Antarctica Day occurs annually on December 1st. This date commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. The Treaty established the continent as a zone of peace and dedicated it to scientific research.
The observance is significant for promoting global cooperation in Antarctic affairs. It highlights the importance of protecting the Antarctic environment and fostering continued scientific collaboration on the continent. The Treaty itself is a landmark agreement, demonstrating the possibilities of peaceful international collaboration on a region of strategic and scientific importance.
