News and Events 19. Nov 2024 Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries The Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year. 18. Nov 2024 Prime Minister Støre at the G20 Summit: Many important issues for Norway This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the Summit, heads of state or government from the world’s largest economies meet to discuss how to address global challenges. 24. Jun 2022 Co-processing of plastic waste in the cement industry Plastic waste is a problem we are grappling with across the world. Among others, it affects marine life and the pollution that is caused is difficult to deal with. 09. Oct 2024 Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords The government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm. 23. Jun 2022 India-Norway Blue Economy collaborative model is good for economic growth, climate and marine environment On June 23, the India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development will meet for the 5th time. The meeting is chaired by Secretary Dr M. Ravichandran, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and the Norwegian Ambassador, Hans Jacob Frydenlund. 30. Sep 2024 Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty Every week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. 30. Sep 2024 Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. 24. Sep 2024 Strengthening Trade Cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia EFTA and ASEAN are now strengthening their trade cooperation and have adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation. 10. Sep 2024 Generalkonsulatet i Mumbai søker én til to studentpraktikanter Kom til Mumbai! Vi er en liten, dynamisk og svært aktiv stasjon hvor du som praktikant er en sentral og viktig del av det daglige arbeidet. 03. Sep 2024 The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) 2024 – At the same time as we continue to provide energy security for our European friends, we will push forward the energy transition. From day one, the green transition has been on top of my agenda as Prime Minister. 05. May 2022 Prime Minister participated in Nordic-Indian summit in Copenhagen Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at a Nordic-Indian summit held in Copenhagen today. 30. Aug 2024 The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Morrow Battery Cell Factory in Arendal 'Now, in order to speed up the transition, we will always need someone who dares to think big, take the lead, seize the opportunities and move ahead, and Morrow is one of them', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next