About Antarctic Ambassadors

Antarctic Ambassadors is a community created and supported by IAATO to encourage and inspire people around the world to act for Antarctica.

We believe that Antarctic expeditions with responsible and robust environmental practices at their core create among visitors a greater understanding of the environment, Antarctica's value to global science and how changes to the region can impact us all.

Are you ready to take the LEAP into Antarctic Ambassadorship?

An Antarctic Ambassador is someone who:
Loves and respects the region,
Educates others by sharing their Antarctic experiences,
Advocates for Antarctica when opportunities arise, and
Protects the region by making positive changes at home.

Join our growing community

Antarctic Ambassadors comprise of visitors to the region, school students, polar scientists, field staff and youth groups – and you can be one too! Tell us about yourself and what makes you and Antarctic Ambassador to be included on our Ambassadorship World Map!

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Gentoo News

Gentoo News is IAATO’s Antarctic Ambassador Newsletter. Featuring the latest ambassador news and community updates, Gentoo News keeps you connected and offers ways to get involved. To subscribe, please fill out the form below.

Celebrate antarctic ambassadorship day with us on April 24th!

Antarctic Ambassadorship Day is a global event to celebrate our incredible community of ambassadors and their achievements.

On this day, we honour ambassadors by acknowledging the actions they’ve taken in the name of Antarctic ambassadorship. By sharing your stories of ambassadorship, we can inspire others to begin their journey in advocating for Antarctica.

Show your commitment to Antarctic ambassadorship by displaying the Antarctic Ambassadorship Day event frame on your social media profile photo.

Simply:

Visit this link to find our Canva template.
Upload your profile photo, then drag it onto the frame.
Right-click on your photo, go to layer, and send to back.
Click share, click download, select PNG and click download.
Find your social frame in your downloads folder and upload it to your social platforms.

Easy!

Use #AntarcticAmbassadorshipDay on your posts to show us how you’re celebrating this year.

Take the Ambassadorship Challenge and kick-start your Antarctic Ambassador journey

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has launched a monthly challenge to inspire polar enthusiasts to take action for Antarctica. The Ambassadorship Challenge is a 24-task downloadable card or poster designed to inspire polar enthusiasts to be Antarctic Ambassadors and make changes at home to support the world’s most precious place. Join us over on Facebook every month to share your progress and inspire others.

Download your Ambassadorship Challenge here!

Ambassadorship Challenge Poster | A3

IAATO_Challenge_Card_A3-1.pdf

Beach Clean-up Bingo Card | A4

IAATO_Bingo_Card_v2-A4_1.pdf

Spread the Word!

Antarctic Ambassador LEAP | Poster - 2024

Antarctic_Ambassador_LEAP_2024.pdf

Can I Be An Ambassador? | A4 Poster - 2024

Can_I_Be_An_Ambassador_2024.pdf

Meet an Antarctic Ambassador

Beverley Hopkins

Ceredigion, Wales

Hello, I am Beverley Hopkins I live in Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales. My maiden name is Wilson. I am the great great niece of Dr Edward Wilson. I love and respect Antarctica.

Marina Salazar

New York, USA

Hi! I'm Marina Salazar. I visited Antarctica on an expedition in January 2016. It was life changing. Being in that environment was humbling. I fell in love with the penguins.

Saleem H. Ali

Islamabad, Pakistan

Hello. My name is Saleem H. Ali. As an educator and researcher, Antarctica presents a model of planetary cooperation between countries.

Hazel Pittwood

Dorset, England

My name is Hazel Pittwood. I am an expedition naturalist/guide working primarily for an IAATO Operator. 2021 was my first time working in Antarctica. I truly fell in love with Antarctica and I can’t wait to return there!