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Category : Research
Languages : en
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Brazilian Antarctic Program (PROANTAR).
Author: Brazil in Antarctica
Author: Israel de Oliveira AndradePublisher:
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Languages : en
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As the most inhospitable continent on Earth, Antarctica has more than 90% of its territory covered with ice and contains around 70% of all potable water in the world. Its proximity to South America is especially relevant to Brazil, which includes it in the country's strategic surrounding area. Furthermore, Antarctica is administered through an international regime based on a system of conventions and documents, which defined research activities as its fundamental purpose. The objective of this paper is to present the aspects of the Brazilian Antarctic Program (PROANTAR, in Portuguese), the main instrument of the national Antarctic policy, and the Brazil's continued presence in the continent. In addition, this work aims to depict the importance of Antarctic activities to Brazil, considering not only strategic concerns, but also their relevance to national scientific research. Finally, it investigates PROANTAR's budgetary elements, pointing out its current perspectives, and examines which directions public policies should take to contribute to the program's continuity and strengthening.
Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station
Author: Estação Antárctica Comandante FerrazPublisher:
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Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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The Antarctic Politics of Brazil
Author: Ignacio Javier CardonePublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030801616
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book focuses on the connection between Brazil and Antarctica, two regions that can be seen as distant and contrasting, but are physically, culturally and politically associated. Relying on archival material and previous literature, the book offers a thorough account of Brazil’s involvement with one of the most significant regions in the global environment. The author explores the place of Antarctica in geopolitical works and in the first initiatives involving Brazil and the continent, from the rise of geopolitical thought in Brazil in the 1930s up to the present day. He argues that the connection between Brazil and Antarctica is not without its difficulties, but it has been structured in many enduring ways. The book covers causes for the delay and eventual adoption of a now active foreign policy regarding the region, the policy’s early performance in Antarctica, its evolution as a consequence of domestic and international changes, the increasing interest in the environment, and further recent developments.
Brazil in the Geopolitics of Amazonia and Antarctica
Author: Fábio Albergaria de QueirozPublisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1666902691
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
From a pioneering perspective, the book contributes to the state-of-the-art contemporary Geopolitics by bringing together Amazonia and Antarctica in a single interdisciplinary volume. Three key issues are 1) the interconnectedness between these vital regions, 2) non-linearity, because they may lead to unpredictable effects on the Earth system, and; 3) emergence, which means the varied interactions between Amazonia and Antarctica may lead to unique results.
The Antarctic Mosses
Author: Jair PutzkePublisher: Editora da ULBRA
ISBN: 9788575280089
Category : Mosses
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Programa Antártico Brasileiro
Author: Programa antártico brasileiroPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 38
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Encyclopedia of the Antarctic
Author: Beau RiffenburghPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415970245
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
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Current Antarctic Literature
Author: Antarctica and the Arctic Circle [2 volumes]
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Author: Andrew J. HundPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 867
Book Description
This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today. Global warming, a hot topic among scholars of geography and science, has led to increased interest in studying the earth's polar ice caps, which seem to be melting at an alarming rate. This accessible, two-volume encyclopedia lays a foundation for understanding global warming and other issues related to the North and South Poles. Approximately 350 alphabetically arranged, user-friendly entries treat key terms and topics, important expeditions, major figures, territorial disputes, and much more. Readers will find information on the explorations of Cook, Scott, Amundsen, and Peary; articles on humpback whales, penguins, and polar bears; and explanations of natural phenomena like the Aurora Australis and the polar night. Expedition tourism is covered, as is climate change. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students studying geography, social studies, history, and earth science, the encyclopedia will provide a better understanding of these remote and unfamiliar lands and their place in today's world.