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It is necessary to take measures to decrease the numbers of asylum seekers without a need for protection, says Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

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Press Release 05.09.2008: Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim signed an agreement today with ILO Director General Juan Somavia pledging NOK 100 million to the International Labour Organisation’s campaign to promote decent work.

Transparency and trust in Norway’s investments

Transparency and trust are driving forces behind the management of Norway’s revenues from the energy sector. The Government Pension Fund has been a forerunner for other Sovereign wealth fund (SWF).

Norway Hosts Peace Mediator Conference

Peace mediators from all over the world gathered in Norway at the Oslo Forum in the last week of June, to share experiences on ongoing mediation in peace processes in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Somalia.

Ambitious Climate Targets for Norway

The Norwegian government launches a plan for bold cuts in greenhouse gas emissions both in Norway and abroad.

The Government will combat all forms of discrimination

Norway will play a proactive role in combating discrimination on grounds of gender, race and sexuality in development cooperation.

Norway goes carbon neutral online

Norway is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The new website carbonneutralnorway.no is established as part of the strategy in reaching the ambitious goal.

Norway Backs Global Energy Efficiency

Energy efficient buildings in China, environmental street lighting in India and solar cell panels in Brazil. These are all projects embraced by Norway through Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).

Norwegian UNICEF Deputy

The former Norwegian Minister of Development, Hilde Frafjord Johnson, is appointed Deputy Director of UNICEF’s Head Quarter in New York.

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Seoul