Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”. (4. 06.2025)

'Today, I am proud and delighted to announce that Norway has ratified and will join as the 31st party to the BBNJ Agreement. Protecting the world’s oceans requires collective effort from all countries.

02. Jun 2025

Bridging Science and Sustainability. Opening of the Exhibition of the Nansen Programme at the WTO Atrium. (02.06.2025)

28. Mar 2025

Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025

In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet.

26. May 2025

Syria at a critical juncture

Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, visits Syria and announces that Norway is providing a further NOK 20 million in funding to support the UN’s humanitarian efforts in Syria.

23. May 2025

Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

‘The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic. The health system is close to collapse and the hospitals that are still operational do not have the capacity to treat complex injuries and life-threatening …

23. May 2025

Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders. Human Rights Council 58th Session.

‘New technology provides human rights defenders with tools to organize, spread information, and reach people. At the same time, many experience digital surveillance, online violence, and harassment. It …

09. Apr 2025

Oslo Policy Forum: Disaster risk reduction is global priority.

The urgent need to close the global financing gap for disaster risk reduction took center stage at a high-level forum held in Oslo from 25 to 26 March, hosted by the Government of Norway with the support …

13. Mar 2025

Statement by Norway at the Committee of the Whole, Ins/17, Second World Summit for Social Development, of the 353rd Session of the Governing Body 2025. (12.03.2025)

12. Mar 2025

The 2025 Conference on Disarmament. High Level Segment. Statement by Mr Andreas Kravik State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway (24.02.2025)

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