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Treaties and Agreements

A comprehensive record of Birdland's active treaties, bilateral agreements, and international commitments.

Applicable Regions

PeninsulaWeddell Sea CoastDronning Maud &Enderby LandRoss Sea &Ross Ice ShelfWest &Marie Byrd LandTransantarctic MountainsSouth Pole InteriorSouth Pole
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The following is a record of Birdland's active treaties, bilateral agreements, and international commitments. All treaties are ratified by the Birdland Parliament and available in full through the Parliamentary Records Office.

Active Treaties

Krill Preservation Treaty (2022)

Multilateral -- Birdland, Norway, New Zealand, Chile, Australia, United Kingdom

Establishes international quotas on krill harvesting in the Southern Ocean. Includes monitoring provisions, enforcement mechanisms, and a five-year review cycle. Widely regarded as the most significant conservation treaty in Birdland's history.

New Zealand -- Birdland Bilateral Conservation Treaty (2024)

Bilateral -- Birdland, New Zealand

A comprehensive framework for joint conservation efforts, including shared research stations, cooperative wildlife monitoring, and mutual support in international forums. The treaty also governs the exchange of diplomatic personnel.

Diplomatic Access Framework (2020)

Domestic legislation with international recognition

While technically a domestic act of Parliament, the Diplomatic Access Framework has been recognized by 12 nations as the governing document for human access to Birdland's territory. It establishes the permit system, visitor quotas, and environmental compliance requirements.

Territorial Waters Protection Act (2019)

Domestic legislation

Restricts commercial fishing and other extractive activities within 200 nautical miles of Birdland's coastline. Enforcement is coordinated with willing international partners.

Agreements Under Negotiation

  • The Mutual Stewardship Accord -- A proposed multilateral framework for joint conservation efforts
  • The Southern Ocean Council Charter -- A proposal for a new multilateral governance body
  • The Visitor Compact -- A standardized international permit system

International Frameworks

Birdland recognizes and operates within several key international legal frameworks. Each is documented separately in this section:

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