- A To encourage the extraction of mineral resources in Antarctica
- B To establish guidelines for tourism in Antarctica
- C To promote scientific research and environmental protection in Antarctica
- D To regulate military activity and territorial claims in Antarctica
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The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, which came into effect in 1998, aims to promote scientific research and environmental protection in Antarctica.
It restricts the exploitation of Antarctic resources, including minerals, and establishes measures to preserve the unique environment of the continent.
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