Other Statements

"One of the most important tasks at present is to integrate climate change adaptation measures with disaster risk reduction as part of the sustainable development effort," said Ambassador Ms. Mona Elisabeth Brøther at the Commission on Sustainable Development High Level Segment: The Way Forward 14 May 2008. Read more

Norway underlined the vital importance of swift and constructive action on development, disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change on the road from Bali to Copenhagen, and beyond, in a statement at the 16th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) 6 May 2008. Read more

Norway wants to make the UN Disarmament Commission more relevant and credible than what it is today, and encouraged a frank discussion on what to achieve with the Commission in a statement at the Substantive Session of the UNDC 24 April 2008. Read more

"Indigenous peoples need the support of both national authorities and the international community in order to continue their role as traditional caretakers of unique and fragile ecosystems," said H. E. Ambassador Mr. Johan L. Løvald at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 30 April 2008. Read more

"Representing indigenous peoples of the north, we are deeply concerned that climate change should have negative effects on the environment and the resources that are the foundations for our livelihood, and create changing conditions for our culture and traditions," said President Egil Olli of the Sami Parliamentary Council at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 22 April 2008. Read more

"Full participation for the women of Burundi and Sierra Leone in the peacebuilding process has to be our goal," said Norwegian Ambassador Johan L. Løvald in a statement in the Peacebuilding Commission,  Working Group on Lessons Learned, 29 January 2007. Read more

"The effectiveness of the UN depends on peoples’ faith in the Organization," said Counsellor Mr. Åsmund Eriksen in a statement at the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on the Criminal Accountability of United Nations Officials and Experts on Mission. Read more

"It is imperative that we reach a comprehensive post-Kyoto agreement. The new agreement must firmly be anchored in the UN, and must include all major emitting countries and all major sectors," Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said at the United Nations General Assembly's 62nd session. Read more

"It is important to be aware of and take account of the UNs strengths and weaknesses," Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, stated in his addresses the “UN Forum” in Oslo ahead of the 62nd session of the United Nations 62nd General Assembly. Read more

"We would like to see a more integrated approach in the following up of the implementation of CEDAW and CRC: To secure girls’ human rights is to secure women’s human rights," said Director General Arni Hole, Ministry of Children and Equality, to the Commission on the Status of Women. Read more

The International Conference on Achieving the Vision of a World Free of Nuclear Weapons in Oslo. Concluding remarks by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, 27 February 2008. Read more

Keynote address to the 2008 Oslo Conference on Nuclear Disarmament by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, 26 February 2008. Read more

"Decent Work is not only a key to social justice, it is a bridge to economic growth and sustainable development. In other words: Put fairness first and your economy will prosper," Senior Advisor Mr. Thoralf Stenvold stated in the Commission for Social Development debate on Promoting Full Employment and Decent Work for All. Read more