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Building for the future. Environmental action plan for the housing and building sector 2009–2012

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The Government is pleased to present its new environmental action plan for the housing and building sector. This is the third environmental action plan and will apply for four years.

State secretary Varteressian’s remarks on the new High North – Arctic policy

The remarks was given for the diplomatic corps in Oslo.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

IGF – the most important meeting place for Internet Governance

Minister of International Development's closing statement at Internet Governance Forum.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust Internet Governance Forum, Lillestrøm, Norway.

Norwegian contribution to the UN Ocean Conference Plenary Meeting

Excellencies, Government representatives, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, In a world that seems erratic and uncertain, it is more important than ever to double down on what we know for sure. One of those things is the importance of the

By Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss

Joint statement on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Regulations relating to the export of defence-related products, dual-use items, technology and services

Implementing legislation: Laid down by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 19 June 2013 under section 1 of the Act of 18 December 1987 relating to control of the export of strategic goods, services, technology, etc., cf. Royal Decree of 18 December

Speech at the opening of the Ultima Festival 2025

*Sjekkes mot framføring Your Royal Highness, excellencies, dear Ultima, dear music-lovers! “Ultima is one of the standout contemporary music festivals in the world, a model for musical meetings across boundaries, and radical open-mindedness.” These

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery The opening concert of the Ultima Festival 2025, Oslo Domkirke

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Norway's involvement in the peace process in the Middle East

A brief summary of the 1997 evaluations

Explanatory notes - Regulations amending the Patent Regulations (implementation of the Decision of the WTO General Council of 30 August 2003, paragraphs 1(b) and 2(a))

United against human trafficking

The Government’s Plan of Action against Human Trafficking (2011–2014)

Human trafficking is a form of transnational organised crime and a serious violation of fundamental human rights. The fight against human trafficking is the joint responsibility of the global community.

Evaluation reports and Annual reports 1999

Evaluation reports and Annual reports 1999 1. WID/Gender Units and the Experience of Gender Mainstreaming in Multilateral Organisations (PDF-format) 2. Performance Assessement of IPPF: Policy and Effectiveness at Country and regional levels 3.

Collective security – a shared responsibility

Action plan to prevent radicalization and violent extremism

This is Norway’s first action plan for the prevention of radicalization and violent extremism. The plan has been based on four priority areas: knowledge and information,strengthening the authorities’ co-operation, strengthened dialogue and greater

Oslo Conditionality Conference

On 28 and 29 November Mr Erik Solheim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development hosted a two-day conference in Oslo on the current use of conditionality in the International Finance Institutions. (05.12.06)

Regulations amending the Patent Regulations (in accordance with the decision of the WTO General Council of 30 August 2003, Paragraphs 1(b) and 2(a))

Regulations amending the Patent Regulations (in accordance with the decision of the WTO General Council of 30 August 2003, Paragraphs 1(b) and 2(a)) Pursuant to sections 49 and 69 of the Act of 15 December 1967 No. 9 relating to patents, the

Report on Convention no 87 concerning freedom of association and protection of the right to organise, 1948

NORWAY R E P O R T for the period ending 31 May 2004, made by the Government of Norway, in accordance with article 22 of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation on the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of Convention

Corporate social responsibility in a global economy (abridged version)

Abridged version of Report No. 10 (2008-2009) to the Storting

In its white paper on corporate social responsibility in a global economy, the Government outlines how it intends to address this issue. This document provides a brief overview of the white paper. We hope that it will provide useful information and

Norway's Proposal to Auction Assigned Amount Units: Implementation options

Download the report. (pdf)

Un mundo justo es un mundo igualitario

Plan de Acción de Noruega para los derechos de las mujeres y la igualdad de género en la política exterior y la cooperación internacional para el desarrollo (2023-2030)

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 80th General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 80th UN General Assembly, 25 September 2025