New Zealand has vested interest in Antarctica. The geological closeness and the our history with the white continent means questions over its future hold importance for us.
Climate change is one of those serious questions marks. How will Antarctica survive what's coming, politically as well as environmentally.
These issues are being discussed at a panel of Massey University security specialists tomorrow night, as part of the University's public lecture series.
Centre for Defence and Security Studies senior lecturer Dr Marc Lanteigne tells us what he's concerned about.