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National Security Strategy

This is Norway’s first national security strategy. It has been drawn up against the backdrop of the most serious security situation our country has faced since the Second World War. After decades of peace, a new era has begun for Norway and for

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

pace of climate change.16 Climate models calculate changes in the atmosphere, ice, sea and land based on physical and chemical laws. The climate models use assumptions about future greenhouse gas emissions. The level of emissions depends on the choices the

NOU 2008: 14 - Coherent for development?

How coherent Norwegian policies can assist development in poor countries

effective and beneficial to developing countries depends on the security situation, set-up costs for doing business, rule of law, how well rooted corruption is the country etc. The development effect of foreign investment is also likely to vary according

Why the Arctic is important for allied security

We must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in the Financial Times

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. 5 (2012-2013) - The EEA Agreement and Norway’s other agreements with the EU

countries due to historical and cultural ties, geographical proximity, common values and a shared commitment to the rule of law and human rights. Norway has therefore also chosen to develop its cooperation and agreements with the EU in areas outside the

NOU 2022: 12 - The Fund in a changing world

The Government Pension Fund Global and new economic and political developments

revenues are large. In the longer term, the role of these industries will decline and change. Much of the industrial and commercial expertise that has been developed is likely to be of benefit in new emerging industries. The Fund has grown dramatically

The Government’s commitment to the ocean and ocean industries

"Blue Ocean, Green Future"

The story of Norway is a tale of the ocean. The ocean contributes to value creation and employment alongour entire coast, and lays the foundation for some of our most innovative companies and knowledge communities. Through this document, the

NOU 2013: 10 - Natural benefits – on the values of ecosystem services

Summary and recommendations.

Strategy for Norway’s cooperation with the World Bank 2026–2030

This strategy sets out priorities for Norway’s cooperation with the World Bank in the years to 2030. It outlines how Norway will work to strengthen the World Bank’s key role as a global driver of development in line with its mandate to eradicate

Meld. St. 24 (2018–2019) - Financial Markets Report 2019

Meld. St. 24 (2018 – 2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

undertakings and markets that relevant EU provisions are swiftly incorporated into the EEA Agreement and implemented in Norwegian law. There is currently an above-average backlog of legal acts awaiting incorporation into the EEA Agreement. The reason for this

NOU 2014: 5 - MOOCs for Norway

New digital learning methods in higher education

International Council for Open and Distance Education Professor Olav Torvund, Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law, UiO Project team for evaluation of MOOC platforms for UiO, consisting of Jesper Kjellemyr Havrevold, Tomm Eriksen, Tore Bredeli

Areas of responsibility

are also used as a way of reducing the consumption of products that can damage health or the environment. The Ministry’s Tax Law Department is responsible for the drafting, interpretation and administration of regulations relating to income and wealth tax

Meld. St. 7 (2020–2021) - A world of opportunities

Meld. St. 7 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (white paper)

are also differences between types of education, with much lower mobility within teacher education than social sciences and law, for example. The input to the white paper nevertheless reveals willingness to work to achieve the ambition that half of all

Meld. St. 7 (2014-2015) - Long-term plan for research and higher education 2015–2024

in particular demand, while there may be a surplus of people trained in economic-administrative subjects, social sciences, law and the humanities. A need for more people with advanced ICT education has also been documented. Educational institutions, employers

Meld. St. 33 (2011–2012) - Norway and the United Nations: Common Future, Common Solutions

Meld. St. 33 (2011–2012) Report to the Storting (white paper)

be continually upheld and further developed. One of the most important international instruments is the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has played a fundamental role in securing and preserving Norwegian interests. Although it is the states themselves

NOU 2024: 2 - In interaction with nature

– Nature risk for industries, sectors and society at large in Norway

related to the use and conservation of nature raise key legal questions. For Norway, rights and obligations under international law relating to the practice of Sámi industries and the preservation of Sámi culture, are particularly important. The Commission

Norway’s Eighth National Communication

Under the Framework Convention on Climate Change

This report is Norway’s eighth national communication on national circumstances, policies and measures related to climate change under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Report No. 14 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Video games

market amounted to approximately NOK 190 billion. By way of comparison, sales in the international market for music records and lawful downloading of music amounted to approximately NOK 217 billion. The international film market sold for approximately NOK 487

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.