Antarctica: Ice, Climate, and Exploration at the End of the Earth by Paul Lee (Environmentalist & Climatologist)

Paul Lee is an Environmental Scientist and Climatologist Consultant, who completed BSc and BSc Honours degrees in Environmental Science & Climatology at the University of Cape Town.

Antarctica is one of the most remote and scientifically important regions on Earth. The presentation explores the continent’s climate, geology, vast ice systems, with insights from fieldwork in the Queen Maud Mountains, geology, meteorites and glacial erratics preserved in the polar landscape.

The talk looks at the history of Antarctic exploration, the role of the Antarctic Treaty in protecting the continent, and the influence of Antarctica’s climate on global weather and ocean systems in the context of climate change.

Paul will also touch on the practical realities of working in Antarctica, including environmental

monitoring, weather observations for aircraft operations, and assessing the environmental