Tourism in the Antarctic Treaty Area


The Representatives,

Conscious of the rapid expansion and diversification of tourism activities in the Antarctic Treaty area;

Recalling the Environmental Principles contained in Article 3 of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty;

Desiring to limit the potential impacts of tourism activities, including cumulative impacts, upon the Antarctic environment;

Recommend that the Parties discourage any tourism activities which may substantially contribute to the long-term degradation of the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems.