British ‘Frozen Shires’: the race for resources and the challenge of climate emergency

British 'Frozen Shires' scattered across the South Atlantic are far from remnants of empire or historical quirks. In an uncertain and evolving geopolitical world they will be at the heart of an area of complex global competition, where the race for resources and the challenge of climate emergency collide.

Doors open at 7.00pm for a reception.

Please note that there will be security checks prior to entry.

About the speaker

Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA is a Royal Navy (and South Atlantic) Veteran who has maintained a close interest in the British South Atlantic for many years, from defending the seas around the Falklands four decades ago, to heading controversial think tank studies into the region and visiting as a politician to the Island of St Helena.

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This event has been organised by the Northern Ireland regional committee.

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