Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting 6th-17th June 2005
14.06.2005 - Other
At its meeting in Stockholm the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) of the Antarctic Treaty parties has agreed to develop a strategy to address environmental impacts, including those by tourists.
They will appoint a steering group for future environmental challenges in Antarctica to develop the strategy ahead of the CEP meeting in the United Kingdom next year. The steering group will also identify the future role and responsibilities of the CEP. The aim is to achieve more strategic, effective and sustainable work on the environment in Antarctica.
See the Swedish Government's meeting website for more detail.
