NZ Antarctic Youth Council Develop a Working Plan
The New Zealand Antarctic Youth Council held a workshop on 23 May at the Institute to discuss ways forward for the Council in the Antarctic education space. The Council heard from guest Speaker Professor Tim Naish, Director of the Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington, as he explained the consequences of changes to the Antarctic...
A Youth Council for Antarctica
As a Southern Hemisphere nation with a long history of Antarctic exploration and research, New Zealand has a responsibility to promote the sustainable long-term management of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Unfortunately, knowledge and awareness of this region among policy makers and the general public in New Zealand is low. We place great emphasis on the...
Humans disturb Antarctica’s marine ecosystems
The introduction of alien species, pollution, overfishing and a mix of other human activities is degrading the marine ecosystems in Antarctica. There is an Antarctic Treaty system in place which sets out a framework for the continent’s management and protection. However, some threats are not being addressed at present, and major areas of the Southern...
Antarctica: Terra Nullius?
We would like to highlight Downstage Theatre’s brilliant ‘Dialogues with Tomorrow’. The series places artists and cultural commentators in discussions with scientists, business people and other thinkers; the theme of the discussions relates in some way to climate change. On April 15, the first discussion will focus on the great southern continent, Antarctica: Terra Nullius....
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