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Antarctic Treaty System
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Antarctic Treaty System
Gloria Granados,
Anthony Land,
Anthony Mendoza,
Kennedy Ochoa
Date 1
Description
The treaty sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, establishes freedom of scientific investigation, and bans military activity on the continent. The treaty was the first arms control agreement established during the Cold War.
Draft Year/Amendment Year
The Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 and entered into force on 23 June 1961.
Agency/group responsible for regulation and enforcement
Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom
Description of function / environmental issues affected
The Protocol: designates Antarctica as a 'natural reserve, devoted to peace and science. The Parties to the Protocol commit to comprehensively protect the environment of the Antarctic region
What was the goal?
"in the interest of all mankind that Antarctica shall continue forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes and shall not become the scene or object of international discord"
International or National
International
Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom,the United States, the Soviet Union, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Japan, and South Africa
Timeline
Penalties against violators
The lack of punishment for these — and similar infractions by other countries — is one of the weaknesses of the treaty system.
Loss of Credibility
Facts
1.No Military Use
2. Nuclear Free Zone
3.All Stations Open To Inspection By Other Nations
4.Free Exchange Of Scientific Plans and Data
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