WP3: Case studies in Svalbard

Objectives: (1) Continue dialogue and collaboration with actors in Svalbard related to development of guidelines and standards, (2) Promote CBM/CS development in collaboration with shipping, tourism and cultural heritage projects, and (3) Organise workshops with the local community and other collaborators in Svalbard.

WP3-leader and co-leader: Lisbeth Iversen and Stein Sandven (NERSC). Contribution from Hanne Sagen (NERSC) and U. Jacobsen (UoG)

Work in WP3 has focus on development of guidelines and standards related to providing data and technologies for the safety of inhabitants and tourists as well as for marine activities in the area around Svalbard.  The main challenge in Svalbard is to adapt infrastructure and operations to the effect of climate change and to the transition from a mining town to a modern and diverse society.   .  

  • Task 3.1: Dialogue meetings with the local community and other actors 
  • Task 3.2 Promotion  of  CBM/CS observations of importance for the local community 
  • Task 3.3 Collaboration with shipping, tourism and cultural heritage projects