There is a growing need for Antarctic-related research in the social sciences and humanities to, firstly, obtain a deeper understanding of political, economic, and socio-cultural processes and pressures that rapidly gain in complexity, and secondly, to inform policymaking for Antarctica. However, a comprehensive research program is lacking.
It is proposed that a research network named Social Sciences & Humanities Antarctic Research Exchange (SHARE) be set up to start filling this gap. Through SHARE it is also hoped to facilitate the provision of political and financial support for initiating, developing and coordinating social science and humanities research with a focus on the Antarctic.

A platform for Antarctic researchers from the social sciences and humanities will be formally established through the internet portal www.share-antarctica.org (which will be fully operational in May 2007). This portal will include a database of research activities, sections for conference announcements and news, and a virtual platform for the exchange of ideas and an intensification of contacts between researchers.

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