Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila

Ambassador Christian Lyster 🇳🇴, joins the UN Resident Coordinator Gustavo Gonzales 🇺🇳 and representatives from the Embassies of Australia 🇦🇺, United States 🇺🇸, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 and the European Union 🇪🇺 for courtesy visit to the Office of Civil Defense, which is at the front line of disaster preparedness and response in the Philippines. Norway is committed to support principled humanitarian assistance in the Philippines and through the Central Emergency Response Fund which allocated a total of 3.5 M USD during the recent storms in the Philippines. A readily available disaster fun allows swift first line of response in case of calamities. #NorwayinPH

Ambassador Christian Lyster recently made a courtesy visit to Secretary Hans Cacdac of the Department of Migrant Workers, fostering a positive dialogue on important collaboration opportunities. During their meeting, they discussed initiatives focused on green maritime practices and the digitalization of the shipping industry, highlighting the shared commitment to modernization and sustainability. With approximately 25,000 Filipinos currently serving on Norwegian vessels and around 28,000 residing in Norway across various professional sectors—including nurses, engineers, IT technicians, and those in elementary occupations—the discussions aimed to enhance the integration and contributions of Filipino workers in the maritime sector. This engagement underscores the strong partnership between the Philippines and Norway and the importance of improving conditions for Filipino professionals abroad. In photo left to right : Ana F. Embassy Senior Advisor, Geir Michalsen Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. Christian Lyster, Sec. Hans Cacdac, Usec PY Caunan, Asec Mario Zinampan

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📢 Norway continues promote a united front against OSAEC during the Anti-OSAEC Conference organized by Plan International Pilipinas. Ambassador Christian Lyster expressed his message of support in bringing the conversations to the City of Manila and highlighted Norway's continuous efforts on combatting OSAEC through a recently signed agreement on cooperation with the Norwegian Police and the National Bureau of Investigation of the Philippines. Ambassador Lyster likewise called on to secure communities and make them worthy of our children and ensure the rights of children are "protected and promoted". We should all put an end to this problem where we all say: "Enough is Enough". Norway have committed PHP 23 million, for local OSAEC development programming initiatives in the next three years. #NorwayinPH #AntiOSAEC

🤝🇳🇴 Norway continues to support human rights in the Philippines through a multilateral agreement with the United Nations in the Philippines. The cooperation agreement will strengthen national human rights protection mechanisms and protecting civic space which was built on the gains of human rights development in the recent years. Norway is a strong supporter of human rights and democracy in the Philippines and around the world and recognizes the importance of human rights and rule of law as fundamental to functioning democracies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwtPJEzw

🤝♻️🌳Team Europe showcases joint efforts from European countries to forward the development of the Green Economy of the Philippines. Team Norway highlights that there is cash in trash, and highlighted Norway's initiative on bringing the Deposit Return System (DRS) in the Philippines which closes the loop a circular economy in PH through incentivizing the return of used plastic bottles. DRS is set to reduce plastic waste and optimize waste management processes such as collection, sorting, and recycling and is also set to generate more opportunities for green jobs and including waste pickers in the formal economy of the Philippines. #NorwayinPH

🌍 Thrilled to kick off the week at WWF's Plastic Smart Cities Fair! Today, Ambassador Christian Lyster welcomed representatives from the Barangays of Manila who are taking bold steps to combat plastic pollution through innovative solutions and collaboration. The fair features an inspiring lineup of startups and companies showcasing their creative strategies to tackle plastic waste in the city. This week is also the start of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan Korea, aimed at concluding an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in our oceans. Norway is proud to co-chair the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, underscoring our collective commitment to end plastics in the oceans. We're excited to support WWF and the City of Manila in transforming the city into a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable place for generations to come. #NorwayinPH

⚓ Ambassador Christian Lyster opened the Skuld School for Seafarers this year which gathered around 200 participants from the maritime sector of the Philippines. This is the second year of the conference in Manila which forwards discussions on maritime safety and sustainability. Skuld is a global marine insurance provider, and a member of the Norwegian Shipowner's Association educate Filipino seafarers on both insurance and training - protecting people, properties, and the planet. #NorwayinPH

The Norway-Philippines LNG Summit 2024 took place on November 11 and was made possible by the generous support of our event sponsors. Meet the valued contributors to the summit: Based in Oslo, Norway with global operations, ECOnnect Energy is redefining energy infrastructure. With proprietary floating and low-impact solutions, ECOnnect Energy seamlessly connects vessels, terminals, and productions areas more quickly and easily than traditional piers, quays and jetties. ECOnnect Energy has developed the IQuay™ system to offer a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional energy transfer methods. This innovative technology allows for the transfer of LNG, renewable fuels, and CO2 without the need for fixed infrastructure, reducing both costs and environmental impact. www.econnectenergy.com

The Norway-Philippines LNG Summit 2024 took place on November 11 and was made possible by the generous support of our event sponsors. Meet the valued contributors to the summit: BW LNG is a leading global developer, owner and operator of floating gas infrastructure solutions, with over four decades of experience in gas solutions. With 30 LNG carriers and Floating Storage and Regasification Units, BW LNG strives to be a long-term partner for sustainable growth and competitive solutions towards a low-carbon society. BW is proud to have a long history with the Philippines, a country close to our hearts. Since we established BW Shipping Philippines over 35 years ago, we now employ around 4,000 Filipino seafarers and 100 shore-based employees and recently inaugurated our new BW Maritime ROHQ in downtown Makati. BW LNG is also honored to play a role in strengthening the country’s energy resilience. In June 2023, BW Batangas, a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) arrived at Batangas Bay to serve her five-year charter at the First Gen Clean Energy Complex. The FSRU vessel will enable the use of imported LNG, alongside gas from the rapidly depleting Malampaya gas field, and will contribute around 12% of the total power generated in the Philippines. BW LNG is a proud key sponsor of the Norway-Philippines LNG Summit and a longstanding partner of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association’s Cadet Program to nurture the next generation of Filipino maritime professionals, many of whom serve as officers onboard our fleets today. https://lnkd.in/gVYSG4qG