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Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021: Poised for long-term success

Press release | 12/02/2021 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education and Research

The Government is today presenting the white paper on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021. The white paper addresses the challenges facing Norway towards 2060, and the Government’s strategies for handling these.

News alert about: The economy

Opening Statement at the National SDG Conference in Bergen

Speech/statement | 11/02/2021 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's opening statement at the national SDG Conference Bergen initiated by the University of Bergen.

News alert about: Climate and environment

Grave situation in Myanmar

News story | 09/02/2021 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On 1 February, Myanmar’s military carried out a coup against the country’s democratically elected government, detaining members of the Government, politicians, journalists, and representatives of civil society organisations.

News alert about: Development cooperation

Expert group to examine how climate change, climate policy and the green transition may affect the Government Pension Fund Global

Press release | 09/02/2021 | Ministry of Finance

Climate and environmental matters have for many years been a key part of the Ministry of Finance's work with the investment strategy for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and the Fund framework. The Ministry is appointing an expert group to examine the importance of financial climate risk and climate-related investment opportunities for a fund with the GPFG’s characteristics.

News alert about: The economy

Offshore wind – licensing process after January 1, 2021

Press release | 08/02/2021 | Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

From January 1, 2021 the Regulation to the Offshore Energy Act entered into force, and the areas Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II were opened for offshore renewables. Many have requested information on the licensing process for offshore wind power projects. The Ministry has established a project on offshore wind power. The purpose of the project is to consider and assess a framework allowing offshore wind resources to be developed for the benefit of the society.

News alert about: Renewable Energy and The Ocean