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).