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The voluntary sector

Voluntary organizations contribute to competence, learning and inclusion and give people of all ages the opportunity to meet, get involved and be a part of a community. The government wants to ensure voluntary work good funding, great freedom and a

Organisation

The principal responsibility of the Ministry of Energy is to achieve a coordinated and integrated energy policy. A primary objective is to ensure high value creation through efficient and environment-friendly management of Norway’s energy resources.

Organisation

The Ministry’s political leadership consists of the minister, state secretaries and a political adviser. The most senior official in the Ministry is the secretary general, who assists and advises the minister and coordinates the work of the Ministry.

Film and media

The government aims to strengthen the Norwegian media and facilitate that all groups in society have a good media offer. Media is essential for freedom of expression and democracy. The need for credible, editor-controlled media of high quality is

Grants

A large proportion of the grants are awarded to development projects, but support is also provided to projects in key foreign policy areas such as security, Arctic issues, EU/EEA affairs, cultural cooperation, and public diplomacy. You can find

Biodiversity

Norway aims to manage the environment in a way that maintains the diversity of habitats and landscape types, and ensures viable populations of naturally occurring species, so that biological diversity can continue to evolve.

The Arctic Council

The Arctic Council is the most important multilateral forum for Arctic issues. Since its establishment in 1996, the Council has been a key arena for cooperation on matters of common interest to the Arctic states, with a particular focus on the

Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Way up north, in the permafrost, 1300 kilometers beyond the Arctic Circle, is the world's largest secure seed storage, opened by the Norwegian Government in February 2008. From all across the globe, crates of seeds are sent here for safe and secure

The Maritime Industry

Mental health, substance use problems and violence

The Ministry of Health and Care Services is responsible for a comprehensive and coordinated policy on mental health and substance use issues. The policy aims to promote good health and quality of life, prevent problems from developing, and ensure

Product Contact Point

Through the Product Contact Point, authorities and companies can find out which technical regulations apply for a particular product in a particular EEA State. The Norwegian contact point provides information about Norwegian product regulations and

The railways

The railways shall provide an environmentally friendly and attractive transport solution for both passengers and goods. Safety and fully operational services in rail traffic has high priority.

Security policy

The primary objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action. A broad set of political, military, diplomatic, economic and international legal instruments is used to

Peace and conflict resolution

Norway has been engaged in various peace processes for decades. Promoting conflict resolution and reconciliation is a key component of Norwegian foreign policy. It is in Norway’s interests to work to achieve a peaceful world. Norway also considers

Development cooperation

The Government takes an integrated approach to Norway’s foreign and development policy. Our development policy is designed to promote economic development, democratisation, implementation of human rights, good governance and measures that can lift

Human rights

The promotion of human rights and democratic principles is at the heart of Norwegian foreign policy. This policy is implemented both in international forums such as the UN, the OSCE and the Council of Europe, and at country level.

Multilateral Convention to implement BEPS Measures (MLI)

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

Agreement Norway - Isle of Man

Agreement Norway - Isle of Man Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Isle of Man for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Isle of Man for the avoidance of double taxation on

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.

Tobacco control policy

Smoking is the most significant preventable cause of illness and premature death in Norway. The use of snus and e-cigarettes can also cause serious harm to health. Tobacco use is also a major cause of social inequalities in health.