Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Climate Change
Environment
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Geographic scope: |
International
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Millennium Development Goals: |
Ensure environmental sustainability
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Mission statement: |
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Year established: |
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Year of registration: |
1946 |
Organizational structure: |
The National Commission concentrates on giving advice to the Norwegian government in UNESCO-related issues. It is also active in promoting UNESCO`s ideas and in making UNESCO known in the Norwegian society.
The current Norwegian National Commission was established during fall 2008 and will be in office until 2012. . |
Number and type of members: |
The Norwegian National Commission for UNESCO consists of 16 members appointed by the Norwegian government. The 16 members have special skills in at least one of UNESCO`s four disciplines. The National Commission concentrates on giving advice to the Norwegian government in UNESCO-related issues. It is also active in promoting UNESCO`s ideas and in making UNESCO known in the Norwegian society. |
Funding structure other: |
Ministry of Education and Research |