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Consultation duty in Sami matters

As an indigenous people, the Sami are entitled to be consulted on matters that affect them, this right is enshrined in ILO Convention no. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries, Article 6. The Agreement on procedures for

The foundation for Sami policy

National laws and international conventions set the obligations towards the Sami population.

Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

An effective and integrated approach

'Norway is to play a leading role in global humanitarian efforts both as a donor country and as a humanitarian actor. Our overall aim is to save lives, alleviate suffering and protect human dignity in humanitarian crises, in line with the

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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Fisheries and trade in seafood

Cooperation with the EU in the area of fisheries is of vital importance for Norway, even though management of fisheries resources is not included in the EEA Agreement. Fisheries cooperation between the EU and Norway is based on bilateral agreements,

New report about how to influence voters to use their right to vote

In connection with the parliamentary elections in 2017, experiments with specific measures were carried out to increase voter participation. The purpose of the experiments was to inquire the impact of different measures to mobilize people to vote.

Meld. St. 19 (2017–2018) - Norwegian Exports of Defence-related Products in 2017, Export Control and International Non-proliferation Cooperation

Facts about fields,discoveries, companies, production, remaining reserves - Norwegian oil and gas

Petroleum resources

Norway is an important supplier of oil and gas to the global market.

Maps and downloads

Download tables, graphs, illustrations and maps.

Environment and technology

The Norwegian petroleum industry has very high environmental and climate standards compared with those in other countries.

Framework

The overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to provide a framework for the profitable production of oil and gas in the long term.

Production and exports

Norway is an important supplier of oil and gas to the global market, and almost all oil and gas produced on the Norwegian shelf is exported.

Economy

The oil and gas sector plays a vital role in the Norwegian economy.

Meld. St. 15 (2017–2018) - A full life - all your life

A Quality Reform for Older Persons

Exploration

Around 47 % of all the remaining resources on the shelf are undiscovered.

Developments and operations

In the 50 years since Norwegian petroleum activities began, about 45 percent of the estimated total recoverable resources on the continental shelf have been produced and sold from a total of 108 fields.

The Petroleum Taxation Act

Act of 13 June 1975 No. 35 relating to the Taxation of Subsea Petroleum Deposits, etc. (the Petroleum Taxation Act). Last amended by Act of 21 June 2013 No. 66.

Forests and climate

Forests contribute positively to a sustainable climate balance, both as a carbon sink and a renewable resource that can replace alternatives more harmful to the climate.

Meld. St. 14 (2017–2018) - Financial Markets Report 2018

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