Norway - Mission to the UN

Foreign Minister Eide reopened UN Security Council Chamber

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:27:34 GMT

"The Security Council Chamber was a gift from Norway to the UN in 1952. I am delighted that Norway has taken responsibility for the renovation of what is perhaps the world's most important room," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway and the United Nations: Common Future, Common Solutions

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:32:43 GMT

Norway has launched a White Paper outlining its UN policy. The white paper “Norway and the United Nations: Common Future, Common Solutions”, launched in September 2012, addresses Norway`s relationship to the UN as well as today`s challenges which are more complex than they were in 1945 when the UN was founded.

High-level meeting on energy and development in Oslo

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:00:17 GMT

After four months’ of discussions on energy and development around the world and in cyberspace, the Governments of Norway, Tanzania and Mexico convened the High Level Meeting on Energy in the Post-2015 Development Agenda in Oslo on 9 April 2013.

Agreed conclusion at the Commission on Population and Development

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:46:37 GMT

After tough negotiations the Commission on Population and Development reached an agreed conclusion. Sexual and reproductive health and rights, an important area for Norway, has been among this year’s sensitive issues.

C5: Agenda Item 146. Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:07:38 GMT

This statement was delivered by Counsellor Ms. Julie M. Jacobsen Takahashi.

GA: Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:44:30 GMT

This statement on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly was delivered by Ambassador Geir O.Pedersen.

Launch of the ACT group

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:31:11 GMT

Norway is one of the 21 members of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group. The group is aiming to improve the working methods of the UN Security Council. This statement was delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative Ms. Tine Mørch Smith.

46th Commission on Population and Development

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:01:07 GMT

This statement was delivered after the agreed conclusion at the Commission on Population and Development by Deputy Permanent Representative Ms. Tine Mørch Smith.

GA: Thematic debate on the Peaceful Resolution of Conflict in Africa

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:49:57 GMT

Ambassador Geir O. Pedersen delivered Norway's statement on the Peaceful Resolution of Conflict in Africa

SC: Open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:17:41 GMT

"Norway urges the Council to take a clear and unanimous stand against the continuing and gross violations of international humanitarian law." Read Ambassador Geir O. Pedersens statement from the open debate.

46th Commission on Population and Development

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:21:05 GMT

Ambassador Geir O. Pedersen delivered Norway's statement to the plenary of the 46th Commission on Population and Development on 23 April.

Norge og FN: Felles framtid, felles løsninger

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:25 GMT

En stortingsmelding om Norges FN-politikk ble lansert høsten 2012. Meldingen adresserer Norges forhold til FN, samt dagens utfordringer som er mer komplekse enn de var i 1945 da FN ble grunnlagt.

Workshop: Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in Africa

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:54:41 GMT

Norway co-hosts a workshop on Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in Africa – Promoting Sustainable Energy Access. The purpose of the event is to advance the debate and action on an integrated approach to eradicating energy poverty in Africa ahead of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June 2012 and as part of the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All.

FN 2015: Hvordan kan Norge bidra til å styrke FN?

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:17:29 GMT

Hvordan kan Norge bidra til å styrke og reformere FN? Dette er hovedspørsmålet i Utenriksdepartementets prosjektrapport ”FN 2015”. Rapporten gir en bred gjennomgang av Norges reformengasjement innen FN.

Signing of Book of Condolences

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:16:21 GMT

Following the horrific and tragic attacks on government offices in Oslo and a youth summer camp at Utøya, books of condolences will be open for signing at the Norwegian Missions across the US. The Embassy in Washington DC will be open late on Thursday July 28 to accommodate the public. Details below.

Deputy Permanent Representative

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:40:11 GMT

Curriculum Vitae of Ambassador Ms. Tine Mørch Smith.

Globalis.no

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:47:48 GMT

Globalis er et interaktivt verdensatlas fra FN-sambandet hvor du selv kan lage dine egne kart og grafer. Det er den største databasen med FN-statistikk på norsk. Målet med Globalis er å formidle likheter og ulikheter i det menneskelige samfunn og hvordan vi påvirker livet på planeten, primært med visuelle hjelpemidler.

The Team

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:13:47 GMT

The contact details, and area of expertise, for each staff member is listed here.

Links

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:13:27 GMT

Norwegian Public Information The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norwegian Governmental Information (government.no) The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) The Permanent Delegations of Norway in Geneva Norway's Mission to the United Nations in Rome Norway's Mission to the United Nations in Wien The Official Site of Norway in the U.S. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Royal...

FN-sambandet

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:26 GMT

FN-sambandet er et uavhengig informasjonssenter med FN og internasjonale spørsmål som arbeidsområde. Målet er å øke kunnskap og skape debatt om disse temaene i Norge. Målgruppene er alt fra skoleverket og mediene til publikum for øvrig.

Norge - det offisielle nettstedet i USA

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:25 GMT

Her finner du informasjon om den norske ambassaden i Washington DC og de norske konsulatene i USA samt nyttige tips før reisen hit.

Regjeringens FN-sider

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:28 GMT

"Sammen for en bedre verden". Dette er grunntanken for FN. Organisasjonen ble opprettet etter to ødeleggende verdenskriger, og har som sin første målsetning å spare kommende generasjoner fra å oppleve krigens grusomheter. Andre hovedprinsipper for FN er å verne om alle menneskerettighetene.

FNs innkjøpsordning

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:22 GMT

Generelle rentingslinjer for firmaer som vil gi anbud til FN, eller møte FNs Procurement Service.

Media Contact

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:13:52 GMT

Media requests for information or interviews should be directed to the delegation's press counsellor. Requests for general information about Norway are handled by the Norwegian Consulate General in New York.

Permanent Representative

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:35:07 GMT

Curriculum Vitae of Ambassador Mr. Geir O. Pedersen.