Norway allocates around 1 % The length of North Cape of GNI to official development Norway’s coastline is 71,17°N assistance (ODA). One of a handful of countries that have 100 915 km consistently met the UN target for It would reach around Norway’s of 0.7 %, Norway has done 1% the equator 2.5 times sea areas are development so ever since the 1970s The Arctic circle almost seven 66,34°N times larger Norway than its land FORM OF GOVERNMENT: For more than 70 years Norway has areas Constitutional monarchy consistently been a strong supporter of and parliamentary the United Nations and the rules-based international system with the UN and NORWAY democracy Oslo multilateralism at its core CAPITAL: Oslo 59,91°N (population 673 500) Norway submitted its candidacy in POPULATION: 5 258 317 More than HEAD OF STATE: 40 000 Norwegians FOR THE UN 2007. In 2020, it will be 20 years since HM King Harald V have served in UN- TOP HEAD OF GOVERNMENT: led peace operations Norway last had a seat on the Council. Prime Minister Erna Solberg since 1949, including Norway is now ready to serve again. TOTAL LAND AREA: currently in South SECURITY 365 123 km2 Sudan, the Middle East and Mali. We are seeking your support. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Norway10 is consistently Norwegian (bokmål and among the top 10 nynorsk) and Sami. Sami Gender Equality 52 % contributors to the has equal standing with in the armed forces – of new cars sold UN development COUNCIL Major General Kristin Lund Norwegian in some is the first female Force in 2017 were electric system, including of municipalities. Commander in a United vehicles or hybrids core funding FIFA RANKING: Nations peacekeeping –2015 introducing universal men – no. 49 operation. conscription women – no. 14 2021–2022 Third Norway has … largest donor of humanitarian largest contributor – 300 000 th assistance in 2017 (in absolute numbers) Consistent partner 239 057 USD 270.8 mill pairs of skis Common future … largest contributor to UN operational – to the UN Green are sold in Norway islands every year 2 activities for development in 2017 larger than 10m 6 Climate Fund A consistent partner ... ... delivering on global ... seeking solutions for commitments ... a common future › Norway is a founding member of the UN and a › Norway promotes implementation of the Paris Agreement › Norway seeks common solutions to global issues, from staunch supporter of global governance based on on climate change, and we are a major donor to the Green climate change and pollution to refugees and migration. the UN Charter and international law. Climate Fund. › Norway promotes women’s rights and participation at all › Norway’s commitment to the UN and multilateral › Together with partners from many regions, Norway is in levels of society, including through persistent efforts for cooperation is unwavering and enjoys broad domestic the forefront of initiatives to support sustainable oceans women, peace and security. political support. and forests. › Norway seeks to establish trust, listen to all sides and › Norway has a long history of solidarity and › Norway is a major donor of humanitarian assistance to engage in peace and reconciliation processes, whether in partnerships for sustainable development, peace and vulnerable people affected by conflicts and disasters. Colombia, Israel–Palestine, South Sudan, or the Philippines. security, and human rights. › Norway is consistently among the top ten contributors to › If elected to the Council, Norway will work with members › Norway has met UN targets for development the UN development system, including of core funding. from all regions, taking a constructive approach, and seeking assistance since the 1970s, currently providing 1 % to build bridges and find common ground. of our national income. › More than 40 000 Norwegian women and men have served in UN peace operations as military and police personnel › Norway will promote a more transparent and representative since 1949. Security Council, and highlight the linkages between security and sustainable development. In 1952, Norway presented the Security Council Chamber as a gift to the UN. Trygve Lie, the first We care for the ocean. The new research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen plays The Norwegian architect Mr. Arnstein Arneberg designed the Security Council Chamber. Secretary-General of a key role in the joint FAO/Norwegian programme on marine research and The wall paper in the Security Council symbolizes anchors of faith, growing wheat of the United Nations fisheries management. The programme has been running for more than hope, and hearts of charity and was designed by the Norwegian textile artist 1946–1953 40 consecutive years, and the current vessel is the third in a row. Ms. Else Poulsson..