… 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 …

… 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 … of environmental impact assessments, the conservation of Antarctic fauna and flora, waste disposal and waste management, the prevention of marine pollution and on the …

… 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 … and complicated than in populated areas. The lacking infrastructure and harsh climate conditions can often hinder or delay immediate response to emergency …

… Waste oil Waste oil is an important resource that is collected in special … update on 22.01.2014 What is waste oil? Waste oils are oils that occur as waste and consist partially or entirely of mineral oil, synthetic or biogenic oil. … destroyed during regeneration. Diosposal Waste oils may not be mixed with other wastes nor may waste oils of different categories be mixed. It is up to the owner of …

… Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain Manufacturers still need to do much more when it comes to … to production processes that consume large amounts of materials. •    Using solid waste as a secondary raw material for manufacturing. •    Products that use minimal …

… 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 increasingly by plane. last update on 11.03.2016 Possibilities and limits of Antarctic travel The first touristic journeys to Antarctica were in the late 1950s and originated in Argentina. Paying travellers accompanied researchers to the South …

… Research and logistics in the perpetual ice German researchers have been present in … the perpetual ice. Their research covers a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from climate research to marine biology. last update on 08.03.2016 Research in Antarctica … as well as the danger of potential (oil spill) accidents. Emissions to the air (waste gases), soil (waste), ice and ocean (sewage) are also on the rise. Furthermore …

… or journalists. last update on 23.07.2013 In January 1774 the British seafarer and discoverer James Cook (1728-1779) ventured further south than any human being … humans means a threat to the ecosystem Because of its remote location and extreme climate conditions, all human activities in the Antarctic are associated with … personnel and for logistics. Air pollution from exhaust gases and amounts of waste and sewage also increase together with the hazards of potential oil spills and …