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Antarctica - Coggle Diagram

- - - - 53 parties (countries) to the treaty
      - Treaty states Antarctica should only
        be used for peaceful means
      - Antarctica can be used for scientific research, but all research has a right to be shared and cooperated on
      - All stations and operations can be inspected at any time
      - Antarctica is not any country’s territory, it is a global common
      - Nuclear activity is banned
    - - The Treaty is not mandatory, meaning countries can choose not to sign it.
      - Inspections do not occur often
      - All decisions must be unanimous. If any country does not ratify a modification/amendment to the treaty within two years, it cannot go forward.
    - - Bans all activities relating to mineral resources, aside from for scientific purposes.
      - Established the Committee for Environmental Protection, an advisory body that provides advice and recommendations to members.
      - Created and added to regulations that were set out in the original treaty, including additions to waste management and marine pollution.