A royal navy ice patrol ship HMS ENDURANCE and the British High Commission will today commence a joint seminar on climate change and environmental protection with key UK representatives and the government of Sierra Leone.
The interaction between government ministers, key members of the British scientific community including the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the Met Office, the marine and fisheries agency, department for international development and Eco-Securities.
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Captain Bob Tarrant Friday told journalists in Freetown that the seminar would be chaired by Dr. Hazell Shokellu Thompson from Birdlife International which would be held onboard the vessel because of its world class platform for climate and ecological research.
He said while in Sierra Leone they would be undertaking important survey work which could be of great benefit to future developments of the maritime economic prosperity of Sierra Leone.
“The visit of HMS ENDURANCE to Sierra Leone encompasses a number of roles for the ship including coastal surveying, training with the Sierra Leone navy and ministerial sea days to promote the importance of fishery protection,” he said.
Captain Tarrant hoped the West African seminar would provide an opportunity for the Royal Navy to create an enduring relationship with its West African colleagues and to promote environmental protection.
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