Antarctic Treaty SystemHome About Antarctica Antarctic Treaty Australia and the Antarctic Treaty System Learn about the unique set of agreements between nations that govern activities in Antarctica and its surrounding seas. History of the Antarctic Treaty Discover the history and background to the Antarctic Treaty. The Madrid Protocol The Madrid Protocol provides for comprehensive protection of Antarctica. Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Learn about the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). This content was last updated 10 months ago on 28 April 2020.