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01. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan with assistance of designated Expert Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. We would like to commend the High Commissioner for the comprehensive report on the human rights situation in Sudan

01. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honor of speaking on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Commission for its report and align ourselves with its conclusions

01. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner oral update Myanmar

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner oral update Myanmar Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on Myanmar Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 High Commissioner, Thank you for this update. We, the Nordic-Baltic States, remain deeply disturbed by the worsening human rights situation in Myanmar. Increased violence and massive new internal displacement and refugee movements affect the civil population, including children, in devastating ways

29. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the invocation of the Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation amidst human rights violations and humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine at the Permanent Council, 29 February 2024

29 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the invocation of the Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation amidst human rights violations and humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine at the Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Joint Statement on the invocation of the Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation amidst human rights violations and humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine 1463rd Meeting of the Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs

29. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint statement on The Death of Alexei Navalny and the Dire Human Rights Situation in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024

29 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint statement on The Death of Alexei Navalny and the Dire Human Rights Situation in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Joint statement on The Death of Alexei Navalny and the Dire Human Rights Situation in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

29. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the Belarus Elections and Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Country at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024

29 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Belarus Elections and Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Country at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Joint Statement on the Belarus Elections and Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Country delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

29. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Afghanistan

29 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 55th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement by Norway on behalf of Nordic Baltic countries 29 February 2024 Mr President, The Nordic Baltic countries commend the Special Rapporteur for his resolute efforts for Human Rights in Afghanistan. Not only is documentation a prerequisite for accountability; it also serves as an important foundation for Member States as they raise human rights with the de facto authorities and interact with civil society. We condemn the severe restrictions on women and girls, which may amount to gender persecution

29. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Nicaragua

29 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Nicaragua Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 February 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf on the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Latvia. We thank the Group of Experts for the latest report on the human rights situation in Nicaragua

28. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Equality, Conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs calls for collective action at the Human Rights Council

Iceland’s Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson stressed the importance of collective action to address the regression of human rights as he delivered Iceland’s speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva yesterday.

28. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Equality, Conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs calls for collective action at the Human Rights Council

Iceland’s Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson stressed the importance of collective action to address the regression of human rights as he delivered Iceland’s speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva yesterday.

28. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

28 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 February 2024 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the High Commissioner for his important reporting

26. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities

26 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 1: Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Theme: Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full and effective participation and inclusion in society Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 26 February 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Lithuania.

23. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 23 February 2024

23 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 23 February 2024 Statement delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland H. E. Mr

21. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024

21 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024 Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Christophe Kamp at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

19. Feb 2024Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Support for Ukraine on the top of the agenda at the Munich Security Conference

Growing concerns over the state of international affairs were central to discussions at the annual Munich Security Conference held in Germany. Broad consensus on the importance of supporting Ukraine's defence and safeguarding democratic values were the issues that topped the agenda. Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson participated in the conference and had multiple bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the conference.

09. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action

09 February 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action Joint Nordic statement by Ms. Christine Björk Councellor, Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations First Regular Session 2024 of the UNICEF Executive Board Agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action 7 February 2024 Mr/Madam President, dear colleagues, I make this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and my own country, Sweden. Let me start by thanking UNICEF for the organisation’s work to continuously save lives and alleviate suffering in a globally challenging context with multiple and simultaneous crises

08. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024

08 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024 Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus delivered by Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

07. Feb 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Development Cooperation, Embassy of Iceland in Lilongwe, Mission

Iceland supports human rights in Malawi

Representatives of the Embassy of Iceland in Malawi, together with representatives of the Embassy of Norway and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), signed an agreement on Friday to support institutions and organizations that protect human rights in the country. Earlier last week work on a new administrative building in the Mangochi district was officially launched. The project is significant as it is financed jointly by the Icelandic and Malawian governments.

01. Feb 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024

01 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024 Statement by Iceland delivered by Ambassador Helga Hauksdóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

30. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Financial support for UNRWA delayed

Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, decided on Friday to delay the disbursement of Iceland’s annual core contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following reports of allegations of the involvement of twelve UNRWA employees in the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7. The decision to delay the disbursement was made to enable necessary consultations with key partners and to seek further clarifications from UNRWA.

26. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's Order

The Icelandic government has repeatedly called for a humanitarian ceasefire in order to ease the suffering of the people of Gaza. Today's Order of the International Court of Justice on provisional measures is a testament to the dire situation in Gaza and the obligations of the parties to the conflict to protect civilians. The Icelandic government respects the Court's Order and calls for its full and effective implementation.

25. Jan 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024

25 January 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024 Statement by Iceland delivered by Ambassador Helga Hauksdóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

25. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

New multi-year framework agreements with OCHA and CERF

Einar Gunnarsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations in Geneva, and Ramesh Rajasingham, Head and Representative of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) in Geneva, signed two new multi-year framework agreements outlining Iceland’s continued flexible and predictable financial support to OCHA and the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), two long-standing humanitarian partners of the Icelandic Government.

20. Jan 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Embassy of Iceland in Brussels, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Other

Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

20 January 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2024/385 of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Ministry for Foreign Affairs Conflict in the Middle East Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Foreign Affairs

14. Dec 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Permanent Council, 14 December 2023

14 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the Permanent Council, Vienna, 14 December 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

14. Dec 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023

14 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist” MINISTERS’ DEPUTIES 1484th meeting, 13 December 2023 Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13 December 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist” MINISTERS’ DEPUTIES 1484th meeting, 13 December 2023 Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia

13 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia 1484th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Agenda item 4 – Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia Statement by NB8 13 December 2023 On behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden we thank special rapporteur Katzarova for her insightful briefing. We strongly reiterate our support for the mandate of the special rapporteur – and its work is of utmost importance not only to the Russian people but to all Europeans.

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia

13 December 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia 1484th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Agenda item 4 – Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia Statement by NB8 13 December 2023 On behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden we thank special rapporteur Katzarova for her insightful briefing. We strongly reiterate our support for the mandate of the special rapporteur – and its work is of utmost importance not only to the Russian people but to all Europeans.

12. Dec 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine

12 December 2023 / Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine Statement/Explanation of vote by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 45th Plenary Meeting, 12 December 2023

11. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic Statement: Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future

11 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement: Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future Nordic Statement by H. E Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future 11 December 2023 Mr. Chair, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland

08. Dec 2023Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Rome, 17-21 July 2023)

08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Ministry for Foreign Affairs Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Rome, 17-21 July 2023) Report of the 19th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Rome, 17-21 July 2023) Mr Chair, I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway) and Switzerland. (We fully align ourselves with the EU statement. ) This year, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities

08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities Nordic statement Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities Norway is delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway). Thank you for the insightful and detailed update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN system entities. To maximise the impact of actions and programmes, to avoid overlaps and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of available financial and human resources, cooperation among the Rome-based agencies as well as all other relevant UN organizations in-country, on the ground is critical

08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation

08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation Mr Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway). (We fully align ourselves with the EU statement). In the light of the global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and unsustainable food systems, there is a need to facilitate the development of the bioeconomy in order to accelerate the green transition and to promote self-sufficiency of regions