South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are breathtaking sights.
It is a real “oasis” in the stormy southern oceans and is home to amazing wildlife like penguins, albatrosses, seals, whales and petrels.
The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Laws site can be accessed here.
Latest News
Read the past Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ (GSGSSI) latest news and updates here.
April 26, 2024
Darwin Plus Funding Schemes, 2024
GSGSSI is proud to promote and encourage science that contributes to developing and upholding best-practice environmental management and that supports the active management and good governance of the Territory. We are therefore delighted by the announcement of the latest round of Darwin Initiative funding for Local, Main and Strategic proposals, and welcome applications that will contribute to the broader aims of the Government.
April 5, 2024
Invitation To Submit Proposals To Act As Mint For Commemorative Coins
The Commissioner is seeking to appoint a suitably competent and experienced Mint that can provide high quality commemorative coins in accordance with designs and specifications provided by the Government.
March 12, 2024
Opening Of The Licence Application Round For The 2024 Krill Fishery
GSGSSI are pleased to announce the opening of the licence application round for the 2024 South Georgia krill fishery.
For details on how to apply please contact the Director of Fisheries by email – dof@gov.gs
March 11, 2024
HPAI Confirmed In Penguin Populations On South Georgia
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was first detected in the brown skua population on Bird Island, South Georgia in October 2023.
The most recent results from samples taken in early February have confirmed the presence of the disease in one colony of gentoo penguins and one colony of king penguins on South Georgia.
February 26, 2024
Plans To Introduce Significant Enhancements To Marine Protection In The Southern Ocean
Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands announces plans to introduce significant enhancements to marine protection in the Southern Ocean.
The announcement of an additional 166,000km2 of ‘No Take Zones’, covering an area 8 times the size of Wales, will result in 449,000km2 of highly biodiverse marine habitat being closed to all fishing activity.
February 23, 2024
Toothfish Fishery Licence Application 2024
GSGSSI are pleased to announce the opening of the licence application round for the 2024 South Georgia toothfish fishery.
For details on how to apply please contact the Director of Fisheries by email – dof(at)gov.gs
February 19, 2024
Avian flu now detected in albatrosses on South Georgia
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Wandering Albatross populations on South Georgia.