Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A04362:section:5:p14
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Provision Reference: s 5 (pt 14/33)
Character Range: 149185–152356

on processes of global as well as regional importance;

Reaffirming the conservation principles of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources;

Convinced that the development of a comprehensive regime for the protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems is in the interest of mankind as a whole;

Desiring to supplement the Antarctic Treaty to this end;

Have agreed as follows:

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Protocol:

     (a) "The Antarctic Treaty" means the Antarctic Treaty done at Washington on 1 December 1959;

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    (b)     "Antarctic Treaty area" means the area to which the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty apply in accordance with Article VI of that Treaty;

    (c)     "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings" means the meetings referred to in Article IX of the Antarctic Treaty;

    (d)     "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties" means the Contracting Parties to the Antarctic Treaty entitled to appoint representatives to participate in the meetings referred to in Article IX of that Treaty;

    (e)     "Antarctic Treaty system" means the Antarctic Treaty, the measures in effect under that Treaty, its associated separate international instruments in force and the measures in effect under those instruments;

     (f) "Arbitral Tribunal" means the Arbitral Tribunal established in accordance with the Schedule to this Protocol, which forms an integral part thereof;

     (g) "Committee" means the Committee for Environmental Protection established in accordance with Article 11.

ARTICLE 2

OBJECTIVE AND DESIGNATION

The Parties commit themselves to the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and hereby designate Antarctica as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science.

ARTICLE 3

ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES

 1.  The protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and the intrinsic value of Antarctica, including its wilderness and aesthetic values and its value as an area for the conduct of scientific research, in particular research essential to understanding the global environment, shall be fundamental considerations in the planning and conduct of all activities in the Antarctic Treaty area.

 2.  To this end:

    (a) activities in the Antarctic Treaty area shall be planned and conducted so as to limit adverse impacts on the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems;

     (b) activities in the Antarctic Treaty area shall be planned and conducted so as to avoid:

        (i) adverse effects on climate or weather patterns;

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     (ii) significant adverse effects on air or water quality;

    (iii) significant changes in the atmospheric, terrestrial (including aquatic), glacial or marine environments;

    (iv) detrimental changes in the distribution, abundance or productivity of species or populations of species of fauna and flora;

    (v) further jeopardy to endangered or threatened species or populations of such species; or

    (vi) degradation of, or substantial risk to, areas