Shaping the ice Argentina and Australia’s contributions to Antarctic law Bruno Agustin Arpi

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arpi, Bruno Agustin, author.

Series:

Springer polar sciences

Springer polar sciences 2510-0483

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Antarctica--International status.

Antarctica.

Argentina--Territories and possessions.

Argentina.

Australia--Territories and possessions.

Australia.

International law.

Australian territories and possessions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Singapore Springer [2026]

Summary:

"This book examines the crucial role of Antarctic legal studies in managing present and future geopolitical tensions in Antarctica. Specifically focusing on Argentina and Australia's historical contributions, it examines key moments of crisis in Antarctic history to assess their impact on Antarctic law development. By analysing these nations' responses to critical situations, the book extracts valuable lessons on how they can effectively use Antarctic law to navigate current and future geopolitical challenges. Furthermore, the book offers seven practical recommendations for Argentina and Australia to enhance Antarctic law, ensuring its efficacy in addressing these challenges. Readers will not only gain a comprehensive understanding of Argentina and Australia's historical roles in shaping Antarctic law but also appreciate the pivotal role of this legal framework in maintaining order, stability, and cooperation in the Antarctic region. The book's insights are invaluable for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in the sustainable governance of Antarctica, emphasizing the significance of international collaboration in preserving this unique and vital environment"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

International Antarctic law in the twenty-first century

Argentina, Australia and Antarctic law

Pre-Antarctic Treaty situation : legal analysis of the Argentine and Australian titles to territory in Antarctica

Argentina, Australia and the Antarctic settlement of 1959

Sub-Antarctic governance and the use of the chairman’s statement in the CCAMLR

The "question of Antarctica" at the United Nations

Submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf

Key findings

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed May 28, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Arpi, Bruno Agustin Shaping the ice

ISBN:

9789819596027

9819596025

OCLC:

1592783855

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