Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Norway over 70 years ago, the bilateral relations have witnessed robust development. In September 2024, the leaders of China and Norway jointly signed a joint statement on establishing a green transformation dialogue, injecting new impetus into the cooperation between the two countries in the fields of green economy and sustainable development. Norway, with its advanced concepts and cutting-edge technologies in renewable energy, clean technology, marine energy, environmental protection technology, offshore wind power, and other fields, has blazed a new trail for energy transformation. It has become a model country in green transformation practices and provided valuable lessons for countries around the world. Against this backdrop, the No.7 of "Ambassador Forum - RDCY Forum for Area Studies” invites H.E. Mr. Vebjørn Dysvik, Ambassador of Norway to China, to visit Renmin University of China on March 20 and deliver a speech. He will share Norway's valuable experiences in green and low-carbon transition and look ahead to a green future of sustainable development for China and Norway working together.

Ambassador Forum—— RDCY Forum for Area Studies No.7 

Vebjørn Dysvik, Ambassador of Norway to China 

The Green and Low-Emission Transition: Experiences and Perspectives

Moderator

Wang Wen, Dean of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China (RDCY)

Speaker 

Vebjørn Dysvik, Ambassador of Norway to China

Speaker's CV

Vebjørn Dysvik is the Norwegian Ambassador to China. From 2020 to 2024 he was Director General of the Department for Regional Affairs in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The department is responsible for Norway’s bilateral relations to the countries in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, as well as the Norwegian peace and reconciliation activities. Dysvik was Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2014 to 2017 and Political Director from 2017 to 2018. He has also been DHM in the Norwegian Embassy in Tel Aviv (from 2009 to 2013) and was Diplomatic Adviser to the Norwegian Prime Minister from 2007 to 2009. Previously, he worked on various peace and reconciliation processes in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (particularly Philippines and Somalia). He has also been posted to the Norwegian embassies in Guatemala and Stockholm. Vebjørn Dysvik holds a cand.polit in political science from the University of Oslo.

Host

Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China (RDCY)

Time

10:00-11:00, Thursday, March 20,  2025 (Beijing Time)

Languages

Chinese, English (simultaneous interpretation available)

Venue

Beijing, China