Article IX of the Antarctic Treaty

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Article IX of the Antarctic Treaty is the provision that establishes the system of Consultative Meetings and cooperation among treaty parties to regulate and manage activities in Antarctica.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf treaty article
alsoKnownAs Article 9 of the Antarctic Treaty NERFINISHED
appliesTo Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties NERFINISHED
Antarctica NERFINISHED
basisFor Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) system NERFINISHED
creates framework for Antarctic Treaty governance
dateOfConclusion 1959-12-01
defines Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties NERFINISHED
empowers Consultative Parties to adopt measures in furtherance of the Antarctic Treaty NERFINISHED
enteredIntoForce 1961-06-23
establishes Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings NERFINISHED
governs adoption of recommendations and measures at Consultative Meetings
procedure for convening Consultative Meetings
involves consultation on environmental protection in Antarctica
consultation on legal and administrative matters in Antarctica
consultation on logistical cooperation in Antarctica
consultation on scientific cooperation in Antarctica
language English
French
Russian
Spanish
legalEffect enables binding measures once implemented by parties
legalSystem international law
locationOfConclusion Washington, D.C. NERFINISHED
objective to ensure effective implementation of the Antarctic Treaty
to strengthen international cooperation in Antarctica
partOf Antarctic Treaty NERFINISHED
providesFor regular Consultative Meetings of the parties
special Consultative Meetings of the parties
purpose to promote consultation among parties on matters of common interest in Antarctica
regulates cooperation among Antarctic Treaty parties
relatedTo Antarctic Treaty System NERFINISHED
Article I of the Antarctic Treaty NERFINISHED
Article II of the Antarctic Treaty NERFINISHED
Article III of the Antarctic Treaty NERFINISHED
requires parties to give effect to adopted measures in accordance with their constitutional processes
unanimous approval of Consultative Parties for adoption of measures
subjectMatter exercise of jurisdiction in Antarctica
facilitation of scientific research in Antarctica
logistics and safety in Antarctic operations
measures for the furtherance of the principles and objectives of the Antarctic Treaty
observance of the Antarctic Treaty
preservation and conservation of the Antarctic environment
protection and preservation of living resources in Antarctica
questions of common interest relating to Antarctica
use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes only

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Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties legalBasis Article IX of the Antarctic Treaty