Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 62
62
Acknowledged
Implement long-term strategy to maximise fieldwork opportunities for Antarctic researchers.
Conclusion
As infrastructure projects near completion, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) should implement a long-term strategy to maximise fieldwork opportunities, ensuring fair and efficient access for researchers. This should include improved scheduling, better logistical coordination, and contingency plans to prevent future disruptions. (Recommendation, Paragraph 269)
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation to implement a long-term strategy for maximising fieldwork opportunities, but provides no specific actions, timelines, or details on how this will be achieved.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
. The Government accepts this recommendation.