Science vital to maintaining Australia's claim in Antarctica: Academy

摘要

The Australian Academy of Science has warned that a declining scientific effort is weakening Australia's claim to Antarctic territory and strategic position in the region. In a submission to the Australian government's 20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan, the Academy states that 'inactivity or reduced activity within the Australian Antarctic Territory runs the risk of eroding Australia's long term goals, interests and our capacity to influence the long standing stability of the region'.