"The Norwegian Government 'Greenwashes' the Norwegian Svalbard Policy" Bodø (High North News): Svalbard Researcher Tiril Vold Hansen wants her research to clarify to the Svalbard inhabitants how the government thinks and prioritizes when implementing new regulations for the archipelago. "Norwegian authorities prefer local frustration over an international Svalbard debate," she says.
Researcher: "New Svalbard White Paper Affirms Norwegian Jurisdiction on Svalbard" In the new Svalbard white paper, the Norwegian government wants to facilitate international research on the archipelago while simultaneously clarifying Norwegian research leadership. Svalbard researcher Arild Moe says the white paper affirms Norwegian jurisdiction on Svalbard.
Svalbard Researcher: “Longyearbyen Is Meant to Be the Prime Example of Renewable Solutions in the Arctic” Great uncertainty surrounds the energy supply on Svalbard and the scheduled transition to renewable energy for the Arctic archipelago. Researcher Tiril Vold believes the process has been affected by a contest over symbolic capital and prestige.
Uproar Against Svalbard Housing Policy: - Soon, We Can Just Lock Up and Leave, Says Tourism Operator “Erna Solberg claims she wans to increase the share of Norwegians in Svalbard and facilitate more for Norwegians. In practice, she is doing the direct opposite", says Doreen Lampe of Spitzbergen Adventures.
