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Week 49
COP28: Norway to provide NOK 270 million to new climate fund
Press release | 02/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai that Norway will provide NOK 270 million to the new fund for loss and damage associated with climate change (Loss and Damage Fund).
News alert about: Climate and environment
Prime Minister Støre´s statement at World Climate Action Summit
Speech/statement | 02/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister
Mr President, We are in Dubai to carve out a clear way forward for 1.5 and climate resilience. Energy transition is the linchpin of a roadmap for ambition and action. We must join forces behind a collective commitment to phase out use of unabated fossil fuels.
By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre
News alert about: Climate and environment
Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa
Press release | 02/12/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Over 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million people in Africa access to clean cooking.
News alert about: Development cooperation
Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change
Press release | 01/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister
Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation – now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous efforts.
News alert about: Climate and environment
Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania
News story | 01/12/2023 | Ministry of Defence
– Three pilots from Romania will take off from Rygge Airfield this week with three overhauled F-16 back home to Romania. The purchase of F-16 will aid in the modernization and defence of Romania, an allied nation in NATOs eastern flank, that also share boarders with Ukraine. It is an important milestone that we are marking today, when these fighter jets are delivered to Romania, states Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram (Centre Party).
News alert about: Defence