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Lords Library Briefing by Ian Cruse. It was first published on Tuesday, 16 October 2012. It was last updated on Tuesday, 16 October 2012.


Debate on 18 October: Scott Expedition to Antarctica and Scientific Legacy

The Note provides information on Antarctica’s geography and environment; provides a history of its exploration; outlines the international agreements that govern the territory; and summarises international scientific cooperation and the UK’s continuing role and presence.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
LLN-2012-034 
Category
Lords Library Briefings - Debates
Subjects
Climate Climate change Anniversaries Antarctic Antarctic Treaty Environment protection International cooperation Exploration Treaties Science British Antarctic Survey Geography Scott, Robert Falcon Geophysics Scott Polar Research Institute
Contains statistics
Yes
Published by
House of Lords Library
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk