antarctic treaty Flashcards
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
regulations for discharge of sewage from vessels
activities must have an environmental impact assessment before they go ahead
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
