Pillar: Environment
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The ICEBERG Project
Investigating the impact of pollution on Arctic marine ecosystems
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New Regulation on Field Safety in Svalbard Introduces Guide Approval Scheme
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What Arctic Cruise Operators Need to Know
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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.
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A Simple Guide to Organizing a Cleanup Event
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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.
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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.
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Cruise Tourism Generates 361 Million NOK on Svalbard
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Svalbard Environmental Regulations in English
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From Research to Reality: New Knowledge Base Empowers Arctic Guides
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Climate Comittment
Members Track and Limit Emissions
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Various Documents, Reports & Forms
Other Documents and Reports
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Clean Up Svalbard
Cleanups on Svalbard's Beaches
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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.
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Citizen Science Projects
For guides, bridge officers and guests.
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Clean Up Iceland
A Collaboration with Landowners and Authorities
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ORCA
Marine Conservation Charity Protecting Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
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Ocean Cleanup
Collect Data about Plastic Debris
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Marine Debris Tracker
Record Data on Marine Litter
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Secchi Disk
Help Understand Climate Change's Effect on Phytoplankton