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  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

    The Antarctic is protected by stringent environmental protection regulations.

    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 …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctic Treaty System

    … Antarctic Treaty System From time to time one hears the question to whom the Antarctic actually belongs to. The answer is simple: since there is no indigenous population in the Antarctic, it …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Individual tourism in Antarctica

    A little aircraft

    … 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 …

  • Article from 23.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.03.2021

    Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain

    Smoking chimneys of an industrial plant

    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

  • 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.

    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

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … 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, …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    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 …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    … of Antarctica Antarctica has been terra incognita for most of Earth’s history. The actual discovery of the continent started about 200 years ago. During two centuries mankind succeeded in … attempt to reach the South Pole but reached their Furthest South at 82°S. Race to the South Pole 1908 : On his second attempt to reach the South Pole, Ernest …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Human presence in the Antarctic

    The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem.

    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

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Fauna of the Antarctic

    The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed 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

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Flora of the Antarctic

    Lichens such as these beard lichen make up the majority of Antarctica's vegetation.

    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

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Climate of the Antarctic

    Its extremely low temperatures make Antarctica the coldest continent on Earth.

    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