The Antarctic Science Foundation extends its congratulations to Professor Tony Haymet who has been announced as Australia’s Chief Scientist. [ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-28/ed-husic-discusses-the-appointment-of-australias/104865974 ].
Read MoreThis month, the Antarctic Science Foundation launched its first non-digital campaign, which resulted from an extraordinary collaboration with UK writer Nick Asbury, Sydney creative director Christopher Doyle (Doyle & Co.), and media company, Rock Posters.
Read MoreAndri has been active in the fight to preserve the highlands of Iceland and raise awareness about our fast-changing climate.
In 2019, millions of people shared his “Letter to the Future” eulogy, placed on a monument next to the Okjökull glacier, the first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change:
Following the first call for applications last September, two Mertz Fellowships have been awarded, with The Swiss Polar Institute and the Antarctic Science Foundation jointly funding a Fellow.
Read MoreAt our most recent Board meeting, Cheryl Walmsley was elected as a Director of the Antarctic Science Foundation by unanimous decision.
Read MoreCongratulations to our colleague and Board member Dr Tony Press on being made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) “for distinguished service to the environment, particularly to the preservation of the Antarctic and Kakadu.”
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