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Tag: Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)

  • Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 20:53 UTC

    IAATO celebrates 25th meeting with growing membership and review of ports services

     Members voted to re-appoint Marlynda Elstgeest of Waterproof Expeditions as the Chair of the Committee

    The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) met in Providence, Rhode Island from 27-29 May for their 25th gathering of members and as at previous meetings, the goal was to review the past year and discuss current and future issues for the Antarctic tourism industry in line with the association’s mission to advocate, promote and practice safe and environmentally responsible tourism.

  • Friday, May 9th 2014 - 06:13 UTC

    Strong commitment to support Marine Protected Areas in Southern Ocean

    The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting delegates in Brasilia also backed the IMO 'polar code' draft

    The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) joined member states of the Antarctic Treaty, along with observer and expert organizations, in Brasilia this week to discuss measures for the protection of the Antarctic environment.