In 1911, Roald Amundsen planted the Norwegian flag at the South Pole ... Fifty years later, the Antarctic Treaty came into force—a pact ensuring that future races between nations are ...

Rachel Leihy works for the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. This research was done as a part of the Australian Research Council funded ...

Under the Antarctic Treaty, which promotes international scientific cooperation and stipulates that the continent should be used for peaceful purposes, land in Antarctica cannot be owned by any ...

But across most sub-Antarctic islands, we found the rate of introduced species has remained steady, or slowed, after biosecurity policies were introduced, even as more humans arrived.

She also directs IAATO's efforts with the Antarctic Treaty Parties and other government bodies relevant to Antarctic tourism, including the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings (ATCM ...

(Geotab / British Antarctic Surve via SWNS) Under the Antarctic Treaty, strict regulations govern how waste, including sewage, must be treated, stored, and disposed of within all land and ocean south ...

Per the Antarctic Treaty and its related agreements, China and Russia are allowed to build stations where they chose in the region, as there is no sovereign territory in Antarctica and no ...

Antarctic cruises are ideal for intrepid explorers wanting to discover the white wilderness of the South Pole. A land of spectacular scenery and unique wildlife, many cruises of the southern ...

President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on Antarctic territories including Heard and McDonald Islands, despite their uninhabited status. Australia, which manages these islands for ...

It will also enhance collaboration under the Antarctic Treaty System, reinforcing the commitment of both nations to the sustainable management of Antarctic resources and ecosystems. "This LoI is a ...