Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 49
49
Advocate for a clear, enforceable regime ensuring Antarctic visitor access supports conservation and education.
Conclusion
To protect Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems and ensure tourism supports environmental and scientific priorities, a consistent, science-led approach to managing visitor access is essential. The UK Government should advocate for a clear and enforceable regime that ensures each visit contributes meaningfully to conservation and education. (Recommendation, Paragraph 223)
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 ↗