News 26. Jul 2017 Steps up humanitarian aid to Yemen 'The humanitarian situation in Yemen gives cause for great concern. The cholera outbreak has now spread throughout the country, which is also suffering from armed conflict and a food crisis. 07. Jul 2017 Norwegian Director new chair of CERF Advisory Group Norwegian Director for Section of Humanitarian Affairs, Leni Stenseth, takes on the position as Chair of the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Advisory Group for 2017-2018 05. Jul 2017 Disappointed that US to withdraw from Paris Agreement ‘I am very disappointed that the Trump administration has decided to withdraw the US from the most important climate agreement the world has ever seen. 05. Jul 2017 Global Goals must be achieved in all countries 'The Sustainable Development Goals commits all countries to make an effort both at home and abroad. The EU its 28 member states have an important responsibility in achieving the global goals', said Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Brussels 7 June. 05. Jul 2017 Committed to the partnership with Brazil on reducing deforestation Norway remains a proud partner to Brazil on reducing deforestation, and considers this partnership a great success. Brazil's results in the form of reduced deforestation 2005-2014 is one of the biggest climate measures ever. 05. Jul 2017 Intensifies engagement to promote stabilisation and resilience in Somalia Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende is today visiting Somalia. He is the first Norwegian Foreign Minister to do so. 05. Jul 2017 Norway supporting efforts to fight cholera outbreak in Yemen 'The cholera outbreak in Yemen comes on top of an armed conflict and famine that are affecting a large proportion of the population. 05. Jul 2017 Efforts to fight against illegal fishing in developing countries 'Illegal fishing is contributing to overexploitation of marine resources. Norway has some of the best managed fish stocks in the world. This is because we have good routines for controlling catches. 14. Jun 2017 Our oceans, our future For a week in June, the UN headquarters was all about the ocean. The first ever UN Ocean Conference was attended by most of the world's countries. 15. May 2017 Norway candidate to The World Heritage Comittee 2017 Norway wishes to strengthen the World Heritage Committee’s efforts to promote a more integrated management of World Heritage properties. 04. May 2017 First Female Commander of a UN Peacekeeping Force Norwegian Major General Kristin Lund signed the hand-over document at the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus headquarters yesterday. Lund is the first ever female commander of a UN peacekeeping force. 04. May 2017 Norway supports UN's mediation efforts in Syria - It's crucial that the international community supports the concrete work of the UN to achieve a political solution to the conflict in Syria. Previous 17 18 19 20 21 Next