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An Innovative and Sustainable Norway

To innovate means to do something new in order to create value. People who live in a stable society based on equality, security, equitable distribution and job satisfaction provide the best starting point for increased innovative ability. Human

Guidelines for dealing with reports of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment involving grant recipients in the Foreign Service

These guidelines describe the responsibilities, authority and procedures of the Foreign Service Control Unit (FSCU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for dealing with reports of suspected sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving

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.

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.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

The Norwegian Government’s hydrogen strategy

Towards a low emission society

The Government's political platform: A government for ordinary people

The current Government, formed by the Labour Party and the Centre Party, took office on 14 October 2021. The introduction to the Government’s political platform and the chapters on defence policy and foreign policy are available in English below.

Norway’s High North policy

The People of the North - and how we can make sure that families thrive, young people stay, and new talent are attracted to the High North.

By Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran High North Dialogue, Bodø 23. april

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

Broadcasting Act

Energy Transition – from fossil fuels to renewables

Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Marte Mjøs Persen, held this speech at the round table conference about renewable energy hosted by DNV, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and the German embassy in Norway on 5th November 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen

The North Sea as a platform for the Clean Energy Transition

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen held this speech at the energy seminar 'The North Sea as a platform for the Clean Energy Transition' when signing a MoU on the CCS between Norway and the Netherlands. The seminar was hosted at the

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen

Implementation-related Issues and Concerns. Doha, 14. November 2001

Local Government Act

Local Government ActUpdated with all amendments enacted up to 7 January 2005.

A study of contributions from the Norwegian fishing fleet to acidification and eutrophication

Rapport - utslipp og deposisjon i Norge fra den norske fiskeflåten

A study of contributions from the Norwegian fishing fleet to acidification and eutrophication Pdf-file (2,1 MB)

From Idea to Value - The Government's Plan for a Comprehensive Innovation Policy (pdf)

From Idea to Value – The Government's Plan for a Comprehensive Innovation Policy (.pdf)

Fra idé til verdi - Regjeringens plan for en helhetlig innovasjonspolitikk (pdf)

Fra idé til verdi – Regjeringens plan for en helhetlig innovasjonspolitikk (.pdf)

Position of the Norwegian Government on the Commission’s new draft directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on services in the internal market 24 May 2006

Position of the Norwegian Government on the Commission’s new draft directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on services in the internal market 24 May 2006 Norway supports the general purpose to reduce barriers to trade in services in

Framework

New production licences: Agreement concerning petroleum activities Enclosure to production licence Production licences 1972 - 2006: Existing production licences 1972 - 2006 Enclosure to production licence 1972 -2006 Unitisation agreements/production

The EU Lisbon Strategy - A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

The EU Lisbon Strategy – A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

SOPEMI Norway 2000

Trends of migration to and from Norway and the situation of immigrants in Norway

Trends of migration to and from Norway and the situation of immigrants in Norway.