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The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators received 400,000 Norwegian kroner ($42,722) from the Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund to continue its work on reducing emissions from expedition cruise operations. Together with previous funding, Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund has invested NOK 1m ($106,800) in AECO's Climate Change Project.
Running through February 2028, the new project period will help AECO members strengthen emissions reporting, assess the readiness of Arctic ports and infrastructure for the maritime energy transition, and develop practical guidance to support further emissions reductions.
"We want to help our members better understand their climate footprint and identify practical opportunities to reduce emissions," said Leoni Dickerhoff, AECO's acting head of operations.
"Reliable data are essential for measuring progress, identifying opportunities and supporting informed decision-making across the expedition cruise sector," Dickerhoff added.
AECO members adopted a Climate Commitment in 2024 and agreed in 2025 to work toward mandatory fuel reporting across the membership.
By strengthening the sector's knowledge base and reporting practices, the project aims to support AECO's broader goal of responsible Arctic tourism.
Previous project results from 2023-2025, funded with NOK 600,000, established the first greenhouse gas emissions baseline for AECO members, created a roadmap for emissions reductions, completed an initial footprint assessment, and developed a framework for future fuel reporting.
The new activities from 2026-2028 will focus on establishing key performance indicators, analysing emissions data, updating guidance materials, and assessing Arctic ports' readiness for alternative fuels and shore power.
