Madrid Protocol

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The Madrid Protocol is an international agreement that designates Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science, strictly regulating human activities to protect its fragile environment.

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instanceOf international environmental agreement
protocol to the Antarctic Treaty
adoptedAt Madrid
surface form: Madrid, Spain
adoptedOn 1991-10-04
aimsTo protect Antarctic scientific research values
protect the intrinsic value of Antarctica
safeguard the Antarctic wilderness and aesthetic values
alsoKnownAs Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
surface form: Environmental Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty
appliesTo area south of 60 degrees South latitude
binds Parties to the Antarctic Treaty that have ratified the Protocol
designates Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science
emphasizes Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science
encourages cooperation among Parties in environmental protection measures
enteredIntoForceOn 1998-01-14
establishes environmental principles for human activities in Antarctica
fullName Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
hasAnnex Annex I Environmental Impact Assessment
surface form: Annex I – Environmental Impact Assessment

Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
surface form: Annex II – Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora

Annex III Waste Disposal and Waste Management
surface form: Annex III – Waste Disposal and Waste Management

Annex IV Prevention of Marine Pollution
surface form: Annex IV – Prevention of Marine Pollution

Annex V Area Protection and Management
surface form: Annex V – Area Protection and Management

Annex VI Liability Arising from Environmental Emergencies
surface form: Annex VI – Liability Arising from Environmental Emergencies
hasDuration indefinite
hasObjective comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment
protection of dependent and associated ecosystems
language English
French
Russian
Spanish
partOf Antarctic Treaty System
prohibits any activity relating to mineral resources in Antarctica other than scientific research
mineral resource exploitation in Antarctica
regulates area protection and management in Antarctica
conservation of Antarctic flora and fauna
liability for environmental emergencies in Antarctica
marine pollution prevention in Antarctica
waste management in Antarctica
relatesTo Antarctic Treaty
requires monitoring of key environmental parameters in Antarctica
planning and conduct of activities to limit adverse environmental impacts
prior environmental impact assessment for activities in Antarctica
reviewClause mineral resource activities ban review possible after 50 years from entry into force
shortName Madrid Protocol

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