The 精东视频 has warned that a declining scientific effort is weakening Australia鈥檚 claim to Antarctic territory and its strategic position in the region.
In a submission to the Australian government鈥檚 20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan the Academy states our Antarctic research is 'chronically underinvested' and Australia鈥檚 current access arrangements to the territory and the sub-Antarctic islands are 'woefully inadequate'.
The number of science projects being supported by the Australian Antarctic Program has dropped from 142 in 1997 to just 62 this year.
Australia currently makes claim to 43% of the Antarctic continent based upon its geographic proximity and history of exploration, discovery and activity in Antarctica.
鈥淎s science is currency in Antarctica, [Australia鈥檚 declining research] impacts on the strength of Australia鈥檚 claim over the Australian Antarctic Territory and its impact as an influential Consultative Party to the Antarctic Treaty,鈥� the submission says.
The submission was prepared in consultation with the Academy鈥檚 National Committees for Science.
Read the full submission at
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