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Week 39

Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest

News story | 22/09/2022 | Ministry of Climate and Environment

Ecuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.

News alert about: Climate and environment

Leaders will build on Glasgow legacy to establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27

Press release | 21/09/2022 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

The COP26 Presidency is inviting world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation, whilst delivering sustainable development and promoting an inclusive rural transformation.

News alert about: Climate and environment

Prime Minister Støre joins efforts to increase renewable energy in developing countries

Press release | 21/09/2022 | Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has agreed to join the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. The Alliance aims to provide more people in poor countries with access to electricity through the development of renewable energy solutions to replace fossil energy.

News alert about: Renewable Energy

Norwegian offshore wind development in New York

News story | 21/09/2022 | Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest offshore wind power developer in New York.

News alert about: Climate and environment and Renewable Energy

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2022 has been completed

News story | 20/09/2022 | Ministry of Finance

On 9 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board..

News alert about: The economy

Prime Minister Støre met Pelosi and McConnell at US Congress

News story | 20/09/2022 | Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday evening, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met the Speaker of the House, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and the Senate Minority Leader, Republican Mitch McConnell.

News alert about: Climate and environment

Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited US Navy

News story | 19/09/2022 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram had a meeting on Monday with US Navy representatives on board the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

News alert about: Defence

Statement at «Transforming Education Summit»

Speech/statement | 19/09/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at «Transforming Education Summit» at the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York (UNGA 77).

By Utviklingsminister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim | New York, 19 September

News alert about: Development cooperation