Information meeting on 5 June at 18
In connection with the revision of the guidelines for the use of protective measures against polar bears, the Governor invites you to an information meeting on Wednesday 5 June.
Published 5/23/2024
Amendments to the Svalbard Environment Protection Act adopted
Several amendments to the Svalbard Environment Protection Act have been adopted today. The purpose of the changes is to reduce the disturbance from human activity on wildlife and to ensure good and efficient decision-making processes.
Published 5/15/2024
Revised guidelines for firearms for polar bear protection
The Governor of Svalbard has revised the guidelines for firearms for polar bear protection.
Published 5/3/2024
New opening hours from 1 June
The Governor’s office has new opening hours for the public from 1 June 2024.
Published 4/30/2024
Driving snowmobiles on bare ground
The spring melt is underway and increasingly large areas are now bare ground. The Governor reminds that it is not allowed to drive snowmobiles on bare ground, only on ground that is both frozen and snow-covered.
Published 4/25/2024
Fined for disturbing a walrus
A visiting man has been fined NOK 12,500 for disturbing a walrus.
Published 4/22/2024
Great avalanche danger on Monday in region west
NVE reports that on Monday 22 April there is a high risk of avalanches - danger level 4 - in the region of Svalbard west. There is no increased risk of avalanches in Longyearbyen itself according to the NGI avalanche forecast.
Published 4/19/2024, Last edited 10/28/2024
Launches guide for beach clean-up
The Norwegian Environment Agency and the Governor have created a guide for anyone who wants to organize beach clean-up campaigns on Svalbard. The guide is available in both Norwegian and English.
Published 4/8/2024
Open days at Fredheim
The Governor of Svalbard is opening Fredheim for permanent residents for two days this spring in collaboration with Svalbard Museum.
Published 3/26/2024
Application for temporary facilities for summer 2024
Permission from the Governor is required for all temporary facilities to be used for camping for the public for a week or more this summer. The deadline to apply is 19 April 2024.