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03. Nov 2017

Forests, food and sustainability

Increased action against climate change and deforestation is urgent. On 1 November 2017 Norway gathered experts to discuss solutions to climate issues and look more closely at what role forests might play.

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Praktikanter høsten 2017

Vil du oppleve Norges rolle i multilateralt diplomati på nært hold? Norges faste delegasjon til Genève tilbyr praktikantopphold til norske studenter hvert semester.

26. Oct 2017

Norway’s statement during the first Trade Policy Review of WAEMU in the WTO

The first trade policy review of the WAEMU member countries takes place in the WTO on 25 and 27 October 2017.

25. Oct 2017

Rohingya crisis: Increase in humanitarian aid

24 Oct 2017 – Norway steps up its support, as announced at yesterday’s pledging conference for the Rohingya refugee crisis, with an additional 25 million NOK provided for humanitarian efforts.

23. Oct 2017

70 States Have Endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration is an international initiative aiming to strengthen the protection of students, teachers, schools, and universities during armed conflict.

20. Oct 2017

Satellite technology to the rescue

Developments in global mobile connection is changing the way humanitarian organisations operate. Norwegian satellite and renewable energy technology are part of driving this change, expanding what is possible.

10. Oct 2017

Mental health on the agenda

WHO’s annual forum on mental health, the mhGAP Forum, took place in Geneva 9 – 10 October. Ambassador Brattskar contributed to the discussion with a statement about Norway’s efforts to strengthen the mental health response both at home and abroad.

09. Oct 2017

Making trade a positive force for change

Last week, Norway participated in an ad hoc expert group discussion on the prospects for a positive interplay between trade and environmental policies in mitigating climate change, convened by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (U

05. Oct 2017

Humanitarian – private partnership and innovation

Partnership and humanitarian innovation was the overarching theme last week, as the Permanent Mission of Norway welcomed nine Norwegian companies to Geneva for a capacity-building course.

04. Oct 2017

Nansen Award: a win for education

On what looked like a foggy night in Geneva, a shimmer of humanitarian hope cleared the sky: this year’s Nansen Refugee Award winner Mr. Zannah Mustapha.

29. Sep 2017

WTO Public Forum

From 26 to 28 September 2017, the Public Forum “Trade: Behind the Headlines” took place at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.

28. Sep 2017

Together against mercury emissions

28 Sept 2017 - This week Norway, together with Ministers from all around the word, join forces against the adverse effects of mercury emissions.