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Sustainable Development, National Agenda 21

Sustainable Development, National Agenda 21 The Norwegian Government presented a National Action Plan for Sustainable Development, National Agenda 21, to the Parliament in the National Budget for 2004. One of the proposals in National Agenda 21 was

Fact Sheet 2005 Norwegian Petroleum Activity

Fact Sheet 2005 Norwegian Petroleum Activity Here you will find an overview of fields in production on the Norwegian continental shelf, with such information as production, cost figures, licensees, location and more. In addition come data on fields

Booklet on Norwegian trade and industry

An introduction to Norwegian trade and industry and industrial policy (pdf 821kB) (2 September 2005)

Audiovisual Coproduction Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway

Defence procurement 1997

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Recommendation on Exclusion of Cluster Weapons from the Government Petroleum Fund

Recommendation of 18 April 2006

The Council on Ethics for the Government Pension Fund - Global To the Ministry of Finance Recommendation of 18 April 2006 (Unofficial English translation) Introduction The exclusion of EADS from the investment universe of the Government Pension Fund

Recommendation on suspension of exclusion of KerrMcGee Corporation (“KerrMcGee”)

(Unofficial English translation) To the Ministry of Finance Oslo, May 24, 2006 Recommendation on suspension of exclusion of KerrMcGee Corporation (“KerrMcGee”). 1 Background The Council on Ethics for the Government Petroleum Fund, now the Government

Recommendation of 14 November 2005

Relevant force

Relevant force (pdf, 1 Mb)

Outdoor Recreation Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect the natural basis for outdoor recreation and to safeguard the public right of access to and passage through the countryside and the right to spend time there, etc, so that opportunities for outdoor recreation as

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Environmental Information Act

The purpose of this Act is to ensure public access to environmental information and thus make it easier for individuals to contribute to the protection of the environment, to protect themselves against injury to health and environmental damage, and

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Motor traffic on uncultivated land and in watercourses

The purpose of this Act is to regulate motor traffic on uncultivated land and in watercourses on the basis of overall considerations of the public interest, with a view to protecting the natural environment and promoting public wellbeing.

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Norwegian Defence 2006

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The time for climate change action is now

Global greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise, and it will take immense efforts to limit the warming of our planet. A new UN climate report concludes that we need more climate action and faster.

Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN

A resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.

New ambassadors from Portugal, Bhutan and Azerbaijan

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to HRH the Crown Prince Regent on 31 March 2022.

Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our

An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty

On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable

Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and