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Science Into Policy: Global Lessons From Antarctica

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Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and highest continent on Earth. It is also the most remote, with no permanent human population. However, Antarctica is not a barren wasteland. It is a continent of scientific wonders, with unique ecosystems and landscapes that are home to a variety of plants and animals.

Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica

by Paul Arthur Berkman

4.6 out of 5

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The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) was established in 1959 to ensure that Antarctica is used for peaceful purposes and that scientific research is conducted in a cooperative and coordinated manner. The ATS has been successful in achieving its goals, and Antarctica has become a symbol of international cooperation and scientific progress.

However, the ATS is facing new challenges. Climate change, tourism, and resource exploitation are all putting pressure on the Antarctic environment. The ATS needs to be strengthened to ensure that Antarctica can continue to be used for peaceful purposes and that scientific research can continue to be conducted in a cooperative and coordinated manner.

In "Science Into Policy: Global Lessons From Antarctica," Dr. Charles Swithinbank, former Executive Director of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR),explores the history and dynamics of the ATS, the challenges of balancing scientific research and environmental protection, and the lessons that can be learned from Antarctica for global environmental governance.

Swithinbank argues that the ATS is a model for global environmental governance. He shows how the ATS has been successful in balancing the interests of different stakeholders, including scientists, governments, and environmentalists. He also shows how the ATS has been able to adapt to new challenges, such as climate change and tourism.

"Science Into Policy: Global Lessons From Antarctica" is a timely and important book. It provides a clear and concise overview of the ATS and the challenges that it faces. It also offers valuable lessons for global environmental governance. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Antarctica, global environmental governance, or the future of our planet.

Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica

by Paul Arthur Berkman

4.6 out of 5