The Government of the British Antarctic Territory welcomes the launch of the new UK Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy, developed jointly by the UK and Overseas Territories to protect some of the world’s most precious wildlife and ecosystems. Home to more than 90% of the UK’s unique species – many found nowhere else on Earth –…
Today marks Polar Pride Day. Where we celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in the Polar world. A world that is not confined to just the two Poles, but rather the 59 nations who have signed the Antarctic Treaty, the 8 Arctic states, the 13 Arctic observer states and all the others who have…
As Midwinter’s Day falls on a Saturday this year we are extending the celebration to cover today and tomorrow. Midwinter in the British Antarctic Territory marks the halfway point of the Antarctic winter. HM Commissioner to the British Antarctic Territory, Jane Rumble has written to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) personnel currently stationed in Antarctica. “As…
This week we welcomed Jane Rumble as Commissioner of the British Antarctic Territory. In this role, Jane will continue to oversee the good governance of the Territory, assisted by the Administrator. Jane has played a pivotal role on the Territory’s government since 2003 and we are proud to welcome her as the first female Commissioner…
Delighted to see the OTs Biodiversity Strategy published today, showcasing the unique ecosystems of the OTs, including BAT, and how we will protect them. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7x3kzm 🐧🐻❄️🦐🐳🦑🦠
Happy Polar Pride from everyone at the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust! 🏳️🌈🇦🇶
Wildlife Monitor Alette raises the rainbow flag at Port Lockroy, celebrating diversity, inclusion and love in every corner of our planet, including Antarctica. 🌈🐧
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Happy Polar Pride! 🌈Today we celebrate the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to Polar science and the strength that diversity brings. We look forward to seeing how others celebrate the day! 🐧🐻❄️
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Midwinter may be over and the sun will slowly start to appear in the Territory but we cannot get over the special message from The King (no not the penguins!)
Midwinter's Day: King sends message to Antarctic scientists
King Charles is the first monarch to take part in the annual BBC broadcast, which sends a morale-raising message ...
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If you were brave enough to face the heatwave in London today you will see the BAT flag flying proudly from the FCDO building. While we enjoy the sun, we thank those who are spending their summer down in the Territory! Happy Midwinter's Day 🐧🥳
Here in the UK, we may be in the grip of a heatwave, but for those at the other end of the Earth, 21 June is Midwinter Day – the shortest & darkest day of the year. In 1944, the nine men at Port Lockroy spent their day very differently from us!
🔗 Read: https://www.ukaht.org/latest-news/2025/midwinter-day-antarctica-s-answer-to-christmas/
What's better than celebrating Midwinter? Celebrating it twice! While tomorrow marks the official Midwinter, we are starting the celebrations today! Read the Commissioner's letter here 🐧🇦🇶🥳@BAS_News
Midwinter’s Day 2025 - British Antarctic Territory
As Midwinter’s Day falls on a Saturday this year we are extending the celebration to cover today and tomorrow. ...
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Port Lockroy like never been seen before! Take a look at the world's most southerly post office during the winter months 📮🐧
Tune in all this week to the ITV evening news to learn more about the changing Antarctic environment
Antarctica: A journey to the end of the earth to find answers about our planet | ITV News
As the only journalist on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough in the Antarctic Circle, Martin Stew is sharing t...
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We are excited to celebrate 10 years of the Blue Belt programme and see what the next 10 years bring!
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