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21. Jun 2019 | Oslo

New action plan to combat hunger

Today, the Government is launching a new action plan – Food, People and the Environment – to promote sustainable food systems in the context of Norwegian foreign and development policy in the period 2019-2023.

13. Jun 2019

‘Oslo Forum’ – annual retreat on conflict mediation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is hosting the annual Oslo Forum on 18 and 19 June, bringing together experts from all over the world for discussions on current peacemaking trends and challenges.

12. Apr 2019 | UNSC

The Nordic countries make a difference in the Security Council

Small countries can achieve important results for the world when they build bridges and stand up for what they believe in.

06. Aug 2019

A historic opportunity for Sudan

‘Norway congratulates the parties on having reached a peace agreement for Sudan …

26. Jul 2019

Norway to lead UN’s central platform for development policy

Mona Juul, Norway’s Ambassador to the UN, was today elected President of the UN Economic …

03. Jul 2019 | UN

Record-high Norwegian core funding to UN organisations in 2019

Norway is increasing its core funding to six UN organisations, to a total of over …

14. Jun 2019 | Oslo

Government presents white paper on Norway’s role and interests in multilateral cooperation

‘The world is facing a number of challenges that are too great and complex for any …

17. Jun 2019 | Oslo

Norway to provide further contribution to EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa

The Norwegian Government will provide a further NOK 60 million to the EU Emergency …

10. Jun 2019

Political stability and reforms bring progress in Somalia

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide visited Mogadishu on 10 June for …

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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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