Tag: South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI)

Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 - 09:40 UTC
Falklands Peatlands Project, progress and updates

Dr. Valeria Mazzola - It is hard to believe, but the Falkland Peatlands Project has officially marked its first year—and what a year it’s been! From day one, it’s been an incredibly dynamic and action-packed journey.
Wednesday, March 26th 2025 - 05:38 UTC
Falklands, Uruguayan scientists talk on advanced technology for wildlife conservation

Two advanced students from the School of Electronic Engineering from the main government university in Uruguay, Universidad de la Republica, are currently in the Falkland Islands and will be giving an insightful talk on AURORA, a solar powered wildlife monitoring device, this Wednesday March 26, at 17:00 hour in the Falkland College.
Tuesday, December 10th 2024 - 14:26 UTC
Exploring Falkland Islands' Ecosystems: Insights from the FI-BRIL Project

By Emeritus Professor Roger Flower, UCL - ”The Falkland Islands are a rather remote, treeless archipelago in the western South Atlantic. They are now probably best known for their important biodiversity, sheep farming and productive marine fisheries.
Thursday, June 6th 2024 - 18:18 UTC
Falklands community invited to celebrate Oceans Day June 8th, at FIDF Hall

The South Atlantic Environment Research Institute, SAERI, has extended an invitation to the Falkland Islands community to celebrate Oceans Day on Saturday, June 8th.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 09:15 UTC
Falkland Islands celebrates World Earth Day and its challenges

April 22nd is World Earth Day, and three leading Falkland Islands experts in the environment and protecting our planet's scarce resources addressed the issue. They are Esther Bertram, CEO of Falklands Conservation, Dr. Paul Brickle Executive Director of the South Atlantic Environment Research Institute, SAERI, and Dr. Rachel Cooper, Head of the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Falklands share the collective responsibility to tackle the climate crisis

By MLA Peter Biggs (*) – In the Falkland Islands, the foundations of our livelihoods are reliant on our environment - fishing, agriculture, tourism - and these key sectors would not exist without healthy ecosystems.
Monday, December 5th 2022 - 10:28 UTC
Falklands' science celebrates ten years of SAERI and international academic recognition

Last Friday night Falklands Governor Alison Blake CMG hosted a reception at Government House to celebrate the founding ten years ago of the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institution, SAERI, a thriving independent institute-undertaking numerous projects and research in the Islands and across the world.
Thursday, December 1st 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Falklands paper on climate change and oceans' biodiversity accepted at the COP 27 summit in Egypt

The Falkland Islands presented a paper on climate education to the COP 27 summit meeting in Egypt which was accepted as part of a presentation to a hub on climate change consequences and possible solutions. Marine Scientist Dr Narissa Bax from the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI), made the presentation during her attendance of COP27.
Wednesday, November 23rd 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Reappointments made to the Marine Management Organization Board

Solicitor, Falkland Islands former Attorney General and SAERI Chair Peter Judge MBE, together with David Lyall have been reappointed to the Board of the Marine Management Organization. MMO has a wide range of responsibilities, which include implementing plan-led marine management, licensing marine works, and managing UK fishing fleet capacity and UK fisheries quotas.
Friday, March 19th 2021 - 15:09 UTC
Falkland Islands Government gives nod to public consultation on Marine Management Areas

The Falkland Islands Government’s Executive Council has approved the launch of a public consultation on a series of proposed Marine Management Areas (MMAs) in Falklands waters, according to documents published this week.