Antarctica Day 2017
- POSTED ON: 3 Dec, 2017
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- POSTED BY: Chari Vijayaraghavan
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Antarctica Day was inaugurated in 2010 to celebrate the December 1, 1959 signature of the Antarctic Treaty, which was adopted “with the interests of science and the progress of all mankind.” Antarctica Day was initiated by the Foundation for the Good Governance of International Spaces (www.ourspaces.org.uk) as an annual event to build global awareness of this landmark institution, celebrating this milestone of peace in our civilisation with hope and inspiration for future generations. Scroll on to know more…