As Midwinter’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, celebrations will extend across the weekend. This occasion marks the midpoint of the Antarctic winter in the British Antarctic Territory and is an important milestone for those stationed on the continent. HM Commissioner to the British Antarctic Territory, Jane Rumble, has shared a message with British…
The latest edition of the British Antarctic Territory Gazette was published today, 24 December 2025. This covers the period January to December 2025. This is an important record of all BAT legislation, orders and appointments. Read the latest Gazette in full
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…
