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Recommendation 26
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Increase long-term funding for British Antarctic Survey terrestrial biodiversity research and ecological specialists.
Recommendation
To address this urgent gap, the Government should increase long-term core funding to the British Antarctic Survey to support its terrestrial biodiversity research. Investment should prioritise the recruitment, training, and retention of ecological specialists, ensuring sustained expertise in Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems. (Recommendation, Paragraph 143) 98
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 September 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