antarctic treaty Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is the antarctic treaty
A
an agreement made by twelve countries in 1959 about how to sustainably manage Antarcticas eco systems
2
Q
what does the environmental protocol set out
A
6 principles
no mineral exploitation
plants and animals must be conserved
areas of environment must be protected
waste must be minimised
3
Q
what is the rule about non native species
A
visitors have to wear disinfected overboots
4
Q
how many people are allowed per time
A
only 100 visitors allowed to land
5
Q
how many countries are now part of the treaty
A
56
6
Q
how else does the treaty preserve the eco system
A
ban on military - land is dedicated to peace and science research
no one country owns the land
