Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 44
44
Strengthen UK leadership in promoting treaty-wide framework for sustainable Antarctic tourism management.
Conclusion
The UK should strengthen its leadership role in promoting a coordinated, treaty-wide framework for sustainable tourism management in Antarctica. Drawing on its well-regarded permitting regime and experience in environmental oversight, the UK is well positioned to champion more rigorous environmental impact assessments and advocate for consistent, high standards across all Treaty Parties. (Recommendation, Paragraph 211)
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 ↗