Reports, plans and strategies

Norway`s Fifth National Communication under the Framework Convention on Climate Change

Status report as of December 2009

T-1482 E ISBN 978-82-457-0437-2 Download report (

Policies for Growth and Jobs

The EU Strategy for Growth and Jobs in a Norwegian Perspective

This report discusses the EU Strategy for Growth and Jobs from a Norwegian perspective. It focuses on the Norwegian authorities’ efforts to facilitate long-term sustainable growth, and it does so by studying Norway’s policy in light of the EU

In Need of a Better Framework for Success

An evaluation of the Norwegian participation in the EU 6th Framework Programme (2003-2006) and the first part of the EU 7th Framework Programme (2007-2008).

International Migration 2008-2009

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI. The recent report for Norway covers 2008 and

International Migration 2008-2009

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI. The recent report for Norway covers 2008 and

Melting snow and ice. A call for action

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and former vice president Al Gore presented the report "Melting snow and ice. A call for action" at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 14 December.

Incentive schemes for attracting new electricity generation

The report in pdf

architecture.now

The Government wants to promote architecture. There is a need for a new, comprehensive architectural policy. Buildings, cities and population centres are facing new challenges from climate change, growth and transformation.

Action plan to prevent problem gaming and problem gambling

The range and the accessibility of games and gambling have changed. Previous mechanical and electronic gaming and gambling devices have

National Report submitted in accordance with paragraph 15(a) of the Annex to Human Rights Council Resolution 5/1

The report on key human rights challenges and best practices in Norway was submitted to the UN Human Rights Council on 8 September 2009. It was drawn up by several ministries with input from civil society.

Norway's Proposal to Auction Assigned Amount Units: Implementation options

Commission on Paternity NOU 2009: 5

On 28 March 2008, the Norwegian Government appointed a Commission to propose amendments to the Children Act concerning establishment and change of paternity and maternity, etc. The purpose is to adapt the Act to the major social and technological

Homeless in Norway - A survey

Evelyn Dyb and Katja Johannessen: Homeless in Norway - A survey. Summary NIBR Report 2009:17.

The Pathway to a Permanent Home

Evaluation of the national strategy to prevent and counteract homelessness 2005-2007

Evelyn Dyb, Marit Kristine Helgesen and Katja Johannessen: The Pathway to a Permanent Home. Evaluation of the national strategy to prevent and counteract homelessness 2005-2007. Summary NIBR Report 2008:15.

Marine bioprospecting – a source of new and sustainable wealth growth

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

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Environmental Strategy 2008 - 2015

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Environmental Strategy 2008 - 2015 (pdf, 399 Kb)

Opportunities in diversity

The Norwegian Government's strategy for cooperation between Norway and India.

Tax havens and development

Commission on capital flight from developing countries

Illicit financial flows hamper development in poor countries. A government-appointed commission proposes a number of measures to reduce the adverse effects of tax havens.

Report: Breaking the Silence

The Norwegian Minister of Justice and the Police Knut Storberget hosted the 29th Conference of Council of Europe Ministers of Justice in Tromsø 19-19 June 2009. He presented the report 'Breaking the Silence'.

Strategy for an Environmentally Sustainable Norwegian Aquaculture Industry

Strategy for an Environmentally Sustainable Norwegian Aquaculture Industry