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- The Treaty established Antarctica as a region free from military activity and encourages cooperation, peaceful conflict resolution and the exchange of scientific information between nations. It ushered in an era of unprecedented international cooperation in the realms of both Antarctic science and governance.
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May 20, 2023 · The Antarctic Treaty continues to set aside disruptive argument over Antarctic sovereign claims and calmed political rivalries in the region, and instead provided a base to pursue peaceful, collective, and cooperative governance in the Antarctic.
- Introducing The Antarctic Treaty
- Background
- The Antarctic Treaty
- The Antarctic Treaty System
- Related Organisations
- Conclusion
There are few places in the world where there has never been war, where the environment is fully protected, and where scientific research has priority. But there is a whole continent like this – it is the land the Antarctic Treaty parties call “… a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science”. At the southern end of our world, those who share the...
The Antarctic continent is vast. It embraces the South Pole with permanent ice and snow. It is encircled by floating barriers of ice, stormy seas and appalling weather. Its great altitude chills the air to extremes, and its descent to sea level across a moving ice sheet generates the world’s strongest winds. The cycling seasons reveal the spectacul...
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve nations that had been active during the IGY (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States and USSR). The Treaty, which applies to the area south of 60° South latitude, is surprisingly short, but rem...
The Antarctic Treaty System comprises the Treaty itself and a number of related agreements. It also includes a range of organisations that contribute to the work of the decision-making forums. In addition to the related agreements (described below), the Treaty System includes the recommendations, measures, decisions and resolutions of the Consultat...
Apart from the legal instruments and measures outlined above, a number of specialised bodies assist the Treaty parties in the conduct of their work. Specific tasks may be directed to these bodies, or they may be invited to provide observers or experts to participate in Treaty forums. The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) coordinates...
The Treaty provided that any party could call for a review conference after the expiration of 30 years. No party has done so. In 1991, on the thirtieth anniversary of the Treaty, the parties recognised the continuing strength and relevance of the Treaty by adopting a declaration recording their determination to maintain and strengthen the Treaty an...
International conflicts. Various international conflicts motivated the creation of an agreement for the Antarctic. Some incidents had occurred during the Second World War, and a new one occurred in Hope Bay on 1 February 1952, when the Argentine military fired warning shots at a group of Britons.
Jul 17, 2011 · A growing sense began to form that some form of international stewardship of the region could defuse potential conflict. The International Geophysical Year provided a concrete platform...
- Tony Press
Sep 5, 2021 · There are multiple reasons why States want to participate in the Antarctic Treaty and other key instruments of the Antarctic Treaty System, including reasons related to the issue of Antarctic territorial sovereignty and the ability to engage in activities such as scientific research, tourism and exploitation of resources.
- Erik J. Molenaar
- 2021
Jul 13, 2021 · Eren Waitzman. The Antarctic Treaty is a framework for peaceful coexistence and scientific cooperation in the continent. It was ratified in 1961 by the 12 countries active in Antarctica at the time. 60 years since its ratification, the number of parties to the Antarctic Treaty has increased.
The Antarctic Treaty as a Conflict Resolution Mechanism | Antarctic Treaty System: An Assessment: Proceedings of a Workshop Held at Beardmore South Field Camp, Antarctica, January 7-13, 1985 | The National Academies Press.
