svalbard casestudy

• what are the economic opportunities in svalbard

  1. mineral extraction
  2. energy development
  3. fishing
  4. tourism
• what are the opportunities in svalbard with mineral extraction

  1. 300 new people employed in mines
  2. 2014- new mine opened lunkckefjell near svea constructed over glacier
  3. rich resources of coal
• what are the opportunities in svalbard with energy development

  1. generates electricity in longyearbynen power station
  2. norway is the only coal fired power station
• what are the opportunities in svalbard with fishing

  1. cold waters of barents sea - south of svalbard - richest in the world
  2. 150 species of fish e.g. hearing, haddock
  3. breeding nursery for fish stocks
  4. controlled by russia and norway so sustainable
• what are the opportunities in svalbard with tourism

  1. 2018- 156000 visitors
  2. 2011- 70000 visited longyearbyen
  3. visit glaciers ]
• what are the risks of oil leaks

  1. polluted rivers
  2. trees killed
  3. habitats polluted and destroyed
• what are the economic challenges in svalbard

  1. construction
  2. accessibility
  3. services
  4. extreme weather
• what are the issues with extreme weather

  1. -30 temperatures are dangerous to work in
  2. lots of layers are needed which are difficult to work in
• what are the issues with construction

  1. lack of daylight
  2. permafrost
  3. dirt and gravel tracks
• what are the issues of services

  1. overground pipes
• what are the issues with accessibility

  1. only access by sea and air
  2. only main settlements connected by roads
  3. snow mobiles are needed
• where is svalbard

  1. close to the midatlantic ridge
  2. most of the population live in longyearbyen