svalbard

Question 1

how many species of fish in the Barents sea

is this an opportunity or challenge?

Answer 1

152
(over 150)

opportunity

Question 2

how many people employed in mining

is this an opportunity or challenge?

Answer 2

300

opportunity

Question 3

how many people employed in tourism

is this an opportunity or challenge?

Answer 3

300

both an opportunity and challenge

Question 4

how many km of paved roads?

why is this a challenge?

Answer 4

50

difficult to transport fish/cod

Question 5

how many months of darkness in winter
what are the associated health risks with this?
why is this a challenge?

Answer 5

4
SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder)
high energy costs

Question 6

how many months of light in summer

is this an opportunity or challenge?

Answer 6

4

opportunity

Question 7

what is the average summer temperature

is this an opportunity or challenge?

Answer 7

7°C

challenges

Question 8

what is the average winter temperature

is this an opportunity or challenge?

Answer 8

-15°C

challenges

Question 9

how is Svalbard being sustainably managed

Answer 9

Arctic Council: Aims to protect the Arctic’s biodiversity, oceans and people’s rights
Paris Agreement: 191 member states working together to reduce carbon emissions and limit temp increases below 1.5’c
Use of technology: Using internet to connect communities and improve QofL