Opening hours in July
The Governor’s office is open to the public at 10:00-13:00 in July.
Published 6/21/2024
Report the discovery of dead birds and animals
The Governor asks that people who find dead birds or animals notify us with the location of the birds or animals and photos.
Published 6/13/2024
Fined 1,000,000 for having sailed with heavy fuel oil
A foreign shipping company has been fined NOK 1 million for having sailed one of its ships with heavy fuel oil on board within the territorial waters around Svalbard, which is a breach of the Svalbard Environment Act. In addition, the captain has been fined NOK 30,000.
Published 6/11/2024
E-bikes only permitted on roads
The Governor of Svalbard has the following reminder for the use of bicycles, electric bicycles and dog sleds in the terrain.
Published 6/3/2024
Fire case dismissed
The Governor has dismissed the fire case in road 232-36 on 4 February 2024. The case has been dismissed because no criminal charges have been proven.
Published 5/27/2024
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.