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At the beginning of the 21st century, Antarctica is poised at the
edge of a warmer and busier world. Leading Antarctic researchers
examine the needs and challenges of Antarctic environmental
management today and tomorrow. Through: (i) investigating the
impacts of human activities on specific ecosystems and species,
(ii) examining existing environmental management and monitoring
practices in place in various regions and (iii) interrogating
stakeholders, they address the following questions: What future
will Business-As-Usual bring to the Antarctic environment? Will a
Business-As-Usual future be compatible with the objectives set out
under the Antarctic Treaty, especially its Protocol on
Environmental Protection? What actions are necessary to bring about
alternative futures for the next 50 years? This volume is an
outcome of the International Polar Year (2007-2009) Oslo Science
Conference (8-12, June, 2010).
This multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who
want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic
science. This book will take a systems approach to providing
insights into Antarctic ecosystems and the geophysical environment.
Further, the book will link these insights to a discussion of
current issues, such as climate change, bio prospecting,
environmental management and Antarctic politics. It will be written
and edited by experienced Antarctic researchers and scientists from
a wide range of disciplines. Academic references will be included
for those who wish to delve deeper into the topics discussed in the
book.
At the beginning of the 21st century, Antarctica is poised at the
edge of a warmer and busier world. Leading Antarctic researchers
examine the needs and challenges of Antarctic environmental
management today and tomorrow. Through: (i) investigating the
impacts of human activities on specific ecosystems and species,
(ii) examining existing environmental management and monitoring
practices in place in various regions and (iii) interrogating
stakeholders, they address the following questions: What future
will Business-As-Usual bring to the Antarctic environment? Will a
Business-As-Usual future be compatible with the objectives set out
under the Antarctic Treaty, especially its Protocol on
Environmental Protection? What actions are necessary to bring about
alternative futures for the next 50 years? This volume is an
outcome of the International Polar Year (2007-2009) Oslo Science
Conference (8-12, June, 2010).
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