International

Antarctica Treaty System

The main purpose of the Antarctic Treaty System is to ensure 'in the interests of all mankind that Antarctica shall continue forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes and shall not become the scene or object of international discord'.


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Publications

Publications about DOC's role

Publications about DOC

Annual Report

Conservation management strategies and plans

National Park management plans

Policies and plans

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The Antarctic Treaty British Antarctic Survey website

Antarctica New Zealand is responsible for developing, managing and administering New Zealand activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, in particular the Ross Sea Dependency.

Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

Protocol on Environmental Protection

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai