Purpose

This site is designed to promote co-operation and collaboration between those with an interest in the Sub-Antarctic region, including providing readers with an opportunity to post items of interest in the areas discussed during the 2006 Forum.

Readers can also advertise their upcoming Sub-Antarctic related conference or meeting on the "Upcoming Events" section of the site.

Background

This web site was established following the International Forum on the Sub-Antarctic (IFSA), held in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia from 5-7 July 2006.

Sir Guy Green, former Governor of Tasmania, had a vision for many years of hosting the Forum, and prior to the IFSA he had convened three "Governor's Forums" to discuss issues relating to Tasmania and the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic region.

In 2005 Sir Guy Green, with the assistance of Antarctic Tasmania, convened a planning committee to organise the IFSA. It is believed that the 2006 IFSA was the first forum of its kind in the world to comprehensively develop the perception of the Sub-Antarctic as a distinct region.

The site is administered by Antarctic Tasmania and queries regarding the site can be emailed to antarctic@development.tas.gov.au.