Question

Which international legal frameworks ensure that Antarctica remains a protected zone for science and environment, free from political exploitation?

Options

• CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)

• World Conservation Union (IUCN)

• government subsidy schemes

• Antarctic Treaty & Protocol on Environmental Protection (1992)

Answer 1

The Antarctic Treaty & Protocol on Environmental Protection (1992) protect Antarctica for science and environment. They ensure that the region remains free from political exploitation.