Recommendation 40

It is crucial that the international community acts decisively to ensure that any attempts to bypass or erode the Protocol’s safeguards are promptly thwarted. We recommend that the UK and other Antarctic Treaty parties maintain robust oversight and collaboration to ensure strict adherence to the Protocol. Continuous monitoring and transparent reporting will be essential to prevent any unauthorised activities that could breach the mining ban or degrade Antarctica’s ecosystems. (Recommendation, Paragraph 191)