A second #FieldworkFriday post because this place deserves it! Ny Alesund is such a stunning place to work. Two more weeks to go and lots more to do! Now back to the lab to filter all the water samples we've collected today. BIOPOLE NERC Arctic Research Station UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Our Polar Research Sub-Committee has today launched an inquiry on ‘The UK and the Antarctic Environment’, examining the environmental impacts of climate change in #Antarctica. 📩Submit your written evidence by 5pm on Friday 15 September 2023 🔎More info: bit.ly/44TZCrD

Can you help Parliament examine the UK’s relationship with the #Antarctic & its environment? We are inviting applications for a Specialist Adviser vacancy supporting our Sub-Committee's new inquiry into 'The UK and the Antarctic Environment'. More info👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/62/e…

Here comes the sun! 🌅 The Winterers at Rothera Research Station have celebrated the sun making its first appearance over the horizon after the long period of darkness. Here's the hardy team taking part in the Flag Up ceremony 👇 1/3

We're sending lots of love to the team as they work through the next few months. They've turned the corner in the season, and will now be looking ahead to the arrival of the first flights into Rothera 🛩️ 3/3

Today is the last day to see the midnight sun in Tromsø, Norway. On 28 July at 00:02, the sun will set for the first time in Tromsø in two months. The midnight sun can be seen in Tromsø – home of the Arctic Council Secretariat – from mid-May through July ☀️

We were also flying over the Ontario Forest Fires #AFFES helicopter in the British Antarctic Survey 🐧 Twin Otter, taking EO (thermal and hyperspectral) and smoke (gas and particulate) measurements of SLK033.

BAS researchers Vicky Peck and Betty Boyse are heading to the Canadian Arctic this week to learn more about the impacts of increasing ship traffic in Inuit Nunangat. ow.ly/KvRA50PAmSU

Arise, Sir Penguin 🐧🫡 The highest-ranking penguin in the world, Sir Nils Olav III, has been promoted to Major General by the Norwegian King's Guard 🏅 Sir Nils now holds the third highest rank in the Norwegian Army! Find out more about Sir Nils 👉 bit.ly/SirNilsPromoted

In honour of Sir Nils Olav III's promotion to Major General, we thought it appropriate to resurface this video showcasing the importance of the decorated penguin to the #UKandNorway relationship 🐧

Today, the Global Food Security Summit will boost efforts to achieve zero hunger and end malnutrition. It will galvanise support for lasting solutions that prevent famine, build more resilient food systems and save lives. Watch live here: ukglobalfoodsecuritysummit.com/zoom #GFSS23

With partnerships, innovation and technology, we are capable of feeding all the people on our planet. That's what today's Global Food Security Summit was all about. It can be done. #GFSS23 #ZeroHunger #SDG2

For more than five decades, The King has championed action for a sustainable future. 🌎 The King is in Dubai today ahead of the start of #COP28, where tomorrow His Majesty will address all attendees at the Opening Ceremony of the UN Climate Action Summit.

This is genuinely historic - the first time we have a global agreement to move away from fossil fuels. The UK has nearly halved emissions since 1990 - more than any major economy. I thank our world class negotiators, Graham Stuart MP and Richard Benyon for their determined work.

10 days, nearly 200 countries, and 70,000 delegates later, #COP28 has delivered the UAE Consensus. There is more to do but today we celebrate: 🌍A common commitment to move away from fossil fuels 🌍A new Loss and Damage fund 🌍Further commitment to halt and reverse forest loss

El Reino Unido 🇬🇧 reconoce que la investigación y biotecnología son elementos cruciales para el desarrollo de la bioeconomía.🧪 El trabajo en curso en CoopeTarrazú Oficial y el TEC Costa Rica provee ejemplos concretos de cómo crear productos innovadores y sostenibles. ♻️ 🧬

Follow our ministerial team: ➡️ David Lammy ➡️ Anneliese Dodds ➡️ Stephen Doughty MP ➡️ Catherine West ➡️ Collins of Highbury ➡️ @Hamish4Lincs ➡️ Jenny Chapman

La Ministra 🇬🇧 para América Latina y el Caribe Jenny Chapman cumplió una importante agenda en #Ecuador🇪🇨 Seguimos fortaleciendo las relaciones bilaterales #UKinEcuador🇬🇧🇪🇨🤝

I am proud that the UK's international development work supports women and girls across the world to thrive. On #IWD2026, I want to celebrate the women I met in DRC this week, as well as our commitment to stand with women and girls everywhere, every day.