Proposed conservation area for lower Adventdalen
The Governor of Svalbard is now issuing a consultation on the proposed conservation area for lower Adventdalen. The consultation deadline is 15 October 2023.
Published 6/9/2023
All dogs must be on a leash
The Governor reminds that all dogs in Svalbard must be on a leash from 15 May to 15 August.
Published 6/7/2023
Report if you find dead birds
The public is asked to contact the Governor if dead wild birds are found in Svalbard. Do not touch dead birds, but feel free to take a picture and contact us.
Published 6/6/2023
Open consultation meeting on conservation plan for lower Adventdalen
The Governor of Svalbard will hold an open consultation meeting on the proposed protection of the lower Adventdalen on Tuesday 13 June at 18:00. The meeting will be in Norwegian.
Published 6/5/2023
Test of the Emergency Alert System
On Wednesday 14 June at 12.00 noon, the Emergency Alert System will be tested on the mobile telephone network while the physical warning sirens/warning systems will be activated throughout Norway, including Svalbard, in a national warning system test.
Published 5/21/2023
Still a risk of wet snow avalanches, but low risk for them reaching roads and buildings
Based on the weather conditions over the past 24 hours and the weather forecast, there is still a risk of wet snow avalanches, but there is a low risk of such avalanches reaching roads and buildings according to NGI.
Published 5/20/2023
Increased risk of wet snow avalanches in Longyearbyen
Based on avalanche expert advice from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), the Governor will urge the public to exercise caution along Roads 100 and 300 as there is an increased risk of wet snow avalanches (see the map).
Published 4/27/2023
The Norwegian Maritime Authority increases supervision in Svalbard
From May to August, inspectors from the Norwegian Maritime Authority will be present to supervise vessels calling at ports on Svalbard.
Published 4/11/2023
The travel ban on Road 300 has been lifted
On the recommendation of NGI, the Governor has lifted the travel ban on Road 300 from Huset down to bridge 501 (Museumsveien) from 12:00 noon today 11 April.
Published 4/10/2023
Lifts the travel ban above Road 100 and parts of Road 300
Based on avalanche expert assessments from NGI, the Governor has decided to lift the travel ban on the upper side of Road 100 from 17:00 today, 10 April. The travel ban on Road 300 from Huset up to Gruvelageret is also lifted. The travel ban on Road 300 from Huset down to bridge 501 (Museumsveien) will be maintained until further notice.