Values and priorities

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Political solutions are needed to end wars and armed conflicts. Terrorism and organised crime have to be fought across national borders.

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Arts and culture

Norway today

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News and events

05. Oct 2017

The Civil Society Support program (CSSP) Extension Phase LEARNING SEMINARS 2017

Under the CSSP,a series of Learning Seminars took place between May and July 2017 on selected five themes i.e.

20. Sep 2017

Significant Step to Realize Ethiopia's Ambitious Forest Restoration Plan

High quality tree seeds are needed for successful forest restoration. Ethiopia are planning to restore more than 15 million hectares of forests as a climate mitigation and adaptation measure.

19. Sep 2017

The Embassy has Outsourced the Reception of Residence Applications

The Norwegian Embassy in Addis Abeba has signed a contract with VFS Global to outsource the reception of residence applications. The first applicants started using VFS’ Visa Application Center on the 18th of September 2017.

07. Sep 2017

Dialogue Meeting on Safe Schools Initiative

The Royal Embassy of Norway in Addis Ababa co-hosted a dialogue aimed at galvanising support for the endorsement, implementation and reporting on the Safe Schools Declaration on 6 September 2017.

30. Aug 2017

Norway to Assume the Mantle of Chairing the CRGE Facility Advisory Board from the UK

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa has agreed to assume the mantle of chairing the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Facility Advisory Board from the Department of Foreign and International Development (UK) during a session on 24th Augus

22. Aug 2017

The Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia

The Government of Ethiopia published its biannual Humanitarian Requirement Document (HRD) last week, wherein they pointed to a worsening of the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia.

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