Site Guidelines for Visitors
The Representatives,
Recalling Resolution 5 (2005), Resolution 2 (2006), Resolution 1 (2007) and Resolution 2 (2008) which adopted lists of sites subject to Site Guidelines;
Believing that Site Guidelines enhance the provisions set out in Recommendation XVIII-1 (Guidance for those organising and conducting tourism and non-Governmental activities in the Antarctic);
Desiring to increase the number of Site Guidelines developed for visited sites;
Confirming that the term “visitors” does not include scientists conducting research within such sites, or individuals engaged in official governmental activities;
Noting that the Site Guidelines have been developed based on the current levels and types of visits at each specific site, and aware that the Site Guidelines would require review if there were any significant changes to the levels or types of visits to a site; and
Believing that the Site Guidelines for each site must be reviewed and revised promptly in response to changes in the levels and types of visits, or in any demonstrable or likely environmental impacts;
Recommend that:
1. the list of sites subject to Site Guidelines that have been adopted by the ATCM be extended to include a further seven new sites. The full list of sites subject to Site Guidelines is annexed to this Resolution. This annex lists the current sites subject to Site Guidelines, and replaces the Annex to Resolution 2 (2008);
2. the provisions of Paragraphs 2 to 5 of Resolution 5 (2005) be implemented for all sites subject to Site Guidelines listed in the Annex to this Resolution;
3. the Secretariat post the text of Resolution 2 (2008) on its website in a way that makes clear that it is no longer current.
The Representatives,
Recalling Resolution 5 (2005), Resolution 2 (2006), Resolution 1 (2007) and Resolution 2 (2008) which adopted lists of sites subject to Site Guidelines;
Believing that Site Guidelines enhance the provisions set out in Recommendation XVIII-1 (Guidance for those organising and conducting tourism and non-Governmental activities in the Antarctic);
Desiring to increase the number of Site Guidelines developed for visited sites;
Confirming that the term “visitors” does not include scientists conducting research within such sites, or individuals engaged in official governmental activities;
Noting that the Site Guidelines have been developed based on the current levels and types of visits at each specific site, and aware that the Site Guidelines would require review if there were any significant changes to the levels or types of visits to a site; and
Believing that the Site Guidelines for each site must be reviewed and revised promptly in response to changes in the levels and types of visits, or in any demonstrable or likely environmental impacts;
Recommend that:
1. the list of sites subject to Site Guidelines that have been adopted by the ATCM be extended to include a further seven new sites. The full list of sites subject to Site Guidelines is annexed to this Resolution. This annex lists the current sites subject to Site Guidelines, and replaces the Annex to Resolution 2 (2008);
2. the provisions of Paragraphs 2 to 5 of Resolution 5 (2005) be implemented for all sites subject to Site Guidelines listed in the Annex to this Resolution;
3. the Secretariat post the text of Resolution 2 (2008) on its website in a way that makes clear that it is no longer current.
