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Antarctic Treaty System An Assessment: Proceedings of a Workshop Held at Beardmore South Field Camp, Antarctica, January 7-13, 1985 (1986) / Chapter Skim
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14. Panel Discussion on Conservation and Environment
Pages 211-220

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... REMARKS BY SACHIKO KUWABARA Kuwabara stated that the protection and preservation of the unique environmental value of Antarctica from harmful impacts of human activities merit the broadest kind of international cooperation. The significance of Antarctica in understanding and maintaining the ecological balance of planet Earth makes it a matter of interest to all nations, both within and outside the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)
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From page 212...
... . Conversely, UNEP environmental management guidelines and programs could offer useful contributions to the work of the ATS in such areas as environmental impact assessment, control of marine pollution from offshore mining and drilling, hazardous waste management, and the protection and environmentally sound development of regional seas and their coastal areas.
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From page 213...
... . In summary, he believes that IUCN has interests and expertise in Antarctica and can make serious scientific contributions; represents a wide range of interests embracing scientific, technical, aesthetic, and moral considerations; has experience in theoretical and practical questions of natural resources planning and management as well as in promoting public awareness; and maintains linkages with a broad world community.
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From page 214...
... At the XVIII SCAR meeting, in Bremerhaven, Federal Republic of Germany, in September/October 1984, SCAR developed proposals for additional Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including marine sites. These documents and recommendations will be considered by the thirteenth Antarctic Treaty consultative meeting, in October 1985.
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From page 215...
... Ice-free coastal lowlands, for example, support the most advanced Antarctic vegetation and the largest seabird and seal colonies; but they are also the most attractive sites for scientific stations and their logistics support facilities. Suggestions to reduce potential environmental impacts by sharing program facilities received some attention.
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From page 216...
... IUCN recommended "that a comprehensive review be carried out under the Antarctic Treaty system of the existing environmental and conservation Conventions and measures, with a view to determining whether any new Conventions or measures are needed for the environmental protection of the Antarctic environment and the Southern Ocean," and it was noted that the director general of IUCN has a mandate to contribute to this work. It was felt that IUCN, in cooperation with SCAR and especially following the SCAR/IUCN Symposium (Bonn, April 1985)
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From page 217...
... Moreover, there is a need to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Antarctic management system. In response to a question about whether the inspection provisions currently apply to environmental issues, it was pointed out that they apply to all measures adopted pursuant to the Antarctic Treaty, including those having to do with the environment.
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From page 218...
... The IUCN can contribute substantial understanding of wildlife and habitat conservation principles and practices. UNEP can offer ideas on environmental impact assessment, marine pollution control, and hazardous waste management and itself needs to draw on Antarctic data in the GEMS and in state-of-theenvironment assessments.
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From page 219...
... It was suggested that some kind of full-time Antarctic environmental protection agency staffed by trained professionals might be justified, to carry out monitoring, assessment, and inspections; manage protected areas; produce publications; and act in support of the treaty consultative meetings. Such a group might be backed by a special fund administered by nongovernmental agencies.
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