Antarctic Futures: Human Engagement With the Antarctic Environment - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9400765819 ISBN 13 : 9789400765818

Editeur : Springer, 2013

Synopsis

At the beginning of the 21st century, Antarctica is poised at the edge of a warmer and busier world. Leading Antarctic researchers examine the needs and challenges of Antarctic environmental management today and tomorrow. Through: (i) investigating the impacts of human activities on specific ecosystems and species, (ii) examining existing environmental management and monitoring practices in place in various regions and (iii) interrogating stakeholders, they address the following questions: What future will Business-As-Usual bring to the Antarctic environment? Will a Business-As-Usual future be compatible with the objectives set out under the Antarctic Treaty, especially its Protocol on Environmental Protection? What actions are necessary to bring about alternative futures for the next 50 years? This volume is an outcome of the International Polar Year (2007-2009) Oslo Science Conference (8-12, June, 2010).

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Based on results of the 2010 Oslo Science Conference on the International Polar Year of 2077-2009, this book explores the broad-ranging consequences of a business-as-usual approach to the Antarctic environment, and surveys alternative plans of action.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9400765819
• ISBN 13: 9789400765818
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 380
• Éditeur: Tin Tina, Liggett Daniela, Maher Patrick T, Lamers Machiel
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