Sandvik, emphasized that the rate of climate change in Svalbard is up to seven times faster than the global average. "We have seen growing pressure from tourism that impacts nature, cultural ...

A University of Bristol study found that 91% of Svalbard’s glaciers have significantly shrunk since 1985, losing over 800 km² ...

The remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has long captivated adventurers and nature enthusiasts with its pristine landscapes, unique wildlife, history of polar exploration, and the allure of ...

Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic ... contributing to the development of nature-based tourism[3]. This process highlights the complex relationship between past and present, as well as ...

More information: Tian Li et al, Pervasive glacier retreats across Svalbard from 1985 to 2023, Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-55948-1 ...

The research, led by the University of Bristol and published in Nature Communications, shows the vast majority (91%) of glaciers across Svalbard in the Arctic have been significantly shrinking.