Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 14
14
Accepted in Part
Expand UK research on Antarctic glaciers and ice sheets for sea level rise projections.
Conclusion
The accelerated melting of Antarctic ice is becoming one of the most significant drivers of global sea level rise, which poses an increasing threat to coastal communities worldwide, including in the UK. To enhance the accuracy of sea level rise projections and develop more effective climate adaptation and risk management strategies, it is imperative for the UK to significantly expand its research efforts in Antarctica. This should include targeted studies on glaciers and ice sheets, focusing on their current and future contributions to sea level rise. The data derived from these research efforts should inform the formulation of the Government’s policies and protective measures for vulnerable UK coastal areas and provide a scientific foundation for long-term adaptation strategies. (Recommendation, Paragraph 100)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government partially accepts, acknowledging the importance of research and existing efforts, but states that any significant expansion of Antarctic research would depend on future budget allocations and other R&D priorities.
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Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted in Part
The Government partially accepts this recommendation.
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