TY - BOOK ED - Great Britain. TI - Britain and Antarctica T2 - Background brief PY - 2000/// CY - London PB - Foreign & Commonwealth Office KW - Antarctic Treaty system KW - Great Britain KW - Foreign relations KW - Antarctica N1 - 'In May 2000, it will be 40 years since Britain signed the Antarctic Treaty. The objectives of the Treaty include ensuring that Antarctic is used for peaceful purposes and promoting scientific cooperation. Britain is a leading player in scientific and environmental work in the region.' UR - http://www.fco.gov.uk/ ER -