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‘Russia’s war in Ukraine and the series of complex crises the world is now facing are casting a dark shadow over this year’s UN General Assembly. But it is only through international cooperation that we will be able to solve the greatest challenges

Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights

Norway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.

Report No. 16 to the Storting (2004-2005) - Living with our Cultural Heritage

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Norway will implement EU rules to reduce deforestation

Preserving rainforests and other tropical forests is crucial to reduce climate change and halt loss of biodiversity. The Norwegian Government will implement parts of the EU Deforestation Regulation. This regulation introduces new requirements for

Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty

Every week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. Correspondingly, the

International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil

Norway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.

Norway Joins Global Effort Against Forest Fires

Norway is joining two new international initiatives to combat forest fires. The initiative was launched at the UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil. Last year, forest fires were one of the leading causes of forest loss and resulted in major greenhouse gas

Amendments to environmental regulations in Svalbard

The Norwegian Government has adopted several amendments to the environmental regulations in Svalbard. The purpose is to protect wildlife, and one of the largest wilderness areas left in Europe.

Norway Launches Initiative to Cut Emissions in Developing Countries

Norway will use up to US$740 million under the Paris Agreement Article 6 to contribute to emission reductions and green growth in developing countries.

Brazil and Norway reinforce their bilateral climate, forests and biodiversity partnership

Joint Statement between the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Ms. Marina Silva, and the Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen:

New bilateral partnership between Indonesia and Norway

Indonesia and Norway enter into a new bilateral climate and forest partnership to recognize Indonesia’s impressive results to date and support its ambitious emissions reduction plans. Indonesia has become a global leader by reducing its

Final Round of Plastic Negotiations

This week, negotiators from around the world are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for the final negotiations on a global plastics agreement. Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, will participate in the closing of

Minister Eide’s Statement on the occasion of the signing of MoU between Norway and Indonesia

Minister Eide’s Statement on the occasion of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Norway and Indonesia on Partnership in Support of Indonesia’s Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU). Jakarta

By Minister of climate and environment Espen Barth Eide

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The Nature Experience and Mental Health

Report of the "Outdoor Life and Mental Health" Nordic Project

Download report extract in english (pdf) T-1474 E / 2010 ISBN 978-82-457-0439-6 (An extract of the comlete original report entitled Naturopplevelse, friluftsliv og vår psykiske helse ("The Nature Experience and Mental Health"), Published June 2009.)

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