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19. Mar 2019 | Oslo

Karen Uhlenbeck first woman to win the Abel Prize

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize in Mathematics for 2019 to Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck of the University of Texas at Austin, USA “for her pioneering achievements in geometric partial differential equation

14. Mar 2019

The Holberg Prize Names Scholar of Cultural History Paul Gilroy as 2019 Laureate

Today, the Holberg Prize—one of the largest international prizes awarded annually to an outstanding researcher in the arts and humanities, the social sciences, law or theology—named British cultural historian and postcolonial scholar Paul Gilroy its

20. Feb 2019 | AU Summit

Prime Minister Erna Solberg visited the African Union Summit

Prime Minister Erna Solberg visited Ethiopia and the 32nd AU Summit, her third visit to an African country in as many months, following trips to South Africa and Angola.

12. Apr 2019 | Oslo, Norway

Norway calls for civilian rule and reforms in Sudan

A peaceful transition to civilian rule in Sudan is crucial. Norway appeals for reforms …

04. Apr 2019 | Oslo, Norway

Norway increases contribution to Green Climate Fund

Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein is giving priority to the …

26. Mar 2019 | Oslo, Norway

Norway increases funding to humanitarian efforts in the wake of Cyclone Idai

The UN has asked for a substantial increase in funding for the humanitarian response …

18. Feb 2019 | Ambassador's Residence

Embassy hosts Team Norway meeting on health and digitalization

The Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa hosted a Team Norway meeting focusing on health …

11. Jan 2019

Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

The Government’s new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security is being launched …

20. Dec 2018

New cooperation agreement between Norway and the African Union

Norway and the African Union (AU) have signed a three-year cooperation agreement …

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Values and priorities

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Norway will meet these challenges through its strong commitment to NATO, its broad engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts and through international cooperation.

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Worldwide, 800 million people are living in extreme poverty, and 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes. We have a global responsibility to help people in need and contribute to long-term development and a more just world.

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.

Energy and marine resources

The growing world population will need more and more food and energy. Sustainable use of marine resources will help to meet this demand.

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