The video featuring Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlights the country’s integrated, science-based approach to ocean management and its efforts to balance economic development with environmental stewardship and social inclusion. As a member and co-chair of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), Norway is among the first nations to deliver on the Panel’s 2020 commitment for all member countries to develop and implement Sustainable Ocean Plans by 2025. These plans aim to ensure that all ocean areas under national jurisdiction are sustainably managed.
The video features insights from Norwegian leaders, ocean experts, and coastal community representatives, and illustrates how the plan is being put into practice across sectors such as fisheries, offshore energy, marine conservation, and maritime transport. It underscores Norway’s commitment to inclusive processes, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term ocean health.
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