The Expeditions

Since 2003 Cape Farewell has led seven expeditions to the Arctic, taking artists, scientists, educators and communicators to experience the effects of climate change firsthand.  By physically sailing to the heart of the debate, Cape Farewell aims to draw people's attention to the effects of ocean currents on us and our climate - revealing the workings of this crucial part of the planet through scientific experiments, film, live web broadcasts, events, exhibitions and the insight of artists and educators.

From these expeditions has sprung an incredible body of artworks, exhibitions, publications and educational resources.  Each journey is a catalyst for all our subsequent activity. 

Andes Expedition 2009

In June 2009 Cape Farewell lead the first expedition outside of the Arctic to the Andes in Peru, in collaboration with scientists at the Environmental Change Institute, Oxford University. The expedition with artists and scientists visited shrinking glaciers, cloud forests, lower forests, areas of deforestation and the Amazon. Trekking from 4,000m above sea level to 200m. Visit the dedicated section on our website tracking the journey with blogs, photos and videos. 
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Disko Bay Expedition 2008

In September 2008, Cape Farewell traveled to the West coast of Greenland. The Art/Science crew began their 10 day journey in Kangerlussuaq, visiting the spectacular Disko Bay area. Working in partnership with the National Oceanography Centre, Scottish Association of Marine Science and the British Geological Survey, the scientists extended their investigations of climate change with extensive surveying of the oceans and geology of this Arctic region. The arts crew were dominated by an international array of musicians.
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Youth Expedition 2008

In conjunction with British Council Canada, Cape Farewell launched it's second Youth Expedition in September 2008. The international crew of 28 young people, educators, artists and scientists sailed to Cape Farewell before crossing to West Greenland and finishing on Baffin Island.
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Follow the Expeditions 

We have broadcast video, images and blogs live from each of the expeditions. Follow the daily broadcasts from 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 and experience the extreme environment with us.

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