Subsidiary Group on Management Plans (SGMP)

The Subsidiary Group on Management Plans (SGMP), chaired by Australia, was established by CEP XI (2008) to review new or revised management plans for ASPAs and ASMAs and to advise the CEP on improving management plans. During this intersessional period, the SGMP will review the revised management plan for ASPA 140 Parts of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands.

SGMP Terms of Reference and Work Plan

Study Group on Environmental Aspects and Impacts of Tourism and Non-governmental Activities in Antarctica

This is the third year of work for this group, coordinated by New Zealand, the aim of which is to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the environmental aspects of tourism in Antarctica. The Committee has identified this work as a priority by the CEP, and encouraged Members to participate in the Management Group.

Informal discussions on the Electronic Information Exchange System (EIES)

Informal Contact Group convened by the Secretariat to coordinate technical proposals from Members to improve the EIES. A first step is to concentrate the discussions in identifying troublesome sections and determine possible solutions to facilitate data entry.

Informal Discussion Group on Historic Sites and Monuments

Argentina is coordinating an informal discussion aimed at considering a change to the management strategy for Historic Sites and Monuments, with a view to examining the concept of what should be considered “historic” and to including the more comprehensive concept of “enhancement”, which covers protection, conservation and dissemination. This is the second year of intersessional discussions of this informal group.

International Working Group on Fildes Peninsula

This group, coordinated by Germany and Chile, is discussing management options to protect the values of Fildes Peninsula.

IWG on Area Protection at Taylor Glacier and Blood Falls