The UK and the Antarctic environment [revived]

Publish five-yearly climate report for British Antarctic Territory and South Atlantic territories.

The British Antarctic Territory and South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are among the UK Overseas Territories most exposed to climate change. Yet regular, integrated reporting of their environmental status is lacking. We recommend that the British Antarctic Survey publish a five- yearly climate report for the British Antarctic … Read more The British Antarctic Territory and South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are among the UK Overseas Territories most exposed to climate change. Yet regular, integrated reporting of their environmental status is lacking. We recommend that the British Antarctic Survey publish a five- yearly climate report for the British Antarctic Territory and associated South Atlantic territories, covering glaciology, oceanography, and biodiversity. This should contribute to an Antarctic-wide ‘report card’, 96 aligned with ATS processes and modelled on the successful Arctic Report Card, to support transparent tracking and international cooperation. (Recommendation, Paragraph 101) Show less