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Week 28
Norway will pay 530 million NOK for reduced deforestation in Indonesia
News story | 03/07/2020 | Ministry of Climate and Environment
After 10 years of hard work, deforestation in Indonesia is going down. Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Indonesia were lower in 2016-17 than in the preceding decade. In response, Norway will pay up to 530 million NOK (approx. $56 million) for the good results. This is the first time Norway pays for Indonesia's results in emission reductions.
News alert about: Climate and environment
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Reminder: Rules will change for British citizens wishing to move to Norway after 1 January 2021
Press release | 02/07/2020 | Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Transition period draws to a close: British citizens need to apply for residency permits if they wish to come to Norway to live, work or study after 1 January 2021.
News alert about: European policy and Labour
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Norway pledges NOK 100 million to support vaccine access for low- and middle-income countries
Press release | 30/06/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister
Norway is pledging NOK 100 million to support access for low- and middle-income countries to COVID-19 vaccines once they are developed.
News alert about: Development cooperation
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Norway to provide NOK 1.75 billion to Syria and neighbouring countries
Press release | 30/06/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The war in Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread devastation. The civilian population in Syria and its neighbouring countries is dependent on humanitarian aid. That is why Norway is maintaining a high level of support. We will provide NOK 1.75 billion in 2020,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
News alert about: Development cooperation
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