The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
The Madrid Protocol - Main Points - 11 slides


1 - Protection of the Antarctic Wilderness - The Madrid Protocol made Antarctica a "Natural reserve, devoted to peace and science" and put in place environmentally friendly rules and ideas for anyone planning visits and activities there.

Antarctic treaty main points

The Madrid Protocol is designed to keep Antarctica as natural as possible while still allowing visits and activities.

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