“Environmental Law and Policy in Antarctica”

This chapter traces the evolution of environmental protection in Antarctica, from the 1959 Treaty to the 1991 Protocol banning commercial and mineral activities for 50 years. The author highlights key shifts, including the adoption of the precautionary principle and the evolving participation rights of international stakeholders. It additionally examines the role of the environmental movement in influencing legal change, ultimately leading to the most stringent international environmental legislation yet, showcasing Antarctica as a unique example of legal “greening.”