Site Guidelines for visitors
The Representatives,
Recalling Resolution 5 (2005), Resolution 2 (2006), Resolution 1 (2007), Resolution 2 (2008) and Resolution 4 (2009) 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;
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:
1) that the list of sites subject to Site Guidelines that have been adopted by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (“ATCM”) be extended to include a further four new sites. The full list of sites subject to Site Guidelines is annexed to this Resolution;
2) that the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat place the texts of such "Site Guidelines", as adopted by the ATCM, on the website of the Secretariat;
3) that any proposed amendment to existing Site Guidelines be discussed by the Committee for Environmental Protection (“CEP”) which should advise the ATCM accordingly. If such advice is endorsed by the ATCM then the Secretariat should make the necessary changes to the texts of Site Guidelines on the website;
4) that the Governments urge all those intending to visit such sites to ensure that they are fully conversant with, and adhere to, the advice in the relevant Site Guidelines as published by the Secretariat; and
5) that the Secretariat post the texts of Resolution 5 (2005) and Resolution 4 (2009) on its website in a way that makes clear that they are no longer current.
The Representatives,
Recalling Resolution 5 (2005), Resolution 2 (2006), Resolution 1 (2007), Resolution 2 (2008) and Resolution 4 (2009) 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;
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:
1) that the list of sites subject to Site Guidelines that have been adopted by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (“ATCM”) be extended to include a further four new sites. The full list of sites subject to Site Guidelines is annexed to this Resolution;
2) that the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat place the texts of such "Site Guidelines", as adopted by the ATCM, on the website of the Secretariat;
3) that any proposed amendment to existing Site Guidelines be discussed by the Committee for Environmental Protection (“CEP”) which should advise the ATCM accordingly. If such advice is endorsed by the ATCM then the Secretariat should make the necessary changes to the texts of Site Guidelines on the website;
4) that the Governments urge all those intending to visit such sites to ensure that they are fully conversant with, and adhere to, the advice in the relevant Site Guidelines as published by the Secretariat; and
5) that the Secretariat post the texts of Resolution 5 (2005) and Resolution 4 (2009) on its website in a way that makes clear that they are no longer current.
