<rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Norway - the official site in Indonesia</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/</link><description></description><item><guid>98e40ff8-79ec-462b-834b-24468e36cb39</guid><title>Indonesia’s Moratorium on Primary Forests and Peatlands Extended for Two More Years </title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Environment/Indonesias-Moratorium-on-Primary-Forests-and-Peatlands-Extended-for-Two-More-Years-/</link><description>President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has extended the forest moratorium for another two years through Presidential Instruction no. 6/2013.  The moratorium, which aims to prevent new clearing of primary forests and peat lands, can contribute to protect valuable forests and drive sustainable development.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 08:37:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>c5fb5d1b-3524-47c4-b1cc-429dd92b023f</guid><title>Women’s pathway to political participation and economic independence</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Society--Policy/Womens-pathway-to-political-participation-and-economic-independence/</link><description>Norwegian Embassy and Asian Foundation arranges interesting seminar on “Women’s pathway to political participation and economic independence” on Thursday 23 May starting 13.00 at the Shangri-La (Indonesia room, ground floor)

Highly profiled names are attending the seminar as panelists, including Ibu Linda Amalia Sari - Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, giving their personal testimonies. See also attached rundown of the event. The seminar will be conducted in Bahasa Indonesia with English translation. 
</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 04:32:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>96b3da04-57b6-4d5c-9e39-be7a35c7b854</guid><title>Norway Supports training to women in Timor-Leste</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/timorleste/Norway-Supports-training-to-women-in-Timor-Leste/</link><description>Norway has financially supported training of women in Timor-Leste in how to obtain assistance in cases of domestic violence and sexual violence.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>9bd23444-8ea0-4db5-ab5b-f04aa7989137</guid><title>Ambassador replies to petition for saving Aceh's forest</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Environment/Ambassador-replies-to-petition-for-saving-Acehs-forest/</link><description>The Embassy has received thousands of e-mails from people worrying about the future of Aceh's forest if the new spatial plan proposed by the Aceh government is implemented.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 05:20:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>e4f51f6c-17cb-4ac1-8f5f-d5a699439aca</guid><title>The Norwegian film “Headhunter”, closing film at “Europe on Screen” 12th May 2013</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/culture/The-Norwegian-film-Headhunter-closing-film-at-Europe-on-Screen-12th-May-2013/</link><description>Norway participates for the first time at the film festival “Europe on Screen” in Jakarta with "Headhunters" as the closing film. </description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 10:34:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>be3f7ed5-3c29-43cd-9134-4db50c08170b</guid><title>Norgesskolen - for norske barn som vokser opp i utlandet</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Society--Policy/Norgesskolen/</link><description>Norgesskolen arrangeres 7. – 26. Juli 2013. Påmeldingsfrist 1. Mai.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:12:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>76191dbd-3c18-4787-8938-0f58009e8a66</guid><title>KidsFfest Film Festival 17-21 April 2013.</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/culture/KidsFfest-Film-Festival-17-21-April-2013/</link><description>THE LIVERPOOL GOALIE (Keeper'n Til Liverpool) will be screened Saturday 20 April, 17.00 hours (21 Cineplex, Gandaria City).</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:48:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>e552e404-4084-4cdd-98ee-b37190e208c5</guid><title>Norway Ambassador Observed REDD+ Progress in Central Kalimantan</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Environment/Norway-Ambassador-Observed-REDD-Progress-in-Central-Kalimantan/</link><description>H.E. Ambassador Stig Traavik, accompanied by Mr. William Sabandar from the National REDD+ Task Force, Counselor Marthe Hotvedt and Advisor Nita Murjani, visited Central Kalimantan on 5-7 March 2013 to observe progresses on REDD+ preparation and implementation in the REDD+ Pilot Province. During the mission, the delegation had meetings with Governor Teras Narang, visited various REDD+ related projects, and met with local stakeholders and partners to discuss opportunities and challenges of REDD+ implementation in the Province. </description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:23:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>e12e20cd-de0e-4c75-a2cb-7fbf08daf6ce</guid><title>International women’s day 8th March 2013</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Society--Policy/International-womens-day-8th-March-2013/</link><description>I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all the women of Indonesia for all you have achieved since independence. Let me just mention a few of the milestones- female president (one of extremely few countries), high degree of gender balance in legislative assemblies and diplomacy, and in education. </description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:34:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>dcee8777-b481-4652-b355-35b040405fd2</guid><title>Hoegh LNG building floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for Indonesia</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Business2/Hoegh-LNG-building-floating-storage-and-regasification-unit-FSRU-for-Indonesia/</link><description>Hoegh LNG is on time building the floating storage and regasification unit to Indonesia. The vessel will be ready in June 2014. 
