Photo: BJ Kirschhoffer / Polar Bears International
Resources for Arctic Guides
Polar Bear webinar for Arctic Guides
This webinar for guides will explore the critical role of guides in polar bear conservation, the research behind conservation efforts in Svalbard, and how guides can foster nuanced conversations about sensitive topics. Participants will also get an introduction to a comprehensive handbook developed to assist guides, with a special focus on providing tools for discussing climate change and other polar bear issues. Finally, there will be an opportunity to engage directly with a polar bear researcher during a Q&A session. Time: London: 14:00 Longyearbyen: 15:00
This webinar for guides will explore the critical role of guides in polar bear conservation, the research behind conservation efforts in Svalbard, and how guides can foster nuanced conversations about sensitive topics. Participants will also get an introduction to a comprehensive handbook developed to assist guides, with a special focus on providing tools for discussing climate change and other polar bear issues. Finally, there will be an opportunity to engage directly with a polar bear researcher during a Q&A session. Time: London: 14:00 Longyearbyen: 15:00
The Polar Bear Handbook for Guides
Arctic guides and interpreters are at the forefront of polar bear education.
Leading polar bear scientists created this handbook to help you share the latest and most accurate information with guests, including:
— What are the real threats to polar bears?
— How are the bears doing across their range – and where you work?
Don't see the sign-up form here? Send us an email and we'll get the handbook to you.
