Context
Lok Sabha passes the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 aimed at having India’s national measures for protecting the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystem.
About
About the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022
Objective of the Bill
Need for the Antarctic Legislation
Key features of the Bill
Protecting Native Plants:
Prohibition on introducing Birds not native to Antarctica:
Strict guidelines to regulate entry in Antarctica:
Protecting Mineral Resources:
Penalty system that has been introduced:
Prohibited activities:
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Significance of this Legislation:
About Antarctica Treaty:
Objective:
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About Antarctica:
Conclusion
Environmental monitoring in Antarctica has, for example, led to the discovery of the seasonal depletion of atmospheric ozone over the Antarctic.As the Antarctic Treaty System matures it has become recognized as one of the most successful sets of international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation for the rest of the world. As an environmental regime it is unique – an entire continent, which is essentially undisturbed, will remain protected because of the commitment and cooperation of the Treaty parties.
Antarctica is a natural reserve that is devoted to science and peace and to ensuring that Antarctica does not become the scene of international discord.
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