News 01. Oct 2020 Press Release: New agreement to strengthen sustainable ocean-based economies United Nations Office of Legal Affairs and Norway support developing countries in building sustainable ocean-based economies through strengthened ocean governance. 28. Sep 2020 Strengthening commitment to end SGBV Press Release following a joint virtual high-level event on ending sexual and gender-based violence. 17. Sep 2020 Norway’s main priorities for the 75th UNGA Here are Norway's main priorities for the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. 12. Jun 2020 Norway to participate in international cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines Norway is strongly committed to the effort to develop a vaccine against COVID-19. Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution Antigua and Barbuda, Norway and the Maldives launched the new Group of Friends to Combat Plastic Pollution on World Ocean Day, 8 June 2020. 24. Apr 2020 Record Norwegian support for humanitarian efforts and protection Large parts of this year’s record-high NOK 5.5 billion humanitarian budget is now being disbursed to the United Nations, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Norwegian humanitarian organisations. 24. Apr 2020 Norway renews support for global ceasefire and stronger focus on the needs of people over politics As the global impact of the Covid-19 outbreak grows, Norway stresses that the appeal for global ceasefire is more important than ever. 24. Apr 2020 Norway to play leading role in international coronavirus summit The Coronavirus Global Response Summit will be held on 4 May, and Prime Minister Erna Solberg will be one of the co-chairs. 18. Apr 2020 Norway contributes to IAEA test-kits against Covid-19 Norway contributes NOK 22,5 million to Covid-19 test-kits provided by The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 16. Apr 2020 Norwegian aid to developing countries hits record high Norway gave a record NOK 37.8 billion in aid to developing countries in 2019, slightly more than 1 per cent of the gross national income (GNI). 15. Apr 2020 Joint Statement on COVID-19 Joint statement by Her Excellency Ms. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, MP, Her Excellency Ms. Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi, Her Excellency Ms. Katrin Eggenberger, Her Excellency Ms. Ine Eriksen Søreide, His Excellency Dr. 18. Mar 2020 | ECOSOC President ECOSOC Statement on COVID-19 Statement by the President of the Economic and Social Council Ambassador Mona Juul on the corona virus (COVID-19), 18 March 2020. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 #