Guidelines for the designation and protection of Historic Sites and Monuments
The Representatives,
Recalling the protection afforded to historical sites and monuments by Article 8 of Annex V to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty,
Recalling also Measure 3 (2003), as amended by subsequent Measures, which sets out the current list of Historic Sites and Monuments,
Recognizing the unique value of all the historic and cultural remains of early exploration of the Antarctic continent,
Considering that the cultural and historic heritage of Antarctica is susceptible to loss and decay over time through natural processes and increased human pressure through the placement of logistical and scientific facilities and increased human impacts from visitors and tourists,
Recalling Resolution 5 (2001), which provides guidelines for the handling of pre-1958 historic remains,
Recalling further Resolution 8 (1995), Resolution 4 (1996) an d Resolution 4 (2001),
Aware that successive Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings have developed guidelines to ensure that the process for designating Historic Sites and Monuments under the Antarctic Treaty fully complies with the objective of identifying, protecting and preserving the historic and cultural values of Antarctica,
Recommend that the Guidelines for the designation and protection of Historic Sites and Monuments appended to this Resolution be used by Parties as guidance on questions related to the designation, protection and preservation of historic sites, monuments, artefacts and other historic remains in Antarctica.
The Representatives,
Recalling the protection afforded to historical sites and monuments by Article 8 of Annex V to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty,
Recalling also Measure 3 (2003), as amended by subsequent Measures, which sets out the current list of Historic Sites and Monuments,
Recognizing the unique value of all the historic and cultural remains of early exploration of the Antarctic continent,
Considering that the cultural and historic heritage of Antarctica is susceptible to loss and decay over time through natural processes and increased human pressure through the placement of logistical and scientific facilities and increased human impacts from visitors and tourists,
Recalling Resolution 5 (2001), which provides guidelines for the handling of pre-1958 historic remains,
Recalling further Resolution 8 (1995), Resolution 4 (1996) an d Resolution 4 (2001),
Aware that successive Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings have developed guidelines to ensure that the process for designating Historic Sites and Monuments under the Antarctic Treaty fully complies with the objective of identifying, protecting and preserving the historic and cultural values of Antarctica,
Recommend that the Guidelines for the designation and protection of Historic Sites and Monuments appended to this Resolution be used by Parties as guidance on questions related to the designation, protection and preservation of historic sites, monuments, artefacts and other historic remains in Antarctica.
