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What is the acronym for the treaty that governs mineral activities in Antarctica?
The acronym is CAMLR.
When was the Antarctic Treaty signed?
The Antarctic Treaty was signed on December 1, 1959.
What is the purpose of the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resource Activities?
The purpose of the Convention is to regulate mineral resource activities in Antarctica.
What is the main objective of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty?
The main objective of the Protocol is to protect the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems.
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How many countries signed the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty?
26
How many countries are currently party to the Antarctic Treaty?
54
How many countries need to ratify the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resource Activities before it enters into force?
16 countries need to ratify the Convention before it enters into force.
What are the seven Annexes to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty?
The seven Annexes are: environmental impact assessments, conservation of Antarctic fauna and flora, waste disposal and waste management, prevention of marine pollution, area protection and management, liability arising from environmental emergencies, and tourism and non-governmental activities.
exploitation
the action of making use of and benefiting from resources.
How many Annexes are there to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty?
7
What is the main objective of the Antarctic Treaty?
The main objective of the Antarctic Treaty is to ensure that Antarctica is used exclusively for peaceful purposes and that it is preserved as a wilderness area.
Why did the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resource Activities fail to enter into force?
The Convention failed to enter into force because not enough countries ratified it.
How does the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty address climate change?
The Protocol encourages the parties to the treaty to take measures to mitigate climate change and its impacts in Antarctica.
pollution
Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment.
What is the term used for the process of obtaining mineral resources from the ocean floor?
The term is seabed mining.
When was the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty signed?
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty was signed on October 4, 1991.
Who is the better football player? Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi
Which country has been criticized for its opposition to the establishment of marine protected areas in the Southern Ocean?
Russia
consensus
a general agreement.