Antarctic Futures Human Engagement with the Antarctic Environment [Hardcover]

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).Based on results of the 2010 Oslo Science Conference on the International Polar Year of 2077-2009, this book explores the broad-ranging consequences of a business-as-usual approach to the Antarctic environment, and surveys alternative plans of action.

Chapter 1: Setting the scene: Human activities, environmental impacts and governance arrangements in Antarctica

Tina Tin, Machiel Lamers, Daniela Liggett, Patrick T. Maher, Kevin Hughes

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Part I: Species and Ecosystems

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Chapter 2: Human Impacts on Antarctic Wildlife: predictions and speculations for 2060

Eric Woehler, David Ainley, Julia Jabour

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Chapter 3: Antarctic Marine Living Resources  The future is not what it used to be

Denzil Miller