Africa Power Colloquium

News and events // Last updated: 15/12/2010 //

A group of high-level stakeholders within the African energy sector gathered in Cape Town 28 to 30 November 2010 to learn and share knowledge on the state of regulation in the electricity sector in Africa. The prestigious African Power Colloquium was financially supported by the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria.

News and events // 08/12/2010 //

Today, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg gave Norway’s main address at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. He highlighted two areas that are crucial for the further negotiations: climate change financing and the establishment of a Green Fund, and the conservation of forests. “Norway will do what it can to ensure a positive result here in Cancún,” said Mr Stoltenberg.

Cape Province: Young Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion pumilum) shedding its shin. .
Photo: Charlesjsharp .

News and events // Last updated: 05/11/2010 //

Through funding from the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria South Africa has completed a very successful five-year program of monitoring and conserving the country’s unique biodiversity.

Norwegian Ambassador Tor Christian Hildan together with Idasa's Executive Director Paul Fraham.
Photo: Tone S. Olsen.

News and events // Last updated: 26/10/2010 //

The Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria has signed an agreement on core support to Idasa’s overall strategic programme from 2010 to 2013. The signing marks the beginning of a long-term partnership within the field of democracy and human rights.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Prof. Joseph Shabalala celebrating in Thokoza.
Photo: Tone S. Olsen.

News and events // Last updated: 30/09/2010 //

The Norwegian Embassy was the proud main sponsor when globe-trotting music ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Kristin Asbjørnsen and Mmino brought the music back to the people in South African townships for free.

Norwegian Foreign Ministers Jonas Gahr Støre and South African Minister of Foreign Affairs Maite Nkoana-Mashaban.
Photo: Ragnhild Imerslund, MFA.

News and events // Last updated: 04/10/2010 //

“Human rights and business must go hand in hand, and this is a field where Norway and Norwegian business should be at the forefront,” said Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.

Endangered: The small Western Leopard Toad is endemic to the Western Cape. Only a few subpopulations remains.
Photo: Andrew Massyn.

News and events // Last updated: 27/09/2010 //

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) recently launched two new publications on conservation and monitoring of threatened plant and animal species in South Africa.

Africa Power Colloquium

Main theme of address to climate conference: Deforestation and climate change financing

Successful biodiversity project in South Africa completed

Norway signs agreement on core funding to Idasa

Happy Birthday!

Trygve Lie Symposium: business and human rights

Launch of publications financed by Norway to highlight biodiversity and threatened species work

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria and Cape Town