Polar Science for Planet Earth

British Antarctic Survey Science Programme

An introduction to BAS’s new science programme — Polar Science for Planet Earth. Descriptions of the six main science programmes: Chemistry & Past Climate, Climate, Ecosystems, Environmental Change and Evolution, IceSheets and Polar Oceans.

• Polar Science for Planet Earth (.pdf 1MB)

Annual Report 2008–2009

A synopsis of scientific results and BAS activities for the 2008–2009 season. Includes reports from the nine BAS science programmes, developments in infrastructure and technology, international collaborations, influence in global affairs, environmental protection, science in society, recruitment and career development.

• Annual Report 2008–2009 (.pdf 2.87MB)

Global Science in the Antarctic Context

British Antarctic Survey Strategy to 2012

• Global Science in the Antarctic Context (.pdf 2.07MB)

Understanding Antarctica

50 years of British scientific monitoring (1959–2009)

Celebrating 50 years of British scientific monitoring in the Antarctic, this commemorative publication was published by BAS and the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty. It was produced for the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting 2009 in Baltimore, USA.

• Understanding Antarctica (.pdf 1.72MB)

Business Plan 2009

Budgets and expenditure for the 2009–2010 season.

• Business Plan 2009 (.pdf 1.1MB)

Previous BAS Business Plans (pdf):

• 2008
• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004
• 2003
• 2002