The governance of Antarctica (ATS)

Question 1

what is Antarctia

Answer 1

a global common meaning it has no government

Question 2

when was the Antarctic treaty signed and where

Answer 2

Washington d.c on the 1 decemeber 1959

Question 3

how many nations were involved in the Antarctic treaty

Answer 3

12

Question 4

what does the Antarctic treaty say

Answer 4

1. Ant should be used for peaceful purposes
2. continued freedom to conduct scientific research
3. promotes international scientific corporation
4. prohibites nucleaur explosions
5. requires parties to give notice of their expeditions

Question 5

what is the ACTM and how often do they meet

Answer 5

Its the Antarctic treaty consultive meeting, which meet anually

Question 6

who can sign up to the Antarctic treaty

Answer 6

any member of the UN

Question 7

when was the Madrid protocol began

Answer 7

1990

Question 8

why was the Madrid protocol began

Answer 8

because groups wanted to exploit mineral resources in Ant

Question 9

how many nations are involved in the Madrid protocol

Answer 9

45

Question 10

how long does the Madrid protocol run for

Answer 10

2048

Question 11

what does the Madrid protocol agree to

Answer 11

1. ban all mineral resources

2. promotes monitoring to minimise human impacts

Question 12

what is the specific clauses of the Madrid protocol

Answer 12

1. no removal of flora and fauna
2. waste management
3. reduce marine pollution

Question 13

what is the system of inspection of the Madrid protocol

Answer 13

1. no ‘legal system’
2. environmental audits
3. new activities assessment