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  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Act Implementing the Protocol on Environmental Protection (AIEP)

    … into account. AIEP regulations The AIEP establishes the permit procedure (for more information on the permit procedure see the corresponding web page " Permitting … of Antarctic animals and plants and prohibits the introduction of alien species. Furthermore the AIEP regulates waste treatment, inspections, training measures and … of Antarctic animals and plants and prohibits the introduction of alien species. Furthermore the AIEP regulates waste treatment, inspections, training measures and …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 27.01.2016

    Antarctic Treaty

    … to engage in international research cooperation with unrestricted exchange of information Deferment of individual countries' claims Prohibition of military … to engage in international research cooperation with unrestricted exchange of information Deferment of individual countries' claims Prohibition of military …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctic Treaty System

    … on 1 December 1959 in Washington D.C. and entered into force on 23 June 1961. Further conventions followed in subsequent years. 1964: Agreed Measures for the … Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). It also facilitates the exchange of information between the Parties and acts as central contact office for public … on 1 December 1959 in Washington D.C. and entered into force on 23 June 1961. Further conventions followed in subsequent years. 1964: Agreed Measures for the …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Individual tourism in Antarctica

    A little aircraft

    … if you have booked a trip through a commercial operator it is a good idea to be informed about how to behave when on location. The following documents are available … if you have booked a trip through a commercial operator it is a good idea to be informed about how to behave when on location. The following documents are available …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 22.01.2014

    Waste oil

    Three barrels of waste oil

    … legible signs must be displayed in a prominent place in the retail outlets giving information about a nearby collection point. The collection point is obliged to … 2024 Evaluation of the collection and recovery of selected waste streams for the further development of circular economy Basic principles and recommendations for …

  • Article from 23.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.03.2021

    Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain

    Smoking chimneys of an industrial plant

    … raw material. Blauer Engel (Blue Angel) and other ecolables, power consumption information, and UBA consumer advice help consumers to save resources by making … A Front-Runner Approach for EU product policy Guidelines on Environmental Product Information in E-Commerce Methodological challenges for ecolabels in the Global …

  • 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.

    … to the Antarctic are as varied as the possibilities to do so. We have compiled information on the following pages to help you plan your journey to the Antarctic in … standards in effect and to apply for your permit with us. last update on 23.07.2013 Information for travellers to the Antarctic If you are planning to take a tourist …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … today: he organized the first cruise trips to Antarctica for travellers who enjoyed information and lectures by experts instead of entertainment programmes. The … from the US, followed by Germany, Australia and the UK. See the IAATO website for further information and data on tourism. Zodiac inflatable boats take tourists from …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … the air (waste gases), soil (waste), ice and ocean (sewage) are also on the rise. Furthermore shipping traffic and seismic testing add to the sound emissions in the … Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) The Antarctic Protected Areas Information Archive United Nations Environment Programme environment for development …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    … an island and can therefore not be a part of Terra Incognita Australis. He pushes further forward than Magellan and discovers where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans … is prohibited, on freedom of international scientific exchange and free exchange of information, and on the suspension of several countries' territorial claims. 1964 : …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Human presence in the Antarctic

    The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem.

    … In January 1774 the British seafarer and discoverer James Cook (1728-1779) ventured further south than any human being before him, ultimately landing in South Georgia, … In January 1774 the British seafarer and discoverer James Cook (1728-1779) ventured further south than any human being before him, ultimately landing in South Georgia, …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Flora of the Antarctic

    Lichens such as these beard lichen make up the majority of Antarctica's vegetation.

    … seeds in the clothing and equipment of travellers to the Antarctic may come from further away than any subpolar region: in some cases they travel from the Arctic all … that visit several points onshore in the Antarctic, multiply the risk of further increasing the spread of species which have already been introduced. Mosses …