Antarctic Act (1994)
The Antarctic Act implements the Environmental Protocol into UK law
Environmental protection
As well as conducting globally important science, BAS fulfills its stewardship role by working to the highest environmental standards in all its operations and by playing a leading role in the Antarctic Treaty – the world’s most successful international agreement.
Environmental policy and management
World-class science with the minimum of environmental impact
Environmental protocol
The Protocol sets a framework for the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment
Minimising waste and pollution in Antarctica
Waste management procedures and oil spill prevention
Towards Net Zero Carbon – Fit for the Future
Our work to reduce and mitigate all carbon emissions from our owned operations to achieve ‘net-zero’ sooner by 2040
Fishing
Regulation of commercial fisheries in the southern ocean since 1982
International Agreements for conservation of fauna and flora
Agreements which regulate activities and protect plants and animals
Mining
The Antarctic Treaty bans mineral exporation on the continent
Special areas and historic sites of Antarctica
The Antarctic Treaty designation of protected sites
Wildlife and plants
Learn more about Antarctica's animals