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Governance of Antarctica
Geography · Year 12 · Global Systems and Global Governance · 3o Periodo

Governance of Antarctica

A critical evaluation of the Antarctic Treaty System as a mechanism for managing a global common and protecting its fragile environment from exploitation.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE GCE AS and A level subject content Geography Year 12: Human geography;Global systems and global governance: the governance of Antarctica and the role of the Antarctic Treaty System.

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A critical evaluation of the Antarctic Treaty System as a mechanism for managing a global common and protecting its fragile environment from exploitation.

Key Questions

  1. Assess the threats posed to the Antarctic environment by global economic pressures.
  2. Evaluate the success of the Antarctic Treaty System in preventing the exploitation of the continent.
  3. How might climate change undermine the current governance structures of Antarctica?

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