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- Under the Antarctic Treaty System (Antarctic Treaty and related agreements) Antarctica has been set aside for peaceful purposes including scientific research and environmental protection. The international cooperation on implementation of this system is done through the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM).
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6 days ago · U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica. Antarctica is not currently a geopolitical hotspot, but there are growing concerns about the increasing presence of great powers, particularly China, in the region. Unfortunately, instead of reinforcing the United States’ traditional leadership role in the region to advance science and preserve peace ...
Apr 27, 2024 · The Antarctic Treaty, Footnote 3 applied to the area south of 60°S latitude and signed in 1959, devoted Antarctica as a place for peace and science, promoting international scientific cooperation and freezing all territorial claims. Currently, 56 countries are Parties to the Treaty, comprising 29 Consultative Parties with decision-making power ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Carrying forward U.S. goals for supporting the Antarctic Treaty, the program strives to encourage international cooperation, maintain an active and influential presence in the region, and continue to conduct high-quality research, all while sustaining efficient use of funding.
May 2, 2024 · The political and legal risks of ‘ice sheet conservation’ in Antarctica", an international relations scholar, Dr. Patrick Flamm, explains the current proposal on the giant underwater curtain to slow down the melting of ice-sheet in the West Antarctica and examines the governance risks underlying such ideas, followed by comments from a ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Regarded as the “international continent”, Antarctica is a place of worldwide cooperation, peace, and scientific discovery. There are currently 70 permanent research stations scattered across the continent of Antarctica, which represent 29 countries from every continent on Earth.
May 1, 2024 · As a signatory to the Antarctic Treaty, India remains dedicated to environmental protection, scientific cooperation, and peaceful operations in Antarctica. Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, highlighted the importance of India hosting the ATCM and CEP meetings in 2024.
