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This site is maintained as a resource for those conducting research on the law of Antarctica and for all those interested in learning more about the goverance of the Seventh Continent.
In addition to the treaties and other documents one expects to find, there is also background information on the natural history of Antarctica, as well as an introduction to the age of exploration and the history of the Antarctic Treaty itself.
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Send questions, comments and suggestions to JackBobo@erols.com.
ATCM 1998
New! The latest Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting - ATCM XXII - has its own site. For the latest information on this meeting visit the Tromso site.
For an introduction to the white continent and why it needs to be protected by regulations follow this link.
The heroic age of Antarctic exploration began in the early nineteenth century and continued through the first two decades of this century. For a few highlights of this period please follow this link.
History of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)
The international cooperation which resulted in the creation of the Antarctic Treaty began with the 1958 International Geophysical Year (IGY). For a brief discussion of the events culminating in the signing of the Treaty please follow this link.
In order to fully appreciate the treaties and documents which comprise the Antarctic Treaty System, it is necessary to understand the roles and relationships of the actors in the ATS framework. For this information, and more, please follow this link.
Antarctic Treaty Documents
This page provides links to primary and secondary documents and materials associated with the Antarctic Treaty System.
International Law Links
No webpage would be complete without a list of the webmaster's favorite links. These sites relate to international law and are not limited to Anatarctica. Use the Topical Guide to find the subject you are looking for or go directly to the Treaty, Organization, or University links.
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