Antarctic Treaty - does a 54 year-old still have relevance today?
27/06/2013 , 1:46 PM by Chris Ball
Who could have imagined the future pressures on a continent known for its blasting winds and freezing landscapes.
How does a treaty signed all those years ago stand the test of time and provide continued guidance and protection for the environment of Antarctica.
These are questions Dr Neil Gilbert, Environment Manager Antarctica New Zealand, pondered over at the Strategic Science in Antarctica Conference in Hobart.
Dr Gilbert is speaking to Damien Brown.
for more information on the treaty .. www.ats.aq/e/ats.htm
the photo from the AAD website