Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 57
57
Accepted
Outline how Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Project opportunities can be maximised for climate understanding.
Recommendation
We commend Government investment in polar infrastructure, which strengthens UK research capabilities. We nevertheless note that the capital expenditure has yet to translate into measurable scientific outcomes. Given the unparalleled logistical gateway and facilities provided by the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Project, the Government should outline, in its forthcoming Antarctic Strategy, how these opportunities can be maximised to advance an understanding of Antarctica’s response to a changing climate. This will ensure the UK is well-prepared to address the likely consequences, including sea level rise and climatic shifts. (Recommendation, Paragraph 247)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation, confirming that the forthcoming Antarctic strategy will outline how the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Project's opportunities will be maximised to advance vital climate change research.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
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The Government accepts this recommendation.
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