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ATCM XXXV 11 June to 20 June 2012, Hobart, Australia


Information Papers Submitted to the XXXV ATCM

 

Annex V Inviolate and Reference Areas - Current Management Practices

Antarctic Ocean Legacy - A Marine Reserve for the Ross Sea

Antarctic Ocean Legacy - A Vision for Circumpolar Protection

Data Sources for Mapping the Human Footprint in Antarctica

Earth Hour Antarctica (2013)


Follow-up to Vessel Incidents in Antarctic Waters

Implications of Antarctic Krill Fishing in ASMA No. 1 - Admiralty Bay

Key Issues for a Strategic Approach to Review Tourism Policies


Progress on the Development of a Mandatory Polar Code

Repair or Remediation of Environmental Damage

Review of the implementation of the Madrid Protocol - Inspections by Parties (Article 14)

 

ASOC Report on XXXV ATCM

ATCM XXXIV  20 June - 1 July 2011, Buenos Aires, Argentina


Information Papers Submitted to the XXXIV ATCM

An Antarctic Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System
An Antarctic Climate Change Communications Plan
Antarctic Tourism - What Next?  Key Issues to Address with Binding Rules
Developing a Mandatory Polar Code - Progress and Gaps
Evolution of Footprint:  Spatial and Temporal Dimensions of Human Activities

Land-based Tourism in Antarctica

Ocean Acidification and the Southern Ocean

The Antarctic Environmental Protocol 1991 - 2011

The Ross Sea:  A Valuable Reference Area to Assess the Effects of Climate Change

The Southern Ocean MPA Agenda - Matching words and spirit with action

Vessel Protection and Routeing - Options Available to Reduce Risk and Provide Enhanced Environmental Protection

Poster

Footprint: Time and Space Aspects of Human Activities


Press Releases

Global Coalition Urges Increased Protection for the Environment

ASOC Report on XXXIV ATCM   

ATCM XXXIII 03 May - 14 May 2010 Punta del Este, Uruguay

Information Papers Submitted to the XXXIII ATCM

 

Making Tangible Progress on a Strategic Vision for Antarctic Tourism
Antarctic Ship-borne Tourism and Inspections Under Article VII of the Antarctic Treaty and Article 14 of the Protocol on Environmental Protection
The Case for Inclusion of the Ross Sea Continental Shelf and Slope in a Southern Ocean Network of Marine Reserves
Comparison of Three Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts on Shipping and Tourism
Key Climate Change Actions in Antarctica: Emissions Reduction, Adaptation and Science
Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Under Extreme Conditions: Case Studies From Antarctica (attachment: Tin et al. published paper, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Under Extreme Conditions: Case Studies From Antarctica )
Coastal Hydrocarbon Pollution: A Case Study From Deception Island, Antarctica (with poster)
Rising to the challenge: Key steps to deliver a Comprehensive and Representative Marine Protected Areas Network in the Southern Ocean by 2012
Working Towards A Polar Vessel Code
Tourism and Land-based Facilities in Antarctica: Analysis of a Questionnaire Distributed to Antarctic Treaty Parties at XXXII ATCM

Reports on the XXXIII ATCM

Official ASOC Report on the XXXIII ATCM

Press Releases

Antarctic Treaty Governments Progress on Climate Change and Marine Protected Areas:  Fail on Biological Prospecting, Polar Code and Tourism

 

Antarctic Treaty Meetings (ATME) Papers
6-9 April 2010 Svolvær, Norway
The Future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet: Observed and Predicted Changes, Tipping Points, and Policy Considerations

 

ATCM XXXII 06 April - 17 April 2009 Baltimore, United States

Information Papers Submitted to the XXXII ATCM

Report of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Impacts of Local Human Activities on the Antarctic Environment:  A Review
Policy Implications Arising from SCAR's Report:  Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment
Marine Protected Areas in the Antarctic
A Ross Sea MPA:  Preservation for Science
Protecting the Antarctic Marine Ecosystem:  A Role for the ATCM
Managing Antarctic Vessels - Avoiding Future Disasters
Tourism and Land-Based Facilities in Antarctica
Key Elements of a Strategic Vision for Antarctic Tourism
ASOC also submitted discussion points to the first joint meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection and the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR. Read our paper here.

Reports on the XXXII ATCM

Official ASOC Report on the XXXII ATCM

Press Releases

Antarctic Treaty Governments Fail on Climate Change,  Make Progress on Marine Protected Areas and Tourism Regulation 4.17.09

 

Posters produced by the ASOC team for XXXII ATCM

Wilderness and Aesthetic Values of Antarctica
Celebrating Antarctica:  The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition 1979 - 2009
Celebrating Antarctica:  Issues Facing Antarctica in 2009
Celebrating Antarctica:  A Vision for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Antarctic Treaty Meetings (ATME) Papers 

