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Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous

Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

Norway signs agreement with Croatia on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Croatia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway invests NOK 350 million in 'invisible results'

Norway is contributing NOK 350 million to WFP's flagship programme to improve crisis prevention. Early warning-based response to food insecurity and other crises reduces humanitarian needs.

Norway to gather information about the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) for Gaza

Norway is sending three representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Armed Forces to Israel to gather information and enhance situational awareness regarding the activities of the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC)

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on plan for ceasefire in Gaza

Today, President Trump presented a plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners, and Palestinian self-determination.

Joint Nordic Guidance for Public Officials on Interacting with the Tobacco Industry

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death and disability as well as social health inequalities in the Nordic countries. As stated by the World Health Assembly resolution WHA54.18 on transparency in tobacco control process, the tobacco

Norway's free trade agreements

Norway negotiates free trade agreements with other countries through the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The trade agreements secure Norwegian business' access to international markets and facilitate trade with partner countries. In this

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Henrik Thune as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crisis response

‘More people are in need of humanitarian assistance than ever before. Norway is now increasing its support to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund and the IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund. This will help to ensure more effective and better

Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian oil

Norway has introduced a price cap of USD 60 per barrel for crude oil originating in or exported from Russia, and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation. This corresponds to the price cap adopted by the EU and the G7 countries. The oil

Report No. 8 to the Storting (2005–2006) -

Report No. 8 to the Storting (2005–2006) Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea and the Sea Areas off the Lofoten Islands Recommendation of 31

Jørgen Løvland

Jørgen Gunnarsson Løvland was educationist, politician and civil servant. Councillor of State 17 February 1898-21 April 1902, Chief of the Ministry of Labour. Member of the Norwegian Council of State Division in April 1899, Chief of the Ministry of

Niels Rye

Niels Mathias Rye was civil servant and politician. (Photo: hemnseslekt.no). Acting Councillor of State 21 March-3 April 1884, Chief of the Ministry of the Interior, acting Prime Minister 29 March-3 April 1884. Born at Bø in Telemark 24 August 1824,

Recommendation of DRD Gold Limited

The Council has reached the conclusion that the Ethical Guidelines, point 4.4, second clause, third bullet point, provide a basis for recommending the exclusion of DRD Gold Limited owing to an unacceptable risk of contributing to severe

Human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities

«It's about being seen and heard»

This is an EasyRead version of the white paper Meld. St. 8 (2022-2023)

Press Invitation: Informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Oslo, Norway

An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be held in Oslo, Norway, on 31 May-01 June 2023. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg. The Foreign

Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation

Norway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.

NOU 2023: 9 - System of Generalist Municipalities

The Norwegian government appointed by royal decree in October 2020 a committee with the assignment to assess how the municipal system works, and to consider alternatives to this system. The committee delivered its Official Norwegian Report (NOU 2023

Zero tolerance of financial irregularities in practice