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Reforming and Modernising the Norwegian Transport Sector

The Government aims to have a state-of-the-art transport and communications network which is on a par with comparable countries. Therefore, the government wants to boost infrastructure investments,combined with necessary reforms in the transport

Administrative Affairs Department

The Administrative Affairs Department (Administrasjonsavdelingen) is a staff unit for the leadership of the Ministry. The overall aim of the Department is to contribute to ensuring that the Ministry's resources are utilised effectively and in line

Department of Administrative and Constitutional Affairs

The Department of Administrative and Constitutional Affairs assists the Secretary General in the preparation and follow-up of Council of State business. Constitutional issues are also addressed by this department.

Director General Therese Steen

The Department of Defence Policy and Long Term Planning

The Department of Defence Policy and Long Term Planning is responsible for strategic analysis, the development of long-term defence policy and overall planning for the defence sector.

The Department of Labour Market Affairs

The Department is responsible for tasks relating to the promotion of a well-functioning labour market, and it is responsible for policies and measures taken to help the unemployed and for some of the measures aimed at the occupationally disabled.

The Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal

The Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal is purely a complaints body which makes decisions on specific complaints of discrimination and harassment submitted to the body.

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Meld. St. 27 (2016–2017) - A greener, smarter and more innovative industry

Meld. St. 19 (2016–2017) - Experiencing Norway – a unique adventure

Meld. St. 19 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Guidance note on ensuring respect for the humanitarian principles

As part of its work to ensure that the humanitarian principles are respected in the field, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has drawn up a guidance note on this issue, in consultation with a number of the organisations that receive funding from

Norway and USA agree on additional agreed facilities and areas under the SDCA

Today, Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and U.S. ambassador to Norway, Marc Nathanson, signed an amendment agreement under the Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement (SDCA). The agreement declares intent to establish eight additional agreed

Report No. 6 to the Storting (2002-2003) - Plan of action for combating poverty

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Norway assists in scheme for crucial financial transfers from Israel to Palestine

Norway is facilitating an arrangement that will enable the Palestinian Authority to receive clearance revenues that Israel collects on its behalf. In the wake of the terrorist attack by Hamas on 7 October, the situation between the parties has been

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.

Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway

During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several

Organisation

The Ministry is headed by the Ministers. The political leadership also includes state secretaries and political advisors. The Secretary General is the senior civil servant at the Ministry.

Report on the 2050 Low Emission Society from the 2050 Climate Commission

On the 27th of October 2023 the Ministry of Climate and Environment received the final report from the 2050 Climate Commission.

About the Ministry

The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment has the main responsibility for ensuring integrated governmental climate and environmental policies.

Human Rights 2003

Annual Report on Norway's effort to Promote Human Rights

Human rights are universal. According to international law and the Norwegian Constitution, it is the duty of the central government to ensure observance of human rights. It is also our duty to promote international respect for human rights, the