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08. Jan 2021

Norway assumes key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

As a member of the UN Security Council 2021-2022, Norway will chair the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Sanctions Committee, the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.

01. Oct 2020

Press Release: New agreement to strengthen sustainable ocean-based economies

United Nations Office of Legal Affairs and Norway support developing countries in building sustainable ocean-based economies through strengthened ocean governance.

28. Sep 2020

Strengthening commitment to end SGBV

Press Release following a joint virtual high-level event on ending sexual and gender-based violence.

17. Sep 2020

Norway’s main priorities for the 75th UNGA

Here are Norway's main priorities for the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.

12. Jun 2020

Norway to participate in international cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines

Norway is strongly committed to the effort to develop a vaccine against COVID-19. It is now clear that Norway will take part in two international initiatives to secure access to a vaccine for Norwegians …

Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

Antigua and Barbuda, Norway and the Maldives launched the new Group of Friends to Combat Plastic Pollution on World Ocean Day, 8 June 2020.

24. Apr 2020

Norwegian aid to developing countries hits record high

Norway gave a record NOK 37.8 billion in aid to developing countries in 2019, slightly more than 1 per cent of the gross national income (GNI).

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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.

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.

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.

The high north

Large parts of Norway lie north of the Arctic Circle. Sound management of the abundant Arctic resources is high on Norway’s agenda. This requires global cooperation based on scientific knowledge and international law.