South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI): launch of the Preparatory Phase Full recordng

Abstract

We are pleased to hereby announce the launch of the SAPRI Preparatory Phase via a webinar and a Q&A session to illustrate the main aspects of SAPRI, its organization into integrated facilities, and the first steps of the implementation phase listed in the business plan. To accelerate the implementation phase, it is proposed to initiate an informal Preparatory Phase of SAPRI and to discuss the following actions with the community of stakeholders:

● Establishment of the User Fora overseeing the requirements of the integrated facilities; ● Implementation of the Task Team for the reorganization of SANAP within the NRF; ● Consultation and discussion on the implementation steps for the Polar Science Transformation Plan ● Establishment of the DFFE-SAPRI Task Team for assisting with science-related logistics. This will include discussions around the SA Agulhas II dry dock scheduled for November 2021, and while contributions cannot be made directly to this yet, plans around what could be facilitated in coming months should be addressed.