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11. May 2021

Presentation to the Conference on Disarmament by Jørn Osmundsen, Chair Designate of the Group of Governmental Experts on Nuclear Disarmament Verification.

Verification is essential in the process of nuclear disarmament and to achieving a world without nuclear weapons. All States could contribute to aspects of nuclear disarmament verification.

23. Apr 2021

Lessons from COVID-19 for gender-responsive DRR

Gender-responsive disaster risk reduction should be an integrated part of building back after the pandemic.

07. Jun 2021

Norway's statement at the informal Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) and Head of Delegations (HoDs) meeting 3rd May 2021

The pandemic represents the biggest immediate challenge facing the world today. Keeping markets open and facilitating trade is critical in order to secure the smooth functioning of vulnerable but essential supply chains.

21. Apr 2021

Partnering to address the humanitarian plastics crisis

Innovative partnerships between the private sector, humanitarian organisations and governments are key to addressing current challenges caused by plastic pollution in humanitarian operations.

Event start 21. Apr 2021 | Webex

Invitation to a Webinar: Addressing plastic pollution in humanitarian operations through innovation partnerships

Please join us in looking at why plastic pollution is a challenge for humanitarian operations, how innovation partnerships can help us find new solutions, and possible ways forward.

14. Apr 2021

COVID 19 and vaccine equity - What can the WTO contribute - Statement by ambassador Dagfinn Sørli, Chair of the TRIPS Council

Despite the shared objective and active engagement,fundamental differences remain, most importantly in relation to the basic assumptions underpinning the waiver request.

12. Mar 2021

High level session concludes plastics dialogues

“There is no vaccine against plastic pollution,” said Ambassador Tine Mørch Smith at the high-level dialogue on plastics governance that took place this week.

22. Feb 2021

Norway’s Foreign Minister addresses the Human Rights Council

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide attended the High Level Segment of the 46th session of the Human Rights Council on the 22 February.

12. Mar 2021

Norway’s Ambassador becomes a Gender Champion

Ambassador Mørch Smith is now part of the International Gender Champion network, committing to breaking down gender barriers.

26. Nov 2020

Launch of Plastic Pollution Dialogues

“As we fight the pandemic, we produce even more plastic. Coordination is key for a more efficient response to plastic pollution”, said Bruno Pozzi, UNEP’s Europe Director at the opening of the event.

24. Nov 2020

Afghanistan Conference November 2020

The 2020 Afghanistan ministerial pledging conference was co-hosted by the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Government of Finland and the United Nations, and took place on 23–24 November 2020.

30. Oct 2020

Women, Peace & Security: UNSCR1325 is 20 years!

“We must ensure that we do not lose the gains made in the areas of gender equality and peace, while at the same time striving to achieve a successful recovery from the pandemic,” says Ambassador Tine Mørch Smith, Permanent Representative of Norway, a