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Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Climate change - feminist action for gender justice,  hosted by Forum for Women and Development (Fokus) and UN Women.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 25 March

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at a meeting with diplomats in Oslo 15 March.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 15 March

The Modern-Day Nuclear Threat and How to Respond

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at a Nobel Peace Center Conference in Oslo 8 June.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 8 June

How can Europe and Norway cooperate to scale up the CCS market?

Minister of Petroleum and Energy held this keynote speech at the Northern Lights Summit in Brussels on 23th June 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

The importance of safeguarding education before and during conflict and crisis

State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Breakfast seminar marking the 15th Anniversary of the European Wergeland Centre and the International Day of Education.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 24 January 2024

Freedom from Negative Social Control and Honour Based Violence (2021-2024)

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Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

Humanitarian needs are increasing drastically. This is primarily due to a large number of armed conflicts. Presently, there are more than 110 ongoing armed conflicts globally, and the number of armed groups has sharply increased. The United Nations

Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference 2024

Opening speech by the Minister of Transport, Jon-Ivar Nygård, at the Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference in Oslo 17. October 2024.

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State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at EEA conference in Lisbon

State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s remarks at the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the EEA Grants.

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More than 30 000 new seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault

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State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Arctic Congress

To tackle the challenges we face, we need more cooperation in the Arctic, not less, was Maria Varteressian's key message in Bodø. She underlined Norway's efforts as chair to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the most important forum for

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian Bodø, 30 May 2024

Norway’s statement in the UN General Assembly on the draft resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

Statement held by State Secretary Andreas Kravik in the UN General Assembly on the Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine, 19 December 2024.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Minister Aukrust’s remarks at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD)

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Public consultation – NOU 2024:2: In interaction with nature – nature risk for industries, sectors and society at large in Norway

Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment is now having the report on public consultation.

Deadline for consultation: 30/06/2024 Status: Consultation is being processed

The Women’s Health Strategy

The Norwegian Women’s Health Strategy is based on the vision that all inhabitants, regardless of gender, should have equal opportunities to good health and quality of life.

Declining birth rates in Norway: Development and possible policy measures for young adults

Interim report from the Birth Rate Committee

English summary

Action plan for a circular economy

2024-2025

Publication number: T-1586 E Design: TIBE Oslo Photo: Shutterstock

The Defence Minister's Speech at Oslo Military Society, 20 January 2025

By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

Statement by Norway to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s obligations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

On 1 May 2025, Norway made the following statement in the advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice regarding Israel’s obligation in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, other international organisations and third

By Director General Kristian Jervell , State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Elections – International Experiences and National Recommendations Report by the Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Elections

The Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Elections was appointed by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on 6 June 2024. The Expert Group has been tasked with assessing the significance of artificial intelligence for