News and events

11. Nov 2019

Global anti-landmine summit in Oslo 25-29 November

‘The world has come a long way towards eliminating landmines, but unfortunately there is still a considerable way to go before we reach the goal of a mine-free world.

22. Oct. 2019

Visa applications

Dear all visa applicants, this is the current status for Visa applications from the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

27. Oct 2019

Commitments worth NOK 583 billion for the ocean at the Our Ocean conference in Oslo

“I am very pleased with the great engagement shown at the Our Ocean conference these two days in Oslo. 370 commitments have been made, at a total value of at least NOK 583 billion (63 billion dollars),” said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.

11. Nov 2019

New suppliers for the seed vault

For the first time, seeds were received from the Slovak gene bank, as well as from Poland, to Svalbard's Global seed vault. With the two new suppliers, deposits from 78 different gene banks are now stored …

07. Nov 2019

Norway provides NOK 300 million annually for renewable energy in poor countries

‘Increased access to clean energy will reduce poverty, improve health and mitigate climate change. The Government is therefore allocating up to NOK 300 million annually to provide better guarantees for …

31. Oct 2019

Norway signed maritime delimitation agreements with Iceland and Denmark/the Faroe Islands

In connection with the Nordic Council’s session in Stockholm, Norway has signed two maritime delimitation agreements, with Iceland and Denmark/the Faroe Islands. State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte signed …

24. Oct 2019

Government to provide NOK 3 billion to promote a cleaner ocean

Norway will provide more than NOK 3 billion to a number of initiatives to promote sustainable ocean management in the period 2020-2024. The initiatives will be announced at the Our Ocean conference in …

24. Oct 2019

Norway steps up development assistance for promoting healthy and sustainable oceans

‘The world is facing major challenges, and a growing global population will need more food, more jobs and clean energy. The oceans can provide many of the solutions to these challenges, and we are therefore …

15. Oct 2019 | 11. Oct 2019

Launch of strategy to combat harmful practices

The Government launched its new strategy to combat harmful practices on the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child.

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Values and priorities

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

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.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

The High North

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