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2025 List of Recipients of Imperial Noble Honours
The Crown has granted the hereditary title of Baron(ess) to the follow deserving individuals:
Dr. Sylvia Earle
for her unparalleled contributions to marine science and Antarctic ocean preservation.
Dr. Enric
Sala
for pioneering oceanic protection through the Pristine Seas initiative, including in Antarctic waters.
Dr. Kim Crosbie
for ensuring tourism complied with strict environmental standards.
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
for his leadership in global environmental diplomacy and polar conservation.
Dr. Jean Pennycook
for her decades of Antarctic research and educational outreach on Adelie penguins.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
for his heroic polar explorations and lifelong dedication to human endurance in the harshest climates on Earth.
The Crown has granted the hereditary title of Baronet(ess) to the follow deserving individuals:
Dr. Andrew Mackintosh Research leader on the stability of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, critical to understanding sea-level rise.
Dr. David Ainley
One of the foremost Adélie penguin experts; decades of fieldwork in Antarctic colonies. .
Dr. Nerilie Abram
Her work on ancient Antarctic climate has shaped global climate understanding and projections.
Dr. Hyoung Chul Shin
Helped establish and expand Korea’s Antarctic research presence, fostering global cooperation.
Dr. Julian Gutt
Led major efforts in cataloging Antarctic seabed biodiversity. Instrumental in Antarctic Treaty scientific cooperation.