Pillar: Environment

The ICEBERG Project 

Investigating the impact of pollution on Arctic marine ecosystems

New Regulation on Field Safety in Svalbard Introduces Guide Approval Scheme

What Arctic Cruise Operators Need to Know

Clean Up Iceland: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Marine Litter

AECO’s Clean Up Iceland project is returning for its third year. This year, it’s easier than ever to get involved, and we’re calling on our members to make the project impactful.

A Simple Guide to Organizing a Cleanup Event

The Norwegian Cruise Conference: Advancing Sustainable Cruising

The recent Norwegian Cruise Conference highlighted the latest developments in sustainable practices and regulatory adaptation within the cruise industry. Trine Krystad, AECO’s head of Government Affairs summarizes the event.

Navigating Polar Waters: Insights from the 2025 Polar Maritime Seminar

The polar shipping industry is growing—and so are its complexities. As expedition cruising gives opportunities for tourism in some of the world's most remote and fragile regions, the 2025 Polar Maritime Seminar in London highlighted the need for responsible and sustainable practices. Melissa Nacke, AECO’s head of Operations, shares the key takeaways from this stakeholder-heavy event.

Cruise Tourism Generates 361 Million NOK on Svalbard

Svalbard Environmental Regulations in English

From Research to Reality: New Knowledge Base Empowers Arctic Guides

Climate Comittment

Members Track and Limit Emissions

Various Documents, Reports & Forms

Other Documents and Reports

Clean Up Svalbard

Cleanups on Svalbard's Beaches

Research Collaboration

If you have a research proposal in mind and wish to collaborate with AECO, please consider the following guidelines to ensure a successful partnership.

Citizen Science Projects

For guides, bridge officers and guests.

Clean Up Iceland

A Collaboration with Landowners and Authorities

ORCA

Marine Conservation Charity Protecting Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

Ocean Cleanup

Collect Data about Plastic Debris

Marine Debris Tracker

Record Data on Marine Litter

Secchi Disk

Help Understand Climate Change's Effect on Phytoplankton