Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 51
51
Promote establishing a coordinated monitoring programme across the Antarctic Treaty System for adaptive management.
Conclusion
Long-term, systematic monitoring of visitor activities is vital to assess the cumulative impact of tourism. The UK should promote the establishment of a coordinated monitoring programme across the Antarctic Treaty System. Data gathered should underpin adaptive management strategies, including the possibility of introducing caps on tourist numbers or restricting access to particularly vulnerable areas. (Recommendation, Paragraph 225)
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 ↗