Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet—sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and ...

The Antarctic Treaty was established in 1959, ... (12 countries) These nations signed the treaty on December 1, 1959: ... These nations have acceded to the treaty but do not have consultative status: ...

Forged by 12 nations at the height of the Cold War, the Antarctic Treaty froze any countries' claims to territory and preserved the continent for "science and peace." "The Antarctic Treaty, first ...

A first-ever all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica explores the climate changes and political challenges facing the remote continent.

The Antarctic Treaty has been signed by over 50 nations to date and covers the area south of 60°S latitude. The Treaty has ensured that Antarctica remains a natural reserve, devoted to peace and ...

First, what is the Antarctic Treaty, and what is its significance? The Antarctic Treaty was originally signed by 12 nations (including the United States and Russia) in 1959 and enacted in 1961. It ...

Sofia, June 1 2015:- As the 2015 Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) opens today in the Bulgarian capital, the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) urged the ATCM to take action to ...