Flag of Antarctica - Wikipedia
The flag was inspired by the emblem of the Antarctic Treaty System. [6] Vexillologist Ted Kaye had Bartram's design printed and took them with him on an Antarctic cruise. At Kaye's request, it flew at the Brazilian base Comandante Ferraz and the British museum at Port Lockroy. [1]
Antarctic Treaty System - Wikipedia
The Antarctic Treaty and related agreements, collectively known as the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), regulate international relations with respect to Antarctica, Earth's only continent without a native human population.
List of Antarctic flags - Wikipedia
Flag of the Antarctic Treaty System Logo of the organization in 2:3 proportions. A white outline of Antarctica over a dark blue field with lines representing longitude and latitude counterchanged on top.
The Antarctic Treaty | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation
The Antarctic Treaty. The 12 nations listed in the preamble (below) signed the Antarctic Treaty on 1 December 1959 at Washington, D.C. The Treaty entered into force on 23 June 1961; the 12 signatories became the original 12 consultative nations.
The Flags Of Antarctica: True South, Territory & Treaty
May 20, 2024 · In 2002, the Antarctic Treaty nations adopted a flag design to represent the Treaty’s official emblem. It depicts the continent of Antarctica in (appropriately enough) white, outlined against a navy-blue background, and comes segmented by the lines of latitude and longitude converging at the South Pole in a manner reminiscent of the flag of ...
Antarctic Treaty - CRW Flags
Jan 13, 2024 · This is the flag of the Antarctic Treaty used by the permanent Antarctic Treaty Secretariat (ATS); its headquarters are in Buenos Aires. This flag can also be used by the countries which joined the treaty and is hoisted the annual CPAT meetings (28 states with statute of consultative parties and 17 more as non-consultative).
The Antarctica's Flag Story
The Antarctic Treaty System’s guiding principles and values are reflected in the rich symbolism of the Antarctic flag. Every component and hue have a distinct meaning that embodies the distinctive qualities of Antarctica as well as the solidarity of nations in protecting this pristine environment.
The Antarctic Treaty - British Antarctic Survey
Flags of the Antarctic Treaty Nations, as at June 2015. The treaty remains in force indefinitely. The success of the treaty has been the growth in membership. Forty six countries, comprising around 80% of the world’s population, have acceded to it.
Flags of Antarctica - True South
Flags of Antarctica. Many flags have flown over Antarctica in the 200 years since it was first sited. Historically and currently, national flags are the most common flags on the continent.
The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - The Antarctic Treaty
the Antarctic Treaty. Signed in 1959, the Antarctic Treaty provides the legal framework for the region beyond 60º South latitude. It reserves the region for peace, promotes scientific investigations and international cooperation, requires an annual exchange of information about activities, and encourages environmental stewardship.