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Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.

Norwegian guidelines for freedom of religion or belief

In its political platform, the Government states that it will work for upholding international law and human rights, with particular emphasis on promoting freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion or belief. Respect for

Diplomat in Norway

This guide provides information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer other information.

Speech at the opening of the Ultima Festival 2025

across boundaries, and radical open-mindedness.” These words about Ultima are not mine, but they are the leading global music portal Bachtrack's description of this festival. And they couldn’t be more right: “A model for musical meetings across boundaries

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery The opening concert of the Ultima Festival 2025, Oslo Domkirke

Utsira Nord

The area Utsira Nord is located outside the coast of Rogaland, and was opened for offshore renewable energy production 12 June 2020. On 19 May 2025, the Ministry announced a competition for project areas for offshore wind in Utsira Nord.

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) - When trouble strikes abroad

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

send notifications of incidents in relevant countries. In addition, the app provides easy access to the travel registration portal reiseregistrering.no, where Norwegians travelling or planning to travel abroad can register their trips and receive timely

Roadmap for expanding production capacity in the defence industry

launched an internet portal that provides information of use to the defence industry on the procurement process in the defence sector, as well as the legal and political frameworks, and industrial and materiel cooperation. The portal is also intended to

The Prime Minister's contribution to the Council of Europe’s “Book of Europe. First-Hand Visions of the Future of Europe”

'We need to achieve even stronger democratic preparedness, more effective protection for human rights, a healthier environment for disagreement and less polarisation. - Dealing with disagreement in a way that does not tear the community apart has

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

New seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault

13,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks are being deposited in the chambers of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week.

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

Negative social control and honor based violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.

Norway’s first Biennial Transparency Report under the Paris Agreement

Original submission in December 2024 and resubmitted in February 2025

Norway submitted its first report under the Paris Agreement at the end of 2024. The report describes, among other things, how Norway is following up on its goal under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) - Total preparedness

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Authority. participate in a Nordic-Baltic collaboration to increase operational cyber security cooperation. develop a national portal for cyber security and a support tool to strengthen advice and guidance, and improve organisations’ digital self-preparedness

Labour Immigration

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

Legal assistance

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide guidance in child abduction cases. There is often also a need for legal assistance from a lawyer/legal practitioner.

The Digital Norway of the Future

information about their rights, obligations and opportunities. 46 The Norwegian public sector currently has many websites, portals and digital services aimed at users. The myriad of communication channels makes it difficult for people to locate, understand

State budget for 2025: Bolstering investment in women’s health

To date, the Norwegian government has bolstered investment in targeted women’s health initiatives to the tune of around NOK 150 million. In the proposed state budget for 2025, the government is suggesting a further NOK 13 million to follow up on the

Meld. St. 35 (2023–2024) - Sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity

Meld. St. 35 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

In this white paper, the Government presents Norway’s new National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). Through the action plan, Norway is following up on the global targets for biodiversity set out in the global Kunming-Montreal

Women, Peace and Security

Norway’s fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security sets out the government’s policy for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325, related resolutions and the broader women, peace and security (WPS) agenda nationally and

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Government regularly presents reports (white papers) to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament), that review all aspects of the governance of Svalbard (Svalbard white papers) to lay the foundation for stable and predictable management. There

Grants from the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative

Information about grants from the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) and how you can apply.