Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Antarctic Treaty System operation disrupted by geopolitical tensions after Ukraine invasion.
Conclusion
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the consensus-based operation of the Antarctic Treaty System, complicating international cooperation. While the Antarctic Treaty System has largely insulated Antarctica from geopolitical tensions, they clearly have an effect. (Conclusion, Paragraph 71)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