Greenpeace Antarctica Home Page
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Greenpeace Antarctica Home Page
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GREENPEACE APPLAUDS ANTARCTIC PROTECTION VICTORYAmsterdam, 14 January 1998Greenpeace hailed the 14 January 1998 entry into force of the Antarctic Environmental (Madrid) Protocol as a milestone victory in
global environmental protection. The Protocol became international law following formal ratification by Japan, the last
of the 26 Antarctic Treaty Member nations to do so.
Greenpeace -- which led by example in establishing its own minimal impact World Park Antarctic base for five years (1987-1991) -- campaigned with other environmental groups for over 15 years to focus world attention on Antarctica, in order to reverse a decision made by Antarctic Treaty nations to allow mining in the world's last untouched continent. | |
HISTORIC ANTARCTIC PROTECTION AGREEMENT BECOMES LAWWASHINGTON, DC, December 16, 1997
The Antarctica Project and Greenpeace celebrated the final ratification of the landmark Environmental Protection
Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty. The Protocol bans mining in Antarctica for a minimum of 50 years nd designates the
whole continent and its dependent marine ecosystems a "natural reserve devoted to peace and science." Entry into force of
the Protocol is necessary to safeguard Antarctica's status as a global wilderness area and scientific laboratory.
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Links Greenpeace Antarctica Tour 1997
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Short Background Brief On AntarcticaAntarctica is the last great wilderness on earth, famous for its
breathtaking scenery and spectacular wildlife....
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