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Tourism in Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. The treaty governs all land and ice south of 60 degrees S, and its Marine Protocols protect the Southern Ocean that surrounds the continent.
The Antarctic Treaty is an international agreement to govern -- in fact, a condominium form of government.
There is no money paid by anyone to the 'Antarctic Treaty'.
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What is the treaty that permits the use of Antarctica only for peaceful purposes?
The name you want is The Antarctic Treaty.
Why was the antarctic treaty signed?
to respect antarctica and keep it free from military use
What treaty does antarctica have at the moment?
Antarctica is NOT a sovereign nation - has no population - and therefore has NO treaties with anyone.HOWEVER there are a number of international treaties governing the use and activities conducted there.Another AnswerAll of planet earth south of 60 degrees South Latitude is governed by The Antarctic Treaty. You can read more about it, below.
What agreement bans the use of Antarctica's resources?
The name of the document you want is the Antarctic Treaty.
What kind of fuel do you use in antarctica for cooking?
tHEY USE CARASINE BUT YOU HAVE TO GET PERMISSION TO USE OTHER OILS BECAUSE OF THE ANTARCTIC TREATY.
What machines would the use to mine Antarctica?
There is no mining allowed in Antarctica according to The Antarctic Treaty.
Is there any reason to disagree with The Antarctic Treaty?
Probably not. There is no practical other use for the area of the earth governed by The Antarctic Treaty -- everything south of 60 degrees South Latitude. It's simply too cold to support life, industry or recreation.
What is New Zealand's role in the Antarctic Treaty?
New Zealand, along with all the other signatories to the treaty, made commitments as to its use and its governance. Their responsibilities are the same as all other governments that signed the treaty.
How is Antarctica being exploited?
scientists use it for research with diseases tourism fishing and over fishing resources e.g. oil, fossil fuels... sorry don't know any more :) hope this has helped
Which countries control Antarctica?
Antarctica is a condominium in the sense of ownership, and the governing document is the Antarctic Treaty. Australia, Great Britain, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, France, Norway -- to name a few -- are all in agreement as to the use of the land on earth south of 60 degrees S, which includes the continent of Antarctica.
What is the antarctic treaty used for?
Basically it was an agreement between 50 nations allowing them to use the continent Antarctica for scientific research purposes. No military was allowed to go on this continent.
What are the potential uses of Antarctica?
According to the Antarctic Treaty, all land south of 60 degrees S is dedicated to scientific research about the health of planet earth. The treaty has been ratified or signed by governments representing 80% of the earth's population.
