Secretariat Report, Programme and Budget


The Representatives,

Recalling Measure 1 (2003) on the establishment of the Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty (“the Secretariat”);

Bearing in mind the Financial Regulations for the Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty (“the Financial Regulations”) annexed to Decision 4 (2003) and amended by Decisions 6 (2005) and C (2026);


Decide:

1. to approve the audited Financial Report for 2024/25 annexed to this Decision (Annex 1);

2. to take note of the Secretariat Report 2025/26, which includes the Provisional Financial Report for 2025/26, annexed to this Decision (Annex 2);

3. to take note of the Five Year Forward Budget Profile 2027/28-2031/32 and approve the Secretariat Programme 2026/27, including the Budget for 2026/27 and the Forecast Budget 2027/28, annexed to this Decision (Annex 3); and

4. to request that the Executive Secretary of the Secretariat open at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Forum a topic to report to the Consultative Parties on financial issues.