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Norway and India Promote Integrated Ocean Management at the UN Ocean ConferencePress release | 08/06/2025 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oceans is one of the main priority areas in Norway’s strategy for cooperation with India. Norway and India have collaborated for many years on integrated ocean management and the development of marine spatial plans for the Indian coastline. The collaboration on marine spatial planning was presented today at a dedicated event aboard SS «Statsraad Lehmkuhl» during the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3). The event was opened by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Norwegian Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust, and India’s Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh. News alert about: The Ocean |
New regulation on field safety in Svalbard – guides must be approvedPress release | 06/06/2025 | Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Government has implemented a new regulation on field safety in Svalbard intended to ensure continued responsible development of tourism in a time of increasing activity and rapid climate change. The regulation includes, among other things, an approval scheme for guides. News alert about: Climate and environment and Svalbard and the Polar Areas |
Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”Press release | 04/06/2025 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources. News alert about: Climate and environment and The Ocean |
The Ministry of Defence and Navantia have through a judicial mediation settled the Helge Ingstad caseNews story | 02/06/2025 | Ministry of Defence The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia have agreed to settle the dispute between the parties about the Helge Ingstad frigate. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into an agreement to ensure Navantia’s continuing life cycle support and upgrades to the F310 class frigates for a maximum of six years. News alert about: Defence |