</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:40:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>fd181a39-69a7-42f1-b834-e23a4a18ed0b</guid><title>Increasing Norwegian support to University Cooperation in the Asia region</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Society--Policy/Increasing-Norwegian-support-to-University-Cooperation-in-the-Asia-region/</link><description>Cross-border university to university partnership is drawing more attention as a way to strengthen higher education systems, promote capacity building and economic growth in Asia. </description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:42:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>73f345b6-b749-4e73-b631-4c265586f2b3</guid><title>Ambassador Traavik gives presentation at Indonesia Defense University </title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Society--Policy/Ambassador-Traavik-gives-presentation-at-Indonesia-Defense-University-/</link><description>Ambassador Traavik gives presentation at Indonesia Defense University on Norwegian engagement for peace and reconciliation worldwide</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>8a4ed182-a32d-472b-ad08-6f1d898b6c36</guid><title>The Ambassador of Norway presented his letter of credentials to the Secretary General of ASEAN. </title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Society--Policy/The-Ambassador-of-Norway-to-Indonesia-H-E-Mr-Stig-I-Traavik-presented-on-Friday-15-February/</link><description>The Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, H. E. Mr Stig I. Traavik presented on Friday 15 February his letter of credentials to H. E. Mr Le Luong Minh, Secretary General of ASEAN. </description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:06:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>5e223361-9301-4b73-a94c-94fbcb7bc51e</guid><title>Announcing The Ibsen Scholarships 2013</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/culture/Announcing-The-Ibsen-Scholarships-2013/</link><description>The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen and his plays.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:48:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>064bab07-3f67-4ffa-b897-a99b07e8f737</guid><title>Nordic Ambassadors in Aceh</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Society--Policy/Nordic-Ambassadors-in-Aceh/</link><description>Large media coverage of the visit by the ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway to Aceh on the 4th and 5th of February 2013. The purpose of the joint Nordic visit was to familiarize the Jakarta-based Ambassadors with the political and economic situation in the Aceh province. </description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:41:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>4157510f-993d-4960-a698-5b5478f90308</guid><title>Large potential for development of the Seafood Sector in Indonesia </title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Business2/Large-potential-for-development-of-the-Seafood-Sector-in-Indonesia-/</link><description>Reflections from a  Regional Meeting  on Aquaculture in Bangkok 16-18 January 2013.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:35:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>0dc6e987-e8c9-4cf8-be1c-33b736b0f5f8</guid><title>Norway Visa Application Centre at Plaza ABDA 22nd Floor</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Embassy/Visa-and-other-permits/Schengen-visa/Norway-Visa-Application-Centre-at-Plaza-ABDA-22nd-Floor/</link><description>The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta has opened a Norwegian Visa Centre operated by VFS Global. As of 15 February 2013 all applications for visa or Residence Permit should be submitted the Norwegian Visa Centre.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:31:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>576755f9-ef38-44e0-b41e-927b325ccfdd</guid><title>Pushing CO2 Storage Potential in Bandung</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Business2/Evaluation-of-CO2-Storage-Potential-in-Bandung/</link><description>The Norwegian Embassy opened a seminar arranged by CCOP, ITB, Geological Agency and Petrad in Bandung.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>d95e2d2d-caa6-48dd-b7ca-170f9ae68def</guid><title>Climate Activist Ambassadors Joined ‘Bike to Work’ Campaign</title><link>http://www.norway.or.id/Norway_in_Indonesia/Environment/Climate-Activist-Ambassadors-Joined-Bike-to-Work-Campaign/</link><description>Ambassador Stig Traavik and Danish Ambassador, Martin Bille Hermann, joined a peaceful campaign by ‘Bike to Work’ (B2W) community on Friday, 7th December 2012. It was a second campaign after the first one on 5th October, 2012 to take back Banjir Kanal Timur (BKT) route which has been stipulated as a bike path according to Act No. 22/2009, but in practice still dominated by motorbikes.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:03:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><guid>41bbf11c-ba11-4290-9e5b-bc945b816cec</guid><title>The Nobel Peace Prize - EU promotes peace</title><link>http://norwayportal.mfa.no/MasterSite/Forslagsartikler/Nye-forslag/The-Nobel-Peace-Prize---EU-promotes-peace/</link><description>Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.” </description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:44:11 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>