Polar Bears International (PBI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of polar bears and their habitats. They focus on research, education, and advocacy to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on polar bears and the Arctic environment. PBI collaborates with scientists, policymakers, and local communities to protect polar bear populations and promote sustainable practices.

Polar Bear Handbook for Arctic Guides

This handbook offers comprehensive insights into polar bear behavior, conservation, and best practices for guiding guests in polar bear habitats.

Leading polar bear scientists has created the handbook to help share the latest and most accurate information with guests, including:

— What are the real threats to polar bears?
— How are the bears doing across their range – and where you work?

The handbook is published by Polar Bears International, Copyright 2024.

Polar Bear Handbook for Arctic guides

How to Use

• You may use the imagery from this guide during in-person presentations to guests.
• You can download the media from the resource folder provided in the handbook.
• Ensure you credit all content creators as indicated in the filenames and in the document.
• Note: The imagery may not be sold, used in commercial products, or included in other publications without explicit permission from the content creators.

Illustration: Polar Bears International