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Find out more about UK’s interests and activities in the polar regions

Antarctica

Prime Minister's message to polar scientists

Prime Minister David Cameron commends the work of the scientists and support staff at British bases in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Svalbard Reindeer walking across heavily grazed tundra. Credit: David Walton, British Antarctic Survey

Arctic

UK engagement in the Arctic.


Emperor colony huddled after a long dark winter, the sun has still yet to show its self above the horizon. Credit: Bob Pratt, British Antarctic Survey

Antarctic

UK engagement in Antarctica.


Frozen Planet

Killer Whales

Find out more about UK’s interests and activities in the polar regions

External Resources

A remote field camp on the Antarctic Peninsula. Credit: Ben Tibbetts, British Antarctic Survey

Discover more about our frozen planet with these external resources.

The Arctic

NERC Base

Polar Regions Unit has responsibility for certain aspects of HMG policy on the Arctic and takes a wider coordinating role across Government.  Further information on the UK’s interests and our engagement in the Arctic can be found here

Antarctica

Iceberg Cruise

Information on Antarctica, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s objectives in Antarctica and what is expected of a responsible Antarctic voyager.

Related content

Foreign Secretary attends service of commemoration for Captain Scott’s Expedition

News, 29 Mar 2012
On 29 March the Foreign Secretary attended a service of commemoration for the British Antarctic 'Terra Nova' Expedition 1910 - 1913.

Prime Minister's message to polar scientists, marking 100 years since Scott's arrival at the South Pole

News, 17 Jan 2012
Prime Minister David Cameron commends the work of the scientists and support staff at British bases in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, continuing Captain Scott's legacy of research and discovery.

Polar Regions

Global issues

Addressing illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean

News, 18 Aug 2010
Representatives from African coastal states attend UK led workshop designed to build capacity in tackling illegal fishing.
   

Useful contacts

Polar Regions Unit
Overseas Territories Directorate
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
London SW1A 2AH
Telephone: 0207 008 2617
Fax: 0207 008 2086
Email: polarregions@fco.gov.uk


Frozen Planet

The BBC's Frozen Planet documentary series


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