… Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty The Antarctic is protected by stringent environmental protection regulations. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, also named the Madrid …

… Individual tourism in Antarctica A sturdy Twin Otter makes flying the interior of Antarctica possible. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Travellers to … vehicles, or circumnavigations of the continent by sailboat. Short-distance ski races are also an occasional event. In the 2010/2011 season a German camera team …

… Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain Manufacturers … as well as product use – which, however is inextricably bound up with other resources as well. For product use can have an environmental impact on air, … of German companies, create new jobs and ensure sustainable employment. … Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain …

… Travellers to the Antarctic Visitors to the Antarctic must comply with certain rules to avoid causing harm to the … and to apply for your permit with us. last update on 23.07.2013 Information for travellers to the Antarctic If you are planning to take a tourist cruise to the …

… Tourists in Antarctica Since the beginning of Antarctic tourism, tourist numbers have risen steeply. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Scientists formed the majority of visitors to Antarctica prior to 1950. Today tourism is a significant aspect of human activities on the continent. Tens of thousands of people now travel to the icy region every year, …

… Research and logistics in the perpetual ice German researchers have been present in … a nature reserve dedicated to peace and scientific research. 29 signatory states to the Antarctic Treaty, including Germany, work in close and continuous cooperation in …

… Human presence in the Antarctic The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem. Source: Christina Braun/FSU … which are vital in comparative, reference, background and other studies. … Human presence in the Antarctic …

… Fauna of the Antarctic The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic. … details on the distances to be kept in the Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic. … Fauna of the Antarctic …

… Flora of the Antarctic Lichens such as these beard lichen make up the majority of Antarctica's vegetation. Source: … of further increasing the spread of species which have already been introduced. … Flora of the Antarctic …

… Climate of the Antarctic Its extremely low temperatures make Antarctica the coldest continent on Earth. Source: M. Müller/UBA Antarctica is the driest and … kilometres. The sea ice in the Southern Ocean on the other hand is mostly annual. … Climate of the Antarctic …