our society. Nevertheless, we see repeated examples of how this freedom is being curtailed. There is a need for an active policy to combat attitudes and actions that impede an individual’s

Norwegian Action Plan on Animal Welfare

Recommendation of 13 December 2002 by the Ministry of Agriculture, approved in Council of State on the same date 01.12.2006.

Nuclear safety and security

The Norwegian Government’s Action Plan 2025–2030

The Norwegian Government’s Action Plan for Nuclear Safety and Security (Nuclear Action Plan) has provided the basis for this cooperation since 1995. The Action Plan has been revised at regular intervals to ensure that it remains fit for purpose.

Norway’s battery strategy

Norway's first battery strategy was launched on 29 June 2022. The strategy presents 10 measures for how Norway will further develop a coherent and profitable battery value chain.

Strategy for digital transformation in the higher education sector

A just world is an equal world

The action plan for women’s rights and gender equality shows how gender equality is a main priority in Norway’s foreign and development policy.

Expression Preparedness - National Strategy for Open and Enlightened Public Discourse

This strategy outlines the Norwegian Government’s efforts to facilitate freedom of expression and a robust public sphere in Norway. Rather than seeking to control public debate, it aims to strengthen it. Instead of restricting the space for

National Wellbeing Strategy

The National Wellbeing Strategy is anchored in the white paper on public health, Meld. St. 15 (2022-2023). The aim of the strategy is to provide direction for developing policies that to a greater extent take into consideration what is important, 

The data centre industry - a sustainable industry of the future for the digital Norway

Norway aims to be an attractive destination for data center establishments that contribute to overall value creation, enhanced national security, and the safeguarding of Norwegian interests. The new data center strategy outlines objectives and

Strategy for an Environmentally Sustainable Norwegian Aquaculture Industry

Strategy for an Environmentally Sustainable Norwegian Aquaculture Industry

Marine bioprospecting – a source of new and sustainable wealth growth

National strategy 2009. The strategy was launched on 8. September 2009 in Tromsø.

Building for the future. Environmental action plan for the housing and building sector 2009–2012

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The Government is pleased to present its new environmental action plan for the housing and building sector. This is the third environmental action plan and will apply for four years.

Strategy for Norway’s participation in Horizon Europe and the European Research Area

The strategy sets out the overriding goals for Norway’s participation in Horizon Europe and the European Research Area for the period 2021-2027.