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Punta Arenas Antarctic development initiatives

Overview

Local authorities in Punta Arenas are working to strengthen the city’s role in Antarctic development and scientific research.

Mayor Claudio Radonich met with the Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation, Ximena Lincolao, to discuss a strategic action plan intended to position the regional capital as a global scientific hub. As part of this effort, a scientific expedition involving scientists and civilians is scheduled to take place in Antarctica before the end of the year to consolidate Chile’s presence on the continent.

Entities

Punta Arenas · Valparaíso · Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation · Claudio Radonich · Gobernación Marítima de Punta Arenas

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Punta Arenas officials plan Antarctic scientific expedition

    Mayor Claudio Radonich and Science Minister Ximena Lincolao are planning an Antarctic scientific expedition to bolster Punta Arenas's role as a global research hub.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Punta Arenas awards marine-themed art and photography winners

    The Maritime Governorate of Punta Arenas awarded winners of the “Mirada al Mar” photography and “Magallanes en Colores” painting contests to promote marine conservation.

Sources

g5noticias.cl · mitdf.com.ar · ovejeronoticias.cl · radiofestival.cl · radiomagallanes.cl · radiopolar.com