UK and US Antarctic Collaboration: The Cutting Edge of Polar Science and Future Directions 

The United Kingdom and the United States have collaborated closely on Antarctic science for many decades, and have led research in recent years that is crucial to understanding glacier dynamics and global sea-level rise. This program will feature prominent scientists and policy leaders who will discuss some of the key elements of that cooperation, notably by the British Antarctic Survey and National Science Foundation, as well as future ambitions, including related to plans for the forthcoming International Polar Year.
By bringing together prominent figures from the scientific community, we aim to underscore the urgency of these efforts and their significance for policymakers in Washington, DC, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making in the face of an evolving Antarctic region.