Environment
“Antarctica has intrinsic value as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science. New Zealand, guided by manaakitanga, is committed to preserving and protecting Antarctica and the Southern Ocean for present and future generations.”
New Zealand’s Statement of Commitment to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean (2019)
Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation
Antarctica New Zealand is committed to minimising the Redevelopment’s impact on the environment.
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Nanaia Mahuta approved the Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) for the Scott Base Redevelopment. In doing so, Antarctica New Zealand was issued a Permit to rebuild Aotearoa New Zealand’s home on the ice.
The CEE explains Antarctica New Zealand's original plan to deliver the Scott Base Redevelopment project and upgrade the Ross Island wind farm. It outlines the steps required to manage, minimise and monitor the project’s impacts on the environment.
The CEE will be updated to reflect the changes to the Scott Base Redevelopment.
