Antarctica in International Law

Author: Ben Saul; Tim Stephens
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781849467315
Published In: March 2015
Format: Paperback , 932 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Antarctica, one of the world's last great wildernesses, presents special challenges for international law. Fears that Antarctica would become a front in the Cold War catalysed agreement on the 1959 Antarctic Treaty which neither legitimised nor challenged the existing sovereign claims to the continent. The unique Antarctic Treaty System has provided the foundation for peaceful, harmonious and effective governance. There are, however, new anxieties about the frozen continent and the Southern Ocean. Antarctica already feels the effects of climate change and ocean acidification. Claimant states assert rights to the Antarctic continental shelf and interest in Antarctic resources grows. Tourism brings new environmental and safety risks. China and other powers are increasing their activities, with some questioning the consensus of the 'Antarctic club'. Security concerns are increasingly discussed, despite Antarctica's dedication to peaceful purposes. This book brings together the main primary international materials concerning the regulation and governance of Antarctica, including multilateral and bilateral treaties, United Nations materials, 'soft laws' and judicial decisions. It covers the spectrum of Antarctic issues from environmental protection to scientific cooperation to tourism. As it shows, Antarctic law has constantly adapted to meet new challenges and is a sophisticated, inclusive, dynamic and responsive regime.

PART 1: International Instruments of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)

Other International Instruments of the ATS

PART 2: Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty

PART 3: Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings (ATCM) (1963-2013)

Other Selected ATCM Instruments

Other ATCM Materials

PART 4: Committee for Environmental Protection under the 1991 Protocol (CEP)

Selected ATCM Instruments Related to CEP Issues

PART 5: Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources under the 1980 Convention (CCAMLR)

Conservation Measures in Force 2013-2014:

Category 10 - Compliance

Category 11 - Notifications

Category 22 - Gear Regulations

Category 23 - Data Reporting

Category 24 - Research and Experiments

Category 25 - Minimisation of Incidental Mortality

Category 26 - Environmental Protection

Category 31 - General Measures

Category 32 - Fishing Seasons, Closed Areas and Prohibition of Fishing

Category 33 - By-catch Limits

Category 91 - Protected Areas

PART 6: Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP)

PART 7: Other International Instruments Relevant to Antarctica Treaties Other Instruments

PART 8: United Nations General Assembly Resolutions

PART 9: Other United Nations Documents

PART 10: Judicial Proceedings

A. International Cases

B. Domestic Cases

Part 11: National Submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLSC) concerning Antarctic Territorial Claims Australia New Zealand United Kingdom France Argentina Norway

Part 12: Bilateral Agreements

Ben Saul is Professor of International Law at the University of Sydney.
Tim Stephens is an Associate Professor in Law at the University of Sydney.