Antarctic Act, 2013 (Cap. 15 of 2013). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision consequential on Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty; to amend the Antarctic Act 1994; and for connected purposes. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area International agreement-implementation Liability/compensation Disasters Early warning system/emergency intervention system Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Marine protected areas Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Please see section 18. Abstract This Act provides principally with respect to preparation for and response to environmental emergencies in the Antarctic, giving in part effect to the Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Liability arising from environmental emergencies. It also amends the Antarctic Act 1994 in respect of conservation of the environment and animal and plant life. The Act among other things: requires those who organise activities carried out in Antarctica, where those act Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Amends Antarctic Act (Cap. 15 of 1994). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994 Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Antarctic Act 1994 (Guernsey) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. No. 1073 of 2018). Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2018 Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Biosecurity, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2015 (No. 823 of 2015). Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2015 Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Alien species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic Act 1994 (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 1531 of 2015). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Marine area, Cultural heritage, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic Act 1994 (Jersey) (Amendment) Order (S.I. No. 1215 of 2016). Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2016 Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Liability/compensation, Disasters, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Liability arising from environmental emergencies Treaty | Multilateral | Stockholm | Jun 14, 2005 Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-146832)