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It’s been a pleasure to catch up with elected representatives from St Helena and Ascension, alongside UK representatives from St Helena and Tristan da Cunha at the Joint Ministerial Council this week in London.🇸🇭🇦🇨🇹🇦

At the Joint Ministerial Council in London, Councillors Shearer and Benjamin played an important role in discussions shaping the Joint Declaration, a key step in forging a modern partnership between the UK and its Overseas Territories. #JMC2023 More info: bit.ly/3RgQWrh

A new species to science! This spider, Australoechemus vickyae, was first seen on Ascension in 1957 but was not identified until this year. It is named after Vicky Wilkins, who is a long-standing #UKOT invertebrate conservationist. 👉bit.ly/48bKVCb #smallislandBIGVISION

A heartfelt thank you to Blue Marine Foundation for their ongoing support to Ascension Island. The signing of the MoU unlocks vital funds for our community, paving the way for a greener future. Learn more here: bit.ly/47Z8bmN

Happy St Andrew's Day! Today, we proudly fly the Scottish Saltire in Georgetown, celebrating the enduring bond between Ascension Island and Scotland. #StAndrewsDay

Thrilled to announce "Burns Seamount" within our MPA, a tribute to our esteemed former Administrator Sean Burns. Sean’s dedication to the governance of the UK’s South Atlantic Overseas Territories remains an inspiration to us all. Ascension Island MPA More info: bit.ly/3TavfuF

Green turtles have began nesting and thus we encourage islanders to enjoy this spectacle using these safety guidelines... #smallislandBIGVISION #turtles

Empowerment and collaboration are at the heart of the new declaration between the UK and British Overseas Territories. Together, we're embracing a modern partnership for the 21st century and strengthening our global family. 🇬🇧🇦🇨 View the declaration here: gov.uk/government/pub…

Excited to welcome 'Bullseye', our new tender for marine conservation, to Ascension! Funded by the UK Government's Blue Belt Programme it's set to advance our marine science research.   #MarineConservation Ascension Island MPA More info: bit.ly/4awDk34

With our new quad-bike, we're boosting emergency response times on Ascension Island. Big thanks to the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency and CSSF for their support! #SafetyFirst #CSSF More info: bit.ly/41wGCz5

Ascension Island Government's Administrator, Simon Minshull, joined us on board the Moray yesterday as we conducted fieldwork for our #Darwin-funded Shark Project! Biodiversity Challenge Funds 1/2 🧵

To mark the return of Marine Geosciences to Ascension Island Government we're resharing the team's photo blog from their fieldtrip last year. Find out what life was like on the island, and see the unique landscape here: bgs.ac.uk/news/in-photos…

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Ascension Island on 26 January 2024. A momentous occasion to celebrate our island’s heritage, unique biodiversity, and the incredible efforts of our community volunteers! #DukeofEdinburgh More info: bit.ly/490OZ8D

Delighted to welcome HRH #DukeofEdinburgh to Ascension on 26 Jan. A chance to engage with our Island Councillors and community volunteers. #RoyalVisitAscension More info: bit.ly/47UHNtC

Thrilled that Dr. William Hardy was presented with his Honorary MBE by HRH #DukeofEdinburgh. Fitting recognition for Dr Bill’s outstanding service to the health and well-being of the #Ascension community. #MBEHonours More info: bit.ly/3Uliqhx

AIG, with the support of FCDO's International Programme, is enhancing flood resilience with improved drainage and temporary barriers. This collaborative effort has already demonstrated early success with a reduction in flood damage to homes on island following recent heavy rains.

We're grateful to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK govt’s CSSF program for funding our recent Oil Spill Response Training. Expert trainers equipped our responders to better safeguard our marine environment. Read more here: bit.ly/4bkPg7E

On #AscensionIslandDay, we celebrate the spirit of our community and our contribution to  protecting the pristine and globally important natural habitats on and around #Ascension. 🛰️🌊 #AscensionDay

Did you know that 25 July is World #DrowningPrevention Day? One person drowns around the world every two minutes. Find out more about how you can take action on World #DrowningPrevention Day & help save lives 👇 bit.ly/4cvqu5D

We were pleased to welcome RSPB's Andy Schofield to Ascension. His visit underscored the success of our seabird recovery, critical biosecurity efforts, and ongoing collaboration in achieving UK biodiversity targets. Grateful for RSPB's continued support! #Conservation