Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
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The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is an international agreement that designates Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science, imposing strict environmental safeguards and a ban on mineral resource activities.
Aliases (2)
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
international environmental agreement
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treaty protocol → |
| adoptedAt |
Madrid, Spain
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| adoptedOn |
1991-10-04
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| alsoKnownAs |
Madrid Protocol
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| appliesTo |
area south of 60 degrees South latitude
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| bans |
mineral resource activities in Antarctica
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| depositary |
Government of the United States of America
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| designates |
Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science
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| enteredIntoForceOn |
1998-01-14
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| establishes |
Antarctic Specially Managed Areas
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Antarctic Specially Protected Areas → Historic Sites and Monuments protection framework in Antarctica → comprehensive environmental protection regime for Antarctica → |
| establishesPrinciple |
protection of intrinsic value of Antarctica
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protection of scientific value of Antarctica → protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems → protection of wilderness and aesthetic values of Antarctica → |
| exempts |
scientific research from the ban on mineral resource activities
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| hasAnnex |
Annex I Environmental Impact Assessment
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Annex II Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora → Annex III Waste Disposal and Waste Management → Annex IV Prevention of Marine Pollution → Annex V Area Protection and Management → Annex VI Liability Arising from Environmental Emergencies → |
| hasArticle |
Article 2
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Article 3 → Article 7 → |
| language |
English
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French → Russian → Spanish → |
| obligates |
Antarctic Treaty Parties to prevent marine pollution from ships in Antarctic waters
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Antarctic Treaty Parties to protect Antarctic flora and fauna → |
| partOf |
Antarctic Treaty System
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| prohibits |
disposal of harmful chemicals in Antarctica
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disposal of radioactive waste in Antarctica → introduction of non-native species into Antarctica except in accordance with permits → open burning of waste in Antarctica → |
| providesFor |
adoption of measures and decisions by Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings
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consultations among Parties on environmental matters → inspection of stations, ships and equipment in Antarctica → |
| requires |
clean-up of past and present waste disposal sites in Antarctica where practicable
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contingency planning for environmental emergencies in Antarctica → planning and conduct of activities to limit adverse environmental impacts → prior environmental impact assessment for activities in Antarctica → regular and effective monitoring of environmental impacts of activities in Antarctica → |
| signedBy |
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties
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Referenced by (14)
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Base Presidente Gabriel González Videla
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Brown Base → King George Island → Ross Dependency → Ross Dependency → |
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Antarctic policy of Chile
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Signy Research Station
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Great Wall Station
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environmentalProtocol |
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Committee for Environmental Protection (Antarctic Treaty)
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establishedBy |
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Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
("Annex II Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora")
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hasAnnex |
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Antarctic Treaty System
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hasPart |
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Committee for Environmental Protection (Antarctic Treaty)
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legalBasis |
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Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
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linkedTo |
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Committee for Environmental Protection (Antarctic Treaty)
("Article 11 of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty")
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treatyArticle |