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Statement by the Prime Minister on the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF)

'With these conditions in place, I am happy to share with you that Norway will provide up to 3 billion US dollars over 10 years,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil

The Government Follows Up on the Parliament’s Decision Regarding the Ethical Framework for the Pension Fund

On November 4, the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) requested that the government review the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG).

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Belém Climate Summit

'Ten years after Paris, we can conclude that the Paris Agreement is working. Countries are setting climate targets and implementing them. The global energy transition is picking up scale and pace, and countries are pursuing low-emission pathways.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil

International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil

Norway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.

Norwegian Government to provide up to 3 billion USD to new fund to preserve tropical forests

For many years, Norway has been one of the largest donors of funding to protect the world’s rainforests. The Government is now proposing to allocate up to 3 billion USD to a new international fund designed to safeguard the world’s tropical forests

Norway signs agreement with Cyprus on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Cyprus today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway to gather information about the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) for Gaza

Norway is sending three representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Armed Forces to Israel to gather information and enhance situational awareness regarding the activities of the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC)

Defence ministers statement JEF Bodø

Today, Defence Ministers and senior representatives of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met here today in Bodø.

Minister Aukrust’s remarks at the World Social Summit

Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s remarks at The second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

Norway signs agreement with The Czech Republic on EEA and Norway Grants

State Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed an agreement in the Czech Republic today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway Increases Support for Sudan

Norway is contributing an additional USD 4,5 million (NOK 45 million) to humanitarian assistance in Sudan.

Settlement concerning the Norwegian NH90-program

The Norwegian Government and NHIndustries SAS (with parent companies) have reached an amicable settlement by which all disputes between the parties relating to the Norwegian NH90 program are resolved.

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of 28 and 29 October.

Norway introduces ban on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks towards children

The new regulations designed to protect children and young people from the marketing of unhealthy food and drink came into force on Saturday, 25 October.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Sandra Edith Kalland Tenud resigns as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Renate Tårnes as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation

Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Mumbai this week. Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on

Kunnskapsministerens hovedinnlegg under UNESCOs 43. generalforsamling

Kunnskapsminister Kari Nessa Nordtun holdt Norges hovedinnlegg under åpningen av UNESCOs 43. generalforsamling (General Policy Debate) i Samarkand, Usbekistan.

By Minister of Education Kari Nessa Nordtun Samarkand, Usbekistan

Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International

New ambassadors from Serbia, Slovakia and Cambodia

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 30 October 2025.