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SCAR Bulletin No 136, January 2000

Resolution 4 (1999)

Cooperation among Parties in Accordance with Article 6 of the Protocol on
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

The Representatives,

Recalling that, at the XVI Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, held in Bonn, Germany, 7-28 October 1991, and the XVII Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, held in Venice, Italy, on 11-20 November 1992, the Consultative Parties examined in detail international cooperation in scientific research and associated logistic activities;

Noting that Article 6 of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty calls on Parties to cooperate in the planning and conduct of activities in the Antarctic Treaty area;

Noting further that Article 6 (a-d) highlights the need to cooperate to ensure environmental protection in Antarctica;

Aware of the usefulness of examining past experiences of cooperation on environmental matters in Antarctica so as to identify the potential for expansion and development for further cooperation;

Recommend that:

  1. ATCM XXIV discuss the potential for enhanced cooperation on environmental protection in Antarctica in light of past experience and particularly since the XVI Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.
  2. Peru coordinate preparation for discussion of this issue prior to ATCM XXIV.
  3. Peru should seek relevant information from SCAR and COMNBAP, including their environmental subgroups, and invited experts as Appropriate, as well as directly from other Antarctic Treaty Parties and share such information through electronic means.