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Press release: Norway to send assistance to Ebola victims in DR Congo

-The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is serious. We are therefore sending equipment and a team of experts to the country, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

Announcement about Venezuela

The representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela are continuing the negotiations that were initiated in Oslo within the framework of a negotiation table that works in a continuous and efficient manner.

Norway increases contribution to UN Environment

Norway is increasing its support to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to NOK 360 million. A new three-year agreement will be signed when Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein meets with the head of UNEP, Inger Andersen

Statement at the High-level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals

Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein's statement at the general debate at the UN High-level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals.

By Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein New York, 17 July

Norway enters into partnership with the UN Tax Committee

Today, on 15 July, Norway and the United Nations marked the start of a new partnership on strengthening international tax policy and enhancing domestic tax capacity. Norway will provide a total of NOK 35 million to the UN Tax Trust Fund over the

White paper on the new government building complex

“Opinions are divided on the new government building complex. There are feelings and views related to the physical reminders of the terrorist attack on 22 July 2011, the history of the area, and how the new government building complex will work in

Announcement about Venezuela

We announce that the representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela are continuing the negotiations that were initiated in Oslo.

Announcement about Venezuela

We announce that the representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela have decided to continue the negotiation process facilitated by Norway.

The kindergarten teaching profession – present and future

Summary of report developed by an expert group appointed by the Ministry of Education and Research

Speech at CARICOM Heads of Government meeting

Prime Minister Erna Solberg's speech at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting in St. Lucia, 4 June 2019.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg St. Lucia

Norway continues the dialogue with Brazil about the Amazon Fund

Norway stands by our Climate and Forest Agreement with Brazil. From Norway's point of view, the Amazon fund has worked well until now. It would be a setback if the fund, which has been an important inspiration to other tropical forest countries, is

One year closer 2019

Norway's progress towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

We are pleased to introduce the annual report on Norway’s follow-up of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This report shows that our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals can turn challenges into opportunities. By seeking to

New global agreement for biodiversity - Ministers call for action

Environment Ministers from Norway and 13 other countries are calling for a more ambitious and effective agreement for biodiversity, to be agreed in China in 2020 .

Record-high Norwegian core funding to UN organisations in 2019

Norway is increasing its core funding to six UN organisations, to a total of over NOK 3 billion. This is the highest amount of funding Norway has ever allocated to these organisations combined. Given the huge, unmet humanitarian needs in the world

Prime Minister to participate at CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting

‘Both Norway and the Caribbean island states have strong ties to the oceans, and we share a common interest in combating climate change and promoting a sustainable ocean economy. I look forward to discussing these topics with my Caribbean colleagues

Norway grants 10.3 Million EUR to ensure indigenous forest rights

The Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) has granted NOK 100 million (EUR 10.3 million) to help secure land rights of indigenous peoples and local communities in tropical forest areas. Reduced deforestation and sustainable

Offshore wind power: Public consultation on areas and regulation

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy today proposes to open the areas "Utsira Nord" and "Sandskallen - Sørøya Nord" for offshore renewables. The ministry also asks for input on whether the area "Sørlige Nordsjø II" should be opened.

About the war graves

The graves are divided into foreign war graves in Norway and Norwegian war graves in Norway and abroad.

Opening statement: The 2019 District Health Information System (DHIS2) Annual Conference

Opening statement held by State Secretary Aksel Jakobsen at the 2019 Distric Health Information System (DHIS2) Annual Conference

By State Secretary Aksel Jakobsen

Reports and letters

2019 MSCI Report: Selected geographical issues in the global listed equity market (October 2019) The Report on Energy Stocks in the Government Pension Fund Global - letter to Norges Bank from The Ministry of Finance (28.06.2019) CEM Benchmarking