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Statement by the Prime Minister at the session on 10 Years of the Paris Agreement – NDCs and Financing

'Norway is stepping up its efforts. Our 1.5 aligned NDC for 2035 is to reduce emissions by at least 70-75 per cent by 2035, compared to 1990,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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

Statement by the Prime Minister at the session on Climate and Nature – Forests and Oceans

'The next few years are critical. We have extended Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative until 2035. We are in it for the long haul,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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

Norway to provide guarantees of NOK 2 billion for renewable energy in the Amazon and Central America

Norway is joining forces with Sweden and Denmark to provide guarantees totalling approximately NOK 2 billion to support renewable energy development in the Amazon and Central America. Together, the guarantees will unlock close to NOK 8 billion for

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

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

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

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.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference during the meeting of Nordic Prime Ministers in Stockholm

'We've also had among the Nordic prime ministers today a discussion on the need to coordinate our work against organized crime - against gangs, against drug trafficking - that is feeding organized crime in Europe,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Stockholm

The Prime Minister's speech at the Trondheim Synagogue 100th anniversary

'We must acknowledge the fact that we need different cultures, different religious communities, different traditions - to expand, renew and enrich our shared Norwegian identity,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Trondheim Synagogue

UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law

The Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.

Constructive meeting between President Zelensky and Prime Minister Støre

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting today at the military terminal of Oslo Airport Gardermoen.

Strengthening Ukraine’s energy security through further support for gas purchases

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1.5 billion in funding to secure access to electricity and heating for people in Ukraine. The funding is being provided in cooperation with the EU and will be used to help meet Ukraine’s energy needs as the

Ukrainian President and First Lady in Norway

President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Norway on Wednesday morning.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Bhanuja Rasiah as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre. Ms. Rasiah is appointed state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Ola Helmich Borchgrevink Pedersen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine

‘Ukraine is dependent on continued military and civilian support in its fight to defend itself against Russia. It is of great value that several countries are coming together to provide financing to help meet Ukraine’s military needs. Norway is now

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in Gaza summit in Egypt

‘Today’s meeting brings real hope of an end to the suffering in Gaza, even though the path to peace is still long. Today’s exchange of hostages and prisoners is an important step towards peace. It has been deeply moving to see the pictures of

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 170th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Prime Minister congratulates Maria Corina Machado on Nobel Peace Prize

'On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Ms Machado is receiving the prize for her tireless