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Norway’s Brazil strategy: Partnership for a common future
08/05/2025 Plans/strategy Ministry of Foreign AffairsBrazil is Norway’s most important partner in Latin America. More than 230 Norwegian companies are present in Brazil. The country is the most important investment market for Norwegian businesses outside of Europe and the USA.
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Report No. 13 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Climate, Conflict and Capital
Norwegian development policy adapting to change
13/02/2009 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign Affairseducation, food, health and housing are met sustainable economic development that reduces social disparity and poverty the rule of law, participation in society, freedom, democratic governance and equality opportunities to retain cultural identity environmental
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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)
21/09/2012 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign Affairsbe 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
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The Government’s Climate Strategy for the Foreign Service 2025–2030
12/08/2025 Plans/strategy Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentClimate change is the greatest global challenge of our time. It encompasses virtually all areas of the Foreign Service's work. The linkages between climate and policy areas such as security, energy, the economy and development policy are becoming
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Norway’s Eighth National Communication
Under the Framework Convention on Climate Change
12/04/2023 Report Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThis 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).
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Strategy for Norwegian engagement with African countries
19/08/2024 Plans/strategy Ministry of Foreign AffairsPolitical, economic and demographic developments contribute to African countries’ ever-increasing importance in international economy and politics. To safeguard Norwegian interests, we must strengthen and further develop our relations as the world
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Report No. 14 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Video games
07/03/2008 Report to the Storting Ministry of Culture and Equalitymarket 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
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Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) - Globalisation and trade: Trade policy challenges and opportunities for Norway
Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary
29/05/2015 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe white paper presents ongoing changes in the Norwegian and global economy, as well as global trade cooperation. It also discusses the consequences these changes have on the Norwegian efforts to negotiate and take advantage of trade agreements in
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Voluntary National Review 2021 Norway
25/06/2021 Report Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign AffairsReport on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) - The Power of Culture
Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary
23/11/2018 Report to the Storting Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Convention stipulates that cultural activities, goods and services can have a dual dimension: they can form part of a commercial market while being important elements that hold values and identities. The states parties have a sovereign right to introduce
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Gender Equality Strategy for the Maritime Sector
06/06/2023 Report Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheriesreporting obligation. International regulations The maritime industry is a global industry. Based on the Convention on the Law of the Sea, the framework is primarily defined internationally through government organisations such as the International Maritime
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Meld. St. 28 (2010–2011) - An industry for the future – Norway’s petroleum activities
Meld. St. 28 (2010–2011) Report to the Storting (white paper)
24/06/2011 Report to the Storting Ministry of Energyto develop a “qualitatively better society”. The development of Norwegian petroleum expertise, both in a management and a commercial context, were important secondary goals which led to the establishment of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and
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Space for quality - National Architecture Strategy
10/10/2025 Plans/strategy Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development"Space for Quality" is the government's new national architecture strategy. The government's ambition is that together we will manage and develop architecture with varied neighborhoods, prudent resource use, beautiful surroundings, and enduring
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Gaza
12/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor more than a year, the people of Gaza have lived in fear of death and destruction. While much attention is focused on Lebanon and a possible escalation in the region, the war in Gaza continues. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating
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Municipal planning functions
17/11/2021 Article Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe municipality is the local planning authority. The municipalities are responsible for preparing a municipal master plan with a social element and a land-use element, and for creating a municipal planning strategy. In addition, the municipalities
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Report No. 23 to the Storting (2001-2002) - Improving urban environment
26/04/2002 Report to the Storting Ministry of Climate and Environmentstorage businesses are not the only ones localising along main roads with spacious areas for parking; shopping malls and commercial retail outlets have also decided this is often suitable. At the same time, many public institutions in health, education
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Report to the Storting Nr. 29 (1996-1997) Regional planning and land-use policy (Summary) -
21/03/1997 Report to the Storting Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentRecommendations of 21 March 1997 from the Ministry of the Environment, approved by the King in Council on the same day
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Meld. St. 23 (2022–2023) - Escalation Plan for Mental Health (2023–2033)
Meld. St. 23 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)
09/06/2023 Report to the Storting Ministry of Health and Care Serviceswhether the municipalities will have the capacity or competence to do this. New tasks for municipalities must be authorised by law and investigated in line with the principles and guidelines for state management of municipalities (refer to Chapter 3.2.2 for
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Meld. St. 34 (2012-2013) - Public Health Report
Meld. St. 34 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper) Summary
26/04/2013 Report to the Storting Ministry of Health and Care Servicessignificance for Sami culture and commercial activities in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Planning and Building Act. The Planning and Building Act shall help to ensure a natural basis for Sami culture, commercial activities and social life, see Section
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Our new digital world
07/05/2021 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development2020 has been a different and challenging year. The coronavirus pandemic has presented businesses with major challenges, but we have also seen an increase in the rate of digitalisation. The Government has introduced a number of measures to meet the