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Moving forward the Clean Energy Challenge

“This is about saving lives and protecting people, and ensuring that longer-term development goals are achieved,” said Ambassador Tine Mørch Smith in her remarks at the briefing Energy in Crisis: A briefing for Member States from the UNHCR Clean Ener

Nansen Refugee Award.

The Nansen Refugee Award was established in 1954 and is named after Fridtjof Nansen, who was the first High Commissioner for Refugees of UNs predecessor, the League of Nations, in the 1920s.

20. Aug 2020 | Press release | Date: 19/08/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway’s New Special Adviser on Global Health

As a step in strengthening Norway’s global health efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Mr. John-Arne Røttingen as Special Adviser on Global Health.

09. Sep 2020 | WEBINAR CONFERENCE 15 September 2020

A virtual briefing on: Energy in times of crisis

How can clean and reliable energy bring short-term and long-term benefits to the displaced and local communities when responding to COVID-19? What can Member States do to support refugees on the ground …

06. Jul 2020

Elevating Education in Emergencies

"Elevating Education in Emergencies: Securing Uninterrupted Learning for Crisis-affected Children"

14. Jul 2020

NEW - The Mediator's Studio podcast by Oslo Forum in collaboration with Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Press Release - 17 June 2020

Norway elected to the UN Security Council

17 June 2020 - today, Norway was elected as a member of the UN Security Council for the period 2021–2022. ‘We would like to thank the UN member states for the confidence they have shown in us. The world …

Press Release - Date:20 June 2020

Norway provides funding for UN Migration Trust Fund.

Norway is providing NOK 15 million to the UN’s start-up fund for safe, orderly and regular migration, the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund (Migration MPTF). Norway’s contribution will be used to protect …

19. Jun 2020

International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

19 June is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. It remains a tragic reality that conflict-related sexual violence is being used as a tactic of war and terrorism in …

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Values and priorities

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.

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.

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.