Leaders push link between science, technology and government policies
From Africa to the Americas, leaders spoke of the need to ensure that policy decisions are more scientifically informed.
Antarctic Treaty
The Antarctic Treaty is a landmark accord that demilitarized the continent and dedicated it to peaceful scientific research. Our reporting explores this historic agreement, which suspends territorial claims and promotes unprecedented international cooperation to protect the Antarctic environment for future generations.
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China and Russia keep commission blocked from Antarctica safeguards
Deadlock stymied a third East Antarctica protection plan. Only twice before has the panel created marine protected areas.