Maya Toebat

Maya Toebat (°1998) is a Belgian freelance journalist

She works for De Standaard, Knack Weekend, De Lage Landen, BRUZZ, ELLE, Flow Magazine and Field Mag, among others, and writes about outdoor life, sustainability, culture and human interest, with a focus on the extraordinary stories of her fellow human beings.

Svalbard at a Crossroads: Tourism Versus Nature Conservation

LONGYEARBYEN - Svalbard, once an isolated destination for researchers and miners, is increasingly visited by tourists. Climate change, easier accessibility, and ‘last chance’ tourism have driven rapid growth in visitor numbers. This puts pressure on the fragile ecosystem and raises questions about the balance between economic development and nature conservation.

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Svalbard at a Crossroads: Tourism Versus Nature Conservation

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