Ongoing Activities
Test your knowledge of Antarctica and the gateway cities by taking this short quiz.
Earlier this year in February, five young Antarctic enthusiasts from the Antarctic gateway cities of Hobart, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Christchurch and Cape Town travelled down to King George Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. They got a taste of what life in Antarctica entailed, visited international research stations, (and even cooked for a whole station!), witnessed and participated in real life science projects and began their journey to form a youth network of fellow enthusiasts and ambassadors for this fragile icy continent. From this expedition, the Antarctic Youth Coalition was born and these five young ambassadors have now become leaders in their cities, advocating for Antarctic education, outreach, protection and passion.
Watch this short film to see where it all started!
Antarctic Futures is an online game developed to research and engage with young people in Antarctic cities, part of the wider Antarctic Cities ARC (Australian Research Council) project.
The Antarctic Youth Coalition
Vision
We want cities to come together to embrace the values of Antarctica for the protection of our shared futures.
Mission
To build a network of young custodians across the five Antarctic gateway cities, advocating for Antarctica’s future, by promoting sustainable communities and connected urban identities.
By encouraging sustainable community practices in these cities, the AYC aspires to build from the cultural heritage of our cities and integrate Indigenous stories, knowledges and principles of caring for nature and land, therefore contributing to global efforts towards the UN Agenda 2030, particularly SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
The founders
The founding member of the AYC took part in the Antarctic Cities Youth Expedition in February 2020, after being selected from each of the gateway cities.
The founders on the future of Antarctica
Listen to the Antarctic Youth Coalition co-founders discuss the future of Antarctica while on the continent.
Register your interest
If you want to learn more about the Antarctic Youth Coalition or would like to get involved, let us know at the e-mail link below.