Australian Antarctic Program
The Australian Antarctic Division leads the Australian Antarctic program (AAp) with four key goals:
- Maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence in it
- Protect the Antarctic environment
- Understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system
- Undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance
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