6.3 Norway Management Report

Presentation Title: Update from Norway on Polar Bear Conservation and Management
Summary: This presentation provides an introduction to overall policy and management for polar bears in Norway, i.e. in Svalbard and the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea, and an update on policy and management measures and initiatives since 2015. The presentation includes sections on roles and responsibilities in policy and management, key legislation and policy pertaining to Svalbard and the Barents Sea, daily management in Svalbard, bilateral co-operation with Russia, implementation of the 2013 National Action Plan and updates on CITES permits and number of killed bears. The presentation concludes with an overview of key areas where Norway will focus its efforts and a summary of priority challenges and activities in the next few years