Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
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The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is an international scientific body that coordinates and promotes research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, providing independent scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty System and the global community.
All labels observed (5)
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Target entity: Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Context triple: [Antarctic policy of Chile, participatesIn, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research]
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Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is an international body that manages and protects marine ecosystems and fisheries in the Southern Ocean under the Antarctic Treaty System.
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Antarctic Treaty Secretariat
The Antarctic Treaty Secretariat is the international body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the Antarctic Treaty, facilitating cooperation among member countries on the governance and protection of Antarctica.
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Chilean Antarctic Directorate
The Chilean Antarctic Directorate is the Chilean government body responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the country’s scientific, logistical, and policy activities in Antarctica.
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Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings
The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings are regular diplomatic gatherings of treaty parties where key decisions on the governance, environmental protection, and scientific cooperation in Antarctica are negotiated and adopted.
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Scott Polar Research Institute
The Scott Polar Research Institute is a world-renowned center at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the study of the Arctic and Antarctic, encompassing polar research, archives, and a public museum.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Target entity description: The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is an international scientific body that coordinates and promotes research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, providing independent scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty System and the global community.
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A.
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is an international body that manages and protects marine ecosystems and fisheries in the Southern Ocean under the Antarctic Treaty System.
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B.
Antarctic Treaty Secretariat
The Antarctic Treaty Secretariat is the international body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the Antarctic Treaty, facilitating cooperation among member countries on the governance and protection of Antarctica.
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C.
Chilean Antarctic Directorate
The Chilean Antarctic Directorate is the Chilean government body responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the country’s scientific, logistical, and policy activities in Antarctica.
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Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings
The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings are regular diplomatic gatherings of treaty parties where key decisions on the governance, environmental protection, and scientific cooperation in Antarctica are negotiated and adopted.
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E.
Scott Polar Research Institute
The Scott Polar Research Institute is a world-renowned center at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the study of the Arctic and Antarctic, encompassing polar research, archives, and a public museum.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international scientific organization
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non-governmental organization ⓘ |
| abbreviation | SCAR ⓘ |
| advises |
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings
ⓘ
surface form:
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
Antarctic Treaty System ⓘ Committee for Environmental Protection (Antarctic Treaty) ⓘ
surface form:
Committee for Environmental Protection
global community ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Antarctic Treaty System
ⓘ
International Science Council ⓘ |
| coordinatesWith |
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
ⓘ
Committee for Environmental Protection (Antarctic Treaty) ⓘ
surface form:
Committee for Environmental Protection
Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs ⓘ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ⓘ World Meteorological Organization ⓘ national Antarctic committees ⓘ national Antarctic programs ⓘ |
| country | International ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Antarctic data management
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Antarctic environmental management ⓘ Antarctic geospatial information ⓘ Antarctic research ⓘ Southern Ocean research ⓘ atmospheric science ⓘ biology ⓘ climate science ⓘ conservation of Antarctic biodiversity ⓘ ecology ⓘ geoscience ⓘ glaciology ⓘ oceanography ⓘ space weather ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Antarctic biodiversity
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Antarctic capacity building and education ⓘ Antarctic conservation policy ⓘ Antarctic data sharing and standards ⓘ Antarctic ecosystems ⓘ Antarctic geospatial mapping ⓘ Antarctic ice sheets ⓘ Southern Ocean ecosystems ⓘ impact of climate change on Antarctica ⓘ sea-level rise ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
International Science Council
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surface form:
International Council for Science
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| hasAward |
SCAR Medal for Education and Communication
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SCAR Medal for Excellence in Antarctic Research ⓘ SCAR Medal for International Coordination ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Standing Committee on Antarctic Data Management
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Standing Committee on Antarctic Geographic Information ⓘ Standing Committee on the Antarctic Treaty System ⓘ Standing Scientific Group on Geosciences ⓘ Standing Scientific Group on Life Sciences ⓘ Standing Scientific Group on Physical Sciences ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
Cambridge, England
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surface form:
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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| inception | 1958 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| location |
Antarctica
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Southern Ocean ⓘ |
| organizes |
Open Science Conference
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SCAR Biology Symposium ⓘ Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings ⓘ
surface form:
SCAR Delegates Meeting
SCAR International Symposia ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | International Science Council ⓘ |
| purpose |
coordination of international scientific research in Antarctica
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coordination of international scientific research in the Southern Ocean ⓘ facilitation of international scientific collaboration ⓘ promotion of Antarctic science ⓘ provision of independent scientific advice ⓘ support of environmental protection of Antarctica ⓘ |
| website | https://www.scar.org/ ⓘ |
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Subject: Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Description of subject: The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is an international scientific body that coordinates and promotes research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, providing independent scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty System and the global community.
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