Sustainable management of polar environments Flashcards
What is an example of Global Sustainable Management of the Antarctic
The Antarctic treaty
52 Nations signed up to this treaty
Guaranteess free access and research rights to all countries
Prohibits military activity
Bans dumping off nuclear waste
Controls fishing in the southern Ocean
Bans commercial mining
Protect animals and plants
What does the Antarctic treaty include
Countries that sign the treaty agree to:
Share scientific knowledge
Allow scientists freedom to work
To make Antarctica a natural reserve that is devoted to peace and science
What is Union Glacier
A logistics hub operated by a private company what is open for four months-summer season-
What are the activities included with the Union Glacier
Walking and trekking
Climbing
Visiting penguin colonies
How is Union Glacier sustainable
Visitors must stay 5m away from wildlife and groups are limited to 20 when visiting penguins
Before arriving at Union Glacier tourists are issued guidelines on how to behave
How is Union Glacier sustainable pt2
Some equipment is powered by solar panels to reduce the use of diesel
All waste is carefully contained and removed at the end of the season
How is Union Glacier not sustainable
All transports use Aeroplanes and that of uses large amounts of fossil fuels
People can disturb wildlife
The private limited company isn’t a charitable company and is doing it for profits
Costa are very high
5m is actually quite close to the animals
Has the Antarctic treaty been successful
yes
There haven’t been any wars in Antarctica and no nuclear testing has taken place
No country has claimed Antarctica as their own
No mining has taken place
Wildlife is largely undisturbed
Has the Antarctic treaty been successful
|No
Although land hasn’t been claimed countries have built their own bases e.g. USA’s base is right at the south pole
Whaling still takes place illegally
Increasing tourist numbers are leading to more instances of wildlife being disturbed
