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  • Article from 02.08.2023 | Last changed: 23.10.2025

    Guarantees of origin for renewable energy sources

    … Guarantees of origin (GO) prove the origin of renewable energy in a transparent way and provide electricity consumers the necessary reliability. last update on 02.08.2023 Register of Guarantees of Origin (HKNR) The mandatory electricity disclosure that electricity supplier are required to carry out … electricity supplier may only disclose  renewable electricity on electricity bills and advertisement if they have cancelled GOs for the delivered amount of energy …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    International research in Antarctica

    Ice samples taken from the Antarctic polar ice provide researchers with valuable information.

    … Research (SCAR) was already established in February 1958. Its task has been and still is to continue the successful cooperation in Antarctic research begun … SCAR is an NGO body of the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) and provides scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty states. SCAR is charged with the development, coordination and promotion of scientific programmes in Antarctica. The Committee's various action …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protection and management of areas under PEPAT

    The former British base Port Lockroy is a protected historic site.

    Protection and management of areas under PEPAT The former British base Port Lockroy … What do a colony of emperor penguins, the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, and polar researcher Ernest Shackleton's hut have in common? They and many other … their corresponding Management Plans, and Historic Sites and Monuments. … Protection and management of areas under PEPAT

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protected Areas in Antarctica

    Areas of special importance for Antarctica can be designated as Specially Protected Areas.

    … the Antarctic environment. This protection of very sensitive areas both on shore and in the ocean is provided under the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty and the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources … (CAMLR-Convention). last update on 28.01.2016 Although the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol on Environmental Protection protects Antarctica under international …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    International activities in and around the Antarctic

    International activities in and around the Antarctic Despite its remote location, it can become almost busy in the Antarctic in some places and at certain times: research, tourism and logistics support for activities all …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

    The Antarctic is protected by stringent environmental protection regulations.

    … negotiations on 4 October 1991 in Madrid. The Protocol establishes the toughest and most comprehensive environmental regulations ever drawn up for any region of the world in an international agreement. Devoted to peace and science Upon its entry into force, the Protocol prohibits all commercial … bound to preserve the Antarctic as a natural reserve which is "devoted to peace and science" and which it will protect as such for future generations. The legal …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Individual tourism in Antarctica

    A little aircraft

    … considered 'individual'. This includes onshore tourism in particular – adventure and sport activities or a flight to the South Pole. last update on 23.03.2016 … take advantage of a number of tour operators’ activities on the Antarctic mainland or its offshore islands, and their numbers are rising steadily. Travellers have their choice of diverse …

  • Article from 23.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.03.2021

    Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain

    Smoking chimneys of an industrial plant

    Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain Manufacturers … it comes to resource conservation Source: erikdegraaf / Fotolia.com Raw materials and energy are key resources when it comes to product manufacturing as well as …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Travellers to the Antarctic

    Visitors to the Antarctic must comply with certain rules to avoid causing harm to the environment.

    … you plan your journey to the Antarctic in accordance with the high environmental standards in effect and to apply for your permit with us. last update on 23.07.2013 … with the local visitor guidelines. Detailed information can be found in the flyer . Please observe these rules during your stay and consider it your personal …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … tourism is a significant aspect of human activities on the continent. Tens of thousands of people now travel to the icy region every year, mainly by ship but … the first cruise trips to Antarctica for travellers who enjoyed information and lectures by experts instead of entertainment programmes. The Lindblad Explorer …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice German researchers have been present in … since 1981. Source: M. Müller/UBA Antarctica is a nature reserve dedicated to peace and scientific research. 29 signatory states to the Antarctic Treaty, including … traffic and seismic testing add to the sound emissions in the Antarctic Ocean. … Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica Antarctica has been terra … started about 200 years ago. During two centuries mankind succeeded in exploring and gaining access to its remote regions. An impressive international treaty on its … of the Protocol of Environmental Protection by all the Consultative Parties. … Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica