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  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    International activities in and around the Antarctic

    … the Parties to the Treaty. Furthermore, UBA acts as general coordinator of the reports on German activities in the Antarctic to the other Parties to the Treaty. … the Parties to the Treaty. Furthermore, UBA acts as general coordinator of the reports on German activities in the Antarctic to the other Parties to the Treaty. … …

  • Article from 19.05.2016 | Last changed: 19.05.2016

    Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals

    Antarctic seals like this sea leopard are protected by a convention.

    … Hertel/UBA When Captain Cook discovered South Georgia in the late 18th century he reported of innumerable fur seals on its shores and thus signalled the onset of a … Antarctica … When Captain Cook discovered South Georgia in the late 18th century he reported of innumerable fur seals on its shores and thus signalled the onset of a …

  • Article from 19.05.2016 | Last changed: 19.05.2016

    Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

    … Time and time again ships are caught engaging in illegal fishing by neighbouring countries, who then confiscate their catch. However, it is difficult to effectively … Time and time again ships are caught engaging in illegal fishing by neighbouring countries, who then confiscate their catch. However, it is difficult to effectively …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Act Implementing the Protocol on Environmental Protection (AIEP)

    … Furthermore the AIEP regulates waste treatment, inspections, training measures and reporting duties. Violations of the law are punishable as offences liable to a fine … Furthermore the AIEP regulates waste treatment, inspections, training measures and reporting duties. Violations of the law are punishable as offences liable to a fine …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 27.01.2016

    Antarctic Treaty

    … Kingdom, New Zealand and Norway put a 'freeze' on their territorial claims, twelve countries signed the Antarctic Treaty in 1959 (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, … cooperation with unrestricted exchange of information Deferment of individual countries' claims Prohibition of military activities Prohibition of the introduction … of parties has since grown to 51, of which 29 are "Consultative Parties". These countries carry out research in the Antarctic and are entitled to vote. The …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctic Treaty System

    … information about the Antarctic Treaty System and activities in the Antarctic. Countries which become Parties to the Treaty implement the Treaty by transposing it … information about the Antarctic Treaty System and activities in the Antarctic. Countries which become Parties to the Treaty implement the Treaty by transposing it …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Travellers to the Antarctic

    Visitors to the Antarctic must comply with certain rules to avoid causing harm to the environment.

    … rule also applies if you are a German national and your trip originates in another country, for example Chile or New Zealand. Most visitors to Antarctica reach the … rule also applies if you are a German national and your trip originates in another country, for example Chile or New Zealand. … Travellers to the Antarctic …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … and the rest are operated only in the summer season. Argentina was the first country to operate a year-round station back in 1904 on the South Orkney Islands at the northernmost tip of Antarctica. It took nearly 50 more years before other countries had their own stations. Many of the early research stations were located …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    … in the ice for more than a year. He will later publish 22 volumes of scientific reports and material documenting the expedition. 1902 : A geological expedition led … of man. 1957/58 : The International Geophysical Year involving scientists from 67 countries provides the impetus for negotiations on the Antarctic Treaty. 1959 : …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Environmental monitoring on King George Island

    The Fildes Region is subject to high pressure of use. Environmental monitoring helps to show its effects.

    … research data from 2008-2012 which is documented in the polar researchers' second report indicates that construction activities on King George Island are an … research data from 2008-2012 which is documented in the polar researchers' second report indicates that construction activities on King George Island are an …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctica

    Map of the Antarctic

    … ever since its discovery. Source: Dorling Kindersley RF / Thinkstock "Imagine a country as large as Australia and Europe together, sunnier than California but … on the ICE 3 air-cycle system Tags air temperature Antarctica ice … "Imagine a country as large as Australia and Europe together, sunnier than California but …