Resources and References
The purpose of the assessments is not to know all the information by heart, but to know where you can find relevant information.
Use the available tools and resources, including our guidelines, and the references below for taking the assessments.
Shortcut overview
Svalbard
Environment
- Svalbard Environmental Regulations (from January 1, 2025)
- Map of Areas with Access Restrictions in Svalbard (PDF)
- Regulations for Van Mijenfjorden National Park, Appendix 4 Map of Vårsolbukta Restrictions (PDF)
Other
- Regulations Relating to Tourism, Field Operations and Other Travel in Svalbard
- Information from the Governor of Svalbard Regarding Winter Cruising and Breaking Ice
Greenland
Environment
- Greenland Government Executive Order Concerning Melville Bay Nature Reserve
- Executive Order no. 7 of 17 June 1992 from the Greenland Home Rule Authority Concerning the National Park in North and East Greenland, as Amended by Executive Order no. 16 of 5 October 1999
- Protected Areas in Greenland (Maps)
- Greenland Home Rule Government Order No. 10 of 15 June 2007 on Protection of Ilulissat Icefjord
- Ramsar areas in Greenland
Cultural Heritage
- Act No. 11 of 19. Maj 2010 on the Preservation and Protection of Cultural Heritage
- Act No. 18 of 19. November 2007 on the Preservation of Cultural Monuments
- Sensitive Heritage Zones Greenland – NKA Map with restrictions (PDF)
- Sensitive Heritage Zones Greenland – NKA Table with Restrictions (PDF)
Wildlife
- Proclamation 5 2023 Self-Governing Order no. 5 of 6 March 2023 on the Capture and Protection of Polar Bears – Unofficial Translation
- Greenland Species Approach Distances (Annex 2a from Entry Permit)
- Greenland Home Rule Executive Order no. 22 of August 19 2002 concerning Leisure Hunting and Fishing
- The Government of Greenland’s Executive Order No. 17 of October 28, 2019 on the Protection and Capture of Birds
- Species Approach Regulations for Tourists in NE Greenland National Park – Annex 2a from Entry Permit
Other
- Greenland CITES Tourist leaflet ENG nov 2016
- Greenland Mineral Licence and Safety Authority Letter of May 5, 2018
- Ella Ø Station – Map of Civilian and Military Installations (PDF)
Iceland
Environment
- Icelandic Conservation Act no. 60 10 April 2013
- Specific Rules – Protection- and Management Plan for Hornstrandir
Other
- Local Recommeded Visitor Limits in Hornstrandir, Iceland
- Guidelines for Masters of Cruise and Passenger Ships Arriving in Iceland 2022
Canada
Environment
Wildlife
Other
Last update: 18. December 2024