Multilateral Initiatives — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)

1959

The Antarctic Treaty, signed by 12 countries, established Antarctica as a continent dedicated to peaceful scientific research, prohibiting military activity and nuclear testing.…

Outer Space Treaty (Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies)

1967

This foundational treaty for space law established outer space as the 'province of all mankind,' prohibiting national appropriation and mandating its use for peaceful purposes. It…

Paris Agreement on Climate Change

2015

While not a scientific initiative itself, the Paris Agreement is a landmark international accord that explicitly mandates and encourages scientific cooperation, technology…