Abstract
The paper discusses the problematic governance of the Arctic region in regards to the increasing tourism development. Recently, both political and academic interest in the Arctic have been on the rise as a result of the increasing geopolitical importance of the region.
Changes of the climatic conditions and melting of the Arctic ice caps have resulted in increased access to the "world''s last wilderness". The increased access and interest are contributing to a growing number of tourists visiting the North.
As yearly arrivals continue to rise a number of problematic issues need to be addressed. This article reviews the main instruments relevant to the discussion of tourism currently employed in the governance of the Arctic, and critically evaluates the insufficiencies of the current legal framework for Arctic governance and regulation of tourism in the Arctic.