Antarcticareally shows us how interconnected the world is, says Rebecca Warne, director for the White Desert Foundation.
He knew intrepid travelers craved access to the remote interior, too.
Each camp welcomes no more than 12 guests.
That permeated every element of our infrastructure and how we operate.
The new White Desert Foundation builds upon this ecotourism legacy, while working within the companys unique geographical limitations.
With Antarctica, we are mandated to leave it alone.
Instead, the new foundation will tackleclimate changeacross three pillars.
Ben Jones/Courtesy of White Desert
First up: scientific research.
Thats where White Desert Foundation steps in.
Global environmental issues have catalyzed Antarcticas climate problems.
Thats why the White Desert Foundations second pillar of work goes beyond the continent.
It backs projects in South Africas Western Cape that restore coastal and ocean habitats, including seagrasses.
These marine ecosystems efficiently capture and store carbon, and play an important role in safeguarding Earths future.
White Desert’s flagship Whichaway Camp.Credit:Courtesy of White Desert
The White Desert Foundation provides support to field science operations in Antarctica, offering assistance with transportation and logistics.Courtesy of White Desert
A cabin at Whichaway Camp.Courtesy of White Desert
White Desert also backs projects outside of Antarctica, include seagrass restoration programs.Ben Jones/Courtesy of White Desert
