Changes in travel advice and border controls due to the corona virus

New Initiative: Coronavirus fund at UN

Norway is taking the initiative to create a new multi-donor fund at the United Nations to assist developing countries with weak health systems in addressing the coronavirus crisis.

19. Mar 2020

Norway mobilises international support for vaccine development effort

Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for funding for the development of a vaccine against the Covid-19 virus. Germany, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are among the countries that are now pledging millions.

16. Mar 2020

Norway MFA Travel Advice - Information about travel and coronvirus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway provides information and current advice on travel on a dedicated webpage. Please consult the following: https://www.regjeringen.

The Climate Crisis is not Gender Neutral

IMPORTANT - the event has been cancelled - The Climate Crisis is not Gender Neutral - Gender, Climate Change and SRHR When: Monday 9 March at 10:30 Venue: XI, A-building, Palais des Nations

27. Feb 2020

Human Rights - Norway's CESCR hearing 25.02.2020

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Consideration of Norway’s Sixth periodic Report

24. Feb 2020

Norway's statement at the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council 43th session

- Freedom of expression must be respected both offline and online. Forces of prejudice, intolerance and discrimination must not be allowed to grow. When governments try to limit their citizens’ freedom …

19. Feb 2020

Norway's statement in the fourteenth Trade Policy Review of the European Union in the WTO

The fourteenth Trade Policy Review of the European Union is taking place in the WTO on the 18th and 20th of February 2020. Below is the statement as delivered on the 18th of February by Ambassador Dagfinn …

21. Oct 2019

Norway and the European Union agree on an interim WTO appeal arrangement

Statement on the interim WTO appeal arrangement between Norway and the EU. Signed 21 October, 2019.

14. Jun 2019

Norway’s statement in the eleventh Trade Policy Review of Canada in the WTO

The eleventh trade policy review of Canada took place in the WTO on 12 and 14 June 2019. Trade Policy Reviews (TPRs) are an exercise, mandated in the WTO agreements, in which members' trade and related …

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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.