2009 IFSA

The 2^nd International Forum on the Sub-Antarctic will be sub-titled Environmental Change in the Sub-Antarctic and will include a wide-range of international speakers.

On Day One the theme will be Overview of the Sub-Antarctic System (Biota and Physical World) – with the morning session covering change in the Sub-antarctic system during the recent past – circa 1800 to mid 20^th Century and the afternoon – Change in the Modern Era of Science and Environmental Consciousness.

On Day Two the conference will explore dynamic interactions in the Sub-antarctic system including: Atmosphere, Water and Land, and Managing and Adapting to environmental and ecological changes.

The final session will discuss what the future holds for the Sub-Antarctic and is titled: A Mirror on the Future.

Venue

The forum will be held at the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) at 181 Macquarie Street Hobart.

CCAMLR is situated within an easy 5-minute walk of the Hobart CBD and popular Salamanca precinct.

Click here to view the draft program (Adobe PDF)

Steering Committee for the 2^nd IFSA