The High North
The world is turning its attention towards the North where Norway has key interests to pursue. By investing in knowledge, business development and international cooperation we are strengthening Norway’s position as a responsible actor and partner in the North.
The National budget 2017
Increased funding for High North-related efforts
In the budget proposal for 2017, the Government proposes an increase in funding for High North-related efforts from NOK 2.7 billion in 2016 to NOK 3.4 billion in 2017. Norway's High North policy seeks to strengthen Norway's ability to exercise its authority and to promote Norwegian interests in the north.
Arctic Strategy
The Arctic is important for Norway and for the world as a whole. The Government’s vision is for the Arctic to be a peaceful, innovative and sustainable region where international cooperation and respect for the principles of international law are the norm The Norwegian Government presented on 21 April a new Arctic Strategy. An English short version of the strategy is now available.
The Arctic Council
The Arctic Council is the only circumpolar body for political cooperation at government level. It provides a forum for discussion between the eight Arctic states and representatives of indigenous peoples on issues of common interest. The Council promotes sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic.
Related topics and insights
What's new
NOK 150 million to combat plastic and marine litter
Norway intends to take the lead in ocean affairs internationally. Marine litter, including plastics, has become one of the most serious environmental problems of our time. That is why the Government is launching a concerted effort to combat marine litter and microplastics.
Good solution for transport of nuclear power station
Norway is pleased with Russia's plans for the transport of a floating nuclear power plant along the coast of Norway in the summer of 2018. These plans are in line with the Norwegian authorities' request that safe transport can be ensured.
Latest news
- The Arctic – An Ocean of Opportunity Speech/statement 09/04/2019
- Remarks at the High North Dialogue 2019 Speech/statement 04/04/2019
- Main address at Arctic Frontiers Speech/statement 21/01/2019
- Agreement on mutual rights to aquire seismic data News story 25/10/2018
- Navigating Climate Risk Speech/statement 17/09/2018
- Cold Peace in the Arctic? Speech/statement 14/09/2018
- Locomotives of the Arctic Speech/statement 19/04/2018
- Government wants Arctic internet Press release 23/03/2018
Documents
Norway’s Arctic Strategy
The Government’s new Arctic Strategy, presented on 21 April 2017.
Contact
Section for the High North, Polar Affairs and Marine Resources
E-mail: Seksjon.for.nordomradeprosjektet.polarsaker.energi.og.ressurser@mfa.no
Phone: +47 23 95 15 64
Address: Postboks 8114 Dep., 0032 Oslo
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