Civil rights

Norway strengthens control of development funds and fight against corruption

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is implementing a number of measures to strengthen the administration of Norwegian development funds, including better systems for dealing with suspected misuse of funds.

The Arctic Ocean – meeting in Oslo

At the invitation of the Norwegian Government, representatives of the five coastal States of the Arctic Ocean - Canada, Denmark, Norway, the Russian Federation and the United States of America - met at the level of senior officials on 15 and 16 October 2007 in Oslo, Norway, to hold informal discussions.

Norway at the forefront of extractive industries transparency efforts

The Law of the Sea and the High North

The Arctic Ocean is regulated by the international law of the sea, as are the other sea areas of the world. The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is sometimes called the “convention of the oceans”. It contains detailed provisions on the rights, duties and responsibilities of States to promote the peaceful uses of the seas and oceans, and to safeguard environmental considerations.

The Law of the Sea and the High North

The Arctic Ocean is regulated by the international law of the sea, as are the other sea areas of the world. The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is sometimes called the “convention of the oceans”. It contains detailed provisions on the rights, duties and responsibilities of States to promote the peaceful uses of the seas and oceans, and to safeguard environmental considerations.

Norway submits documentation on the extent of its continental shelf

Norway submitted documentation on the extent of its continental shelf in the High North in New York today. - This is a historic day for Norwegian High North policy. We are laying the foundation for establishing finally the extent of the coastal state’s authority and responsibility for the seabed, said Foreign Minister Støre. (27.11.06)