ATS

Question 1

How has the ATS been successful

Answer 1

56 countries signed

Since 1961 the treaty has been recognised as the most successful treaty

Differences between countries, over territorial claims have been put aside

Protected Antarctica from mineral exploitation

Protected Antarctica from military use

Question 2

What are the challenges of the ATS

Answer 2

Duration of agreements - ATS is up for review in 2048, worries it won’t be renewed

Impacts of human activity - tourism and research doesn’t protect the environment, it negatively impacts it

Climate change - scientists can do little to prevent melting glaciers and warming oceans

Geopolitics - china and Russia want to claim land by establishing research bases - mineral exploitation later down the line

Question 3

When was the ATS signed

Answer 3

1959

Question 4

When did the ATS come into effect

Answer 4

1961