" On 31 January 2013, the Government of Norway was welcomed as a new member of the Group of Friends of Paragraph 47, an initiative established during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June 2012. Norway - like the founding members Brazil, Denmark, France and South Africa - has taken a lead role in establishing a culture of corporate sustainability and transparency through implementation of various national policies and initiatives related to this agenda.
The Norwegian Government requested to join during the meeting of the Group of Friends of Paragraph 47 at the Responsible Economy World Forum Lille.
In addition to Norway, the Governments of Argentina, Australia, Gabon and The Netherlands were represented in Lille. Several other governments – including those of Afghanistan, Austria, Benin, Honduras, Israel, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, the Vatican City State and Zimbabwe - expressed their interest in the discussions and outcomes of the meeting. Colombia, Ecuador and Tunisia have also expressed interest in the Group’s activities. "
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The Norwegian Government requested to join during the meeting of the Group of Friends of Paragraph 47 at the Responsible Economy World Forum Lille.
In addition to Norway, the Governments of Argentina, Australia, Gabon and The Netherlands were represented in Lille. Several other governments – including those of Afghanistan, Austria, Benin, Honduras, Israel, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, the Vatican City State and Zimbabwe - expressed their interest in the discussions and outcomes of the meeting. Colombia, Ecuador and Tunisia have also expressed interest in the Group’s activities. "
→ Download the complete press release
→ Download the charter
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