The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (also known as the Environmental Protocol or Madrid Protocol) came into force in 1998, and is the main instrument concerned with conservation and management of biodiversity in Antarctica. The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting is advised on environmental and conservation issues in Antarctica by the Committee for Environmental Protection. A major concern within this committee is the risk to Antarctica from unintentional introduction of non-native species from outside the region. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did the Environmental Protocol become effective? ANS1 1998 QSN2 What is the main concern of the Protocol? ANS2 conservation QSN3 What is seen as a major risk to Antarctica? ANS3 non-native species QSN4 What group advises the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting? ANS4 Committee for Environmental Protection QSN5 Besides conservation, what is the Environmental Protocol's goal to manage? ANS5 biodiversity