Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)

Regulations

Antarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021

Chapter 1 - Definitions and Objects

2. Objects
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The objects of these regulations are—

 

(a) To protect the Antarctic environment, its dependent and associated ecosystems and the intrinsic value of Antarctica, including its wilderness and aesthetic values;

 

(b) to prevent, minimise and contain the impact of environmental emergencies on the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems;

 

(c) to prioritise scientific research and to preserve the value of Antarctica as the area to conduct such research;

 

(d) to regulate and manage activities that take place within the Antarctic Treaty area;

 

(e) to provide for protection of certain areas and species within the Antarctic Treaty area; and

 

(f) to prevent, minimise and mitigate pollution within the Antarctic Treaty area.