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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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A 2006 satellite composite image of Antarctica. The Antarctic Treaty and related agreements, collectively known as the Antarctic Treaty System ( ATS ), regulate international relations with respect to Antarctica, Earth's only continent without a native human population.
- 23 June 1961
- 1 December 1959
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Condominium
As the Antarctic Treaty System matures it has become recognised as one of the most successful sets of international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation for the rest of the world. As an environmental regime it is unique – an entire continent, which is essentially undisturbed, will remain protected because of the commitment ...
May 13, 2020 · Read this article. Antarctica is celebrated by the international community as a continent exclusively for peace and science. Since its inception in 1959 the Antarctic governance regime, the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), has provided stable and enduring governance of the region and has played a critical role in the development of peaceful norms ...
- Thomas Lord
- 2020
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.
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.
Sep 5, 2021 · These reasons relate, among other things, to: (a) the fundamental issue of Antarctic territorial sovereignty; (b) the international prestige and stature often associated with participation in the Antarctic Treaty; (c) the ability to engage in activities such as scientific research, tourism, exploitation of resources, and associated activities ...
Feb 3, 2021 · As the Antarctic Treaty System approaches its seventh decade, it faces challenges from the impacts of global climate change, calls for increasing economic use of the region, more diverse membership, and geopolitical tensions from a shifting international order.
