Alternative regimes for mineral-resource development in Antarctica

Thesis/Dissertation · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6320087

Westermeyer, W E

Alternative regimes for Antarctica are evaluated within which nonliving resources of the continent and adjacent offshore areas can be developed and managed. The study estimates: (a) the better options for each of the states active in Antarctica, and (b) the minerals regime which would best serve the interest of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative States. Multi-Attribute Utility Analysis was used to evaluate alternative regimes, including: (1) identification of relevant interests of states in Antarctica, (2) estimation of the relative importance of these interests for all relevant actors, (3) definition of alternative minerals regimes, and (4) evaluation of the probable effect of each alternative on satisfaction of the interests of each state. The data were used to calculate each state's utilities for the twelve options considered. A questionnaire was sent to Antarctic experts in all Consultative countries.

• OSTI ID: 6320087
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
AGREEMENTS
ANTARCTIC REGIONS
ANTARCTICA
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
MINERAL RESOURCES
POLAR REGIONS
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCES