Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Jun 2, 1964 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000079) Title (French) Mesures convenues pour la conservation de la faune et de la flore de l'Antarctique Title (Other) Vereinbarte Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Tier- und Pflanzenwelt in der Antarktis Place of adoption Brussels Depository United States of America Language English Entry into force Nov 1, 1982 Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Sea Keyword Hunting/capture Noise pollution Protected area Authorization/permit Research Inventory Biodiversity Alien species Protected animal species Data collection/reporting Protected plant species Wild fauna Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Wild flora Geographical area Antarctica Comment This instrument, promulgated under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty, was intended to give effect to the concept of the Antarctic Treaty area as a special conservation area. It applies to all areas south of 60° South. The Measures contain a comprehensive set of rules for the conservation of wildlife. These include a prohibition on the killing, taking, molesting,etc.of any bird or mammal native to Antarctica without a permit. Permits are only granted for specified purposes, those of science or other education purposes or to satisfy indispensible food requirement for men or dogs. Even permitted taking must be undertaken so as not to affect the balance of natural ecological systems or the variety of Antarctic species. The Measures also oblige the Parties to minimise harmful interference with the normal living conditions of native birds or mammals, and includes prohibitions on, e.g., low overflying and landing close to penguin rookeries, etc. Parties are also required to avoid the pollution of the coastal waters. The measures prohibit the introduction of non-indigenous species. The Measures also establish a framework for the exchange of information as to the status of birds and mammals in order to determine the extent to which they need protection. Full text English Website www.ats.aq www.state.gov Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Argentina Nov 1, 1982 Sep 3, 1965 [3] Australia Nov 1, 1982 Sep 1, 1980 [3] Belgium Nov 1, 1982 Jan 25, 1978 [3] Brazil Oct 27, 1986 Oct 27, 1986 [3] Chile Nov 1, 1982 Nov 23, 1970 [3] China Dec 11, 1985 Dec 11, 1985 [3] France Nov 1, 1982 Sep 20, 1972 [3] Germany Aug 23, 1988 Aug 23, 1988 [3] India Mar 7, 1988 Mar 7, 1988 [3] Italy Apr 22, 1987 Apr 22, 1987 [3] Japan Nov 1, 1982 Nov 1, 1982 [3] Korea, Republic of May 10, 1995 May 10, 1995 [3] Netherlands Oct 10, 2003 Oct 10, 2003 [3] New Zealand Nov 1, 1982 Dec 23, 1971 [3] Norway Nov 1, 1982 Dec 1, 1965 [3] Poland Nov 1, 1982 Jul 11, 1977 [3] Russian Federation Nov 1, 1982 Feb 20, 1965 [3] South Africa Nov 1, 1982 Oct 5, 1964 [3] Spain Apr 8, 1988 Apr 8, 1988 [3] United Kingdom Nov 1, 1982 Sep 10, 1968 [3] United States of America Nov 1, 1982 Jul 31, 1979 [3] Uruguay Oct 10, 1989 Oct 10, 1989 [3] * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by The Antarctic Treaty Treaty | Multilateral | Washington D.C. | Dec 1, 1959 Keyword: Research, Inspection, Institution, Military activities, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Nuclear energy Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000457) Other references Literature 2 records related to this treaty. View literature