Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Acknowledged
Continue leading global efforts to protect Antarctica by reinforcing Antarctic Treaty System partnerships.
Recommendation
We recommend that the UK continues to lead global efforts to protect Antarctica by reinforcing partnerships within the Antarctic Treaty System. This includes fostering dialogue with all treaty members, including China, and ensuring that UK actions align with broader foreign policy objectives. Promoting consensus through evidence-based proposals focused on environmental protection and scientific cooperation must remain central to the UK’s approach. (Recommendation, Paragraph 72)
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation but provides no specific details on how it will continue to lead global efforts to protect Antarctica by reinforcing partnerships or fostering dialogue.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
. The Government accepts this recommendation.