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42836
Type
conference item
Titre
Antarctica: Human Heritage on the Continent of Peace and Science
Langues
English
Auteurs
Lintott, Bryan
Lieu de publication
Charenton-le-Pont
Pays de publication
France
Maison d'édition
ICOMOS
Date
2018
Titre de conférence
ICOMOS 19th General Assembly and Scientific Symposium "Heritage and Democracy"
Lieu de conférence
New Delhi, India
Date de conférence
13-14th December 2017
Mots-clés
peace / international cooperation / Antarctic regions / polar heritage / international law / management / international conventions / public awareness
Résumé en anglais
Antarctica is governed as a continent of peace and science by the majority of the world'snations through the Antarctic Treaty System. While the presence of humanity in Antarctica's hostile
environment has been modest on the historical scale and numbers of people, it has been significantregarding human science, exploration and sacrifice. Today's Antarctic Historic Sites and Monuments
(HSMs, 92 in total) range from former expedition and science bases, e.g. Scott's and Shackleton's huts, tomemorials for those who have perished in the pursuit of scientific information, including three scientists
of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and a technician from the Indian Navy in 1990.Prior to the Antarctic Treaty (1959), territorial disputes in Antarctica – between competing claimant
nations – resulted in defacing and damage of the remnants of other nations’ historic endeavours andbordered on armed conflict but the Treaty established peace in Antarctica. Historic Sites and Monuments
were on the agenda of the first meeting of the Antarctic Treaty System, and this subject is an ongoingtopic of interest. The presentation and paper will review the broader context in which Antarctic heritage
is expressed through historic sites and monuments (outside of the UNESCO World Heritage Committeebecause Antarctica is not a state) and then consider the role of cultural heritage in preserving peace and
avoiding conflict in Antarctica.In conclusion, a review of the current discussions within the Antarctic Treaty System about how to
enhance the system of historic site and monument governance and management will be presented. Thissituation is a result of changing and multiple discourses regarding heritage values and management, a
growing realisation that the current list of HSMs and the system of designation has its limitations, and therealisation that new developments are required to sustain and enhance the role, status and accessibility,
especially digital, of Antarctic heritage.
environment has been modest on the historical scale and numbers of people, it has been significantregarding human science, exploration and sacrifice. Today's Antarctic Historic Sites and Monuments
(HSMs, 92 in total) range from former expedition and science bases, e.g. Scott's and Shackleton's huts, tomemorials for those who have perished in the pursuit of scientific information, including three scientists
of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and a technician from the Indian Navy in 1990.Prior to the Antarctic Treaty (1959), territorial disputes in Antarctica – between competing claimant
nations – resulted in defacing and damage of the remnants of other nations’ historic endeavours andbordered on armed conflict but the Treaty established peace in Antarctica. Historic Sites and Monuments
were on the agenda of the first meeting of the Antarctic Treaty System, and this subject is an ongoingtopic of interest. The presentation and paper will review the broader context in which Antarctic heritage
is expressed through historic sites and monuments (outside of the UNESCO World Heritage Committeebecause Antarctica is not a state) and then consider the role of cultural heritage in preserving peace and
avoiding conflict in Antarctica.In conclusion, a review of the current discussions within the Antarctic Treaty System about how to
enhance the system of historic site and monument governance and management will be presented. Thissituation is a result of changing and multiple discourses regarding heritage values and management, a
growing realisation that the current list of HSMs and the system of designation has its limitations, and therealisation that new developments are required to sustain and enhance the role, status and accessibility,
especially digital, of Antarctic heritage.
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