Pillar: Svalbard

AECO Submits Input on Guide Training Requirements in Svalbard

Member Survey: Feedback on Svalbard Guide Certification Proposal

Letter to the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries regarding the Field Safety Regulations and Guide Certification

Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators Target Underwater Noise

Tax Requirement on Svalbard

New Regulation on Field Safety in Svalbard Introduces Guide Approval Scheme

Cruise Tourism Generates 361 Million NOK on Svalbard

Svalbard Environmental Regulations

Svalbard Environmental Regulations in English

Climate Comittment

Members Track and Limit Emissions

Polar Tourism Working Group

Supports research on efforts to protect and understand the polar regions.

Community Specific Guidelines

A tool that lets local stakeholder give recommendations to visitors.

Svalbard Cruise Forum

A collaborative forum for local stakeholders and the cruise industry.

JASA

The Joint Arctic SAR Arena (JASA) was established in 2023 to create a dedicated network for following up on findings from Search and Rescue (SAR) exercises in the Arctic.

ORCA

Marine Conservation Charity Protecting Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

Meet the Destinations & Market Place

Brings together AECO operators and destination representatives.

Clean Seas

A Program to Combat Plastic Pollution

Balancing Act

Balancing tourism development with political objectives and climate change.

INTERACT

Building an Arctic integrated reseach structure, involving major research institutions in the Arctic.