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Norwegian sealing & whales

Sealing is one of the traditional means of livelihood for people in the countries around the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic. The Norwegian seal hunt is based mainly on harp seals and hooded seals. Stocks of both species are growing, and neither species is threatened. + More

Climate and Environment

Coastal and Marine Environment

Coastal areaThe Norwegian coastline, including the fjords and islands, extends for more than 57 000 km. Some 80 per cent of the Norwegian population lives in the coastal areas. The coastal zone and resources continue to play a major role in settlement ... + More

Climate and Environment

Norway and the EU join forces against illegal fishing

19/02/2008 :: The EU and Norway have agreed on closer collaboration in the monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries. The new agreement between the EU and Norway will not only facilitate the management of shared fish stocks, but also make a major contribution to both parties' fight against illegal fishing. + More

Climate and Environment

Norwegian Gold in the Barents Sea

19/02/2008 :: Due to its vast natural resources, the importance of the High North stretches far beyond Norway’s borders. A recent article in Newsweek International highlights the strategic importance of Norway and the High North as a future European gas province. + More

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+ Norwegian Society for conservation of Nature / Friends of the Earth Norway

UNEP/GRID Arendalunep grida

+ United Nations Environment Program, Norway

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+ Center for International Climate and Environment Research - Oslo

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