Using the ATCM Model for Regulation of Scientific Research in Svalbard

Svalbard, meaning “cold coast” in Old Norse, is an archipelago, covering about 61,000 square kilometres, situated approximately halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Svalbard is unique for its international status under the Svalbard Treaty, allowing citizens from signatory countries to live and work there visa-free. Known for its polar nights, midnight sun, and glacier-covered landscape, it hosts rich Arctic wildlife, including polar bears and reindeer.

Svalbard is home to the Global Seed Vault, safeguarding the world’s crop seeds, and serves as a hub for Arctic research on climate change. With a small, diverse population of around 2,500 people, the economy is driven by tourism and scientific research.