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Norway to choose profit over the planet in Marginal Ice Zone decision
Updated, June 18, 2020, OSLO, NORWAY - A majority of Norway’s parliament is expected to vote against scientific advice next week in a decision that will reject greater protection of one of the world’s most important biological hotspots. Instead, Norway’s politicians have chosen to support the oil and gas lobby and allow for continued exploration in the Barents Sea.
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Keeping oil out of important areas
WWF is working in Norway to make areas such as Lofoten permanently off limits to oil drilling, because of the natural values of the region, and the economic value of the local fishery.
Re-establishing the Arctic fox
In the 19th century, Arctic foxes were a common sight in Norway and Sweden, but they were nearly exterminated by overhunting. WWF-Sweden is supporting work to grow and stabilize the Swedish Arctic fox population.
Reducing polar bear conflict on Svalbard,Norway
Svalbard is a hotspot for polar bear tourism - and conflict. The local government is working with organizations like WWF, scientists and the tourist sector to find the best methods for managing conflict.
Reducing the oil spill risk
WWF has mapped the enormous potential reach of an oil spill in the Barents Sea.
Supporting polar bear research on Svalbard
WWF is supporting Norwegian scientists on Svalbard who are researching the local polar bear population.
Tracking bowheads
WWF supports the work of the Norwegian Polar Institute, which is tracking rare bowhead whales near Svalbard.
Publications
The Circle 04.20
12 January 2021
The Circle 03.20
5 October 2020
The Circle 04.19
3 December 2019
2019 Arctic Council Scorecard Country Overviews
29 April 2019
2019 Arctic Council Conservation Scorecard - Overview
29 April 2019
2019 Arctic Council Scorecard Methodology
29 April 2019Meet the team
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A tale of two bears in a changing Arctic
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