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Norwegian Climate Minister stands by forest aid to Indonesia amid concerns of nepotism

Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norway’s Climate Minister, dispels concerns about nepotism in Indonesia’s management of NOK 2.3 billion in forest aid, pointing to annual independent audits that ensure adherence to the bilateral agreement. Civil society groups in Indonesia say these audits are too limited in scope.

News April 23, 2025

US aid cuts: Scandinavian donors offer relief, but NGOs face tough choices

The Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian governments have introduced measures to mitigate the effects on humanitarian...

News April 07, 2025

Gavi’s dwindling path to USD 9 billion, by the numbers

Three governments and the Gates Foundation account for 65 per cent of the USD 30 billion provided to...

News March 30, 2025

Norway on track to become top Nordic donor to Ukraine after pledging to triple military aid

During a visit to Finland and Norway last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed continued...

News March 24, 2025

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Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace call for full audit of Norway’s forest programme in Indonesia

When Climate Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen signed an extension of Norway’s multi-billion crown forest...

News March 24, 2025

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New call for proposals tests Norway’s willingness to provide direct funding to indigenous-led organisations

The aid agency Norad has announced a new call for proposals for civil society programmes working on tropical...

News March 11, 2025

Nordic relief organisations shut down dozens of US-funded programmes

Three Nordic relief agencies have received at least 55 termination notices for US-funded programmes worth...

News March 05, 2025

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Scientific advisory council in limbo as Sida mulls over its future

While funding for Swedish development research has been levelled down, the government now intends to...

News March 05, 2025

New report: Indonesian claim of 90% reduction in deforestation is ‘exaggerated’

An in-depth review by the Norwegian University of Life Sciences refutes the Indonesian government’s claim...

News February 25, 2025

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Crisis deepens for Nordic relief organisations seeking clarity about US waivers and refunds

A month into the US aid freeze, Nordic relief organisations are tapping into their own reserves to mitigate...

News February 21, 2025

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