Braving the extreme: Deriv-sponsored Patagonian expedition Kahuna and its impact on climate science
16 Mayo 2024 - 3:00AM
Braving the extreme: Deriv-sponsored Patagonian expedition Kahuna
and its impact on climate science
As Deriv gears up to celebrate 25 years of innovation and
responsibility, it proudly marks this milestone through a series of
new initiatives that will have an impact in 2024 and beyond. The
Kahuna sponsorship supports scientific research and community
projects that provide educational value and inspire positive action
towards protecting the environment.
Deriv recently
sponsored the Kahuna team to carry out an environmental research
expedition in Patagonia. The environmental expedition aimed to
investigate the presence of microplastics and black carbon in the
snow. These substances are critical indicators of environmental
pollution that affect climate change.
The team partnered
with the Argentinian Institute of Nivology, Glaciology, and
Environmental Sciences and sought community outreach through
collaborations with charitable organisations OSER and CheerUp
(affiliated with CentraleSupelec).
Seema Hallon, Chief
Human Resources Officer of Deriv, shares, “The 25th anniversary is
an opportunity for Deriv to recommit to the things that matter to
us as an organisation. Investing our CSR efforts in meaningful
projects such as the Kahuna expedition is our way of contributing
to the efforts for a sustainable future for the planet and
communities.”
The expedition began
in mid-January in Puerto Murta, Chile, with a team consisting of
Baptistin Coutance, Robin Villard, Thomas Jarrey, Vincent Lavrov,
and Yvan Lazard.
The route took them
across Lago General Carrera, through Rio Baker into the Pacific
fjords, along the Campo De Hielo Continental, ascending Volcan
Lautaro and Cerro Francisco Moreno, where bad weather conditions
led to an early ending of the journey.
Robin Villard shares,
“The expedition was a success. The samples collected are in good
condition and are scheduled for analysis in May and July. By the
end of the summer, we should have results on the presence of
microplastics in the ice field below. That’s a huge success.
"Our scientific
research aimed to collect snow samples for analysis to determine
the level of microplastics. Simply put, the samples will be
examined under a microscope in the lab to see if there is
significant pollution from microplastics in the snow.”
Expedition outcomes:
- Research impact: The Kahuna team
successfully collected and analysed samples from the region,
providing valuable data for ongoing climate studies.
- Community
impact: Through real-time updates and subsequent presentations, the
environmental expedition will provide educational and motivational
experiences to young cancer patients and underprivileged students
once their documentary film is ready.
The expedition faced
challenges — adverse weather conditions and dangerous terrain, but
could complete their research objectives effectively.
Read more about the Kahuna expedition.
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