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Antarctica as a global common: Governance of Antarctica
Online Lesson | 18 Dec 2026 | Start: 17:00 | DURATION: 2 HOURS Specification content
3.2.1.5.1 Antarctica as a global common
Critical appraisal of the developing governance of Antarctica. International government
organisations to include United Nations (UN) agencies such as United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Whaling Commission. The Antarctic Treaty (1959), the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (1991); IWC Whaling Moratorium (1982) - their purpose, scope and systems for inspection and enforcement.
The role of NGOs in monitoring threats and enhancing protection of Antarctica.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- the Antarctic Treaty, and why it was signed.
- how the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) operates.
- what the role of NGOs are in the governance of the Antarctic.
- what the main issues and challenges for the governance of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are.
Suggested timing
2 hours
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Online Lesson | 18 Dec 2026 | Start: 17:00 | DURATION: 2 HOURS Specification content
3.2.1.5.1 Antarctica as a global common
Critical appraisal of the developing governance of Antarctica. International government
organisations to include United Nations (UN) agencies such as United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Whaling Commission. The Antarctic Treaty (1959), the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (1991); IWC Whaling Moratorium (1982) - their purpose, scope and systems for inspection and enforcement.
The role of NGOs in monitoring threats and enhancing protection of Antarctica.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- the Antarctic Treaty, and why it was signed.
- how the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) operates.
- what the role of NGOs are in the governance of the Antarctic.
- what the main issues and challenges for the governance of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are.
Suggested timing
2 hours
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