Geir Sjoberg

Special Envoy @ MFA of Norway. Former janitor, taxi driver & tennis player. Dedicated dad & diplomat (wife may disagree). Likes long lunches, sea & garden life.

[SMK @Statsmin_kontor]

A warm welcome to @POTUS as member of the @OceanPanel. As new co-chair I could not be more pleased to have US on board. Together we will make sure our #OceanAction delivers on making the 1,5 per cent climate target a reality - PM @jonasgahrstore #COP26
https://t.co/Dt9DSbEz8c

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

#OceanPanel members have reaffirmed their commitment to take ambitious #oceanbased #climateaction at #COP26.

Read the leaders’ full statement here: https://t.co/pB8UZSORxd

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[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

With the momentum for #OceanAction growing, more countries are pledging to give it 100% for a #SustainableOceanEconomy.

At #COP26, @POTUS of USA has announced they are officially joining the #OceanPanel.

Read the press release here 👇
https://t.co/Y5AdBIkVzO

[SMK @Statsmin_kontor]

The @OceanPanel members agreed at #COP26: We need a sustainable and equitable relationship between people and planet. A healthy ocean holds the solutions to many of the world’s challenges, including #climate change – PM @jonasgahrstore. #OceanAction

https://t.co/WvRQ2OoY4K

[SMK @Statsmin_kontor]

Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre tar over ledelsen av det internasjonale høynivåpanelet for en bærekraftig havøkonomi 👇 https://t.co/MxlGuhxJ7H

[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

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[Kristian Teleki @kristianteleki]

France joins the @oceanpanel - growing the vision for effectively protecting the #ocean to sustainably produce and equitably prosper from it.

[SMK @Statsmin_kontor]

A warm welcome to @EmmanuelMacron and France to the High Level Ocean Panel. PM @ErnaSolberg is glad to enlist another very significant ocean nation with the world’s largest EEZ. #OceanPanel #SustainableOceanEconomy

Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold/SMK

[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

100%

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Let's put sustainability at the heart of ocean management. Reply 100 to show support!

Learn more: https://t.co/3EYXqJvAwV.

#SustainableOceanEconomy #OceanAction100

[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

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[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

True sustainability has long been elusive for the ocean. That's why 14 world leaders committed to sustainably manage 100% of national waters to protect the ocean and solve global challenges.

#SustainableOceanEconomy #OceanAction100

Learn more: https://t.co/3EYXqJvAwV.

[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

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[Erna Solberg @erna_solberg]

In the years to come, the world’s growing population will need more food, medicines, energy, and minerals. If managed wisely, the #ocean holds the key to meeting these needs, and will help combat climate change. This report from @oceanpanel shows us how: https://t.co/8898mmvpr0

[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

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[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

True sustainability has long been elusive for our ocean. It's time to act, together.

Check back at 00:01 EST / 05:01 GMT for the global launch of the #OceanPanel's new #OceanAction agenda to #ProtectProduceProsper.

Learn more about efforts to date: https://t.co/ADIphKORx6

[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

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[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

It’s time to shift from thinking of the ocean as a victim to seeing it as an essential part of solving global challenges.

In a #SustainableOceanEconomy we don't have to choose between ocean protection and production. We can have both. Here's how...

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[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

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[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

True sustainability has long been elusive for our ocean. It's time to act, together.

Check back at 00:01 EST / 05:01 GMT for the global launch of the #OceanPanel's new #OceanAction agenda to #ProtectProduceProsper.

Learn more about efforts to date: https://t.co/ADIphKORx6

[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

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[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

It’s time to shift from thinking of the ocean as a victim to seeing it as an essential part of solving global challenges.

In a #SustainableOceanEconomy we don't have to choose between ocean protection and production. We can have both. Here's how...

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[Geir Sjoberg @GeirSjoberg]

Out. Big relief.

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

🔸Human rights defenders have a critical role to play in promoting respect for human rights of all, environmental protection & sustainable development🔸

At #HRC43: Norway just presented the resolution for mandate renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur for #HumanRightsDefenders

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

On #WorldOceansDay Day, 14 world leaders urge you to look to the #ocean to realise a more resilient world. We need a healthy ocean AND a strong #BlueEconomy. Read how a #SustainableOceanEconomy is the answer👉 https://t.co/qNRzJ8YT1u #Norway4Oceans #BlueNature #BlueRecovery

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

As nations respond, reset & rebuild post-#COVID-19, we must harness the #ocean for a #blueboost to our economies & a better future. Ocean Panel co-chairs Norway and Palau share their view. #WorldOceanDay @erna_solberg @TommyRemengesau https://t.co/BxppJbKkEa

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

On #WorldOceanDay, we urge you to look to the #ocean to realise a more resilient world.

We need a healthy ocean AND a strong #BlueEconomy.

A #SustainableOceanEconomy is the answer.

Our 14 countries share more: https://t.co/Tx7DCkERoD

#BlueNature

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