South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute
The South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI) is a research institute in the Falkland Islands.[1] SAERI has five focal areas – Marine Science, Atmospheric Science, Freshwater Science, Terrestrial Science, Earth Science, all of which are underpinned and supported by Data Science.
| Established | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Chair | Peter Judge, MBE |
| Head | Dr Paul Brickle (Executive Director) (Honorary Reader, School of Biological Sciences University of Aberdeen) |
| Address | Stanley Cottage North, Ross Road |
| Location | |
| Website | https://www.south-atlantic-research.org/ |
SAERI was formed as a department within the Falkland Islands Government[2] when the need for an umbrella organisation for environmental science within the Falkland Islands and the South Atlantic became evident,[3] SAERI was officially opened[4][5] by HRH Duke of Kent on 12 November 2012 during his visit to the Falkland Islands to mark the Diamond Jubilee.[6] SAERI became an independent organisation in 2017; it is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission[7] and entered on the register of Charities in the Falkland Islands. SAERI has a registered UK office at Falkland House in London and also an office based in Stanley, Falkland Islands.[8]
SAERI has grown to become an institution, that in addition to research, teaches students, and builds capacity within the South Atlantic Overseas Territories. SAERI is often a focal point for scientists visiting the region, offering logistical support and local knowledge. In addition, the IMS-GIS (Information Management System and Geographic Information System) data centre based at SAERI, established central and standard systems for data management, accessibility and sharing within the South Atlantic Overseas Territories and beyond. The IMS-GIS data centre also works with other islands and territories that have similar data needs and challenges. A data catalogue is hosted on the SAERI website.[9]
SAERI (Falklands) Limited edit
SAERI (the Charitable Incorporated Organisation) is a 100% shareholder in SAERI (Falklands) Limited. SAERI (Falklands) Limited currently operates as a small environmental consultancy. This work has included environmental impact assessments.
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References edit
- ^ "South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute". South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Scientific Research". Falkland Islands Government. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Davidson, Deborah (24 January 2017). "From equator to ice; environmental science in the south Atlantic". Marine Biological Association. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Duke of Kent will visit the Falklands as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations". Merco Press : South Atlantic News Agency. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Launching SAERI in the Falklands". COMICS : Investigating the Twilight Zone. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Lee, Celia (2015). HRH The Duke of Kent: A life of Service. Seymour Books. pp. Chapter 14. ISBN 978-1517220600.
- ^ "South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute". Charity Commission UK. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Falkland Islands Office". British Antarctic Survey. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Metadata Catalogue". South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute. Retrieved 11 December 2019.