Antarctica - Strategies

Question 1

What is the ‘Treaty of Antarctica’?

Answer 1

• It has been in force since 1961. Nearly 50 countries are signed up to protect Antarctica from mining, drilling for oil, pollution and war.

Question 2

What do these countries now want to do?

Answer 2

• With it being signed up till 2048, countries now want to discuss ways to regulate tourism

Question 3

What has been set up in Antarctica?

Answer 3

• The IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) which was set up in 1991.

Question 4

What does the IAATO have?

Answer 4

• Guidelines on thins like the number of people allowed on shore, activities and wildlife watching.

Question 5

What did the British Government suggest to other countries who signed the treaty?

Answer 5

• That a new agreement covering tourism to Antarctica was needed.

Question 6

Why was this suggested by the British Government?

Answer 6

• As it would limit the number of tourists and where they could go, plus also ban any hotel building

Question 7

What is a management strategy set up?

Answer 7

• Wildlife is to be observed and not to be approached

Question 8

What is a management strategy set up to limit the threat of Oil Spills?

Answer 8

• Only ships of 500 people or less can land in Antarctica