 9-11 December 2009 Wellington, New Zealand

Coastal Hydrocarbon Pollution: A Case Study From Deception Island, Antarctica
Antarctic Ship-borne Tourism and Inspections Under Article VII of the Antarctic Treaty and Article 14 of the Protocol on Environmental Protection
Antarctic Ship-borne Tourism: Perspectives on Shipping Management
Making Tangible Progress on a Strategic Vision for Antarctic Tourism
Tourism and Land-based Facilities in Antarctica: Analysis of a Questionnaire Distributed to Antarctic Treaty Parties at XXXII ATCM


ATCM XXXI 02 June - 13 June 2008 Kyiv, Ukraine

Information Papers Submitted to the XXXI ATCM

Area Protection:  Time for Action
Impacts of Climate Change on Antarctic Ecosystems
Designation of Marine Protected Areas within the Antarctic Treaty Area
Antarctic Shipping
A Decade of Antarctic Tourism:  Status, Change, and Actions Needed
Report of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition

 

 

Reports on the XXXI ATCM

ASOC XXXI ATCM Report.

 

Press Releases and other information

Antarctic Treaty Parties Duck Tourism Challenges
Press Release in Russian
Turismo en la Antartida Una Amenaza Para Un Ecosystem Unico an op-ed by ASOC Campaigner Mariano Aguas

Antarctic Treaty Meetings (ATME) Papers

8-11 July 2008 St.Petersburg, Russia

Tourism and the human footprint at Deception Island South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

ATCM XXX 30 April - 11 May 2007 New Delhi, India

 

Information Papers Submitted to the XXXI ATCM

The Case Against Tourism Landings from Ships Carrying More than 500 Passengers
Taking Action on Marine Noise in the Southern Ocean
Amendment or Modification of Annex II and the Implications for Further Annex Review
The Antarctic and Climate Change
Strengthening the CEE Process
Tourism and the Duty for ATCP Action
The Human Footprint of the IPY 2007-2008 in Antarctica
Marine Protected Areas – Steps Forward for the ATCM
Report of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Implementing the Madrid Protocol: A case study of Fildes Peninsula, King George Island

 

Reports on the XXX ATCM

ASOC XXX ATCM Report - New Delhi 2007

 

ATCM XXIX 12 June - 23 June 2006 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 

Information Papers Submitted to the XXIX ATCM

 

An Update on Recent Noise Pollution Issues
The Antarctic and Climate Change
Beyond Direct Impacts of Multi-Year Maintained Ice Routes Case Study: McMurdo-South Pole Surface Re-Supply Traverse
A Glimpse into the Environmental Legacy of the International Polar Year 2007-2008
Managing Antarctic Tourism: A Critical Review Of Site-Specific Guidelines
Station Sharing in Antarctica
Report of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)
Management of Antarctic Krill
Strategic Issues posed by Commercial Tourism in the Antarctic Treaty Area

 

Reports on the XXIX ATCM

ASOC XXIX ATCM Report


ATCM XXVIII 06 June - 17 June 2005 Stockholm, Sweden

 

 

Information Papers Submitted to the XXIX ATCM

Acoustic Impacts
Some Legal Issues Posed by Antarctic Tourism
Development Pressures on the Antarctic Wilderness
The Antarctic and Climate Change

 

Report of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)
Antarctic Tourism Graphics: An Overview of Tourism Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area (Part A )  (Part B ) (Part C)

 

 

 

Reports on the XXVIII ATCM

ASOC ATCM XXVIII Report

 

ATCM XXVII 24 May - 04 June 2004 Cape Town, South Africa

 

 

Information Papers Submitted to the XXVII ATCM

An Update on Some Issues Surrounding Noise Pollution

 

ASOC Report to ATCM pursuant to Article III (2) of the Antarctic Treaty, under Agenda Item 5 (b)
The Regulation of Antarctic Tourism: State of Play After the Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts, (Norway, 22-25 March, 2004)
Are More Antarctic Stations Justified?
Tourism Accreditation and Inspection Under the Antarctic Treaty

 

 

Reports on the XXVII ATCM

ASOC's Final Report on XXVII ATCM

 

 

Press Releases and other information

ATCM XXVII Final Report (official Antarctic Treaty Secretariat report)


ATCM XXVI 09 June - 20 June 2003 Madrid, Spain

 

 

Information Papers Submitted to the XXVI ATCM

Port State Control: An Update on International Law Approaches to Regulate Vessels Engaged in Antarctic Non-Governmental Activities
Preventing Marine Pollution In Antarctic Waters
Report pursuant to Article III (2) of the Antarctic Treaty, under Agenda Item 5 (b)
Regulating Commercial Tourism In Antarctica: The Policy Issues
Marine Acoustic Technology and the Antarctic Environment

 

Coastal Sediment Pollution at Sites Frequently Visited by Tourism Operators
A Review of Inspections Under Article 7 of the Antarctic Treaty and Article 14 of its Protocol on Environmental Protection, 1959-2001 (Joint Paper with United Nations Environment Programme)

 

Reports on the XXVII ATCM

ASOC Report on XXVI ATCM

Press Releases and other information

Press Release on Antarctica, World Park (Also in Spanish )
Final Report of the XXVI ATCM (Official report from the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat)
Final Report of the Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP) VI

 

ATCM XXV 10 September - 20 September 2002 Warsaw, Poland

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