5.3K views · 26 reactions | The 1959 Antarctic Treaty System — which set aside territorial claims and kept order for almost six decades — is under pressure. Growing economic interests in natural resources, research and tourism are making it harder for signatories to reach consensus: https://on.ft.com/2IGiXaa | Financial Times | Facebook

The Antarctic Treaty was signed on December 1, 1959 by 12 nations to ensure Antarctica remains dedicated to peaceful purposes and international scientific cooperation. Today, 58 countries are signatories to the Treaty, which protects Antarctica from military activity, nuclear testing, territorial claims and economic exploitation, while supporting shared scientific research. The Antarctic Treaty is more than an agreement, it is a model for international cooperation. | United Nations News