On November 5, 2026, the Municipal Theatre of Temuco, Chile, hosted the official premiere of “Antarctica: The Last Blank Page on Earth,” the first binational Antarctic scientific documentary between Chile and India. This initiative, led by Consultora Global, aims to strengthen scientific, academic, and diplomatic cooperation between both nations while highlighting Antarctica’s importance for global scientific research and international collaboration.
In the photograph, from left to right: Pablo Salgado, Documentary Director and Director of International Relations at Consultora Global; Mr. Shuban Krishen, First Secretary of the Embassy of India in Chile; Dr. Teodoro Ribera, Rector of Universidad Autónoma de Chile and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile; Dr. Gino Casassa, Director of the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH); Dr. Aparna Banerjee, Indian scientist; Daniel Schmidt, Vice-Rector of Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco Campus; Dr. Nicolás Saavedra, Vice-Rector for Research and Graduate Studies at Universidad de La Frontera; and Dr. José Maripani, Rector of Universidad de Magallanes.
The premiere brought together representatives from the diplomatic, scientific, and academic communities, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in Antarctic research.
This milestone also marks the beginning of a new chapter in Chile–India collaboration, opening opportunities for future scientific initiatives and the development of a second documentary entitled “Chile: India’s Gateway to Antarctica”, which will explore Chile’s strategic role in supporting India’s scientific presence and cooperation in Antarctica.