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[BAT Government @GovBAT]

The UKs Antarctic Strategy is now available in PDF and can be found at https://t.co/yZd60fry0x 🐧🦭🇦🇶

[Stephen Doughty HC MP @SDoughtyMP]

The UK is committed to ensuring Antarctica is protected to progress climate research & support regional security.

That's why we're publishing our Antarctic Strategy today to advance our ambitions for the region whilst shaping understanding of the impacts of climate change. 🇬🇧🇦🇶

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

Delighted to see the OTs Biodiversity Strategy published today, showcasing the unique ecosystems of the OTs, including BAT, and how we will protect them. Read it here: https://t.co/IPl7bkZ8A5 🐧🐻‍❄️🦐🐳🦑🦠

[UK Antarctic Heritage Trust @AntarcticHT]

Happy Polar Pride from everyone at the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust! 🏳️‍🌈🇦🇶

Wildlife Monitor Alette raises the rainbow flag at Port Lockroy, celebrating diversity, inclusion and love in every corner of our planet, including Antarctica. 🌈🐧

#PolarPride #PortLockroy #Antarctica

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

Happy Polar Pride! 🌈Today we celebrate the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to Polar science and the strength that diversity brings. We look forward to seeing how others celebrate the day! 🐧🐻‍❄️

#PolarPride #polarscience

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

Midwinter may be over and the sun will slowly start to appear in the Territory but we cannot get over the special message from The King (no not the penguins!) https://t.co/obc8Aj87Y4

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

If you were brave enough to face the heatwave in London today you will see the BAT flag flying proudly from the FCDO building. While we enjoy the sun, we thank those who are spending their summer down in the Territory! Happy Midwinter's Day 🐧🥳

[UK Antarctic Heritage Trust @AntarcticHT]

Here in the UK, we may be in the grip of a heatwave, but for those at the other end of the Earth, 21 June is Midwinter Day – the shortest & darkest day of the year. In 1944, the nine men at Port Lockroy spent their day very differently from us!

🔗 Read: https://t.co/TiogLC5f36

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

What's better than celebrating Midwinter? Celebrating it twice! While tomorrow marks the official Midwinter, we are starting the celebrations today! Read the Commissioner's letter here https://t.co/IFSjPW7Diz 🐧🇦🇶🥳@BAS_News

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

Port Lockroy like never been seen before! Take a look at the world's most southerly post office during the winter months 📮🐧

[UK Antarctic Heritage Trust @AntarcticHT]

ITV News and @BAS_news RRS Sir David Attenborough made a midwinter visit to a rather gloomy-looking Port Lockroy 🐧📮

https://t.co/bGcOa3ZQc7

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

Tune in all this week to the ITV evening news to learn more about the changing Antarctic environment https://t.co/3mzk4WKgm2

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

We are excited to celebrate 10 years of the Blue Belt programme and see what the next 10 years bring!

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

10 years. 10 #UKOTs. A global network of #MPAs. Since 2016, the Blue Belt Programme has been a testament to the power of collaboration between the UK & Overseas Territories. To mark the start of our 10th year campaign, we’re sharing highlights from the beginning #BlueBelt10Years

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

We were delighted to be joined by some of our closest partners for our Annual stakeholder meeting. It was great to hear that everyone had a successful season and we can't wait to see what next year brings!

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

It has been great to see the BAT flag flying in sunny Parliament Square this week, alongside all the other Overseas Territories

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

Wishing Sir David Attenborough a Happy 99th Birthday! We are extremely grateful for his work promoting Antarctica and bringing the amazing continent to homes around the globe 🎂🌍🐧💙

[UK Antarctic Heritage Trust @AntarcticHT]

Happy World Penguin Day! 🐧

To celebrate, we have a short penguin quiz for you. Keep count of your results and let us know how many you got right. Marks out of 10.

✅ Take the quiz: https://t.co/2WfM2m3aiJ

[UK Antarctic Heritage Trust @AntarcticHT]

Happy World Penguin Day! 🐧

In her final update of the season, wildlife monitor Maggie Coll bids a fond farewell to the colony and picks out a few of her favourite feathered friends.

#WorldPenguinDay

🔗 Read Maggie's blog: https://t.co/QSpvhNAC6K

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

#EarthDay is a great day to stop and reflect on the unique Antarctic environment. We would love to see some of your favourite Antarctic images. Here are a few of ours to start 🐧🧊🌍

[BAT Government @GovBAT]

A driving force for change. This morning we met with Antarctic tour operators and scientists to discuss tourism to the continent and a potential framework for all Treaty Parties. Thank you to @HX_Expeditions for hosting us and looking forward to continuing discussions 🐧

[Antarctic Heritage @InspireExplore]

#OTD in 1900, Borchgrevink's British Antarctic 'Southern Cross' Expedition party arrived in New Zealand after being in Antarctica for two years.

They were the first team to winter over, and use dogs, sledges and skis to travel over land and sea ice. Expedition members Bernacchi and Colbeck produced a detailed map of the area that was used by later expeditions. Finally, under Bernacchi’s leadership, the first full year of weather readings was recorded. Their data set the baseline for Antarctic climate science.

They were also the first to erect a building in Antarctica - at Cape Adare, now cared for by Antarctic Heritage Trust on behalf of the international community.

[UK Antarctic Heritage Trust @AntarcticHT]

Join us for our next webinar!

In this exclusive webinar for International Women’s Day, we bring together the titans of British leadership in the polar regions.

🗓️ Thu 6 Mar 2025
⏱️ 18:00 - 19:00 GMT
💰 Free!
🎟️ https://t.co/aO6LiRjGyG