Nature & Environment

Iceland is a young country in the midst of its own creation.  Our beautiful, bare landscapes highlight the four basic elements—earth, air, fire, and water—in a most dramatic way.  Our active volcanoes, bright green valleys, glacier-cut fjords, black sand beaches, and roaring rivers are so accessible yet remain virtually untouched by human civilization.  In this fast-paced world of sprawling development, Iceland's pure nature and empty expanses stand out as a luxury.  

Our namesake “ice” covers over 10% of the land and represents the largest glaciers left in Europe.  It represents the source of our pure water and symbolizes the purity of all Icelandic products.  Indeed, nature is our brand and Iceland is dedicated to preserving this natural wealth through responsible conservation.


Climate and Nature

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Climate and Nature

Iceland's weather varies from clear sunny days to blustery arctic storms, and yet things never get too cold.

 
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Keflavik Aiport to be Venue for Volcano & Aviation Conference

September 15-16, 2010. Guest speakers include Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and hero pilot Capt. Eric Moody.

 

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Water

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Water

Iceland's water is some of the purest in the world. Clean air, regular precipitation and the natural filtration of volcanic rock lend themselves to a steady reserve of pristine water.

 

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Sustainable energy

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Sustainable energy

Currently, over 80% of Iceland's total energy consumption is derived from hydro and geothermal sources, making it the cleanest energy consumer in the world.

 
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Iceland Ranks at Top of 2010 Environmental Performance Index

Iceland leads the world in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges, according to the 2010 EPI produced by a team of environmental experts at Yale University and Columbia University.

 

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Wildlife

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Wildlife

We love our unique wildlife and love sharing it with others.  Iceland is home to the largest population of puffins in the world and devoted birdwatchers flock to our shores to see dozens of rare species up close.

 

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